The role of small satellites in NASA and NOAA earth observation programs / Committee on Earth Studies, Space Studies Board, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council.
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TextPublication details: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, �2000.Description: 1 online resource (xii, 92 pages) : illustrationsContent type: - text
- computer
- online resource
- 0585254893
- 9780585254890
- 9780309594097
- 030959409X
- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Microspacecraft -- United States
- Artificial satellites in earth sciences -- United States
- TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Artificial satellites in earth sciences
- Microspacecraft
- United States
- 387.8/0973
- TL795.4 .R65 2000eb
"Support for this project was provided by Contract NASW 96013 between the National Academy of Sciences and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references.
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Core observational needs -- Payload sensor characteristics -- Small satellite buses -- Small launch vehicles -- Small satellites and mission architectures -- Opportunities and challenges in managing small satellite systems -- Findings and recommendations.
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