Space Science in the Twenty First Century: Imperatives For the Decades 1995 to 2015 - Solar and Space Physics

Task Group on Solar and Space Physics

ISBN 10: 0309038480 / ISBN 13: 9780309038485

Published by National Academy Press, 1988

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:0309038480.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Space Science in the Twenty First Century: Imperatives For the Decades 1995 to 2015 - Solar and Space Physics
• Publisher: National Academy Press
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309038480
• ISBN 13: 9780309038485
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 350 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Astronomy & Cosmology

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Synopsis

From the interior of the Sun, to the upper atmosphere and near-space environment of Earth, and outward to a region far beyond Pluto where the Sun's influence wanes, advances during the past decade in space physics and solar physics--the disciplines NASA refers to as heliophysics--have yielded spectacular insights into the phenomena that affect our home in space.

Solar and Space Physics, from the National Research Council's (NRC's) Committee for a Decadal Strategy in Solar and Space Physics, is the second NRC decadal survey in heliophysics. Building on the research accomplishments realized during the past decade, the report presents a program of basic and applied research for the period 2013-2022 that will improve scientific understanding of the mechanisms that drive the Sun's activity and the fundamental physical processes underlying near-Earth plasma dynamics, determine the physical interactions of Earth's atmospheric layers in the context of the connected Sun-Earth system, and enhance greatly the capability to provide realistic and specific forecasts of Earth's space environment that will better serve the needs of society.

Although the recommended program is directed primarily at NASA and the National Science Foundation for action, the report also recommends actions by other federal agencies, especially the parts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration charged with the day-to-day (operational) forecast of space weather. In addition to the recommendations included in this summary, related recommendations are presented in this report.

About the Author

Task Group on Solar and Space Physics, Space Science Board, National Research Council