The role of World Data Centers and the Lunar and Planetary Institute in the international exchange of lunar and planetary dataThe success of many lunar and planetary investigations has resulted in the accumulation of a mass of data in a myriad of formats and medias. The application of these data to comparative planetology, origin of the solar system, and potential industrial applications of space has made it necessary for scientists from many disciplines to have access to the data. The collections of these data are so diverse that it is often difficult to select what is needed based on catalog information alone. The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) proposes to bring the user and the data together. As a research support organization operated by the Universities Space Research Association, the LPI through its active Visiting Scientist Program, a balanced program of study workshops and topical conferences, and organized and supervised data collections has assisted scientists, educators, and students to review, study, and obtain the data necessary to the pursuit of their research.
Document ID
19800023787
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Waranius, F. B. (Lunar and Planetary Inst. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD Intern. Access to Aerospace Inform.