Thriving on Our Changing Planet : A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (CON); Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (CON); Space Studies Board (CON); Committee on the Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space (CON)

ISBN 10: 0309467578 / ISBN 13: 9780309467575

Published by National Academies Press, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thriving on Our Changing Planet : A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309467578
• ISBN 13: 9780309467575
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

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.