Decade Of Discovery
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Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 221 |
Release | : 1991-02-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309043816 |
Astronomers and astrophysicists are making revolutionary advances in our understanding of planets, stars, galaxies, and even the structure of the universe itself. The Decade of Discovery presents a survey of this exciting field of science and offers a prioritized agenda for space- and ground-based research into the twenty-first century. The book presents specific recommendations, programs, and expenditure levels to meet the needs of the astronomy and astrophysics communities. Accessible to the interested lay reader, the book explores: The technological investments needed for instruments that will be built in the next century. The importance of the computer revolution to all aspects of astronomical research. The potential usefulness of the moon as an observatory site. Policy issues relevant to the funding of astronomy and the execution of astronomical projects. The Decade of Discovery will prove valuable to science policymakers, research administrators, scientists, and students in the physical sciences, and interested lay readers.
Author | : United States. Department of Energy |
Publisher | : Government Printing Office |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780160822209 |
Accomplishments of the Department of Energy's seventeen national laboratories, including development of biofuels, solar power, fusion energy, the power grid, and nuclear deterrents.
Author | : Scott Hubbard |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0816528969 |
The Red Planet has been a subject of fascination for humanity for thousands of years, becoming part of our folklore and popular culture. The most Earthlike of the planets in our solar system, Mars may have harbored some form of life in the past and may still possess an ecosystem in some underground refuge. The mysteries of this fourth planet from our Sun make it of central importance to NASA and its science goals for the twenty-first century.ÊÊ In the wake of the very public failures of the Mars Polar Lander and the Mars Climate Orbiter in 1999, NASA embarked on a complete reassessment of the Mars Program. Scott Hubbard was asked to lead this restructuring in 2000, becoming known as the "Mars Czar." His team's efforts resulted in a very successful decade-long series of missions--each building on the accomplishments of those before it--that adhered to the science adage "follow the water" when debating how to proceed. Hubbard's work created the Mars Odyssey mission, the twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the Phoenix mission, and most recently the planned launch of the Mars Science Laboratory.Ê Now for the first time Scott Hubbard tells the complete story of how he fashioned this program, describing both the technical and political forces involved and bringing to life the national and international cast of characters engaged in this monumental endeavor.Ê Blending the exciting stories of the missions with the thrills of scientific discovery, Exploring Mars will intrigue anyone interested in the science, the engineering, or the policy of investigating other worlds. Ê
Author | : Shahla Nygaard |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2017-03 |
Genre | : Bicycle touring |
ISBN | : 9780995919402 |
Canadian couple Shahla and Peter Nygaard recount their ten year journey around the world, during which they travelled primarily by bicycle.
Author | : Jim Corrigan |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780766031296 |
Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1900-1909.
Author | : Jim Corrigan |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780766031388 |
Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1990-1999.
Author | : Jim Corrigan |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780766031340 |
Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1950-1959.
Author | : Jim Corrigan |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780766031364 |
Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1970-1979.
Author | : Jim Corrigan |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780766031326 |
Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1930-1939.
Author | : Jim Corrigan |
Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780766031357 |
Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1960-1969.