A Space Physics Paradox: Why Has Increased Funding Been Accompanied by Decreased Effectiveness in the Conduct of Space Physics Research?

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This book investigates and analyzes several disturbing trends in government support for space physics research over the past decade. The authors identify funding and management problems that thwart cost efficiency within this discipline, and suggest possible solutions. The volume also has broader implications for anyone engaged in research or in the funding and organizing of space physics research.
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This book investigates and analyzes several disturbing trends in government support for space physics research over the past decade. The authors identify funding and management problems that thwart cost efficiency within this discipline, and suggest possible solutions. The volume also has broader implications for anyone engaged in research or in the funding and organizing of space physics research.
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The report is unusual in that it looks at the health of a scientific discipline as it is affected by administrative, managerial, and funding decisions, examining the paradox of more government funding and a perceived lack of support among individual researchers. Reviews trends in research funding, demographics, and in the conduct of space physics, and details the history of space physics missions. Concludes that reliance on large programs has decreased the productivity of space physics research. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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  • ISBN-13: 9780309051774
  • Publisher: National Academies Press
  • Publication date: 1/1/1994
  • Pages: 112
  • Product dimensions: 5.91 (w) x 8.94 (h) x 0.29 (d)

Table of Contents

Executive Summary 1
1 Introduction 7
2 Big Science, Little Science, and their Relation to Space Physics 11
3 Research Funding Trends 19
4 Demographics 25
5 Base Program Funding Trends in Space Physics 33
6 Trends in the Conduct of Space Physics 43
Satellite Observations 43
Solar Observations 49
Rocket Observations 56
Balloon Observations 60
Theory 64
Data Analysis 67
7 Conclusions and Recommendations 71
The Reality Behind the Paradox 71
Revisiting the Big Science/Little Science Issue 72
References 81
Appendix A Space Physics Missions (1958-2000) 83
Appendix B The Solar Telescope That Saw No Light 89
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