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Subido el 28 de mayo de 2007 por EducaMadrid

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NASA Connect segment exploring NASA's three mission statements. The video explores NASA's purpose to achieve these missions for the planet Earth.

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Thanks you guys. And by the way, I still haven't forgotten about that third question I asked you earlier in the program. 00:00:00
How is the Earth system part of larger systems? 00:00:07
I'll get your answers a little later in the program. 00:00:11
But first, did you know NASA has three important mission statements? 00:00:14
They are to understand and protect our home planet, to explore the universe and search for life, 00:00:18
and to inspire the next generation of explorers, as only NASA can. 00:00:24
So how do these NASA mission statements apply to the study of the Earth and beyond? 00:00:29
Well, Dr. J. Marshall Shepard from NASA's Office of Earth Science has the scoop. 00:00:35
Thanks, Jennifer. 00:00:41
The Earth Science Application Program focuses on applications of national priority 00:00:43
to expand and accelerate the use of knowledge, science, and technologies 00:00:47
resulting from the Earth Science Enterprise mission 00:00:52
of improving predictions in weather, climate, and natural hazards. 00:00:54
NASA has identified 12 applications of national priority to benefit society. 00:00:58
They are energy forecasting, agricultural efficiency, carbon management, 00:01:03
aviation safety, homeland security, community growth management, 00:01:08
disaster preparedness, public health, coastal management, 00:01:13
biological invasive species, water management and conservation, and air quality management. 00:01:17
Essentially, NASA operates many scientific missions through partnerships with public, 00:01:23
private, and academic institutions to study the Earth and its subsystems. 00:01:28
Earth systems scientists analyze the data to learn how the different subsystems 00:01:32
work together to function as a complete whole. 00:01:36
Then, federal agencies such as the Department of Energy, Federal Aviation Administration, 00:01:39
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Geological Survey Society, 00:01:44
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 00:01:48
and other agencies use our data to develop application tools 00:01:51
to help improve the quality of life here on Earth. 00:01:55
It's important that we all work together to make sure our planet is livable for many generations to come. 00:01:58
Here's a question to think about. 00:02:03
Choose four of the 12 applications and try to determine what Earth subsystem 00:02:05
lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, or atmosphere, 00:02:10
or subsystems it's associated with. 00:02:14
Then discuss your answers amongst your peers and teacher. 00:02:17
As the teacher pauses the program, 00:02:21
keep in mind how Jennifer defined what a system is earlier in the program. 00:02:23
Are you starting to understand about the concept of systems? 00:02:27
Good! 00:02:30
Jennifer mentioned NASA's mission statement. 00:02:32
First part is to protect and understand our home planet. 00:02:34
Data collected by NASA satellites contribute greatly to our understanding 00:02:37
and ability to forecast weather, climate patterns, and natural hazards. 00:02:41
The second part of NASA's mission statement is to explore the universe and search for life. 00:02:45
Applications developed from Earth system science data 00:02:50
could potentially be used to study the other planets in the solar system. 00:02:53
Speaking of our solar system, 00:02:56
I believe that Jennifer hasn't answered the question regarding how our Earth is a part of larger systems. 00:02:58
The third part of NASA's mission statement definitely applies to you, 00:03:04
to inspire the next generation of explorers. 00:03:08
Understanding how the Earth works and environmental awareness 00:03:11
are topics that challenge and excite the youth of today. 00:03:14
We need future scientists and engineers like you 00:03:17
to continue to bring real scientific breakthroughs in studying our planet. 00:03:20
By the way, do you know what careers are related to the study of Earth system science? 00:03:24
Well, I created a list of a variety of applications related to careers. 00:03:29
Let's take a look at them. 00:03:33
Forestry, migration of populations, water management, 00:03:35
agriculture such as crop forecasting and fish catch, 00:03:40
health issues such as famine or outbreaks of asthma and other diseases, 00:03:44
technological instrumentation applications based on satellite and other types of remote sensing, 00:03:49
and weather forecasting and weather-related events. 00:03:55
Can you match some of the careers you thought of with my applications list? 00:03:58
I bet you didn't realize that there are a lot of careers associated with studying the Earth, 00:04:02
and mathematics is a fundamental skill in all. 00:04:06
The last part of the mission statement says, 00:04:09
as only NASA can. 00:04:12
NASA contributes scientific research and technology, 00:04:15
which our partners use to develop innovative approaches for Earth science applications worldwide. 00:04:18
It's important to understand how the Earth functions as a whole 00:04:23
and to meet the needs to help manage forest fires, coastal environments, agriculture, 00:04:27
impacts of infectious diseases, aviation safety, and hurricane forecasting. 00:04:32
So the next time you watch the news and hear about hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, 00:04:37
or a volcano erupting, take a moment and think about how it might be impacting your local area. 00:04:43
Jennifer, back to you. 00:04:48
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Idioma/s:
en
Materias:
Matemáticas
Niveles educativos:
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Autor/es:
NASA LaRC Office of Education
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EducaMadrid
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Fecha:
28 de mayo de 2007 - 16:52
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Enlace Relacionado:
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Duración:
04′ 50″
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4:3 Hasta 2009 fue el estándar utilizado en la televisión PAL; muchas pantallas de ordenador y televisores usan este estándar, erróneamente llamado cuadrado, cuando en la realidad es rectangular o wide.
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