Earth Sciences In The Age Of The Satellite
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Earth Sciences In The Age Of The Satellite
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Author : J. Pouquet
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Earth Sciences In The Age Of The Satellite written by J. Pouquet and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
Renaissance man " ... discovered many a mechanical marvel .... The achievement of the astronauts '" opened up comparable prospects to the men of today, but of infinitely wider scope". C. LUCET, French Ambassador to the United States.· "Any future ... must inevitably pass through the channel of combined disciplines ... (from which) will arise a humanization of state-of-the-art technology, and updating of methods of Earth Science." Author unknown.·· "It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and reality tomorrow." ROBERT GODDARD, American physicist. This'phrase has become the symbol of NASA . • Is there a crisis of the spirit?, Bu/. Soc. Prof. Fr. en Amer. (1969) p. 9. *. La recherchespatiale [Space Research] (May 1969) p. 15. INTRODUCTION FROM GALILEO TO ALDRIN AND ARMSTRONG In 1610, Galileo observed the surface of the Moon through the lens which bears his name and announced that, contrary to official opinion, its surface was irregular and not smooth. We now know that this observation -and many others ofGalileo-was a correct one, but the opposition that always arises against research too far ahead of its time resulted in his condemnation.
Polder And The Age Of Space Earth Sciences
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Author : Gemma Cirac Claveras
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Polder And The Age Of Space Earth Sciences written by Gemma Cirac Claveras and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with categories.
This dissertation deals with the technological practices of gathering, production, storage, diffusion and utilization of satellite data in support of studies related to the Earth sciences since the 1980s in France. Within a process that we have called of reconciliation-normalization we illustrate the efforts committed by space technologies promoters (at CNES, CNRS and universities) to enlist more of the scientific community in the execution of space experiments and, particularly, to attract the Earth scientists to enter that domain. Space technologies must get adapted to the current practices and representations of Earth scientists and, at the same time, Earth scientists must learn how to integrate satellite data in their corpus of scientific tools and practices, for the kinds of data that come available are foreign to their previous experience. We illustrate some of the efforts for creating a scientific community convinced that satellite data are credible tools for scientific enquiry. In particular, we analyze the specific mode of handling the data acquired by the radiometer POLDER as a socio-technical figuration borrowed from NASA's practices, which relies on a representation that conducting research in the domain of Earth sciences means analyzing geophysical data and that the world is inherently of geophysical nature. This figuration rises up an epistemic community holding knowledge in a set of technological practices, preconizes a form of data production, storage and delivery and casts a form of mission architecture and planning. Complex and sensitive to priorities in terms of geophysical datasets, this configuration results poorly adapted to the demands of other scientists. We have specifically analyzed the case of climate scientists close to the practice of numerical modeling who interpret data with alternative approaches and require access in other forms, sometimes opposed to the "norm".
Earth Observations From Space
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2008-01-17
Earth Observations From Space written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-17 with Science categories.
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 Administration, the National Research Council convened a committee to examine the scientific accomplishments that have resulted from space-based observations. This book describes how the ability to view the entire globe at once, uniquely available from satellite observations, has revolutionized Earth studies and ushered in a new era of multidisciplinary Earth sciences. In particular, the ability to gather satellite images frequently enough to create "movies" of the changing planet is improving the understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and helping society to manage limited resources and environmental challenges. The book concludes that continued Earth observations from space will be required to address scientific and societal challenges of the future.
Satellite Gravity And The Geosphere
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1997-09-02
Satellite Gravity And The Geosphere written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-09-02 with Science categories.
For the past three decades, it has been possible to measure the earth's static gravity from satellites. Such measurements have been used to address many important scientific problems, including the earth's internal structure, and geologically slow processes like mantle convection. In principle, it is possible to resolve the time-varying component of the gravity field by improving the accuracy of satellite gravity measurements. These temporal variations are caused by dynamic processes that change the mass distribution in the earth, oceans, and atmosphere. Acquisition of improved time-varying gravity data would open a new class of important scientific problems to analysis, including crustal motions associated with earthquakes and changes in groundwater levels, ice dynamics, sea-level changes, and atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns. This book evaluates the potential for using satellite technologies to measure the time-varying component of the gravity field and assess the utility of these data for addressing problems of interest to the earth sciences, natural hazards, and resource communities.
Something New Under The Sun
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Author : Helen Gavaghan
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Something New Under The Sun written by Helen Gavaghan and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Technology & Engineering categories.
In this, the first history of artificial satellites and their uses, Helen Gavaghan shows how the idea of putting an object in orbit around the earth changed from science fiction to indispensable technology in the twinkling of an eye. Focusing on three major areas of development - navigational satellites, communications, and weather observation and forecasting - Gavaghan tells the remarkable inside story of how obscure men and women, often laboring under strict secrecy, made satellite technology possible. "...a gripping read." -NEW SCIENTIST
Earth Science And Applications From Space
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2012-09-03
Earth Science And Applications From Space written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-03 with Science categories.
