1993 Earth Observing System Reference Handbook

1993 Earth Observing System Reference Handbook
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2018-07-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781722889678

Mission to Planet Earth (MTPE) is a NASA-sponsored concept that uses space- and ground-based measurement systems to provide the scientific basis for understanding global change. The space-based components of MTPE will provide a constellation of satellites to monitor the Earth from space. Sustained observations will allow researchers to monitor climate variables overtime to determine trends; however, space-based monitoring alone is not sufficient. A comprehensive data and information system, a community of scientists performing research with the data acquired, and extensive ground campaigns are all important components. Brief descriptions of the various elements that comprise the overall mission are provided. The Earth Observing System (EOS) - a series of polar-orbiting and low-inclination satellites for long-term global observations of the land surface, biosphere, solid Earth, atmosphere, and oceans - is the centerpiece of MTPE. The elements comprising the EOS mission are described in detail. Asrar, Ghassem (Editor) and Dokken, David Jon (Editor) Unspecified Center EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE); EARTH OBSERVING SYSTEM (EOS); HANDBOOKS; INFORMATION SYSTEMS; MISSION PLANNING; DATA SYSTEMS; EARTH SCIENCES; MISSION TO PLANET EARTH; SATELLITE-BORNE INSTRUMENTS...

Measurement, Instrumentation, and Sensors Handbook, Second Edition

Measurement, Instrumentation, and Sensors Handbook, Second Edition
Author: John G. Webster
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1925
Release: 2014-02-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1439848912

The Second Edition of the bestselling Measurement, Instrumentation, and Sensors Handbook brings together all aspects of the design and implementation of measurement, instrumentation, and sensors. Reflecting the current state of the art, it describes the use of instruments and techniques for performing practical measurements in engineering, physics, chemistry, and the life sciences and discusses processing systems, automatic data acquisition, reduction and analysis, operation characteristics, accuracy, errors, calibrations, and the incorporation of standards for control purposes. Organized according to measurement problem, the Electromagnetic, Optical, Radiation, Chemical, and Biomedical Measurement volume of the Second Edition: Contains contributions from field experts, new chapters, and updates to all 98 existing chapters Covers sensors and sensor technology, time and frequency, signal processing, displays and recorders, and optical, medical, biomedical, health, environmental, electrical, electromagnetic, and chemical variables A concise and useful reference for engineers, scientists, academic faculty, students, designers, managers, and industry professionals involved in instrumentation and measurement research and development, Measurement, Instrumentation, and Sensors Handbook, Second Edition: Electromagnetic, Optical, Radiation, Chemical, and Biomedical Measurement provides readers with a greater understanding of advanced applications.