Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2014

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International Session (Oral)

Symbol A (Atmospheric, Ocean, and Environmental Sciences) » A-CG Complex & General

[A-CG06_28PM2] Satellite Earth Environment Observation

Mon. Apr 28, 2014 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM 315 (3F)

Convener:*Riko Oki(Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Yoshiaki Honda(Chiba University, Center for Environmental), Kenlo Nishida Nasahara(Institute of Agricultural and Forest Engineering, University of Tsukuba), Takashi Nakajima(Tokai University Department of Network and Computer Engineering, School of Information and Design Engineering), Taikan Oki(Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo), Yokota Tatsuya(Center for Global Environmental Research, National Institute for Environmental Studies), Yukari N. Takayabu(Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute(AORI), The University of Tokyo), Hiroshi Murakami(Earth Observation Research Center, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Hajime Okamoto(Research Institute for Applied Mechanics,Kyushu University), Chair:Tatsuya Yokota(National Institute for Environmental Studies), Riko Oki(Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

4:15 PM - 4:38 PM

★ [ACG06-01] NASA Earth Science and Applications

*Michael FREILICH1 (1.Director, Earth Science Div. NASA Headquarters)

Earth is a complex, dynamic system we do not yet fully understand. The Earth system, like the human body, comprises diverse components that interact in complex ways. We need to understand the Earth's atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere as a single connected system. Our planet is changing on all spatial and temporal scales. The purpose of NASA's Earth science program is to develop a scientific understanding of Earth's system and its response to natural or human-induced changes, and to improve prediction of climate, weather, and natural hazards. A major component of NASA's Earth Science Division is a coordinated series of satellite and airborne missions for long-term global observations of the land surface, biosphere, solid Earth, atmosphere, and oceans. This coordinated approach enables an improved understanding of the Earth as an integrated system.Over the coming decades, NASA and the Agency's research partners will continue to pioneer the use of both spaceborne and aircraft measurements to characterize, understand, and predict variability and trends in Earth's system for both research and applications. NASA Earth System Science conducts and sponsors research, collects new observations, develops technologies and extends science and technology education to learners of all ages. We work closely with our global partners in government, industry, and the public to enhance economic security, and environmental stewardship, benefiting society in many tangible ways. We conduct and sponsor research to answer fundamental science questions about the changes we see in climate, weather, and natural hazards, and deliver sound science that helps decision-makers make informed decisions. We inspire the next generation of explorers by providing opportunities for learners of all ages to investigate the Earth system using unique NASA resources, and our Earth System research is strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics education nationwide.