Earth observations from space : the first 50 years of scientific achievements / Committee on Scientific Accomplishments of Earth Observations from Space, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Over the past 50 years, thousands of satellites have been sent into space on missions to collect data about the Earth. Today, the ability to forecast weather, climate, and natural hazards depends critically on these satellite-based observations. At the request of the National Aeronautics and Space A...

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Corporate Authors:	National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Scientific Accomplishments of Earth Observations from Space, National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2008.
Subjects:	Earth sciences > Remote sensing. Space sciences. Oceanography > Remote sensing. SCIENCE > Essays. SCIENCE > Reference. Earth sciences > Remote sensing Oceanography > Remote sensing Space sciences
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