Studying the Earth from space
General Interest Publication
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract
Pictures of the Earth's surface obtained from satellites are providing scientists with new tools to investigate tne Earth and its environment. A growing population and an everexpanding technology place demands on our natural resources. However, man can no longer treat his resources strictly according to immediate economic dictates; a balance must be struck between the short-term demands of technological and industrial development and the long-term effects on the environment. Intelligent development, management, and conservation of resources are goals that represent an unprecedented challenge in the acquisition and use of information.
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Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 1974, Studying the Earth from space: General Interest Publication, 19 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/70039200.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Unnumbered Series |
| Title | Studying the Earth from space |
| Series title | General Interest Publication |
| DOI | 10.3133/70039200 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office |
| Publisher location | Washington, D.C. |
| Contributing office(s) | Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center |
| Description | 19 p. |