space science flight investigations. For glossary of terms and abbreviations, see Appendix A to this subpart.

(b) These provisions apply to all data obtained from space flight experiments processed by the Space Science Steering Committee and approved by the Associate Administrator for Space Science. The policy and procedures for the conduct of the Space Science Program and the responsibilities for the selection and support of scientific investigations and Investigators are set forth in NASA Management Instruction 7100.11 and NASA Handbook 8030.6.

§ 1205.101 Policy.

(a) In conducting space science flight experiments, NASA shall seek to:

(1) Preserve the integrity of each investigation.

(2) Encourage the participation of the best qualified scientists.

(3) Make the results of investigations generally available to the scientific community at the earliest practicable time.

(4) Document the instrument performance and probable cause of malfunctions that occur.

(b) NASA shall rely on individual scientists as Principal Investigators (PIs) to carry out a complete investigation by:

(1) Selecting, when appropriate, associates known as Co-Investigators (COIS) who have supporting roles in the investigation.

(2) Conceiving specific investigations.

(3) Developing, when appropriate, the instrumentation for the investigation.

(4) Participating actively, wherever appropriate, in the actual conduct of the investigation.

(5) Reducing and analyzing the data obtained.

(6) Publishing their findings as soon as practicable.

(7) Making their Reduced Data Records (RDRs) and Analyzed Data Records (ADRs) along with supporting documentation available on a timely basis for use by the scientific community and the news media, in accord

ance with a Project Data Management Plan (PDMP).

(8) Documenting any significant malfunctions which occur during the lifetime of the experiment.

(c) For certain missions, NASA shall also rely on Guest Investigators to obtain data within the capability of a given mission, which are additional to the mission's primary objectives, and to perform an analysis of the acquired data. Such projects generally maintain a data retrieval and dissemination system or provide a data analysis system for the life of the project. In such cases the PDMP should address the exchange of information with the National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) so it can act as a switching center by referring data requesters to the appropriate contact or making requests on their behalf and handling the distribution. In addition, the eventual transfer of appropriate data to a more permanent repository prior to termination of the project shall be addressed in the PDMP.

(d) For facility-class payload missions, NASA may rely on Guest Investigators to obtain and analyze data. In connection with such missions a complete analysis activity may be provided for the Investigators; this activity may involve the creation of an institute with a significant lifetime. In such cases the PDMP should address the exchange of information with the NSSDC so it can act as a switching center by referring data requesters to the appropriate contact or making requests on their behalf and handling the distribution. In addition, the eventual transfer of appropriate data to a more permanent repository prior to termination of the mission activity or institute shall be addressed in the PDMP.

(e) A provision for the release of data obtained by the individual Investigator from the investigation shall be included in an agreement with the Investigator at the time of selection to participate. NASA shall take such action as necessary to insure that data are released as required to meet scientific, technological, and public information needs.

(f) Foreign scientists participating in cooperative space science flight inves

tigations shall be governed by appropriate international agreements and/ or memoranda of understanding.

§ 1205.102 Responsibility

(a) OSS. The Associate Administrator for Space Science is responsible for the issuance of implementing managment instructions and guidelines consistent with the provisions of this subpart. The Assistant Associate Administrator for Space Science (Science) is responsible for the program management of the NSSDC and for insuring that any noncompliance with PDMPS will be factored into future selection considerations.

(b) OSS Program Scientist. (1) Each Program Scientist is responsible for establishing the data analysis policies for each mission including data sharing and collaborations on data analysis. He/she will review the PDMP to assure that data interpretation meetings will be conducted, that wide dissemination of data through presentations and publications will occur and that data and supporting information will be made available to the scientific community in accordance with the PDMP and, along with the Project Scientist, he/she will monitor the execution of the PDMP. He/she will assist NASA public affairs personnel in meeting public information needs.

