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The purpose of this Reference Handbook is to provide a broad overview of the Earth Observing
System (EOS) Program to both the science community and all others interested in NASA's Earth Science Enterprise
(ESE). It includes a brief history of EOS from its inception, science objectives, mission elements, planned
launch schedules, descriptions of each instrument and interdisciplinary investigation, background information on
team members and investigators, international and interagency cooperative efforts, and information on the EOS
Data and Information System (EOSDIS). A number of figures and tables are included to enhance the reader's
understanding of the EOS and ESE Programs. --Web page |