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Remote sensing of the biosphereThe current state of understanding of the biosphere is reviewed, the major scientific issues to be addressed are discussed, and techniques, existing and in need of development, for the science are evaluated. It is primarily concerned with developing the scientific capabilities of remote sensing for advancing the subject. The global nature of the scientific objectives requires the use of space-based techniques. The capability to look at the Earth as a whole was developed only recently. The space program has provided the technology to study the entire Earth from artificial satellites, and thus is a primary force in approaches to planetary biology. Space technology has also permitted comparative studies of planetary atmospheres and surfaces. These studies coupled with the growing awareness of the effects that life has on the entire Earth, are opening new lines of inquiry in science.
Document ID
19880005899
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1986
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:182382
NASA-CR-182382
PB88-100458
Accession Number
88N15281
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-3482
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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