Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jan 2001
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2001iaop.work...86t&link_type=abstract
Forum on Innovative Approaches to Outer Planetary Exploration 2001-2020, p. 86
Computer Science
Public Relations, Technology Utilization, Research And Development, Nasa Programs
Scientific paper
Imagine: A magnetized plasma bubble is riding the solar wind, delivering payloads to the outer planets in months instead of years. Swarms of thousands of thumbnail sized 'mesocopters' are measuring the outgassing of an awakening volcano on Titan. A long-duration, nuclear ramjet-powered unmanned aircraft is navigating the winds of Jupiter. A colony of robotic swimmers are exploring remote oceanic vents under the Europan ice. This vision is derived from a sampling of the many studies in aerospace and aeronautics underway or completed through the auspices of the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC). NIAC was established in 1998 for the explicit purpose of being an independent source of revolutionary aeronautical and space concepts that could dramatically impact how NASA develops and conducts its mission. The institute is to provide a highly visible, recognized and high-level entry point for outside thinkers and researchers. The purpose of the NIAC is to provide an independent, open forum for the external analysis and definition of space and aeronautics advanced concepts to complement the advanced concepts activities conducted within the NASA Enterprises. The NIAC has advanced concepts as its sole focus. It addresses revolutionary concepts, specifically systems and architectures, that can have a major impact on missions of the NASA Enterprises in the time frame of 10 to 40 years in the future. It generates ideas for how the current NASA Agenda can be done better; it expands our vision of future possibilities. NIAC's interest in participating in the Innovations in Outer Planet Exploration Workshop is three-fold: (1) Ensure that NIAC is aware of the innovative research in Outer Planet exploration funded in NASA Centers; (2) Ensure that the appropriate individuals in NASA are aware of relevant NIAC studies; and (3) Communicate to the broader research community that NIAC exists and is funded by name to pursue long range revolutionary research that could impact NASA missions.
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