| Abstract: | Remote sensing from satellites provides a unique tool to measure the parameters of the Earth on a worldwide scale. A number of organizations are currently engaged in, or proposing to embark on, worldwide measurement/monitoring programs. Program objectives vary in type and complexity, including a form of technical library and an ambitious experiment to validate algorithms to derive land surface climatological parameters. Modeling and understanding the Earth as an integrated system is an immense undertaking and will require at least as many measurements as currently acquired. Development of a long-term program of Earth system monitoring/modeling, such as the International Global Change Program proposed by the International Council of Scientific Unions, could provide the necessary focus and structure for effective international coordination and cooperation. |
| Genre: | Conference Paper |
| ProdID: | 70013325 |
| Citation Author: | Thorley, Gene, A. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Technical Papers of the American Society of Photogrammetry, Annual Meeting |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | MONITORING THE EARTH - TOO MANY PLAYERS?; 1985; Conference Paper; Technical Papers of the American Society of Photogrammetry, Annual Meeting; Thorley, Gene, A. |
| Citation Start Page: | 766 |
| Citation Volume: | 2 |
| Citation Year: | 1985 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | MONITORING THE EARTH - TOO MANY PLAYERS?; 1985; Conference Paper; Technical Papers of the American Society of Photogrammetry, Annual Meeting; Thorley, Gene, A. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 1985 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | American Soc of Photogrammetry |
