NASA Report Explores Use Of Earth Data To Support National U.S. Priorities
Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 20:28
in Earth & Climate
The United States faces challenges in utilizing Earth science information to manage resources and protect public health, according to a NASA-sponsored report issued by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. The report examines the computer-based decision support tools that many government agencies use to make predictions and forecasts in areas such as agricultural productivity, air quality, renewable energy resources, water management, and the prevention of vector-borne disease.