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Report of the panel on implementing recommendations from the new worlds, new horizons decadal survey /

"The 2010 Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey report, New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics (NWNH), outlines a scientifically exciting and programmatically integrated plan for both ground- and space-based astronomy and astrophysics in the 2012-2021 decade."--Publishe...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Implementing Recommendations from the New Worlds, New Horizons Decadal Survey, National Research Council (U.S.). Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : National Academies Press, ©2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 2. DISCUSSION
  • The Balanced Program Recommended in Astro2010
  • Comparison of WFIRST and Euclid Capabilities and Science Goals
  • Specific Statements in NWNH Concerning Euclid
  • Specific Statements in NWNH on Large Mission Overruns
  • 3. CONCLUSIONS
  • Option A: Launch of WFIRST in the Decade 2012-2021
  • Option B: A Joint WFIRST/Euclid Mission
  • Option C: Commitment by NASA of a 20 Percent Investment in Euclid Prior to the
  • M-class Decision
  • Option D: No U.S. Financing of an Infrared Survey Mission this Decade
  • Final Remarks
  • 4. APPENDIXES
  • A November 7, 2010, Meeting Agenda
  • B Summary of the November 7, 2010, Meeting.