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

Name: Thriving on Our Changing Planet : A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space
Brand: National Academies Press

National Academies Press

Thriving on Our Changing PlanetA Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space\nAuthor(s): National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Space Studies Board, Committee on the Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: National Academies Press, United States\nImprint: National Academies Press\nISBN-13: 9780309467575, 978-0309467575\nSynopsis\nWe 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.\n\nBy continuously monitoring and exploring Earth, developing a deep u.