In 2000, the nation's next-generation National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) program anticipated purchasing six satellites for $6.5 billion, with a first launch in 2008. By November 2005, however, it became apparent that NPOESS would overrun its cost estimates by at least 25 percent. In June 2006, the planned acquisition of six spacecraft was reduced to four, the launch of the first spacecraft was delayed until 2013, and several sensors were canceled or descoped in capability. Based on information gathered at a June 2007 workshop, "Options to Ensure the Climate Record from the NPOESS and GOES-R Spacecraft," this book prioritizes capabilities, especially those related to climate research, that were lost or placed at risk following the 2006 changes. This book presents and recommends a prioritized, short-term strategy for recovery of crucial climate capabilities lost in the NPOESS and GOES-R program descopes. However, mitigation of these recent losses is only the first step in establishing a viable long-term climate strategy-one that builds on the lessons learned from the well-intentioned but poorly executed merger of the nation's weather and climate observation systems.
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In 2000, the nation's next-generation National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) program anticipated purchasing six satellites, with a first launch in 2008. This book is based on information gathered at a June 2007 workshop, 'Options to Ensure the Climate Record from the NPOESS and GOES-R Spacecraft.'
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1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Context; 4 2 Prioritization of Lost Capabilities and Options for Short-Term Recovery; 5 3 Recommended Short-Term Recovery Strategy; 6 4 Elements of a Long-Term Climate Strategy; 7 Appendix A: Statement of Task; 8 Appendix B: Reprinted Workshop Report; 9 Appendix C: Community Letter to NASA and NOAA Regarding Concerns Over NPOESS Preparatory Project VIIRS Sensor and Response by S. Alan Stern; 10 Appendix D: Acronyms; 11 Appendix E: Committee and Staff Biographical Information
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780309121842
Publisert
2008-09-25
Utgiver
Vendor
National Academies Press
Høyde
280 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
190

Biographical note

Committee on a Strategy to Mitigate the Impact of Sensor Descopes and Demanifests on the NPOESS and GOES-R Spacecraft, National Research Council