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Objectives
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The following measures are seen as vital for our improved understanding of some of the key environmental processes:
- Elucidation of the water cycle using Earth observation satellites
- Promotion of joint observation and research for disaster prevention
- Systematic observation for climate change prediction
- Development and broadband use of improved Earth observation technology
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Global observation by the new generation of large multi-sensor Earth observation satellites has recently become a practical reality thanks to the efforts invested in Europe's ENVISAT, the Aqua and Terra missions of the U.S.A., and ADEOS-II of Japan.
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Global observation by the new generation of large multi-sensor Earth observation satellites has recently become a practical reality thanks to the efforts invested in satellite missions including Europe's ENVISAT, the Aqua and Terra missions of the U.S.A., and ADEOS-II of Japan.
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Simultaneous measurement of key parameters by these Earth observation satellites is expected to make a significant contribution to our understanding of global environmental changes such as abnormal weather and global warming, and should yield improvements in accuracy of weather and climate forecasts.
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With the launch of "ADEOS-II", now adding to the international effort to observe the Earth, we planned the following symposium and workshops to contribute to the necessary increase in cooperation and collaboration with the world's space agencies and related international organizations:
- Symposium on Space Platforms for Water and Climate Observation
- AMSR Workshop
- Water Cycle Science Workshop
- IGOS Water Cycle Theme Workshop
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Against this background, particular emphasis will be placed on the problems connected with the exploitation of data from space platforms, and how they can be made of maximum assistance to the various user communities.
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Finally, the outcomes of this symposium will be presented to "The Third World Water Forum" to be held in Kyoto/Osaka. It is therefore our hope to see significant output from the symposium.
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