Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space
2018

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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.

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716 pages · 8.5 x 11 · paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-46757-8
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-46758-6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/24938

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Front Matter i-xxii
PART I: Report of the Steering Committee 1-2
Summary 3-16
1 A Vision for the Decade 17-30
2 A Decadal Strategy 31-69
3 A Prioritized Program for Science, Applications, and Observations 70-165
4 Agency Programmatic Context 166-219
5 Conclusion 220-222
PART II: Panel Inputs 223-224
6 Global Hydrological Cycles and Water Resources 225-295
7 Weather and Air Quality: Minutes to Subseasonal 296-347
8 Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems and Natural Resources Management 348-420
9 Climate Variability and Change: Seasonal to Centennial 421-498
10 Earth Surface and Interior: Dynamics and Hazards 499-560
Appendixes 561-562
Appendix A: Program of Record 563-580
Appendix B: Science and Applications Traceability Matrix 581-618
Appendix C: Targeted Observables Table 619-631
Appendix D: Request for Information and Responses from the Community 632-650
Appendix E: Statement of Task 651-653
Appendix F: Committee Member and Panel Biographies 654-683
Appendix G: Acronyms and Abbreviations 684-694

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Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (2018)

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Chapter: 5 Conclusion