Introduction
Scientific Challenges and Research Questions
Environmental Information Science: Major Scientific Challenges
Challenge #1: Acquisition and Extraction of Information from Environmental Systems and Processes
Challenge #2: Synthesis, Analysis, Interpretation, and Modeling of Information on Environmental Systems and Processes
Challenge #3: Communication and Representation of Information on Environmental Systems and Processes
Defining the Unique Role and Potential Contribution of the USGS in Environmental Information Science
Example 1: Modeling the Spread of Invasive Species
Example 2: Sediment Transport Modeling in the Coastal Ocean
Responsiveness to NRC Report on Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences
Past and Current USGS Activities in Environmental Information Science
Example 3: New Methods for Analyzing Seismograms
Building an Environmental Information Science Workforce
Scientific Information Infrastructure Requirements
Opportunities for Collaboration
Example 4: Mapping the Sea Floor
Example 5: Understanding Earthquake Fault Zone Structure
Implementing a USGS Environmental Information Science Research Plan
Summary
References
Appendix I: Framework for a Long-Term Environmental Information Science Research Agenda
Appendix II: Examples of Scientific Questions
Environmental Information Science Future Science Direction Writing Team
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