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RFI Response
Number
First Author
Response Title
Summary Description
15
Bookbinder, Jay,
et al.
The Solar Spectroscopy Explorer
Mission
Presents the Solar Spectroscopy Explorer, a
small strategic mission built around an X-ray
microcalorimeter and a high spatial resolution
extreme ultraviolet (EUV) imager.
16
Bortnik, Jacob, and
Y. Nishimura
MMAP: A Magnetic-Field Mapping
Mission Concept
Outlines a novel mission that aims to
observationally map the geomagnetic field from
geosynchronous Earth orbit to the ionosphere in
near-real time using the recently described link
between pulsating aurora and chorus waves.
17
Bortnik, Jacob
The Critical Role of Theory and
Modeling in the Dynamic Variability of
the Radiation Belts and Ring Current
Highlights the critical role that was played
by theoretical and modeling projects in the
preceding decade and urges the decadal
committee to support further modeling efforts
dealing with wave-particle interactions in
controlling the structure and dynamics of the
radiation belts.
18
Brown, Benjamin
P., et al.
An Experimental Plasma Dynamo
Program for Investigations of
Fundamental Processes in Heliophysics
Advocates for community-scale laboratory
plasma experiments that offer unique
opportunities to probe heliophysically relevant
phenomena.
19
Brown, Michael R.,
et al.
Intermediate-Scale MHD Wind Tunnel
for Turbulence and Reconnection
Studies
Proposes an intermediate scale
magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) wind tunnel for
turbulence studies in order to illuminate MHD
turbulence processes such as observed in the
solar wind.
20
Budzien, Scott A.,
et al.
Evolved Tiny Ionospheric Photometer
(ETIP): A Sensor for Ionospheric
Specification
Addresses the requirements for space
weather sensors with adequate flexibility
for accommodation on a range of future
flight opportunities, including microsatellite
constellations.
21
Budzien, Scott A.,
et al.
The Volumetric Imaging System for the
Ionosphere (VISION)
Describes a mission for volumetric
characterization of the ionosphere using optical
tomography.
22
Budzien, Scott A.,
et al.
Heterogeneous Measurements for
Advances in Space Science and Space
Weather Forecasting
Emphasizes that space weather forecasting with
new, full-physics models requires heterogeneous
datasets with complementary characteristics—
not merely a higher volume of any single data
type.
23
Burch, James L.,
et al.
Magnetospheric Causes of Saturn’s
Pulsar-Like Behavior
Proposes a three-spacecraft mission to identify
the cause of Saturn’s periodicity.
24
Burger, Matthew
H., et al.
Understanding Mercury’s Space
Environment-MagnetosphereExosphere System: A Unified Strategy
for Observational, Theoretical, and
Laboratory Research
Recommends a strong program to combine
ground-based and spacecraft observations,
laboratory measurements, and numerical
modeling to maximize the science return from
these missions.
25
Burkepile, Joan R.,
et al.
The Importance of Ground-Based
Observations of the Solar Corona
Proposes the use of a new K-coronagraph that
will provide dramatically better data of the very
low corona.
TABLE I.1 Continued
TABLE I.1 Continued
Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society
414
SOLAR AND SPACE PHYSICS: A SCIENCE FOR A TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY
RFI Response
Number
First Author
Response Title
Summary Description
15
Bookbinder, Jay,
et al.
The Solar Spectroscopy Explorer
Mission
Presents the Solar Spectroscopy Explorer, a
small strategic mission built around an X-ray
microcalorimeter and a high spatial resolution
extreme ultraviolet (EUV) imager.
16
Bortnik, Jacob, and
Y. Nishimura
MMAP: A Magnetic-Field Mapping
Mission Concept
Outlines a novel mission that aims to
observationally map the geomagnetic field from
geosynchronous Earth orbit to the ionosphere in
near-real time using the recently described link
between pulsating aurora and chorus waves.
17
Bortnik, Jacob
The Critical Role of Theory and
Modeling in the Dynamic Variability of
the Radiation Belts and Ring Current
Highlights the critical role that was played
by theoretical and modeling projects in the
preceding decade and urges the decadal
committee to support further modeling efforts
dealing with wave-particle interactions in
controlling the structure and dynamics of the
radiation belts.
18
Brown, Benjamin
P., et al.
An Experimental Plasma Dynamo
Program for Investigations of
Fundamental Processes in Heliophysics
Advocates for community-scale laboratory
plasma experiments that offer unique
opportunities to probe heliophysically relevant
phenomena.
19
Brown, Michael R.,
et al.
Intermediate-Scale MHD Wind Tunnel
for Turbulence and Reconnection
Studies
Proposes an intermediate scale
magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) wind tunnel for
turbulence studies in order to illuminate MHD
turbulence processes such as observed in the
solar wind.
20
Budzien, Scott A.,
et al.
Evolved Tiny Ionospheric Photometer
(ETIP): A Sensor for Ionospheric
Specification
Addresses the requirements for space
weather sensors with adequate flexibility
for accommodation on a range of future
flight opportunities, including microsatellite
constellations.
21
Budzien, Scott A.,
et al.
The Volumetric Imaging System for the
Ionosphere (VISION)
Describes a mission for volumetric
characterization of the ionosphere using optical
tomography.
22
Budzien, Scott A.,
et al.
Heterogeneous Measurements for
Advances in Space Science and Space
Weather Forecasting
Emphasizes that space weather forecasting with
new, full-physics models requires heterogeneous
datasets with complementary characteristics—
not merely a higher volume of any single data
type.
23
Burch, James L.,
et al.
Magnetospheric Causes of Saturn’s
Pulsar-Like Behavior
Proposes a three-spacecraft mission to identify
the cause of Saturn’s periodicity.
24
Burger, Matthew
H., et al.
Understanding Mercury’s Space
Environment-MagnetosphereExosphere System: A Unified Strategy
for Observational, Theoretical, and
Laboratory Research
Recommends a strong program to combine
ground-based and spacecraft observations,
laboratory measurements, and numerical
modeling to maximize the science return from
these missions.
25
Burkepile, Joan R.,
et al.
The Importance of Ground-Based
Observations of the Solar Corona
Proposes the use of a new K-coronagraph that
will provide dramatically better data of the very
low corona.
TABLE I.1 Continued
TABLE I.1 Continued