9 th Australian Space Development Conference, Canberra, 19 July 2006 INAUGURAL DECADAL PLAN FOR SPACE SCIENCE: 2007-2016 PROGRESS REPORT National Committee for Space Science* Prof Iver Cairns (Chair) University of Sydney Dr Charles Barton ANU Dr David Cole IPS Radio and Space Services Prof Peter Dyson La Trobe University Prof Brian Fraser University of Newcastle Dr Alex Held COSSA Prof Andrew Parfitt University of South Australia Prof Bob Vincent University of Adelaide Prof Malcolm Walter Macquarie University *http://www.science.org.au/natcoms/ss-decadal.htm ; [email protected]
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9th Australian Space Development Conference, Canberra, 19 July 2006
INAUGURAL DECADAL PLAN FOR SPACE SCIENCE: 2007-2016
PROGRESS REPORT
National Committee for Space Science* Prof Iver Cairns (Chair) University of SydneyDr Charles Barton ANUDr David Cole IPS Radio and Space Services Prof Peter Dyson La Trobe UniversityProf Brian Fraser University of NewcastleDr Alex Held COSSAProf Andrew Parfitt University of South AustraliaProf Bob Vincent University of AdelaideProf Malcolm Walter Macquarie University *http://www.science.org.au/natcoms/ss-decadal.htm;
9th Australian Space Development Conference, Canberra, 19 July 2006
INAUGURAL DECADAL PLAN FOR SPACE SCIENCE: 2007-2016
PROGRESS REPORT
I. What is Space Science?
II. Development of the Decadal Plan
III. Global Science Themes
IV.Sun and Space to Earth – Space Weather
V. Summary Presentation of Plan – February 2007
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I. What is Space Science?
• Science associated with solar system phenomena and objects.
• “Everything above the tropopause”.
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I. What is Space Science?
Space Science Includes:• space physics • solar physics • atmospheric and other
geosciences• planetary science and
astrobiology• remote sensing of Earth
from orbit
Astronomy extra-solar system.
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2 (i). The Decadal Plan Development - Motivations
• Australian Academy of Science has ~ 20 National Committees : – Intended to foster an area/field of science– Link Australian and international scientists in the area.
• National Committee for Space Science (NCSS) embraces a wide range of scientific disciplines applied to the study of space and/or the use of space vehicles as platforms for scientific research instruments.
• This diversity is a strength in that it provides many opportunities for scientific research but Australia will benefit most from a focused approach that identifies key scientific programs that build on our current scientific expertise and are of national relevance.
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• “Space technologies are essential to resolve vital national interest issues which span … services used by industry, government & citizens …national security, water … mining, .. transport. ”
• “Currently we are operating in a high-risk environment. Even the temporary loss of many key, space-based services … would damage the nation.”
• Of top 26 nations by GDP only 2 have no space program: Australia (14) and Mexico (11) …
• In ASEAN Australia one of few without a space program.
• In this environment the Decadal Plan is an opportunity to provide a science plan that supports space technologies and is a component of an Australian Space Policy.
2(ii). National Significance
“Space: A Priority for Australia” – Senator Grant Chapman & Space Policy Advisory Group [December 2005]
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• Present widely-agreed, visionary research themes and projects directed towards achieving the long-term scientific goals of the Australian space science community.
• Link this research and goals with the interests and requirements of Australian constituencies: the wider scientific community, Government, Industry, and public.
• Through postgraduate programs and related undergraduate programs provide specialist training in areas of National Interest
2 (iii). General Aims
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2 (iv). Process
• Steering Committee: final responsibility for the development, writing, approval, and publication of the Decadal Plan.
• Working Group: researches a specific component of the Decadal Plan and then provides recommendations (e.g., priority research topics, ideas, and projects) and draft text for the Plan to the Steering Committee.
Decadal Plan Steering Committee
Science Working Groups
Industry /ScienceWorking Groups
Government Working Group
DemographicsWorking Group
Public Outreach Working Group
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2(v). Science Organization
Science Themes: Longterm Vision & Important Questions
Science Projects & Facilities
Links and Benefits to Government & Industry
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2(vi). Participants
Auspace Australian Antarctic DivisionANU British Aerospace Australia
Bureau of Meteorology Cisco Systems
COSSA DSTO
Geospace Australia Gravitec
IPS Radio and Space Services La Trobe University
Macquarie University Mars Society of Australia
University of Adelaide University of Newcastle
University of NSW University of Sydney
University of South Australia University of Queensland
University of Southern Queensland University of Technology, Sydney
University of Western Australia Vipac
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(i) Sun and Space to EarthUnderstand the Sun and its connections to Earth, including space weather, the atmosphere, and effects on modern human society.
The Sun and Heliosphere• What causes coronal mass ejections (CMEs)? • How can we accurately predict effects of CMEs on the terrestrial
environment ? The Magnetosphere• What are the mechanisms for energy
transfer from the solar wind to the magnetosphere?
• How much solar winds energy is 'captured' by the magnetosphere?
3. Global Science Themes
Sun
Interplanetary Space
Earth’s Magnetosphere
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(i) Sun and Space to EarthUnderstand the Sun and its connections to Earth, including space weather, the atmosphere, and effects on modern human society.
The Ionosphere• What drivers couple different latitude, longitude and magnetically
conjugate regions? • What triggers the different drivers?• Develop better models to aid
prediction of impacts on tech-nologies such as GPS, JORN and communications
3. Global Science Themes
Sun
Interplanetary Space
Earth’s Magnetosphere
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(i) Sun and Space to Earth
(ii) Observing Australia, Earth and Planets from Space
Satellites provide excellent platforms to:• study and monitor the atmosphere, oceans, vegetation,
etc• Monitor bushfires, etc
3. Global Science Themes
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(i) Sun and Space to Earth
(ii) Observing Australia, Earth and Planets from Space
(iii) Plasma to PlanetsUnderstand the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of natural space and astrophysical plasmas.
(iv) Life and Technology in SpaceHow did life evolve on Earth and perhaps elsewhere?
3. Global Science Themes
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