The Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory

Matthews, Christine M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Research and development;    Budgets;    Science policy;   

RP-ID  :  R40437
RP-ID  :  R40437_2011Jun16

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the issues involved with determining whether the Arecib Ionospheric Observatory is more cost-effective than replacing it with newer, available technology.The Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory is a radio and radar telescope located in Barrio Esperanza, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. In 2005-2006, NSF's Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST) conducted a Senior Review of its portfolio of facilities and reported that the scientific value of the Arecibo was modest when compared to other existing and proposed projects and recommended decreasing the telescope's annual $12.0 million budget to $9.0 million in FY2009, and securing partnerships for the remaining necessary funding.