Earth observations from space : the first 50 years of scientific achievements

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Earth observations from space : the first 50 years of scientific achievements

National Research Council of the National Academies, Committee on Scientific Accomplishments of Earth Observations from Space, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Division on Earth and Life Studies

National Academies Press, c2008

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-118)

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Over the past 50 years, thousands of satellites have been sent into space on missions to collect data about the Earth. Today, the ability to forecast weather, climate, and natural hazards depends critically on these satellite-based observations. At the request of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Research Council convened a committee to examine the scientific accomplishments that have resulted from space-based observations. This book describes how the ability to view the entire globe at once, uniquely available from satellite observations, has revolutionized Earth studies and ushered in a new era of multidisciplinary Earth sciences. In particular, the ability to gather satellite images frequently enough to create "movies" of the changing planet is improving the understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and helping society to manage limited resources and environmental challenges. The book concludes that continued Earth observations from space will be required to address scientific and societal challenges of the future. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Earth Observations from Space: The Early History 3 Weather 4 Earth's Radiation Budget and the Role of Clouds and Aerosols in the Climate System 5 Atmospheric Composition: Ozone Depletion and Global Pollution 6 Hydrology 7 Cryosphere 8 Ocean Dynamics 9 Ecosystems and the Carbon Cycle 10 Land-Use and Land-Cover Change 11 Solid Earth 12 Conclusions References Appendixes Appendix A: Examples of Scientific Accomplishments and Relevant Satellite Missions Appendix B: Acronyms Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff

目次

  • 1 Front Matter
  • 2 Summary
  • 3 1 Introduction
  • 4 2 Earth Observations from Space: The Early History
  • 5 3 Weather
  • 6 4 Earth's Radiation Budget and the Role of Clouds and Aerosols in the Climate System
  • 7 5 Atmospheric Composition: Ozone Depletion and Global Pollution
  • 8 6 Hydrology
  • 9 7 Cryosphere
  • 10 8 Ocean Dynamics
  • 11 9 Ecosystems and the Carbon Cycle
  • 12 10 Land-Use and Land-Cover Change
  • 13 11 Solid Earth
  • 14 12 Conclusions
  • 15 References
  • 16 Appendixes
  • 17 Appendix A: Examples of Scientific Accomplishments and Relevant Satellite Missions
  • 18 Appendix B: Acronyms
  • 19 Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff

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