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Curatorial functions and the U.S. Antarctic meteorite programThe discovery of concentrations of meteorites in Antarctica by Japanese field parties in 1969, and subsequently by joint U.S.-Japanese and U.S. field parties since 1976 has provided a significant new resource for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system. The number of meteorites as well as the variety of meteorites has increased dramatically, and substantial amounts of data derived from their study has begun to appear in the scientific literature. The U.S. program of investigation has drawn on curatorial experience derived from the lunar program to: (1) develop specific collection and preliminary examination protocols; (2) provide documented samples for scientific investigations in response to specific requests; and (3) coordinate research by scientific consortia. The productivity of scientific research is significantly enhanced by these management approaches. Some of the results of the curatorial program for Antarctic meteorites carried out over the past three years are described.
Document ID
19920055522
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Duke, M. B.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Bogard, D. D.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Annexstad, J. O.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: National Institute of Polar Research, Memoirs
Issue: 20, D
ISSN: 0386-0744
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
92A38146
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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