In other 2003 highlights, NASA research brought to light a near record size ozone hole over Antarctica. NASA researchers and more than 350 scientists from around the world worked together to measure ozone and other atmospheric gases. Scientists from various NASA centers participated in an international arctic ozone study in Kiruna, Sweden. One of the year's major studies focused on Arctic ozone loss. This year, NASA centers around the country have accomplished an impressive range of Earth Science research using data from the various satellites and instruments, as well as computer climate models. NASA's "eyes," its array of satellites, airborne instruments flown on research aircraft and balloons, and ground-based instruments, have been monitoring changes around the world for 45 years, helping scientists and the general public better understand the changes taking place on our planet.
This holistic approach allows us to see how the oceans affect climate on land, for example, and how natural and human activities in one part of the world affect other parts of the world," said Ghassem Asrar, Associate Administrator for NASA's Earth Science Enterprise. "The only way to really understand Earth's climate and protect the Earth's scarce resources is to look at the Earth as a single, whole system which satellites enable us to do. NASA has joined an extensive educational outreach program to schools around the country, to promote Earth Science Week. During the week, museums, universities and agencies have organized on a state, national and international level to sponsor events that promote study of and interest in our planet. NASA's Earth Science satellites and other technologies are a vital part of mankind's global watch over our home planet.įounded by AGI in October 1998, the purpose of Earth Science Week is to engage students in discovering the Earth sciences to encourage Earth stewardship through understanding and to motivate geoscientists to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about the Earth. "Eyes on Planet Earth: Monitoring our Changing World" will be this year's Earth Science Week theme, to recognize the importance of monitoring the Earth for evaluating its present state and making predictions about future changes. Geological Survey in celebrating Earth Science Week, October 12-18th. To mark its continuous dedication to studies of Earth's land, sea and air, NASA will join the American Geological Institute (AGI) and the U.S. While mid-October has been designated Earth Science Week around the world, every week is Earth Science Week at NASA. This full-earth snapshot has become one of the most widely recognized and requested photographs of all time. Above: View of the Earth as seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the Moon.
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