NASA Transformation

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NASA Transformation Update November 2004 Paul
Hertz Asst. Assoc. Administrator for
Science Science Mission Directorate (Delivered by
Ming-Ying Wei)
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Why Transform?

• Position NASA science endeavors to support and
  benefit from the Exploration Vision
• Many opportunities for science synergy
• Earth as a natural laboratory for biological
  processes
• Heal the artificial split at the top of the
  stratosphere
• Integrated view of the Sun and Earth as a system
• Earth as a planet in the solar system
• Similar needs processes for
• Engagement of the external scientific community
  in planning
• Sponsoring scientific research
• Mission solicitation, selection, and management
• Advanced technology
• Business management

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Opportunities for Synergy
Search for life elsewhere Earth is a natural
laboratory for the study of biological processes,
including life in extreme environments, that
tells us what to look for out there Sun and
Earth as a system Integrated view of solar
variability and its impact on Earth Earth as a
planet in the solar system Earths unique
characteristics and those common with other
planets
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From the Earth to the Moon, Mars Beyond
Synergy Benefits

• Sensor technologies
• Surface imaging topography
• Atmospheric composition dynamics
• Planetary gravity magnetic fields
• Operating constellations of satellites for
  planetary observation
• Data information system management
• Models, modeling data assimilation
• Managing the end-to-end system
• From observing requirements
• Through deployment of capabilities
• To use of information to inform decisions on the
  next stages of exploration

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Organization Principles

• Earth and Space Science have been very successful
  NASA Enterprises
• During the transformation process, the unique
  aspects of each office will be preserved to
• Ensure the successful completion of on-going
  activities
• Minimize disruption/dislocation of employees and
  their jobs
• Common elements and areas where there is a
  logical connection will be consolidated into a
  single operational unit
• Earth-Sun System, Solar System (including Earth),
  Origins (life on Earth and in the universe)
• AOs, Mission Selection
• Technology
• Business and Resource Management
• The transformation process will be methodical,
  deliberate and inclusive
• Ultimate goal is transformation, not simply
  reorganization

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Merging Two Science Cultures
Space Science Discovery-oriented
Earth Science Prediction-oriented
Comprehensive scientific investigations into the
Origin, Evolution, and Destiny of the Earth, the
Solar System, and the Universe
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Science Mission Directorate
Associate Administrator (AA)
A. Diaz
Deputy AA
G. Asrar

• Councils
• Leadership Council
• Science Management Council
• Program Management Council
• Operations Council

Deputy AA For Programs
Deputy AA For Management
AAA/Strategy, Policy Intl AAA/Science AAA/Techn
ology AAA/Exploration Mission Int. Sr. Policy
Advisor
A. McNally
O. Figueroa
Education Officer
Mission Support
NASA Management Office
Administrative Processes
R. Parker
C. Sorrels
Mission
Solar System
Earth-Sun System
Universe
A. Kinney
A. Dantzler (act.)
M. Cleave (act.)
Mission Enabling
Business Management
Mission Systems Management
NASA Centers
R. Maizel
M. Luther
JPL
ARC
GSFC
C. Elachi
E. Weiler
S. Hubbard
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Science Transformation

• Working to exploit the scientific opportunities
  afforded by the Vision for Space Exploration
• Seeking scientific synergies across discipline
  and organizational lines
• - from our internal deliberations in our Science
  Council
• - from our Advisory Committees and the NRC
• - from the broader community via RA
  solicitations
• Orchestrating our RA solicitations via Research
  Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES)
• Defining a new set of business processes for the
  Science Mission Directorate, drawing on the best
  practices of our predecessors

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Science Mission DirectorateFully Supports NASAs
Mission

• Understand and Protect Our Home Planet by using
  our view from space to study the Earth system and
  improve prediction of Earth system change
• Help Explore the Universe and Search for Life by
  continuing scientific investigations into the
  origin, evolution, and destiny of the universe
  and our solar system, and by applying our
  scientific understanding of the Earth system to
  the identification and study of Earth-like
  planets around other stars
• Inspire the Next Generation of Explorers by
  providing Earth and Space science content and
  training to educators, and by sponsoring the
  education and early careers of Earth scientists,
  astronomers, physicists