Publication Date:
2019-01-25
Description:
Development of the data base for near-Earth resources was begun. Specific items accomplished were: (1) Definition of data base contents via discussions among the PSI staff and outside scientist such as Lucy McFadden and Mark Skyes; (2) Discussion/demonstration of dBase capabilities and possible organization of file(s) with L. Alvarez, Steward Observatory; (3) Data base entries for near-Earth asteroids consisting of data from the Russian ephemeris, a forthcoming review chapter for the Asteroids 2 book, and other literature; and (4) Development of a list of asteroid observers worldwide to be contacted during the coordinated phase of the project. A copy of the data base as it now exists is included.
Keywords:
DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Type:
Arizona Univ., NASA Space Engineering Research Center for Utilization of Local Planetary Resources; 1 p
Format:
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