A Space Physics Paradox: Why Has Increased Funding Been Accompanied by Decreased Effectiveness in the Conduct of Space Physics Research?

National Research Council

doi:10.17226/4792

A Space Physics Paradox: Why Has Increased Funding Been Accompanied by Decreased Effectiveness in the Conduct of Space Physics Research? (1994)

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A Space Physics Paradox

Why Has Increased Funding Been Accompanied by Decreased Effectiveness in the Conduct of Space Physics Research? (1994)

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Contributors

National Research Council; Division on Earth and Life Studies; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate; Space Studies Board; Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Research

Description

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.

Topics

Space and Aeronautics — Astronomy and Astrophysics

Suggested Citation

National Research Council. 1994. A Space Physics Paradox: Why Has Increased Funding Been Accompanied by Decreased Effectiveness in the Conduct of Space Physics Research?. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/4792.

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Publication Info

112 pages | 6 x 9
Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-309-05177-4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/4792

Contents

Table of Contents	skim chapter
Front Matter	i-xii
Executive Summary	1-6
1 Introduction	7-10
2 Big Science, Little Science, and Their Relation to Space Physics	11-18
3 Research Funding Trends	19-24
4 Demographics	25-32
5 Base Program Funding Trends in Space Physics	33-42
6 Trends in the Conduct of Space Physics	43-70
7 Conclusions and Recommendations	71-80
References	81-82
Appendix A: Space Physics Missions	83-88
Appendix B: The Solar Telescope That Saw No Light	89-96

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