Climate Data Records from Environmental Satellites

The report outlines key elements to consider in designing a program to create climate-quality data from satellites. It examines historical attempts to create climate data records, provides advice on steps for generating, re-analyzing, and storing satellite climate data, and discusses the importance of partnering between agencies, academia, and industry. NOAA will use this report—the first in a two-part study—to draft an implementation plan for climate data records.Table of Contents


Front Matter
Executive Summary
1 Introduction
2 Lessons Learned from Previous Programs
3 Elements of a Successful Satellite CDR Generation Program
4 Data Management Requirements
5 Partnerships Essential for Implementation
6 Conclusions and Recommendations
References
APPENDIXES
A Workshop Agenda and Participants
B Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
C Acronyms and Initialisms
D EOSDIS Lessons Learned
E Previous NRC Recommendations