Partnering Earth Observations for People Living Environmentally (PEOPLE) JCTD. FY10 Rolling Start. Proactive Incident and Environmental Decision Support
Abstract
THE CURRENT SITUATION: Partner nations (i.e., developed and third world countries) face security risks because of an inability to respond to, plan for and monitor environmental change, natural disasters, and the associated humanitarian challenges. -- Involvement is in U.S. best interest -- especially providing low cost decision support systems that can enhance a country's or region's awareness and preparedness * Partner nations need enhanced capability for day-to-day resource management and emergency preparedness: Monitor, prepare for, and coordinate responses * Efficiently manage ecological resources * Identify and address environmental trends * Better manage precious land and water resources * The sharing of Earth Observation data and analysis reduced individual country's risks and costs while supporting the global environmental mission.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 10, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA511272