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... , as well as the perception that SAR signals have not been links to Earth system phenomena In a quantitative manner, have impeded the development of a free-flying SAR capability In the United States. SIX-POINT STRATEGY The committee recognizes that SAR will become Increasingly important In may areas of the NASA-ESE science strategy and its five themes, i.e., the five major components of the Earth system: hydrological, biogeochemical, atmospheric, ecological, and geophysical processes.
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... , it must define data policies clearly to protect the proprietary interests of commercial entities while ensuring open access to other user communities. In addition, widely distributed data processing and dissemination may both lower costs and Increase access to small SAR data.
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... The concept of life-cycle mission design should be applied to Ionize conflicts in scheduling SAR operating modes. The various scientific objectives of the LightSAR science plan imply that conflicts will arise and require dissimilar data types over common areas.
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... In addition to the coordination of missions launched by different countries, it is worth exploring cooperation in international joint missions, either by combining assets In a single satellite or by flying a formation of separate satellites designed for this purpose. Such programs will have to be approached on the basis of technology exchange among equals and with integrated science teams.
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