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NEOMAP
In January 2004, following the presentation of the preliminary studies for 6 space missions for NEO exploration, ESA established an international panel, called NEOMAP (Near-Earth Object Mission Advisory Panel), consisting of six European scientists active in studies of Near-Earth asteroids, with the task of advising ESA on cost-effective options for participation in a space mission to contribute to our understanding of the terrestrial impact hazard and the physical nature of asteroids.
The six NEOMAP members are:
- Dr. A. W. Harris, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Planetary Research, Berlin, D (Chair)
- Dr. W. Benz, Physikaliches Institut, Universität Bern, CH
- Dr. A. Fitzsimmons, Astrophysics & Planetary Science Division, The Queen's University Belfast, UK
- Dr. S. F. Green, Planetary and Space Sciences Research Institute, The Open University, UK
- Dr. P. Michel, Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur/CNRS, F
- Dr. G. B. Valsecchi, INAF-IASF, Roma, I
On the 9th of July 2004, at ESRIN (Frascati, Italy) the NEOMAP presented the final report of its study to the scientific and industrial community in a public event, where representatives of other national space agencies were also invited.
The NEOMAP was in particular charged with:
- identifying the advantages of, and defining a solid rationale for, the utilisation of space missions for the assessment of the impact hazard
- identifying which of those advantages associated with the utilisation of space systems can best complement ground-based observations and data
- revising the scientific rationale for the six missions studied in the light of current knowledge and international initiatives
- producing a set of prioritised recommendations for observatory and rendezvous missions in an international context
Last update: 30 March 2006 | |
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