Abstract
Scientific Background: Investigation Objective; Relevance to USGCRP/MTPE/EOS Scientific Goals
Scientific, Educational and Policy Relevant Contributions Scientific Contributions Atmospheric Angular Momentum, Earth Orientation, and Climate Oceanic Angular Momentum and Earth Rotation Torques and the Dynamical Transfer Angular Momentum Within the Earth System Hydrologic and Oceanic System Coupling Satellite Observations of Mass Redistribution Within the Earth System Mean Sea Level Mass Balance of Ice Sheets Data Assimilation for General Ocean Circulation Models Specific Research Plans Before First EOS Launch
EOS Instrument Algorithm Development/Calibration/Validation: Use of EOS Data; Contribution to Policy Relevant Objectives of MTPE/EOS; Contribution to Educational Objectives of MTPE/EOS
Programmatic Contributions: Contribution to EOS Program/Panel Activities; Data Product Requirements; Data Products and Deliverables; Interactions with DAACs and Other NASA Data Archive Facilities; Science Computational Facility Status; Effect of EOS Restructuring
Project Management: Investigation Team Management; Contribution of Team Members; Collaborations With Other EOS and Non-EOS Investigations; Non-EOS Interactions; EOS Instrument Teams Interaction
Future Change in Research Plans
Conclusions
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Investigation Summary: Major Scientific Findings