@proceedings { 2127,
	title = {Mid-resolution satellite contributions to GEOSS societal benefit areas: examples from the  ASTER global mapping mission},
	year = {2009},
	address = {Stresa, Italy},
	abstract = { Data applications employing global mid-resolution 
satellite  imagery  provide  a  wide  range  of  significant  societal 
benefits.  The  Advanced  Spaceborne  Thermal  Emission  and 
Reflection   Radiometer   (ASTER)   has   enabled   noteworthy 
contributions to be made in all societal benefit categories that 
were established by the Group on Earth Observations to guide 
development  of  the  Global  Earth  Observation  System  of 
Systems.  Examples  of  ASTER  utility  highlight  the  positive 
results   achieved   through   well-crafted   policies,   responsive 
system  implementation  teams,  and  skilled  researchers.  Such 
models may serve as guides for future mission planning. },
	author = {Kenneth A. Duda and Michael Abrams}
}