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Peer reviewedStone, E. C.; Miner, E. D. – Science, 1989
Described is an overview of the Voyager 2 encounter with Neptune. Discussed are the trajectory, atmosphere, rings, satellites, magnetosphere, and future of Voyager 2. (YP)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Higher Education, Physics, Satellites (Aerospace)
Gulkis, Samuel; And Others – Scientific American, 1990
Outlines the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) mission to measure celestial radiation. Describes the instruments used and experiments involving differential microwave radiometers, and a far infrared absolute spectrophotometer. (YP)
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Radiation, Satellites (Aerospace), Science Equipment
Preuss, Karl-Heinz, Ed.; Simen, Rolf H., Ed. – 1987
The Federal Republic of Germany's space policy is designed to promote basic research, contribute to the development of space technology, and apply the findings in the public and private sectors. It is also aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the West German space industry and helping countries of the Third World to solve their development…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Foreign Countries, National Programs
Peer reviewedBerry, P. A. M.; Meadows, A. J. – Journal of Documentation, 1987
Reviews the current status of satellite remote sensing data, including problems with efficient storage and rapid retrieval of the data, and appropriate computer graphics to process images. Areas of research concerned with overcoming these problems are described. (16 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights
Peer reviewedFasching, James L. – Maritimes, 1988
Discusses the development of a global program designed to provide a worldwide study of the earth, oceans, and atmosphere as a system; and to document changes that are occurring in this system. Explains the objectives and three core projects around which the experimental program has been organized. (RT)
Descriptors: Climate, College Science, Earth Science, Environmental Influences
Peer reviewedCary, Tina – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Applications of the Landsat Thematic Mapper in the fields of pedology, geology, and geomorphology are described. The history of the Landsat program and Landsat products are discussed. Illustrations of different Landsat views are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Environmental Education, Geology
Kellermann, Kenneth I.; Thompson, A. Richard – Scientific American, 1988
Describes the very-long-baseline array (VLBA) system of radio telescopes that will be completed in the early 1990s. Explains how the VLBA system works and the advantages over present technology. Compares associated international telescopes and very-long-baseline interferometers (VLBI). Illustrates applications for the VLBA and VLBI. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Research and Development, Satellites (Aerospace)
Peer reviewedBloom, Arthur L.; Fox, Andrew N. – Journal of Geological Education, 1990
Described is the use of Thematic Mapper images in undergraduate geology instruction. The work of the Andes Project at Cornell University is discussed. Digitally enhanced illustrations of landforms in the Andes mountains of South America are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Earth Science, Environmental Education
Ahtee, Maija, Ed.; And Others – 1991
The main purpose of this symposium was to find new ideas and resources for the evaluation and improvement of physics education on all levels. The papers included in this document are entitled: (1) "Quality of Physics Teaching Through Building Models and Advancing Research Skills"; (2) "Evaluation of Physics Education in Terms of Its…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Formation
