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Review of NASA's Earth Science Enterprise Research Strategy for 2000-2010
Contents
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INTRODUCTION
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Background,
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Charge and Approach,
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The ESE Research Strategy,
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Relationship of the ESE to the U.S. Global Change Research Program,
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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THE PRIMARY SCIENCE ISSUES
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THE DETAILED SCIENCE QUESTIONS
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Questions Related to Earth System Variability and Trends,
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Questions Related to Forcing and Response,
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Questions Related to the Consequences of Global Change,
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Questions Related to Global Prediction and Assessments,
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Summary Comments—Detailed Science Questions,
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NASA'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANSWERING THE DETAILED SCIENCE QUESTIONS
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SCIENCE PRIORITY CRITERIA
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CREATING A LIVING STRATEGIC PLAN
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Strategy for Long-Term Observations,
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Data and Information Systems,
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Partnerships,
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Organizational Issues,
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CONCLUSIONS
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Appendix A
Letter of Request
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Appendix B
NASA Document
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Appendix C
NASA Document
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