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A space physics paradox : why has increased funding been accompanied by decreased effectiveness in the conduct of space physics research? / Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Research ... [et. al].
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Astrophysics--Research--United States.
- Astrophysics.
- Astronautics in cosmic physics--Research--United States.
- Astronautics in cosmic physics.
- Outer space--Exploration--United States.
- Outer space.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (108 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1994.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book investigates and analyzes several disturbing trends in government support for space physics research over the past decade. The authors identify funding and management problems that thwart cost efficiency within this discipline, and suggest possible solutions. The volume also has broader implications for anyone engaged in research or in the funding and organizing of space physics research.
- Contents:
- A SPACE PHYSICS PARADOX
- Copyright
- Preface
- Contents
- Executive Summary
- BIG AND LITTLE SCIENCE
- DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY
- TRENDS IN THE AVAILABILITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
- TRENDS IN THE CONDUCT OF SPACE PHYSICS
- CONCLUSIONS
- RECOMMENDATIONS
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Big Science, Little Science, and Their Relation to Space Physics
- CONCEPTS OF BIG AND LITTLE SCIENCE
- CHARACTERISTICS OF BIG AND LITTLE SCIENCE
- Goals
- Interdisciplinary Problems
- Project Definition
- Investigator Selection
- Implementation Time
- Frequency
- Management
- Costs
- Time Line for Resources
- Funding Process
- Community Support
- Educational Support
- Resource Share
- Historical Interactions
- SUMMARY
- 3 Research Funding Trends
- 4 Demographics
- 5 Base Program Funding Trends in Space Physics
- 6 Trends in the Conduct of Space Physics
- SATELLITE OBSERVATIONS
- Explorer Program
- Implementation Times
- Increased Planning Activities
- Reliance on New-Start Approvals
- SOLAR OBSERVATIONS
- Implementation of Solar Satellite Missions
- Solar Ground-Based Observatories
- ROCKET OBSERVATIONS
- BALLOON OBSERVATIONS
- THEORY
- DATA ANALYSIS
- 7 Conclusions and Recommendations
- THE REALITY BEHIND THE PARADOX
- REVISITING THE BIG SCIENCE/LITTLE SCIENCE ISSUE
- References
- APPENDIX A Space Physics Missions (1958-2000)
- INTRODUCTION
- INTERVAL FROM PROPOSAL TO LAUNCH FOR MAGNETOSPHERIC MISSIONS
- Missions Started in the 1960s
- Missions Started in the 1970s
- Missions Started in the 1980s
- APPENDIX B The Solar Telescope That Saw No Light (A Tale of Planning Gone Awry)
- SOLAR PHYSICS AND BIG SCIENCE
- THE SKYLAB OPTICAL TELESCOPE
- BIRTH OF A "FACILITY
- INFLATION AND DELAY
- FROM FIRST PLACE TO LAST
- WHAT DOOMED OSL?.
- EFFECT ON THE SOLAR PHYSICISTS
- EPILOGUE.
- Notes:
- Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-82).
- ISBN:
- 9786610193158
- 9781280193156
- 1280193158
- 9780309587464
- 0309587468
- 9780585143019
- 0585143013
- OCLC:
- 44953688
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