Mission to Planet Earth : Space Science in the Twenty-First Century -- Imperatives for the Decades 1995 to 2015.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Staff, National Research Council
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : National Academies Press, 1988.
Temas:
Space sciences.
Astronomy.
Cosmic physics.
Space biology.
Planets > Exploration.
Relativity (Physics)
Sciences spatiales.
Astronomie.
Physique spatiale.
Biologie spatiale.
Planètes > Exploration.
Relativité (Physique)
astronomy.
Astronomy
Cosmic physics
Planets > Exploration
Space biology
Space sciences
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Space Science in the Twenty-First Century: Imperatives for the Decades 1995 to 2015
  • Copyright
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • 1 Design and Implications of a Research Mission to Planet Earth
  • INTRODUCTION
  • GRAND THEMES
  • MEASUREMENT STRATEGY
  • SYSTEMS OVERVIEW
  • 1. A Satellite-based Observing System
  • 2. Complementary In Situ Observing Systems
  • 3. Modeling
  • 4. Data System
  • STRATEGY OVERVIEW
  • 2 Earth Sciencesâ€?Status of Understanding
  • INTRODUCTION
  • THE EARTH'S INTERIOR AND CRUST
  • Plate Tectonics
  • Gravitational and Magnetic FieldsStructure of the Earth's Interior
  • History of Earth's Crust
  • THE EARTH'S AIR AND WATER
  • Atmosphere
  • Oceans
  • Fresh Water and Ice
  • The Challenge: Climate Prediction
  • LIFE ON EARTH
  • Relation of Physical and Biological Earth History
  • Global Biota: Revelations from Space
  • Biogeochemical Cycles
  • The Carbon Cycle
  • The Nitrogen Cycle
  • The Phosphorus Cycle
  • The Sulfur Cycle
  • Human Activities
  • PLANET EARTH IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
  • 3 The Earth as a Systemâ€?A Global Perspective for Future Planning
  • INTRODUCTIONâ€?OBJECTIVES AND GRAND THEMESGRAND THEME 1: STRUCTURE, EVOLUTION, AND DYNAMICS OF THE EARTH'S INTERIOR AND CRUST
  • Global Issues
  • The Measurements Required
  • Structure and Chemistry
  • Dynamics
  • Geological Mapping
  • Global Topography
  • Surface Imaging and Sounding
  • GRAND THEME 2: ATMOSPHERE, OCEANS, CRYOSPHERE, AND HYDROLOGIC CYCLE
  • Global Issues
  • The Measurements Required
  • GRAND THEME 3: LIVING ORGANISMS AND THEIR INTERACTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
  • Global Issues
  • The Measurements Required
  • GRAND THEME 4: INTERACTION OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENTGlobal Issues
  • The Measurements Required
  • Human Impact
  • Hazards
  • 4 Current and Planned Earth Observing Satellite Missions: 1986 to 1995
  • INTRODUCTION
  • CURRENT PROGRAMS
  • Land Observing Systems
  • Landsat
  • Systeme Probatoire d'Observation de la Terre (SPOT)
  • Shuttle Imaging Radar (SIR)
  • Ocean Observing Systems
  • Atmosphere Observing Systems
  • Earth's Radiation Budget
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Geodynamics
  • POTENTIAL INITIATIVES: 1986 TO 1995
  • Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS)Scatterometer
  • Ocean Topography Experiment for Ocean Circulation (TOPEX)/Poseidon
  • Ocean Color Imager
  • Shuttle-Spacelab Payloads
  • Tethered Satellite System
  • Magnetic Field Satellite
  • Geopotential Research Mission (GRM)
  • Earth Observing System (EOS)
  • COMPUTERS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND DATA MANAGEMENT
  • 5 Elements of the Mission to Planet Earth
  • SYSTEMS DEFINITION
  • ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM
  • Satellite “Earth Observing Systemâ€? (EOS)
  • Smart Ground Stations
  • Seismic Measurements

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