Accession Number:

ADA172090

Title:

Partial Support of Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Dec 84-30 Nov 85,

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES-NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Perry,John S.

Report Date:

1986-04-18

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

The scientific and technical objectives of the Board were 1 Review in broad perspective both basic and applied research dealing with the atmosphere and the solar terrestrial system, and with the physical systems influencing weather and climate. 2 Provide advice and guidance to appropriate government agencies on problems and programs within the Boards interest and expertise, including as examples Objectives, priorities, plans, and implementation strategies for the National Climate Program U.S. participation in international research and application programs relating to the atmosphere and climate such as the Global Atmospheric Research Program and the World Climate Program and Scientific objectives , priorities, and plans for focused national programs in critical areas of atmospheric science and climate research such as atmospheric chemistry, mesoscale research, weather modification, human impacts on climate, aeronomy, and solar terrestrial research. 3 Foster the application of scientific knowledge of the atmosphere, climate, and socialeconomic systems to make wise use of atmospheric and climatic resources for the benefit of our country and other nations.

Descriptors:

• *WEATHER
• *CLIMATE
• *METEOROLOGY
• *RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
• GLOBAL
• ECONOMICS
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
• CORRELATION TECHNIQUES
• SOLAR ACTIVITY
• EARTH(PLANET)
• ATMOSPHERES
• WEATHER MODIFICATION
• ECOLOGY
• ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY
• SOLAR SYSTEM
• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Subject Categories:

• Meteorology
• Administration and Management

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE