Special Issue: 2020 Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations for the 2020 William T. Pecora Award are now being accepted through May 1, 2020.
This award recognizes those that have made outstanding contributions toward understanding the Earth by means of remote sensing.
The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or groups that have made outstanding contributions toward understanding the Earth by means of remote sensing. The Department of the Interior (DOI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) jointly sponsor the award.
The award was established in 1974 to honor the memory of Dr. William T. Pecora, former Director of the U.S. Geological Survey and Under Secretary, Department of the Interior. Dr. Pecora was a motivating force behind the establishment of a program for civil remote sensing of the Earth from space. His early vision and support helped establish what we know today as the Landsat satellite program.
The Award Committee must receive nominations for the 2020 award by May 1, 2020.
Visit this USGS page for eligibility requirements and the nomination process.
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