Description
Book SynopsisAddresses the transition of research satellites, instruments, and calculations into operational service for accurately observing and predicting the Earth's environment. This book recommends various structures and methods that can help allow seamless transitions from research to practice.
Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1. Introduction; 4 2. The Research-to-Operations Context: Bridging the Valleys of Death and Lost Opportunities; 5 3. The Impact of Weather and Climate on Society and a Vision for the Future; 6 4. Opportunities in Satellite Remote Sensing to Realize the Vision; 7 5. Pathways from Research to Operations; 8 6. A Mechanism for Achieving Effective Transitions; 9 7. Findings and Recommendations; 10 References; 11 Appendix A: Previous NRC Recommendations on Transitioning Research to Operations; 12 Appendix B: Case Studies of Transitions from Research to Operations; 13 Appendix C: Future Missions; 14 Appendix D: Biographical Information for Committee Members; 15 Appendix E: Acronyms
