Space Studies Board Annual Report 2010 (2011) / Chapter Skim
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1 Charter and Organization of the Board
1 Charter and Organization of the Board
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The Space Science Board changed its name to the Space Studies Board in 1989 to reflect its expanded scope, which now includes space applications and other topics. Today, the SSB exists to provide an independent, authoritative forum for information and advice on all aspects of space science and applications, and it serves as the focal point within the National Academies for activities on space research.
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Major Functions of the Space Studies Board The Board provides an independent, authoritative forum for information and advice on all aspects of space science and applications and serves as the focal point within the National Academies for activities on space research. The Board itself does not conduct studies, but it oversees advisory studies and program assessments conducted by ad hoc study committees (see Chapter 3)
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Planetary Science Decadal Survey Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Wo r k s h o p Sharing the Adventure with the Public -- The Value and Excitement of "Grand Questions" of Space Science and Exploration Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Denotes Collaborations FIGURE 1.1 Organization of the Space Studies Board, its standing committees, ad hoc study committees, and special projects in 2010. Shaded boxes denote activities performed in cooperation with other National Research Council units.
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Among the NRC boards with which the SSB works most often are the ASEB, the BPA, the Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, the Board on Life Sciences, and the Ocean Studies Board. This approach to projects has the potential to bring more of the full capability of the National Academies to bear in preparing advice for the federal government and the public.
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aOversight board within the National Research Council: BPA Board on Physics and Astronomy LAB Laboratory Assessments Board SSB Space Studies Board bFederal agencies that have funded or shown interest in SSB reports: DOE Department of Energy NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA/ESMD NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate NASA/SMD NASA Science Mission Directorate NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NSF National Science Foundation USGS United States Geological Survey of external reviewers are not known to a report's authors until after the review has been completed and the report has been approved by the RRC. The report's authors, with the assistance of SSB staff, must provide some response to every specific comment from every external reviewer.
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TABLE 1.2 Experts Involved in the Space Studies Board and Its Committees, January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2010 Number of Board and Committee Members Number of Institutions or Agencies Represented Academia 124 22 Government and national facilities 31 13 Private industry 32 9 Nonprofit and othera 19 8 Totalb,c 206 52 aOther includes foreign institutions and entities not classified elsewhere. bIncludes 35 National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine members.
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LLOYD V BERKNER SPACE POLICY INTERNSHIP The Space Studies Board has operated a very successful competitive internship program since 1992.
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