Deriving measurement strategies from science

Abstract

Abstract-Earth-Sun System activities within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are science-driven and technology-enabled. NASA has developed a process for matching science needs and technologies that includes a set of notional mission concepts. This document1,2 summarizes the most recent output of that process: a notional set of science objectives, technology requirements, and measurement/mission concepts stretching beyond the time horizon of current plans. The materials can be a valuable resource in efforts to sketch out the future of Earth-Sun science and applications from space.

Deriving technology needs from measurement strategies

“…The Earth-Sun Systems Technology Office (ESTO) works with each of the Program Scientists in the Earth-Sun System Division to develop technology needs in support of future near-term (today-2015) and far-term (2016-2035) mission needs [3]. The 7 science focus areas are:…”

“…The concurrence process is aided by a quad chart that is prepared for each of the candidate new measurements/missions appropriate to a specific science focus area [3]. …”