Location
Holiday Inn, Manatee Room B
Start Date
30-4-1997 1:00 PM
Description
The attached payload sites and the nadir science window on ISS will provide a unique opportunity to perform scientific observations of the earth, space, and the low-earth orbit environment. The high inclination orbit planned for ISS will over fly approximately 75% of the Earth’s inhabited surface, giving a unique opportunity to view seasonal and longer term changes in surface conditions, processes and use. In addition, the ISS will provide a platform that will allow studies of atmospheric composition, the condition of the sun, and space environmental effects on materials over long periods of time, with the added benefit of allowing payload return for repair and recalibration. Astronomical observations and surveys from cosmic rays through radio wavelengths will also be possible from ISS. The unique assets of ISS for long term environmental studies are discussed, as well as some planned payloads and investigations which exploit these capabilities.
Paper Session II-B - Space and Environmental Science from International Space Station
Holiday Inn, Manatee Room B
The attached payload sites and the nadir science window on ISS will provide a unique opportunity to perform scientific observations of the earth, space, and the low-earth orbit environment. The high inclination orbit planned for ISS will over fly approximately 75% of the Earth’s inhabited surface, giving a unique opportunity to view seasonal and longer term changes in surface conditions, processes and use. In addition, the ISS will provide a platform that will allow studies of atmospheric composition, the condition of the sun, and space environmental effects on materials over long periods of time, with the added benefit of allowing payload return for repair and recalibration. Astronomical observations and surveys from cosmic rays through radio wavelengths will also be possible from ISS. The unique assets of ISS for long term environmental studies are discussed, as well as some planned payloads and investigations which exploit these capabilities.
