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Project Title:
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Challenges and Opportunities in Earth Surface Processes
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PIN:
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BESR-U-07-01-A
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Major Unit:
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Division on Earth and Life Studies
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Sub Unit:
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Board on Earth Sciences & Resources
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RSO:
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Eide, Elizabeth
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Subject/Focus Area:
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Project Scope
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Earth's surface is a dynamic interface where physical, chemical, biological, and human processes cause and are affected by forcings in the Earth System. This impact-feedback loop occurs over a wide range of temporal and spatial scales. It binds the Earth's surface to a host of scientific and societal issues, and within this context the committee will:
1. Assess the state-of-the-art of the disciplinary field of Earth surface processes and the fundamental research questions in the field;
2. Identify rate-limiting challenges or opportunities for making significant advances in the field; and
3. Identify the necessary intellectual collaborations and high-priority needs to meet these challenges.
The project is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The approximate starting date for this project is November 6, 2007. A final report will be issued in approximately 18 months.
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Project Duration:
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21 months
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