A strategic vision for NSF investments in Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research /

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Imprint:	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2015]
Description:	x, 143 pages : color illustrations, color charts, maps ; 26 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	National Science Foundation (U.S.) National Science Foundation (U.S.) Scientific expeditions -- Antarctica. Research -- Antarctica. Research. Scientific expeditions. Antarctica.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10486296

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Other authors / contributors:	National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the Development of a Strategic Vision for the U.S. Antarctic Program, sponsoring body. National Research Council (U.S.). Polar Research Board.
ISBN:	0309373670 9780309373678
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-116). Also available online.
Summary:	"Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientific research has produced a wide array of important and exciting scientific advances. Spanning oceanography to tectonics, microbiology to astrophysics, the extreme Antarctic environment provides unique opportunities to expand our knowledge about how our planet works and even the very origins of the universe. Research on the Southern Ocean and the Antarctic ice sheets is becoming increasingly urgent not only for understanding the future of the region but also its interconnections with and impacts on many other parts of the globe. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) provides U.S. researchers with broad access to the continent and its surrounding ocean. A Strategic Vision for NSF Investments in Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research identifies priorities and strategic steps forward for Antarctic research and observations for the next decade. This survey presents a decadal vision for strategic investments in compelling research and the infrastructure most critical for supporting this research. This report makes recommendations for high-priority, larger-scale, community-driven research initiatives that address questions poised for significant advance with the next decades. This report also outlines a road map through which the vision and these priorities can be met."--Publisher's description.
Other form:	Electronic version: Strategic vision for NSF investments in Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2015] 9780309373685

Table of Contents:

Summary
1. Introduction
Why We Do Research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
Overview of the U.S. Antarctic Program and Motivation for Strategic Planning
Origin and Goals of This Study
2. Opportunities and Challenges of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research
Overview of the Breadth of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Science
Intra- and Interagency Context for NSF's Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research
International Collaboration in Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research
Strategic Framework for NSF Investments in Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research
3. Suggested Research Priorities for the Coming Decade
Maintain a Core Program of Investigator-Driven Research Across a Broad Base of Topics
Support a Few Strategically Chosen Large Research Initiatives
Strategic Priority I. How Fast and by How Much Will Sea Level Rise? The Changing Antarctic Ice Sheets Initiative
Strategic Priority II. How Do Antarctic Biota Evolve and Adapt to the Changing Environment? Decoding the Genomic and Transcriptomic Bases of Biological Adaptation and Response Across Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems
Strategic Priority III. How Did the Universe Begin, and What Are the Underlying Physical Laws That Govern Its Evolution and Ultimate Fate? A Next-Generation Cosmic Microwave Background Program
Selecting and Supporting the Recommended Priorities
4. Foundations for a Robust Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Program
Critical Infrastructure and Logistical Support
Coordination and Collaboration Opportunities
Data Management
Education and Public Outreach
Concluding Thoughts
References
Appendixes
A. Committee Member Biosketches
B. Statement of Task
C. Overview of Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean (NRC, 2011a)
D. Overview of More and Better Science in Antarctica Through Increased Logistical Effectiveness (BRP, 2012)
E. Schedule of Outreach Sessions Held to Gather Community Input for This Study
F. Speakers at the Committee Meetings
G. Acronyms

A strategic vision for NSF investments in Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research /

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