Title:
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Satellite observations to benefit science and society : recommended missions for the next decade
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Authors:
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National Research Council (U.S.)
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Material Type:
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report
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Publisher:
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Washington : The National Academies Press, 2008
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-0-309-10903-1
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Size:
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viii, 32 p. / col. ill. / 28 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Text by Robert Henson; based on the report: Earth science and applications from space : national imperatives for the next decade and beyond (Washington, DC : National Academies Press, c2007).
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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TL796.5.U5
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Subjects:
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Artificial satellites, American
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Climatology--Remote sensing
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Medicine--Research
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Oceanography--Remote sensing
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Remote sensing
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Description:
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Satellite Observations to Benefit Science and Society: Recommended Missions for the Next Decade brings the next ten years into focus for the Earth and environmental science community with a prioritized agenda of space programs, missions, and supporting activities that will best serve scientists in the next decade. These missions will address a broad range of societal needs, such as more reliable weather forecasts, early earthquake warnings, and improved pollution management, benefiting both scientific discovery and the health and well-being of society.
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Access:
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http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11952
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