Astrophysics science operations - Near-term plans and vision
Abstract
Astrophysics science operations planned by the Science Operations branch of NASA Astrophysics Division for the 1990s for the purpose of gathering spaceborne astronomical data are described. The paper describes the near-future plans of the Science Operations in the areas of the preparation of the proposal; the planning and execution of spaceborne observations; the collection, processing, and analysis data; and the dissemination of results. Also presented are concepts planned for introduction at the beginning of the 20th century, including the concepts of open communications, transparent instrument and observatory operations, a spiral requirements development method, and an automated research assistant.
- Publication:
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In: AIAA/NASA International Symposium on Space Information Systems
- Pub Date:
- 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991sis.....1...90R
- Keywords:
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- Mission Planning;
- Onboard Data Processing;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- Autonomy;
- Data Bases;
- Scheduling;
- Spaceborne Telescopes;
- Space Sciences (General)