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1 online resource (xxii, 560 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
A consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
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Consensus study report.
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| Summary |
"We live on a dynamic Earth shaped by both natural processes and the impacts of humans on their environment. It is in our collective interest to observe and understand our planet, and to predict future behavior to the extent possible, in order to effectively manage resources, successfully respond to threats from natural and human-induced environmental change, and capitalize on the opportunities - social, economic, security, and more - that such knowledge can bring. By continuously monitoring and exploring Earth, developing a deep understanding of its evolving behavior, and characterizing the processes that shape and reshape the environment in which we live, we not only advance knowledge and basic discovery about our planet, but we further develop the foundation upon which benefits to society are built. Thriving on Our Changing Planet presents prioritized science, applications, and observations, along with related strategic and programmatic guidance, to support the U.S. civil space Earth observation program over the coming decade"--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
A vision for the decade -- A decadal strategy -- A prioritized program for science, applications, and observations -- Agency programmatic context -- Conclusion -- Global hydrological cycles and water resources -- Weather and air quality : minutes to subseasonal -- Marine and terrestrial ecosystems and natural resources management -- Climate variability and change : seasonal to centennial -- Earth surface and interior: dynamics and hazards |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Earth sciences -- Remote sensing.
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Earth sciences -- Remote sensing. |
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Artificial satellites in earth sciences -- United States.
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Artificial satellites in earth sciences. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Thriving on our changing planet. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2018 0309467578 9780309467575 (OCoLC)1021804746 |
| ISBN |
9780309467582 (online) |
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0309467586 (online) |
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9780309467605 (electronic book) |
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0309467608 (electronic book) |
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9780309467575 (paperback) |
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0309467578 (paperback) |
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