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Earth Science and Applications from Space: Urgent Needs and Opportunities to Serve the Nation (2005)
Space Studies Board (SSB)

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Earth Science and Applications from Space: Urgent Needs and Opportunities to Serve the Nation

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  

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SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY

  

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EARTH OBSERVATIONS AND PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVES

  

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CRITICAL NEEDS FOR TODAY

  

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 Proceed with GPM and GIFTS,

  

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 Evaluate Plans for Transferring Needed Capabilities to NPOESS,

  

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 Develop a Technology Base for Future Earth Observation,

  

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 Reinvigorate the NASA Earth Explorer Missions Program,

  

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 Strengthen Baseline Climate Observations and Climate Data Records,

  

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SUMMARY AND NEXT STEPS

  

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APPENDIXES

  

 
   

A  Statement of Task

  

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B  Acronyms and Abbreviations

  

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C  Biographies of Committee Members and Staff

  

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