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3 Concluding Remarks
Pages 33-35

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... Scientists can assist in evaluating the merits of proposed alternative solutions, but there are many non-scientif~c aspects of an institutional nature that will determine the choice of an ultimate solution. However, the panel believes the USGCRP, or its parent, CENT, should consider developing and adopting a strategic plan containing alternative options that would be responsive to resolving this problem.
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From page 34...
... Budget pressures on the satellite programs resulted in the natural process of reducing the lower priority activities. Although NOAA's research arm is attempting to piece together enough funding to continue a reduced sonde operation, several scheduled soundings have been missed, and the 1 8-year record of this important trace constituent at the South Pole is now in extreme jeopardy.
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From page 35...
... Some studies have shown a positive impact of these data; others have clearly indicated substantial problems, two of which are calibration and poorly documented changes in the instrument performance from one satellite to the next. This report notes the need to build climate observing requirements into the operational programs as a high priority.
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