A Vision For The International Polar Year 20072008 National Research Council Us Us National Committee For The International Polar Year 20072008 by National Research Council (u.s.). U.s. National Committee For The International Polar Year 2007-2008 instant download after payment.

1 online resource (xiv, 96 pages) :, Includes bibliographical references (pages 80-83), Print version record, FrontMatter -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1 Why an International Polar Year in 2007-2008 -- 2 Scientific Challenges for the International Polar Year -- 3 Understanding Change in the Polar Regions -- 4 Exploring Scientific Frontiers -- 5 Technology to Enable Innovative Observations -- 6 Increasing Public Understanding and Participation in Polar Science through the International Polar Year -- 7 Actions Needed to Make the International Polar Year Succeed -- References -- APPENDIXES, APPENDIX A International Partners in IPY 2007-2008APPENDIX B Biographical Sketches of Committee Members -- APPENDIX C Acronyms and Abbreviations