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... The use of free flying spacecraft to ensure the continuity of climate data records was frequently suggested as desirable by workshop participants. Free flyers provide increased launch flexibility, which decreases the risk of a gap in the measurements.
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  • data record
  • climate data
  • editorial correction
  • data records
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  • npoess platform
  • demanifested sensor


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