Remote Sensing Data Acquisition and Connectivity Initiative for the LTER Network

该项目将实施两项倡议，以支持长期生态研究网络（LTER）的研究活动。具体来说，这些倡议是为每一个LTER研究地点获取遥感图像，以及安装和发展一个系统以加强LTER网络的连通性。遥感资料的获取将为LTER内的合作研究提供一致和可比较的数据库，并为今后的研究提供历史记录。这次收购将为LTER以及与LTER研究有关的更大的生态群落提供一个共同的数据库。遥感倡议要求为每个LTER研究地点提供数字卫星和硬拷贝飞机图像。连接倡议将加强LTER网络内外的通信，并将成为未来数据库管理活动的基础。这一倡议被视为LTER互联互通报告中建议的LTER互联互通工作的第一步。连接倡议将支持安装和开发用于邮件和数据交换的计算机通信系统，LTER网络的成员以及与LTER一起工作的外部研究人员将通过广域网访问该系统。该系统被设想为不仅与LTER，而且与更大的生态社区进行信息交流的主要联系。

This project will carry out two initiatives in support of the research activities of the Long-Term Ecological Research Network (LTER). Specifically, these initiatives are acquisition of remote sensing imagery for each of the LTER research sites, and for the installation and development of a system to enhance connectivity of the LTER Network. The remote sensing acquisition will provide a consistent and comparable database for collaborative research within LTER as well as providing a historical record for future research. This acquisition will provide a common database for LTER as well as the larger ecological community associated with LTER research. The remote sensing initiative requests digital satellite, and hard-copy aircraft imagery for each of the LTER research sites. The connectivity initiative will enhance communication within and beyond the LTER Network and will be fundamental for future database management activities. This initiative is seen as a first step in connectivity efforts within LTER as recommended in the LTER Connectivity Report. The connectivity initiative will support the installation and development of a computer communication system for mail and data exchange, which will be accessible via wide-area networks, by members of the LTER Network as well as outside researchers working with LTER. This system is envisioned as a major link for information exchange not only with LTER, but also for the larger ecological community.