A discussion on the practical aspects of running the IHY project
Abstract
The International Heliophysical Year (IHY) is not simply a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY). It is designed to have a major scientific impact through the efficient co-ordination of many observations from space-based and ground-based instrumentation. The best approach may be through the development of Joint Observing Programmes (JOPs) in a style adopted so successfully for the co-ordination of the solar missions SOHO, Yohkoh and TRACE, but on a grander scale. The full IHY programme could consist of numerous JOPs each co-ordinated by an individual in pursuit of a particular scientific objective, using a set of well-defined instruments. The overall management of the programme would be performed by an international committee, ensuring efficient communication, exchange of information and overseeing the JOP activities. This 'grass roots' approach ensures that individual scientists can participate and gain from the IHY experience. The aim here is to discuss the approach and to give the community a chance to shape the IHY effort in the way it sees fit. This will be the first open discussion on IHY and will be used to lay the foundation for the practical application of the IHY concept.
- Publication:
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34th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
- Pub Date:
- 2002
- Bibcode:
- 2002cosp...34E1040H