A Vision for the International Polar Year 2007-2008

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U.S. National Committee for the International Polar Year 2007-2008, National Research Council
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In 2007-2008, many nations around the world will host an intense, coordinated field campaign of polar observations, research, and analysis called the "International Polar Year." This report presents an overview of potential science themes, enabling technologies, and public outreach ...
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Front Matter	i-xiv
Executive Summary	1-8	(skim)
1 Why An International Polar Year in 2007-2008?	9-17	(skim)
2 Scientific Challenges for the International Polar Year	18-21	(skim)
3 Understanding Change in the Polar Regions	22-40	(skim)
4 Exploring Scientific Frontiers	41-53	(skim)
5 Technology to Enable Innovative Observations	54-64	(skim)
6 Increasing Public Understanding and Participation in Polar Science Through the International Polar Year	65-72	(skim)
7 Actions Needed to Make the International Polar Year Succeed	73-79	(skim)
References	80-84	(skim)
Appendix A: International Partners in IPY 2007-2008	85-87	(skim)
Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members	88-94	(skim)
Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations	95-96	(skim)

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In 2007-2008, many nations around the world will host an intense, coordinated field campaign of polar observations, research, and analysis called the "International Polar Year." This report presents an overview of potential science themes, enabling technologies, and public outreach opportunities that can be used to focus International Polar Year on societal needs. The committee recommends that the U.S. scientific community and participating agencies use this opportunity to better understand environmental change and variability in the polar regions; explore new scientific frontiers ranging from the molecular to the planetary scales; and engage the public through varied educations and outreach activities.

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