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Issues in the Integration of Research and Operational Satellite Systems for Climate Research Part I. Science and Design (2000) / Chapter Skim
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... Although NASA has altered its earlier plans for the PM satellite and other follow-on missions to the first EOS series, its intent to integrate NPOESS into its Earth observation missions remains intact. This report, the result of the first phase of a study by the Committee on Earth Studies, analyzes issues related to the integration of EOS and NPOESS, especially as they affect research and monitoring activities related to 1See DOC12: "Establish a Single Civilian Operational Environmental Polar Satellite Program," in Appendix A of From Red Tape to Results: Creating a Government that Works Better and Costs Less (National Performance Review Part I)
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... Implementation (NRC, 2000) , addresses systems engineering issues related to sensor replenishment and technology insertion, explores technical approaches to data continuity and interoperability from the standpoint of data stability, and considers issues in instrument calibration and data product validation.
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... With improved coordination with NOAA and the IPO for NPOESS, NASA technology development efforts would better address these issues and help provide increased capabilities for the operational meteorological system. Carrying Out Climate Research from Space-Based Platforms Operational agencies generally respond to short-term demands for data products; research agencies are also under increasing pressure to respond to short-term demands for technology development and science missions that can be accomplished in a few years.
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... The committee concurs with recent NRC reports that have expressed concern over the lack of overall authority and accountability, the division of responsibility, and the lack of progress in achieving a long-term climate observing system.7 The challenges in integrating ESE research satellite missions and NPOESS operational satellite missions underscore these critical issues. · Adequacy of NPOESS environmental data requirements for climate research.
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... The climate research community has not yet prioritized critical data sets or developed an overall national observing strategy, including algorithm development, calibration and validation, ground observations, and new technology. Climate research priorities should reflect scientific need, while recognizing technological, fiscal, and programmatic constraints.
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... Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. National Research Council (NRC)
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