About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2020 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Materials Research in Reduced Gravity
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Presentation Title |
Current and Future Experiment Capabilities On-board the ISS for Materials Sciences |
Author(s) |
Douglas M. Matson |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Douglas M. Matson |
Abstract Scope |
The decadal survey effort is a report by the National Academies and commissioned by Congress and NASA to guide the discussion on establishing research priorities, commitment of mission and fiscal resources and developing a comprehensive strategy for space exploration over the next decade. It is prepared by a steering committee of leaders in the community of scientists conducting planetary and exploration research. The initial phase is developing white papers that summarize the needs and future direction of specific elements which will make up the portfolio of research topics that will be addressed over the next ten years. It is thus important that researchers in Materials Science actively work to support the efforts of the National Academies to promote Physical Science research activities. This presentation is a summary of the existing facilities currently used by Material Scientists to conduct research in Low-Earth Orbit. Future research supporting colonization of the Moon and then on to Mars will be discussed in terms of identifying upcoming needs and experiment capabilities. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Publication Outside of TMS |