(2) Each Program Scientist will insure that the letter of notification of selection stipulates that the Principal Investigator (PI), Team Leader (TL), or Guest Investigator (GI) contributes to a PDMP prior to receipt of flight data which documents the plans for data analysis, dissemination of results and for making ADRS, RDRS and supporting documentation available to the scientific community through the designated data dissemination facility. The notification letter will further stipulate that selection for further opportunities will be jeopardized by failure to meet the commitments of the PDMP. The Program Scientist is also responsible for sending information for the Space Investigations Documentation System (SIDS) to the NSSDC after letters of notification have been sent.

(c) Office of Management Operations. The Head, Scientific and Tech

nical Information Branch is responsible for the issuance of instructions to the Scientific and Technical Information Facility (STIF) to provide to the NSSDC a monthly listing of newly acquired articles and documents that contain information about of results from NASA-supported space science flight experiments, especially those which can be identified through the contract, grant, or NSAS Unique Project Numbers (UPN) supplied by the NSSDC.

(d) Field installations. NASA field installations assigned project management responsibility for space science flight projects are responsible for:

(1) Insuring that the project plan includes a statement within the project results (or equivalent) section that the Project Scientist or Mission Scientist, the appropriate scientific personnel associated with the investigations that comprise the mission, and the NSSDC acquisition manager will develop a PDMP. This PDMP will be approved by the project manager with concurrence signatures by the Project Scientist and the Director of the NSSDC.

(2) Insuring that the contracts or written agreements negotiated between the PIs, TLS, or GIS institution and the project management center specify the responsibility of the PI, TL, or GI for data reduction, data analysis, publication of results, and, where appropriate, the preparation of selected ADRS, RDRS and necessary documentation for delivery to a data disseminating repository. The contracts or written agreements will stipulate that the contract number or, in the case of a NASA field center Investigator, that the UPN number appear in all reports or articles. Copies of all reports and preprints shall be sent to the STIF and to the NSSDC. This responsibility will be documented in a PDMP to which the Investigators, the Project Scientists, the NSSDC Acquisition Manager, and the appropriate scientific advisory groups will contribute. The PDMP will commit the Investigator, where appropriate, to supply to a specified repository the following documentation upon submission of the selected ADRs and RDRS:

(i) General information about each data set, such as:

(A) Form of data set-hard copy, magnetic tape, microfiche, microfilm, photographic film, etc.

(B) Quantity of data set-number of units of the form.

(C) External identification for each physical unit of the data set-spacecraft, experiment, Investigator's internal ID.

(D) Time period covered by the data set.

(E) Quantity by which data set is ordered-time, orbit number, spatial coordinate, etc.

(F) Supporting documentation-tape formats, catalog, directory, indexes, User's Guide, etc.

(G) Brief description of the data set (not to exceed 250 words).

(ii) Specific information about each data set, such as:

(A) Magnetic tape-track density, recording density, recording mode, recording parity, make and model number of computer used, number of files, size of physical records, logical record format with specification of each field, etc.

(B) Photographic or microformtype of film, frame and/or reel numbers where supporting data and description are located, index of frames and each reel, assurance that all reels are quality controlled to allow proper duplication, etc.

(C) Hard copy-assurance that copy is clean, legible and of proper contrast so it can be photographed; index or catalog if appropriate; form of binding (burst, unburst, loose leaf, bound); etc. (iii) A Data Users' Guide which includes a summary of the investigation, a description of the instrument, a discussion of calibration procedures and results,

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discussion of pertinent events in the operational history that might affect data interpretation, a discussion of over-all data reduction procedures used in generating the various data sets, and other information useful to a scientifically trained recipient of the data.

(iv) A list of all published articles related to the investigation by the investigator group or team and copies of all reports and preprints.

(3) Insuring that Investigators on these projects fulfill the stipulations of the contracts or written agreements

pertaining to the responsibilities described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section.

(4) Delivery of EDRS to Investigators on a timely basis. Conditions for discarding or destroying EDRS shall be specified in the PDMP.

(5) Providing to the NSSDC during the writing of the project plan (and provided updates during revisions and specifically after launch) the following information:

(i) Brief statement of the mission objectives for each launch (not to exceed 200 words).

(ii) The names, addresses and telephone and telex numbers of the program manager, Program Scientist, project manager, and Project Scientists for each mission.

(iii) The launch site, launch vehicle, spacecraft weight, and planned orbit parameters.

