Supporting Research and Data Analysis in NASA's Science Programs Engines for Innovation and Synthesis

Effective science, clearly a mandate for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), involves asking significant questions about the physical and biological world and seeking definitive answers. Its product is new knowledge that has value to the nation. NASA's flight projects are...

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Main Authors National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, Space Studies Board, Task Group on Research and Analysis Programs
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington National Academies Press 1998
National Academy Press
Edition1
SeriesThe compass series
Subjects
Aeronautics-Research
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration > Appropriations and expenditures
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration > Research
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter -- Foreword -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Contributions of the Research and Data Analysis Programs -- 3 The Role of the Research and Data Analysis Programs -- 4 Budget Trends for the Research and Data Analysis Programs -- 5 Science Community's Perceptions About the Research and Data Analysis Programs -- 6 Findings and Recommendations -- A Sources of Data and Method of Development -- B Overview of NASA Structure and Budget -- C Acronyms and Abbreviations -- D Biographical Information for Task Group Members