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

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

ISBN 10: 0309076269 / ISBN 13: 9780309076265

Editore: National Academies Press, 2001

Codice articolo mon0003015893

Riassunto:

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.

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Titolo: U.S. Astronomy and Astrophysics: Managing an...
Casa editrice: National Academies Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2001
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good