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Basic Science

Basic Science Flight Plans

These pages contain lists of targets planned for observation during the SOFIA Basic Science flights in the coming week, and links to similar lists for earlier flights.

Basic Science Call for Proposal Results

We received 59 valid proposals for Basic Science observations. These were reviewed for technical feasibility, and then by an independent peer review panel for scientific merit. The Principal Investigators on the proposals were drawn from 26 US institutions from 12 states, and 5 international institutions from 4 countries. The amount of time available was over-subscribed by a factor of 3.4, which is comparable with the over-subscription rates obtained for other NASA missions early in their deployment.

The results of the selection process have been announced, and the list of proposals accepted for Basic Science may be found here.

Basic Science observations will be carried out in early 2011.

Basic Science: Phase I Information

Contains the information that was necessary for preparing and submitting SOFIA Basic Science proposals. These include links to the Call for Proposals, the Observer's Handbook and to various tools and tutorials.

Basic Science: Data Products and Calibration

FORCAST Data Products and Pipeline Processing

Calibration of FORCAST Basic Science Data

Basic Science Data Rights Agreement

Basic Science FAQ

Contact the SOFIA help-desk

Page Last Updated: March 6, 2012