Aeronautical Engineering - General & Miscellaneous, Geophysics, Earth Science - General & Miscellaneous, Remote Sensing in Earth Science

Airborne Geophysics and Precise Positioning: Scientific Issues and Future Directions

Name: Airborne Geophysics and Precise Positioning: Scientific Issues and Future Directions
Author: Committee on Geodesy
ISBN: 9780309051835

by Committee on Geodesy, National Research Council, Natl Res Council

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Overview

The Global Positioning System, with its capability for both precisely positioning and navigating an aircraft, has created new scientific opportunities for studying the earth. This book examines the state of the art in airborne geophysics as integrated with new precise positioning systems, and it outlines the scientific goals of focused effort in airborne geophysics, including advances in our understanding of solid earth processes, global climate change, the environment, and resources.

Synopsis

The scientific objectives of the next generation of airborne geophysics programs were discussed within the framework of the technical elements. The following report is based primarily on information presented at the workshop and on the expertise of the workshop participants and the steering committee.