Understanding the effects of natural and human-induced changes on the global environment and their implications requires a foundation of integrated observations of land, sea, air and space, on which to build credible information products, forecast models, and other tools for making informed decisions. The 2007 National Research Council report on decadal survey called for a renewal of the national commitment to a program of Earth observations in which attention to securing practical benefits for humankind plays an equal role with the quest to acquire new knowledge about the Earth system. NASA responded favorably and aggressively to this survey, embracing its overall recommendations for Earth observations, missions, technology investments, and priorities for the underlying science. As a result, the science and applications communities have made significant progress over the past 5 years. However, the Committee on Assessment of NASA's Earth Science Program found that the survey vision is being realized at a far slower pace than was recommended, principally because the required budget was not achieved. Exacerbating the budget shortfalls, NASA Earth science programs experienced launch failures and delays and the cost of implementing missions increased substantially as a result of changes in mission scope, increases in launch vehicle costs and/or the lack of availability of a medium-class launch vehicle, under-estimation of costs by the decadal survey, and unfunded programmatic changes that were required by Congress and the Office of Management and Budget. In addition, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has made significant reductions in scope to its future Earth environmental observing satellites as it contends with budget shortfalls. Earth Science and Applications from Space: A Midterm Assessment of NASA's Implementation of the Decadal Survey recommends a number of steps to better manage existing programs and to implement future programs that will be recommended by the next decadal survey. The report also highlights the urgent need for the Executive Branch to develop and implement an overarching multiagency national strategy for Earth observations from space, a key recommendation of the 2007 decadal survey that remains unfulfilled.
Earth Observation Using Python
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Author : Rebekah B. Esmaili
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2021-08-24
Earth Observation Using Python written by Rebekah B. Esmaili and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-24 with Science categories.
Learn basic Python programming to create functional and effective visualizations from earth observation satellite data sets Thousands of satellite datasets are freely available online, but scientists need the right tools to efficiently analyze data and share results. Python has easy-to-learn syntax and thousands of libraries to perform common Earth science programming tasks. Earth Observation Using Python: A Practical Programming Guide presents an example-driven collection of basic methods, applications, and visualizations to process satellite data sets for Earth science research. Gain Python fluency using real data and case studies Read and write common scientific data formats, like netCDF, HDF, and GRIB2 Create 3-dimensional maps of dust, fire, vegetation indices and more Learn to adjust satellite imagery resolution, apply quality control, and handle big files Develop useful workflows and learn to share code using version control Acquire skills using online interactive code available for all examples in the book The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. Find out more about this book from this Q&A with the Author
Advances In Earth Observation Of Global Change
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Author : Emilio Chuvieco
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-08-04
Advances In Earth Observation Of Global Change written by Emilio Chuvieco and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-04 with Science categories.
Global Change studies are increasingly being considered a vital source of information to understand the Earth Environment, in particular in the framework of human-induced climate change and land use transformation. Satellite Earth Observing systems provide a unique tool to monitor those changes. While the range of applications and innovative techniques is constantly increasing, this book provides a summary of key case studies where satellite data offer critical information to understand the causes and effects of those environmental changes, minimizing their negative impacts. This book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field of remote sensing, geographical information, meteorology and environmental sciences. Also scientists and graduate up to post-graduate level students in environmental science will find valuable information in this book.
Key To The Future
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Author : John Cater
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2002-05-02
Key To The Future written by John Cater and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-05-02 with Science categories.
Here is a book for everyone who has an interest in how our planet works, what has happened during its 4,550 million year history and what might happen in the future. It tells how Earth scientists study the pattern of events that have shaped the planet and guided the evolution of life on Earth. In clear and simple language it describes how the effec
Land Remote Sensing And Global Environmental Change
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Author : Bhaskar Ramachandran
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2010-12-14
Land Remote Sensing And Global Environmental Change written by Bhaskar Ramachandran and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-14 with Science categories.
Land Remote Sensing and Global Environmental Change: The Science of ASTER and MODIS is an edited compendium of contributions dealing with ASTER and MODIS satellite sensors aboard NASA's Terra and Aqua platforms launched as part of the Earth Observing System fleet in 1999 and 2002 respectively. This volume is divided into six sections. The first three sections provide insights into the history, philosophy, and evolution of the EOS, ASTER and MODIS instrument designs and calibration mechanisms, and the data systems components used to manage and provide the science data and derived products. The latter three sections exclusively deal with ASTER and MODIS data products and their applications, and the future of these two classes of remotely sensed observations.