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ASTROBIOLOGÍA: La propuesta de Ames para un laboratorio desencadena una batalla en la NASA
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|September 11, 2007
Resumen
El Centro de Investigación Ames de la NASA propone un nuevo edificio para su programa de astrobiología, provocando un debate. Algunos apoyan la iniciativa, mientras que otros se preocupan por los costos y el instituto virtual.
Área de la Ciencia:
- Astrobiología Astrobiología.
- Ciencias espaciales Ciencias espaciales Ciencias espaciales
- Infraestructura de Investigación Infraestructura de Investigación
Sus antecedentes:
- El Centro de Investigación Ames de la NASA está considerando un intercambio de tierras.
- Se propone un nuevo edificio para el programa de astrobiología.
- El núcleo del programa es un instituto virtual de dos años en Ames.
Objetivo del estudio:
- Para evaluar la propuesta de un nuevo edificio de astrobiología en la NASA Ames.
- Comprender las ventajas y desventajas potenciales de la instalación propuesta.
- Para abordar las opiniones contradictorias de los paneles científicos.
Principales métodos:
- Análisis de propuestas para el uso del suelo y la nueva construcción.
- Revisión de los dictámenes de los paneles consultivos científicos.
- Tener en cuenta los costos operativos y las prioridades del programa.
Principales resultados:
- Existen opiniones contradictorias con respecto al edificio propuesto.
- Las preocupaciones planteadas acerca de socavar el modelo de instituto virtual.
- La posible desviación de fondos de otras prioridades es una preocupación.
Conclusiones:
- La propuesta para un nuevo edificio de astrobiología en la NASA Ames está siendo revisada.
- Continúa el debate sobre la estructura óptima y la financiación para el programa de astrobiología.
- Se prevé una discusión adicional en una próxima reunión.
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