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Enabling Capabilities

Enabling Earth System Science Research through maintenance, development, and application of cross-divisional resources

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Integrated Modeling Virtual Institute (IMVI) has a new page
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Mission

Enabling Capabilities empowers the understanding of Earth’s interconnected systems through foundational technologies, processes, and workforce development.

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Overview

Enabling Capabilities are the foundational cross-cutting activities, opportunities, technologies, systems, or processes that enable specific objectives and functions to benefit all the Earth Science Division (ESD) program elements and Spheres (Atmosphere, Biosphere, Cryosphere, Geosphere, and Hydrosphere). The Enabling Capabilities’ cross functional team mission is to serve as a liaison across ESD facilitating the advancement of the understanding of the Earth system and the success of missions within the Division. 

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