Author: John H. McElroyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronautics in earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Earth Observations and the Polar Platform
Author: John H. McElroyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronautics in earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Earth Observing System (EOS), Background Information Package (BIP): Polar platform payload accomodations handbook
Author: The Role of Small Satellites in NASA and NOAA Earth Observation Programs
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309069823
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Remote observations of Earth from space serve an extraordinarily broad range of purposes, resulting in extraordinary demands on those at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and elsewhere who must decide how to execute them. In research, Earth observations promise large volumes of data to a variety of disciplines with differing needs for measurement type, simultaneity, continuity, and long-term instrument stability. Operational needs, such as weather forecasting, add a distinct set of requirements for continual and highly reliable monitoring of global conditions. The Role of Small Satellites in NASA and NOAA Earth Observation Programs confronts these diverse requirements and assesses how they might be met by small satellites. In the past, the preferred architecture for most NASA and NOAA missions was a single large spacecraft platform containing a sophisticated suite of instruments. But the recognition in other areas of space research that cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and robustness may be enhanced by using small spacecraft has raised questions about this philosophy of Earth observation. For example, NASA has already abandoned its original plan for a follow-on series of major platforms in its Earth Observing System. This study finds that small spacecraft can play an important role in Earth observation programs, providing to this field some of the expected benefits that are normally associated with such programs, such as rapid development and lower individual mission cost. It also identifies some of the programmatic and technical challenges associated with a mission composed of small spacecraft, as well as reasons why more traditional, larger platforms might still be preferred. The reasonable conclusion is that a systems-level examination is required to determine the optimum architecture for a given scientific and/or operational objective. The implied new challenge is for NASA and NOAA to find intra- and interagency planning mechanisms that can achieve the most appropriate and cost-effective balance among their various requirements.
The Space Station Polar Platform
Author: John H. McElroyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronautics in earth sciences
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Earth Observation Remote Sensing
Author: Herbert J. KramerPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3662005204
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Earth science is evolving into Earth system science, changing from a discipline-specific premise to an interdisciplinary endeavor. Increased awareness of human dependence and impact upon the environment has made global change research one of the most pressing policy issues facing decision makers today. This book presents an overview of past, present, and future satellite missions and programs and their sensor complements. An effort has been made to show to some extent the scale and nature of existingnational and international activities and operations in this context. Text and illustrations are intended as a guide and roadmap to everyone interested in the wide field of Earth observation. In particular, the book may serve as a reference, or give reasonable inputs, on the following subjects: Programmatic planning on all levels, planning for the required infrastructure, exisiting and planned operational service provision, data utilization and exploitation.
Earth Observations and Global Change Decision Making
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Climatic changes
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The bibliography contains 294 bibliographic citations and abstracts of relevant reports, articles, and documents announced in 'Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports (STAR)' and 'International Aerospace Abstracts (IAA)'
Report of the Proceedings
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artificial satellites in remote sensing
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Highlights of the Year ...
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Earth Science and Applications DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artificial satellites in remote sensing
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
NOAA Technical Report NESDIS.
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorological satellites
Languages : en
Pages : 702
Book Description
Aeronautics and Space Report of the President
Author: United States. PresidentPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description