Studies & Analysis
Policy Program studies and analysis expand the knowledge base on which societal decisions rest.
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- Earth Observations, Science and Services for the 21st Century
Earth observations, science, and services (OSS) are part of our critical infrastructure – a national asset that, if lost or degraded, will not meet future societal needs that span the whole of the national agenda.
May 2012
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- Carbon Cycle Uncertainty and Climate Risk
Carbon Cycle Uncertainty Increases Climate Change Risks and Mitigation Challenges
November 2012
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- Satellite Navigation and Space Weather
Vulnerability and resillience of Global Positioning System (GPS) in the face of space weather.
March 2011
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- A Road Weather Research Agenda
Weather plays a role in 24 percent of all crashes – approximately 1.5 million of them. This study identifies opportunities to take advantage of rapid changes in technology and advances in communications to allow road weather managers to manage traffic and fleets more effectively and to enable motorists to make better decisions.
November 2010
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- Under the Weather
Vulnerabilities to hospitals and to healthcare continuity from severe weather events.
October 2010
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- U.S. Federal Climate Policy: emission fees
The advantages, disadvantages, design pricinples, and remaining needs for carbon fees.
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- Space Weather and Aviation
The impact of space weather on aviation safety, economics, and operations.
March 2007
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- IEOS/GEOSS Implementation
Challenges and opportunities in the design and implementation of a global earth observing system.
December 2004
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- Responding to Climate Predictions
To respond effectively to climate predictions that involve significant seasonal variations, governments also require appropriate policies governing public and private decisions – at the local, national, and international levels.
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- Weather and Highway Safety
Improving the safety and efficiency of the roads for the benefit of the traveling public.
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- Hurricane Preparation & Response
The policy changes needed to produce weather services, media communications, and emergency management decisions to optimize hurricane preparedness and response.