Review of Nasa's Solid-Earth Science Strategy

By Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources

The report reviews NASA's solid-earth science strategy, placing particular emphasis on observational strategies for measuring surface deformation, high-resolution topography, surface properties, and the variability of the earth's magnetic and gravity fields. The report found that NASA is uniquely positioned to implement these observational strategies and that a number of agency programs would benefit from the resulting data. In particular, the report strongly endorses the near-term launch of a satellite dedicated to L-band InSAR measurements of the land surface, which is a key component of the U.S. Geological Survey's hazards mitigation program and the multi-agency EarthScope program.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309092523
• ISBN13: 9780309092524
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 56 Pages