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RFI Response
Number
First Author
Response Title
Summary Description
209
Nossal, Susan M.
Long Term Observations for Trend
Studies
Addresses the importance of long-term
observations for understanding the chemical
and physical processes affecting the whole
atmosphere system and recommends
observations to enable long-term trend studies
into the future.
210
Oberheide, Jens,
et al.
Short-term Variability of the IT System
Proposes a comprehensive observation program
to untangle the complex web of interacting
processes and wave coupling that causes day-today variability in the ionosphere-thermosphere
system.
211
Oberoi, Divya, et al.
Heliospheric Science at Low Radio
Frequencies
Describes how the new generation of lowradio-frequency telescopes provides effective
means to exploit the electromagnetic
propagation effects to probe the heliosphere
and presents the possibility of characterizing it
in unprecedented detail.
212
Oberoi, Divya, et al.
High-Fidelity Coronal Imaging at Low
Radio Frequencies
Describes how spectroscopic imaging of the Sun
at low radio frequencies with next-generation
radio interferometers can play a crucial role in
addressing many long-standing puzzles related
to magnetic fields and heating mechanisms in
the solar corona.
213
O’Brien, Thomas P.
Long-term Monitoring of the Global
Space Environment
Proposes a long-term inner magnetosphere
monitor in a geosynchronous transfer orbit,
NASA-to-NOAA (research to operations) transfer
of future NASA explorers after the end of their
science mission.
214
Onsager, Terrance
G.
Need for Explicit Basic and Applied
Research Funding
Advocates for distinct lines of funding by the
U.S. civilian agencies for basic space physics
research and the development of space weather
applications, maintaining distinct requirements
for both.
215
Osten, Rachel A.
Deepening the Solar/Stellar Connection
for a Better Understanding of Solar and
Stellar Variability
Encourages deepening of the solar/stellar
connections, by recognizing a mutual
relationship from which both solar physicists
and stellar astronomers can benefit.
216
Oza, Nikunj C., et al.
Data Mining for Heliophysics
Recommends new data mining techniques
that are needed to support breakthroughs in
heliophysics.
217
Papadopoulos,
Dennis
Active Experiments in Space—
Ionospheric Heaters
Describes a program that uses ionospheric
heaters with ground and space diagnostics to
study “cause and effect” space plasma processes
of key importance to space plasma physics and
geophysics.
218
Pevtsov, Alexei A.
Current and Future State of GroundBased Solar Physics in the U.S.
Draws attention to need for development of
a comprehensive long-term plan for groundbased solar physics.
TABLE I.1 Continued
Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society
432
SOLAR AND SPACE PHYSICS: A SCIENCE FOR A TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY
RFI Response
Number
First Author
Response Title
Summary Description
209
Nossal, Susan M.
Long Term Observations for Trend
Studies
Addresses the importance of long-term
observations for understanding the chemical
and physical processes affecting the whole
atmosphere system and recommends
observations to enable long-term trend studies
into the future.
210
Oberheide, Jens,
et al.
Short-term Variability of the IT System
Proposes a comprehensive observation program
to untangle the complex web of interacting
processes and wave coupling that causes day-today variability in the ionosphere-thermosphere
system.
211
Oberoi, Divya, et al.
Heliospheric Science at Low Radio
Frequencies
Describes how the new generation of lowradio-frequency telescopes provides effective
means to exploit the electromagnetic
propagation effects to probe the heliosphere
and presents the possibility of characterizing it
in unprecedented detail.
212
Oberoi, Divya, et al.
High-Fidelity Coronal Imaging at Low
Radio Frequencies
Describes how spectroscopic imaging of the Sun
at low radio frequencies with next-generation
radio interferometers can play a crucial role in
addressing many long-standing puzzles related
to magnetic fields and heating mechanisms in
the solar corona.
213
O’Brien, Thomas P.
Long-term Monitoring of the Global
Space Environment
Proposes a long-term inner magnetosphere
monitor in a geosynchronous transfer orbit,
NASA-to-NOAA (research to operations) transfer
of future NASA explorers after the end of their
science mission.
214
Onsager, Terrance
G.
Need for Explicit Basic and Applied
Research Funding
Advocates for distinct lines of funding by the
U.S. civilian agencies for basic space physics
research and the development of space weather
applications, maintaining distinct requirements
for both.
215
Osten, Rachel A.
Deepening the Solar/Stellar Connection
for a Better Understanding of Solar and
Stellar Variability
Encourages deepening of the solar/stellar
connections, by recognizing a mutual
relationship from which both solar physicists
and stellar astronomers can benefit.
216
Oza, Nikunj C., et al.
Data Mining for Heliophysics
Recommends new data mining techniques
that are needed to support breakthroughs in
heliophysics.
217
Papadopoulos,
Dennis
Active Experiments in Space—
Ionospheric Heaters
Describes a program that uses ionospheric
heaters with ground and space diagnostics to
study “cause and effect” space plasma processes
of key importance to space plasma physics and
geophysics.
218
Pevtsov, Alexei A.
Current and Future State of GroundBased Solar Physics in the U.S.
Draws attention to need for development of
a comprehensive long-term plan for groundbased solar physics.
TABLE I.1 Continued