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Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society
CONTENTS
xxiii
10 REPORT OF THE PANEL ON SOLAR AND HELIOSPHERIC PHYSICS
261
10.1 Physics of the Sun and Heliosphere—Major Science Goals, 261
10.2 Solar and Heliospheric Physics Imperatives, 263
10.2.1 Prioritized Imperatives for NASA, 263
10.2.2 Prioritized Imperatives for NSF, 265
10.2.3 Prioritized Multiagency Imperatives, 265
10.3 Significant Accomplishments During the Previous Decade, 266
10.3.1 Determining How the Sun Generates the Quasi-cyclical Variable
Magnetic Field That Extends Throughout the Heliosphere, 266
10.3.2 Determining How the Sun’s Magnetism Creates Its Dynamic Atmosphere, 268
10.3.3 Determining How Magnetic Energy Is Stored and Explosively Released, 274
10.3.4 Discovering How the Sun Interacts with the Local Galactic Medium and
Protects Earth, 280
10.4 Solar and Heliospheric Objectives for the Coming Decade, 283
10.4.1 Determine How the Sun Generates the Quasi-cyclical Variable Magnetic
Field That Extends Throughout the Heliosphere, 283
10.4.2 Determine How the Sun’s Magnetism Creates Its Dynamic Atmosphere, 285
10.4.3 Determine How Magnetic Energy Is Stored and Explosively Released, 286
10.4.4 Discover How the Sun Interacts with the Local Galactic Medium and
Protects Earth, 288
10.4.5 Contributions of the SHP Panel’s Program to Achieving the Decadal Survey’s
Key Science Goals, 291
10.4.6 Goals for the Ongoing Program and Missions in Development, 291
10.4.7 Goals for Ground-Based Facilities, 297
10.5 Imperatives for the Health and Progress of Solar and Heliospheric Physics, 298
10.5.1 NASA Missions in Development, 299
10.5.2 New Imperatives for NASA, 299
10.5.3 Summary of NASA-Related Imperatives Developed by the Panel on Solar
and Heliospheric Physics, 311
10.5.4 NSF-Related Initiatives, 315
10.5.5 Multiagency Imperatives, 320
10.6 Connections to Other Disciplines, 323
10.6.1 Earth Science and Climate Change, 323
10.6.2 Astrophysics, 324
10.6.3 Comparative Planetology and Astrospheres, 324
APPENDIXES
A Statement of Task and Work Plan
327
B Instrumentation, Data Systems, and Technology
332
C Toward a Diversified, Distributed Sensor Deployment Strategy
342
D Education and Workforce Issues in Solar and Space Physics
351
E Mission Development and Assessment Process
365
F Committee, Panels, and Staff Biographical Information
380
G Acronyms
401
H Request for Information from the Community
409
I
List of Responses to Request for Information
412
Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society
CONTENTS
xxiii
10 REPORT OF THE PANEL ON SOLAR AND HELIOSPHERIC PHYSICS
261
10.1 Physics of the Sun and Heliosphere—Major Science Goals, 261
10.2 Solar and Heliospheric Physics Imperatives, 263
10.2.1 Prioritized Imperatives for NASA, 263
10.2.2 Prioritized Imperatives for NSF, 265
10.2.3 Prioritized Multiagency Imperatives, 265
10.3 Significant Accomplishments During the Previous Decade, 266
10.3.1 Determining How the Sun Generates the Quasi-cyclical Variable
Magnetic Field That Extends Throughout the Heliosphere, 266
10.3.2 Determining How the Sun’s Magnetism Creates Its Dynamic Atmosphere, 268
10.3.3 Determining How Magnetic Energy Is Stored and Explosively Released, 274
10.3.4 Discovering How the Sun Interacts with the Local Galactic Medium and
Protects Earth, 280
10.4 Solar and Heliospheric Objectives for the Coming Decade, 283
10.4.1 Determine How the Sun Generates the Quasi-cyclical Variable Magnetic
Field That Extends Throughout the Heliosphere, 283
10.4.2 Determine How the Sun’s Magnetism Creates Its Dynamic Atmosphere, 285
10.4.3 Determine How Magnetic Energy Is Stored and Explosively Released, 286
10.4.4 Discover How the Sun Interacts with the Local Galactic Medium and
Protects Earth, 288
10.4.5 Contributions of the SHP Panel’s Program to Achieving the Decadal Survey’s
Key Science Goals, 291
10.4.6 Goals for the Ongoing Program and Missions in Development, 291
10.4.7 Goals for Ground-Based Facilities, 297
10.5 Imperatives for the Health and Progress of Solar and Heliospheric Physics, 298
10.5.1 NASA Missions in Development, 299
10.5.2 New Imperatives for NASA, 299
10.5.3 Summary of NASA-Related Imperatives Developed by the Panel on Solar
and Heliospheric Physics, 311
10.5.4 NSF-Related Initiatives, 315
10.5.5 Multiagency Imperatives, 320
10.6 Connections to Other Disciplines, 323
10.6.1 Earth Science and Climate Change, 323
10.6.2 Astrophysics, 324
10.6.3 Comparative Planetology and Astrospheres, 324
APPENDIXES
A Statement of Task and Work Plan
327
B Instrumentation, Data Systems, and Technology
332
C Toward a Diversified, Distributed Sensor Deployment Strategy
342
D Education and Workforce Issues in Solar and Space Physics
351
E Mission Development and Assessment Process
365
F Committee, Panels, and Staff Biographical Information
380
G Acronyms
401
H Request for Information from the Community
409
I
List of Responses to Request for Information
412