(iv) A brief description of the spacecraft, not exceeding 250 words.

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(v) For each investigation names, addresses and telephone and telex number of all the Investigators and the relevant contract or UPN numbers.

(vi) The name of each experiment, its weight, average power, and approximate bit rate.

(vii) A brief description of each experiment, not exceeding 250 words.

(e) The PI, TL, or GI (NASA, NonNASA, and foreign). At the time an investigation is selected, the PI, TL, or GI will be notified by letter signed by the Associate Administrator for Space Science of his responsibilities for data reduction, prime analysis, and the archiving of appropriate ADRS and RDRS. These responsibilities (subject in the case of foreign scientists to the specifications of the governing international agreement) will include:

(1) Completion of data reduction and prime analysis of the data from his experiment within the period of time agreed upon between the PI, TL, or GI and the Associate Administrator for Space Science.

(2) Publication of the results of his analyses as soon as practicable.

(3) Preparation of selected ADRs and RDRS together with the necessary background information to make them

usable by other scientists as specified in the PDMP.

(f) National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC). The Director, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), is responsible for management of the NSSDC, the central data disseminating repository for data obtained from space science flight investigations. For functions and operation of the NSSDC, see Appendix B. The NSSDC Director, appointed by the Director, GSFC, is responsible for:

(1) Implementing the NASA project plan for the operation of the NSSDC. (2) Recommending through the Director, GSFC, any changes in policies, procedures, and plans for the operation of the NSSDC deemed appropriate to the effective attainment of project objectives.

(3) Preparing budget estimates for operation of the NSSDC.

(4) Recommending fees for the computer and reproduction services performed by the Center to Director, Financial Management Divisions, NASA Headquarters, and obtaining from that office a fee schedule which is consistent with NASA practice.

(5) Based upon information contained in the PDMPS, compiling schedules for transmission of ADRs and RDRS to the NSSDC by investigators on NASA space science flight projects.

(6) Assigning an NSSDC acquisition manager to each flight project to participate in the development of the PDMP and to assure that the plan is carried out on an established schedule concerning the deposition of any data and documentation in the NSSDC.

(7) Providing to the STIF a monthly listing of contract, grant, or UPN numbers for all NASA funded space science flight experiments and related investigations.

(8) Preparing guidelines for the submission to the NSSDC of ADRs and RDRS with documentation from nonNASA missions, and disseminating these guidelines to appropriate individuals and agencies to serve in lieu of a formal PDMP.

(9) Reporting through the Director, GSFC, to the Assistant Associate Administrator for Space Science (Science) semiannually on the data acqui

sition, request activities and financial status of the NSSDC operations.

(10) Assessing adequacy of the NSSDC facilities and the effectiveness of their utilization; and recommending through the Director, GSFC, the necessary actions to meet future facility requirements.

(11) Maintaining, protecting, and retiring NASA records in the custody of the NSSDC in accordance with the policies and practices of the NASA Records Management Program, NASA Records Disposition Handbook (NASA Handbook 1441.1A) and other pertinent management instructions.

§ 1205.103 Support of research.

The NSSDC will support investigations in space sciences by making available its scientific data and facilities. However, the NSSDC will not provide financial support for such research. The Office of Space Science will entertain proposals for space science research based on data available in the NSSDC.

APPENDIX A-GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Analyzed Data Records (ADRs). Those records which the Investigator designates as the best to display the scientific results of an experiment and provide the physical quantities by applying calibration curves or algorithms to the corrected observed quantities of the Reduced Data Records. The data may be time averaged and may incorporate model-dependent assumptions to obtain the physical quantities. Charts, graphs, tables, correlation coefficients, model parameters, photographs, and plots are possible forms of these records.

Co-Investigator (Co-I). An associate of the Principal Investigator (PI) who is assigned a supporting role in the investigation. In addition, some data rights may be assigned to the Co-I by the PI.

Experiment. A term used interchangeably with investigation (the latter is preferred). Activity or effort aimed at the generation of data obtained by measurement of space phenomena or the use of space to observe earth phenomena and the resulting analysis of such data.

