01612nam 2200337z- 450 991079501520332120230120125141.00-309-30639-6(CKB)4520000000000940(MiAaPQ)EBC3379343(BIP)080464171(EXLCZ)99452000000000094020221108c2021uuuu -u- -engAirborne Platforms to Advance NASA Earth System Science PrioritiesNational Academies Press1 online resource (228 p.) ill0-309-30603-5 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other U.S. science research agencies operate a fleet of research aircraft and other airborne platforms that offer diverse capabilities. To inform NASA's future investments in airborne platforms, this study examines whether a large aircraft that would replace the current NASA DC-8 is needed to address Earth system science questions, and the role of other airborne platforms for achieving future Earth system science research goals.MeteorologySpace sciencesScienceDivision on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Space Studies Board,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Future Use of NASA Airborne Platforms to Advance Earth Science Priorities,BOOK9910795015203321Airborne Platforms to Advance NASA Earth System Science Priorities3812555UNINA