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This book presents principal structures of space systems functionality of meteorological networks, media and applications for modern remote sensing, transmission systems, meteorological ground and users segments and transferring weather data from satellite to the ground infrastructures and users. The author presents techniques and different modes of satellite image interpretation, type of satellite imagery, spectral imaging properties, and enhancement of imaging technique, geo-location and calibration, atmospheric and surface phenomena. Several satellite meteorological applications are introduced including common satellite remote sensing applications, weather analysis, warnings and predictio...
This book provides contributions from leading experts on the integration of novel sensing technologies to yield unprecedented observations of coupled biological, chemical, and physical processes in the ocean from the macro to micro scale. Authoritative entries from experts around the globe provide first-hand information for oceanographers and researchers looking for solutions to measurement problems. Ocean observational techniques have seen rapid advances in the last few years and this book addresses the need for a single overview of present and future trends in near real time and real time. First the past, present and future scenarios of ocean observational tools and techniques are elucidat...
The Sixth WMO Long-term Plan covers the eight-year period 2004-2011. This strategy-oriented publication gives a broad outlook of WMO's priorities and sets out the planned activities of WMO programs. T he plan provides guidance to member countries for the formulation of their own development plans in meteorology, hydrology and related environmental fields, including their applications. It includes a detailed plan for the first four years. For the second four years, the plan provides further guidance and describes prospects for the future.--Publisher's description.
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