Earthscope: A New View of Earth and Earth Science

EarthScope有可能改变公众对地球科学的看法。利用尖端技术的大陆规模实验的兴奋可以改变“地质学”的形象，从一个专注于静态地球的描述性学科，到一个由物理和化学模型、动态过程和先进技术驱动的学科。科学家们设想实时数据流，将实时数据转换为对广泛的地球科学界有用的产品的自动化分析，以及代表地球物理学家，地球化学家和地质学家综合思维的社区模型的发展。这项技术和数据丰富的倡议提供了一个绝佳的机会，让公众和所有年龄段的学生参与探索动态的地球及其对我们生活的影响。“地球望远镜”将彻底改变我们研究科学的方式；通过相应的教育和推广工作，EarthScope将改变我们与多样化的美国公众沟通的方式，以及美国人如何看待和使用地球科学信息。我们建议开发和维护网络和传统的印刷资源，以教育广大受众关于EarthScope的活动、发现和社会影响。这些资源将包括(1)公共关系信息，如新闻、项目活动说明、情况说明书和演示材料；(2)关于我们这个充满活力的大陆的教育资源以及我们用来发现它的工具。这些将适用于教室、新闻编辑室和会议室；(3)获取地震数据流的实时数据和可视化工具。大部分材料将被组织在一个级联网站下。用于公共关系的印刷材料将包括一张地球镜海报，将在全国会议上分发给K-12教育工作者和科学家。我们还可能开发EarthScope的情况说明书、书签和其他宣传材料，或打印关键Did You Know和In the News文章的版本。拟议的活动和资源将为包括政策制定者、公众、K-16教育工作者和地球科学界在内的受众提供一个与EarthScope多个组成部分无缝连接的接口。

EarthScope has the potential to change the way the public views Earth Science. The excitement of a continental scale experiment utilizing cutting-edge technology can change the image of 'geology' from a descriptive discipline focusing on a static Earth to one driven by physical and chemical models, dynamic processss and advanced technology. Scientists envision real-time data streams, automated analyses that convert the real-time data into products useful for the broad Earth science community, and development of community models that represent the integrated thinking of geophysicists, geochemists and geologists. This technology and data rich initiative provides a spectacular opportunity to engage the public and students of all ages in exploring the dynamic Earth and its impact on our lives. EarthScope will revolutionize how we do science; with a corresponding education and outreach effort, EarthScope will change how we communicate with a diverse American public, and how Americans perceive and use Earth science information. We propose to develop and maintain web and traditional print resources that educate a broad audience about the activities, discoveries, and societal impact of EarthScope. These resources will include (l) public relations information such as news items, notes on program activities, fact sheets, and presentation materials; (2) educational resources about our dynamic continent and the tools we use to discover it. These will be appropriate for the classroom, newsroom and boardroom; and (3) access to real-time data seismic data streams and visualization tools for the public. Much of the material will be organized under a cascading web site. Print materials for public relations will include an EarthScope poster to be distributed to K-12 educators and scientists at national meetings. We may also develop EarthScope fact sheets, bookmarks and other promotional materials or print versions of key Did You Know and In the News articles. The proposed activities and resources will provide a seamless interface to the multiple components of EarthScope for audiences ranging from policy makers, public, K-16 educators and the Earth science community.