Experiment Data Records (EDRs). Those records provided to the Principal Investigator, Team Leader, Guest Investigator, CoInvestigator, or team member containing all the data from the mission required to carry out the investigation specified in the con

tract or launch agreement. These records may include orbital position, spacecraft attitude, instrument attitude, commands, housekeeping data, ground time, spacecraft time, data from other investigations and other information as agreed upon. The exact form of these records and manner in which these data are provided may vary depending upon the policies, procedures, and capabilities of the project, the payload or mission control centers, the data acquisition network, and any support processing facilities. These records shall be specified in the Project Data Management Plan.

Facility-Class Payload Mission. A mission in which the payload is an instrument or set of instruments which serve as a facility for a large group of Guest Investigators who may be selected at different times throughout the life of the mission to participate. This type of mission may not have Principal Investigators or Team Leaders and all the data collected from such a mission is generally maintained by the project for use by Guest Investigators. Availability of data for the scientific community at large shall be specified at the Project Data Management Plan.

Guest Investigator (GI). Investigator selected to conduct observations and obtain data within the capability of a NASA mission, which are additional to the mission's primary objectives, or for a facility-class payload mission.

Investigation. Activity or effort aimed at the generation of data obtained by measurement of space phenomena or the use of space to observe earth phenomena and the resulting analysis of such data.

Investigator. A participant in an investigation. This term may refer to a Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, Team Leader, team member, Guest Investigator, or any other member of an investigation group.

Mission. One or more flights within an approved payload project.

Mission Scientist. A scientist from a NASA field center assigned to a Spacelab mission, the Mission Scientist has similar functions as the Project Scientist with the exception of direct responsibility for the development of any experiments.

National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC). The main central repository for selected data and documentation from space science flight missions that serves as a disseminator of this archived data and supporting information to users throughout the international scientific community. The NSSDC, located at Goddard Space Flight Center, serves as a switching center for requesters who desire data still held individually by Principal Investigators (PIs) or Team Leaders (TLS) by providing a description of the spacecraft and experiment and the name, address and telephone number of the PI or TL. For missions involving a Guest

Investigator program in association with a PI or TL experiment or involving a facilityclass payload the role of the NSSDC shall be specified in the Project Data Management Plan.

Principal Investigator (PI). A person who conceives an investigation and is responsible for carrying it out, reporting its results, and providing appropriately selected data and supporting documentation to the scientific community in accordance with the Project Data Management Plan. The PI chooses his Co-Investigators and assigns them roles and privileges. The PI is the primary point of contact with the project office regarding the investigation.

Program Scientist. A NASA Headquarters official assigned to each mission who has a number of roles and responsibilities defined in NASA Management Instruction 7100.11, Attachment D. The most relevant one for this subpart is the responsibility to establish the data analysis, data dissemination, and data archiving policies for the mission, which will be documented in the Project Data Management Plan.

Project Data Management Plan (PDMP). A plan that addresses the total activity associated with the data acquired by a mission from the delivery of the Experiment Data Records to the Investigators to the delivery of selected reduced and analyzed records along with supporting documentation to a specified repository. The plan should provide the milestones in the data reduction, data interpretation, and resource requirements for these phases. Any planned data interpretation meetings, workshops, or other activities should be identified. The type of data records, data products, and compilations that have been selected in concert by the Investigators, the Project Scientist, the Program Scientist, the NSSDC acquisition manager, and any appropriate scientific advisory personnel for general availability to the international scientific community and for delivery to a disseminating repository, such as the NSSDC, shall be specified. For missions where the data will be maintained for many years by the project, the Principal Investigator handling a Guest Investigator program, or by an institute established by the mission, the eventual transfer of appropriate data to a more permanent archive, such as NSSDC or other repository, shall be specified. Conditions for discarding or destroying the Experiment Data Records shall be specified.

Project Scientist. A scientist from a NASA field center assigned to a project to manage the scientific aspects. The roles and responsibilities of this function are given in NASA Management Instruction 7100.11, Attachment E.

Reduced Data Records (RDRs). Those records prepared from the Experiment Data Records by applying corrections, where ap