An Australian strategic plan for Earth observations from space
Earth observations from space (EOS) promise to transform Australia's capacity to address critical national challenges such as climate change, water availability, natural disaster mitigation, safe and secure transport, energy and resources security, agriculture, forestry and ecosystems, coasts and oceans, and national security.
This report is designed to help Australia begin its urgently needed transformation to a global EOS player and a more effective user of EOS information for national purposes.
It reviews current EOS capability, future needs, and sets out essential elements of a national strategy and implementation schedule.
This report was prepared by a working group of 16 Academy Fellows and other space science and Earth observation experts in response to the terms of reference assigned to the working group by the Presidents of the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.