The past decade has delivered remarkable discoveries in the study of exoplanets. Hand-in-hand with these advances, a theoretical understanding of the myriad of processes that dictate the formation and evolution of planets has matured, spurred on by the avalanche of unexpected discoveries. Appreciation of the factors that make a planet hospitable to life has grown in sophistication, as has understanding of the context for biosignatures, the remotely detectable aspects of a planet's atmosphere or surface that reveal the presence of life.
Exoplanet Science Strategy highlights strategic priorities for large, coordinated efforts that will support the scientific goals of the broad exoplanet science community. This report outlines a strategic plan that will answer lingering questions through a combination of large, ambitious community-supported efforts and support for diverse, creative, community-driven investigator research.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Exoplanet Science Strategy. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/25187.
Chapters | skim | |
---|---|---|
Front Matter | i-xiv | |
Summary | 1-5 | |
1 Scientific Goals | 6-9 | |
2 The State of the Field of Exoplanets | 10-41 | |
3 Outlining the Exoplanet Science Strategy | 42-64 | |
4 Implementing the Exoplanet Science Strategy | 65-129 | |
5 Opportunities for Coordination between Organizations and for Cooperation with Industrial and International Partners | 130-131 | |
6 Timeline for the Exoplanet Science Strategy | 132-138 | |
Appendixes | 139-140 | |
Appendix A: Statement of Task | 141-141 | |
Appendix B: White Papers | 142-147 | |
Appendix C: Exoplanet Detection Methods | 148-154 | |
Appendix D: Biosignature Table | 155-157 | |
Appendix E: Committee and Staff Biographical Information | 158-163 | |
Appendix F: Acronyms | 164-167 | |
Appendix G: Glossary | 168-172 |
The Chapter Skim search tool presents what we've algorithmically identified as the most significant single chunk of text within every page in the chapter. You may select key terms to highlight them within pages of each chapter.
The National Academies Press (NAP) has partnered with Copyright Clearance Center's Marketplace service to offer you a variety of options for reusing NAP content. Through Marketplace, you may request permission to reprint NAP content in another publication, course pack, secure website, or other media. Marketplace allows you to instantly obtain permission, pay related fees, and print a license directly from the NAP website. The complete terms and conditions of your reuse license can be found in the license agreement that will be made available to you during the online order process. To request permission through Marketplace you are required to create an account by filling out a simple online form. The following list describes license reuses offered by the NAP through Marketplace:
Click here to obtain permission for the above reuses. If you have questions or comments concerning the Marketplace service, please contact:
Marketplace Support
International +1.978.646.2600
US Toll Free +1.855.239.3415
E-mail: support@copyright.com
marketplace.copyright.com
To request permission to distribute a PDF, please contact our Customer Service Department at customer_service@nap.edu.