1993 Earth Observing System Reference Handbook

Download or read book 1993 Earth Observing System Reference Handbook written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mission to Planet Earth (MTPE) is a NASA-sponsored concept that uses space- and ground-based measurement systems to provide the scientific basis for understanding global change. The space-based components of MTPE will provide a constellation of satellites to monitor the Earth from space. Sustained observations will allow researchers to monitor climate variables overtime to determine trends; however, space-based monitoring alone is not sufficient. A comprehensive data and information system, a community of scientists performing research with the data acquired, and extensive ground campaigns are all important components. Brief descriptions of the various elements that comprise the overall mission are provided. The Earth Observing System (EOS) - a series of polar-orbiting and low-inclination satellites for long-term global observations of the land surface, biosphere, solid Earth, atmosphere, and oceans - is the centerpiece of MTPE. The elements comprising the EOS mission are described in detail. Asrar, Ghassem (Editor) and Dokken, David Jon (Editor) Unspecified Center EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE); EARTH OBSERVING SYSTEM (EOS); HANDBOOKS; INFORMATION SYSTEMS; MISSION PLANNING; DATA SYSTEMS; EARTH SCIENCES; MISSION TO PLANET EARTH; SATELLITE-BORNE INSTRUMENTS...