Space Studies Board Annual Report 2008 (2009) / 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 s cience 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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Civil Space Program Uncertainty Management in Remote Sensing of Climate Data Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Role and Scope of Mission-Enabling Activities in NASA's Space Board on Mathematical Sciences and their Applications and Earth Science Missions Science Opportunities Enabled by NASA's Constellation System Meetings of Experts Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Balance in the Solar System Exploration Program Strategy to Mitigate the Impact of Sensor Descopes and De - Organization of a Decadal Survey in Microgravity Research manifests on the NPOESS and GOES-R Spacecraft Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Denotes Collaborations FIGURE 1.1 Organization of the Space Studies Board, its standing committees, ad hoc study committees, and workshops and special projects in 2008. Shaded boxes denote activities performed in cooperation with other National Research Council units.
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During 2008, SSB had five standing committees: • Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics • Committee on Earth Studies • Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life • Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration • Committee on Solar and Space Physics Ad Hoc Study Committees Ad hoc study committees are created by NRC action to conduct specific studies at the request of sponsors. These committees typically produce NRC reports that provide advice to the government and therefore are governed by Section 15 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
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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 U.S. Geological Survey the report and that the revised report complies with NRC policy and standards, the response-to-review process is overseen and refereed by an independent arbiter that is knowledgeable about the report's issues.
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cIncludes 28 Board members, 249 committee members. Table 1.3 Summary of Participation in Space Studies Board Activities, January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008 Government and Academia National Facilities Private Industry Nonprofit and Other Total Individuals Board/committee members 169 22 35 51 277 Guest experts 56 68 22 44 190 Reviewers 34 3 4 16 57 Workshop participants 20 42 20 28 110 Total 279 135 81 139 634 NOTE: Counts of individuals are subject to an uncertainty of ±3 due to possible miscategorization.
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Interns work with the Board, its com mittees, and staff on one or more of the advisory projects currently under way. Other interns, paid or unpaid, also join the Board staff on an ad hoc basis.
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