Author: United States. Office of Space Science and Applications. Solar System Exploration DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astrometry
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
TOPS, Toward Other Planetary Systems
Author: United States. Office of Space Science and Applications. Solar System Exploration DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astrometry
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Towards Other Planetary Systems (Tops): A Technology Needs Identification Workshop
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Adm NasaPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781728773155
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The workshop identified a strong commonality between the technology needs for NASA's TOPS program and the technology needs that were identified for NASA's astrophysics program through its Astrotech 21 survey. The workshop encourages NASA to have the Solar System Exploration and Astrophysics Div. work cooperatively to share in technology studies that are common to both programs, rather than to conduct independent studies. It was also clear, however, that there are technology needs specific to TOPS, and these should be pursued by the Solar System Exploration Div. There are two technology areas that appear to be particularly critical to realizing the ultimate performance that is being sought under the TOPS program, these areas are metrology and optics. The former is critical in calibration and verification of instrument performance, while the latter is needed to provide optical systems of sufficient quality to conduct a search for and characterization of other planetary systems at the more extreme levels of performance identified in TOPS program. Black, David C. and Nishioka, Kenji Unspecified Center NAG2-657
Planetary Systems: Formation, Evolution, and Detection
Author: Bernard F. BurkePublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401111545
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Book Description
`Are there other planetary systems like ours? Other planets like ours? Is there life elsewhere in the Universe?' So asks Dr. Lew Allen Jr. in the Foreword. In December of 1992, theorists, observers, and instrument builders gathered at the California Institute of Technology to discuss the search for answers to these questions. The International Conference, entitled `Planetary Systems: Formation, Evolution, and Detection' and supported through NASA's newly formed TOPS (Toward Other Planetary Systems) program, was the first of a series of conferences uniting researchers across disciplines and political boundaries to share thoughts and information on planetary systems. The conference was sponsored by NASA, hosted by JPL at Caltech, and endorsed by the 1992 International Space Year Association. These proceedings include discussions of topics ranging from stellar, disk, and planetary formation to new ways of searching for other stellar systems containing planets. The authors represent a wide range of nationalities, disciplines, and points of view. The second international conference took place in December of 1993.
Life on Other Worlds
Author: Steven J. DickPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521799126
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Are we alone in the universe? From canals on Mars to the search for ET, the debate goes on. Lucid and accessible, this otherworldly guide chronicles the history of the 20th century obsession with extraterrestrials.
Planetary Systems
Author: Ludwik Marian CelnikierPublisher: Atlantica Séguier Frontières
ISBN: 9782863322376
Category : Planetary science
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Stairway to the Stars
Author: Barry R. PARKERPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 148996052X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Each dome is the brainchild of extraordinary scientists - pioneers who, amidst fierce competition and frigid, treacherous conditions - fought for their dreams to build the largest, most magnificent telescopes on Earth.
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
Lists citations with abstracts for aerospace related reports obtained from world wide sources and announces documents that have recently been entered into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Database.
Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 1994
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent AgenciesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Universal Life
Author: Alan BossPublisher:
ISBN: 0190864052
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
The Kepler space telescope spent four years looking for Earth-like planets in our galaxy. A revolution in thinking about our place in the universe resulted. Are Earths commonplace, or rare? Are we likely to be alone in the universe? Only Kepler could answer these questions. Author Alan Boss, the Chair of NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program Analysis Group, presents what the Kepler mission found.
A Road Map for the Exploration of Neighboring Planetary Systems
Author: C. A. BeichmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Outer space
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
NASA presents information about the astronomy project to map the exploration of nearby planets and orbiting stars. The project consists of a consortium of many institutions to create a space-based optical interferometer, the study of dust clouds around stars, and more. Information about support ground-based programs, supporting space missions, and other details about the project are available.