Analysis Framework I: Sensory-Motor Loop Assessment Compare to Goals, Plan Reductions Track Progress Controls (Actions) Monitoring (Sensing) Set Goals Assessment turns data into knowledge for decision making & actions through analysis (science & eng.) Monitoring collects multi-sensory data from surface and satellite platforms and Human activities exert pressures , e.g burning fossil fuels, that alter the state of environment. The impaired environmental state, elicits responses , such as regulations in a feedback loop All living organisms use this type of sensory-motor feedback to maintain their existence. Monitoring, Assessment, Control are the necessary steps for sustainable development.

Monitoring: New Global Measurements - Satellites ERBS Terra Aqua Grace IceSat QuikScat Sage SeaWinds TRMM Toms-EP UARS Jason Landsat 7 SORCE SeaWiFS ACRIMSAT TOPEX/Poseidon EO-1

A-Train Satellite Constellation

Trends of tropospheric NO 2 Eskes at al Source Identification of NO 2

NO 2 Weekly Cycle

Setting Goals: Air Quality Goal: Attaining Natural Condition by 2064

Controls: Sustainability Transition