U.S. Astronomy and Astrophysics: Managing an Integrated Program - Softcover

National Research Council; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; Board On Physics And Astronomy; Space Studies Board; Committee On The Organization And Management Of Research In Astronomy And Astrophysics

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309076269 ISBN 13: 9780309076265

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2001

Synopsis

In its fiscal year 2002 budget summary document the Bush administration expressed concern-based in part on the findings and conclusions of two National Research Council studies-about recent trends in the federal funding of astronomy and astrophysics research. The President's budget blueprint suggested that now is the time to address these concerns and directed the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a blue ribbon panel to (1) assess the organizational effectiveness of the federal research enterprise in astronomy and astrophysics, (2) consider the pros and cons of transferring NSF's astronomy responsibilities to NASA, and (3) suggest alternative options for addressing issues in the management and organization of astronomical and astrophysical research. NASA and NSF asked the National Research Council to carry out the rapid assessment requested by the President. This report, focusing on the roles of NSF and NASA, provides the results of that assessment.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Executive Summary
• 1 Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Start of the New Millennium
• 2 Current Roles and Relationships of NASA and NSF in Astronomy and Astrophysics
• 3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Moving NSF's Astronomy and Astrophysics Responsibilities to NASA
• 4 Findings and Recommendations
• Appendix A: Biographies of Committee Members and Key NRC Staff
• Appendix B: Meeting Agendas
• Appendix C: The Current Astronomy and Astrophysics Enterprise
• Appendix D: Glossary and Acronyms

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Committee on the Organization and Management of Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0309076269
• ISBN 13: 9780309076265
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 94