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Helps to identify short-term and long-term goals for federal government sponsors and other public and private partners in establishing a coordinated nationwide 'network of networks' of weather and climate observations.

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies ,  Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate ,  Committee on Developing Mesoscale Meteorological Observational Capabilities to Meet Multiple National Needs
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9780309129862

ISBN 10:   0309129869
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   06 February 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Observations Supporting the Fundamental Infrastructure for Mesoscale Monitoring and Prediction; 5 3 National Needs for Mesoscale Observations in Five Economic Sectors; 6 4 Observing Systems and Technologies: Successes and Challenges; 7 5 Architecture for a Network of Networks; 8 6 How to Get from Here to There: Steps to Ensure Progress; 9 7 Organizational Attributes and Options for a Fully Integrated NoN that Meets Multiple National Needs; 10 8 Concluding Thoughts; 11 References; 12 Appendix A: A Rationale for Choosing the Spatial Density and Temporal Frequency of Observations for Various Atmospheric Phenomena; 13 Appendix B: Tables of Surface-Based Observing Systems; 14 Appendix C: Acronyms and Initialisms; 15 Appendix D: Statement of Task; 16 Appendix E: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff

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