Solar and Space Physics Decadal Survey

A coronal mass ejection as imaged by the Solar Dynamics Observatory

The Solar and Space Physics Decadal Survey is a publication of the National Research Council produced for NASA, as well as other US government agencies such as NOAA and the National Science Foundation. It is produced with the purpose of identifying a recommended scientific strategy in the field of heliophysics for the following decade. Agencies such as NASA utilize the decadal survey in order to prioritize funding for specific missions or scientific research projects.[1][2]

As of 2024, two decadal surveys have been published. The first, "The Sun to the Earth — and Beyond: A Decadal Research Strategy in Solar and Space Physics" was published in 2003 for the period 2003-2012.[3] The second, "Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society" was released in 2013 for the period 2013-2022.[4] A third decadal survey, covering the period 2024-2033, is currently in production and is planned to be released in summer 2024.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Heliophysics 2024 Decadal Survey - NASA Science". science.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  2. ^ National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.), ed. (2015). The Space Science Decadal Surveys: Lessons Learned and Best Practices. Washington, DC: the National Academies Press. ISBN 978-0-309-37735-5. OCLC 944651945.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list (link)
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  5. ^ "Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics) 2024-2033". www.nationalacademies.org. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  6. ^ Charo, Art; Sheffer, Abigail (2023). "Summer 2023 Update on Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics) Decadal". Retrieved 2024-06-10.