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From page 545... ... 20 Infrastructure for Planetary Science and Exploration Planetary science is highly dependent on infrastructure -- i.e., the equipment, instrumentation, and facilities that enable advanced study of planetary bodies, through simulations, experiments, remote observations, and spacecraft exploration. 1 In response to the survey's statement of task for the development of a comprehensive research strategy, this chapter provides background, findings, and recommendations on key infrastructure elements that support the priority activities in planetary science and astrobiology identified in other parts of the report. Read the entire page →
From page 546... ... planetary bodies. The size and capabilities of the different simulation facilities vary, and this variety is needed to accommodate the different needs of the planetary science community. Read the entire page →
From page 547... ... devotes 50 percent of its time to solar system studies, but all other facilities rely on competitive proposals each semester, with limited NASA/ESA guidance on priorities for spacecraft mission science support. Observatories may also consider offering the possibility of long-term status for monitoring programs, extending over multiple cycles with mutually agreed renewal procedures. Read the entire page →
From page 548... ... missions. In the coming decade, with the launch of JWST and expansion of human exploration, demands for DSN support will increase dramatically, projected at another factor of 10 by the early 2030s, Figure 20.1. Read the entire page →
From page 549... ... FIGURE 20.1. Past and predicted loading of the DSN for 2010 to 2045 based on a past notional mission manifest (Abraham et al. Read the entire page →
From page 550... ... Category V (Restricted Earth Return) requirements and contamination control requirements. Read the entire page →
From page 551... ... (Herd et al. Read the entire page →
From page 552... ... FIGURE 20.2. Example illustrating the need to increase production of 238PuO2 above 1.5 kg/year. Read the entire page →
From page 553... ... it, as necessary, to ensure a sufficient supply to enable a robust exploration program at the recommended launch cadence. New technology investments may also help to mitigate the dearth of the 238Pu supplies in certain scenarios. Read the entire page →
From page 554... ... Finding: An index covering all planetary science, astrobiology, and field sample databases, would assist in data sharing and analysis. This index could include links to relevant spectral databases (e.g., USGS SpecLib, RELAB, GEISA, HIITRAN) Read the entire page →
From page 555... ... Sharing of Software, Algorithms, and Model Output NASA DMPs increasingly require that most software, algorithms, and model output generated under NASA funding be made publicly available for wider use. The potential benefits are profound: enabling new users to work without needing to re-develop existing tools; allowing users to develop more advanced codes rather than start from scratch; enabling existing model output to be used for a whole range of new purposes. Read the entire page →
From page 556... ... Sharing Software and Algorithms Descriptions of methods and simple algorithms may be documented with publications, but more complex algorithms and software require more elaborate documentation and repositories. Minimum requirements ensure results from ad hoc analysis code can be replicated or at least understood, and that specific NASA-funded software development efforts (including mission data processing pipelines) Read the entire page →
From page 557... ... Understanding (NASA-NSF MoU 2020) Read the entire page →
From page 558... ... maximum benefit of the observatory can be achieved. This ought to include ample support for software infrastructure that can benefit all researchers on a rapid timescale, as well as PI-led science, to allow for new innovations as the many discoveries by the observatory sculpt and change our view of the solar system in the next decade. Read the entire page →
From page 559... ... Ground-Based Planetary Radar Ground-based planetary radar observations have been primarily conducted at shared-use facilities, in particular at the NSF facilities of Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico and Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in West Virginia. Read the entire page →
From page 560... ... Program (NOPP) facilitates partnerships between 16 federal agencies (including NASA) Read the entire page →
From page 561... ... de Pater, I Read the entire page →
From page 562... ... Rissanen, A.J., E Kurhela, T Read the entire page →

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... 20 Infrastructure for Planetary Science and Exploration Planetary science is highly dependent on infrastructure -- i.e., the equipment, instrumentation, and facilities that enable advanced study of planetary bodies, through simulations, experiments, remote observations, and spacecraft exploration. 1 In response to the survey's statement of task for the development of a comprehensive research strategy, this chapter provides background, findings, and recommendations on key infrastructure elements that support the priority activities in planetary science and astrobiology identified in other parts of the report.