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Probe Science: When It Has to Be In-situSometimes remote sensing just isn't enough. Some critical science questions can only (or at least best) be answered with in-situ observations. Also, in-situ measurements are often necessary to calibrate or verify remote observations. It is in these instances that planetary probes are necessary. There is little doubt that the measurements these probes provide are critical. However, in an age when the duration of most planetary missions is measured in years and the number of terabytes of data returned is seen as a measure of value and success, the relatively short life and low data volumes of a probe missions is sometimes seen as a discriminating disadvantage. This talk will review the scientific value of probe missions and how future probe missions are critical to addressing fundamental questions about our solar system.
Document ID
20140000203
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Colaprete, Anthony (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
January 15, 2014
Publication Date
June 17, 2013
Subject Category
Space Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
ARC-E-DAA-TN8777
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Planetary Probe Workshop
Location: San Jose, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: June 17, 2013
End Date: June 21, 2013
Sponsors: San Jose State Univ., European Space Agency, NASA Headquarters, Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech.
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 760231.04.01.02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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