Policy 6 - Distribution of JWST Science Data Obtained from Investigations Other Than Those Selected Through the Peer-review Process
Circumstances under which JWST observations will be obtained outside of the normal investigation selection process are defined as follows:
- Calibration Observations: Calibration observations of external targets and internal sources are required to maintain the accuracy and operational performance of the observatory. Calibration observations undertaken as part of the JWST calibration plan, whether primary or parallel, will not be entitled to any exclusive access period. Parallel observations are defined as those using a second scientific instrument when another is observing in a prime mode.
- Director's Discretionary Observations: The STScI Director may assign up to 10% of the science program for scientific investigations received outside the normal solicitation and peer review process. These may include the study of unanticipated phenomena, high-risk programs, etc. Discretionary observations will generally have no exclusive access period. However, these programs may, at the Director's discretion, be made subject to the same exclusive access period described in Policy 2.
Approved by:
Edward J. Weiler, Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters. 1/5/2010
Paul Hertz, Chief Scientist, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters. 12/30/2009
Jon A. Morse, Director, Astrophysics Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters. 12/7/2009
Eric P. Smith, JWST Program Scientist, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters. 11/30/2009
In accordance with Contract NAS5-03127, Statement of Work, Section A.4, A.5, the following guidelines are policies promulgated by the NASA Associate Administrator (AA) for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) with regard to the implementation of the JWST science mission. Any reference to JWST Program or Project refers to the NASA JWST Program or Project unless explicitly noted otherwise.
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NASA-SMD Policies and Guidelines for the Operations of JWST at STScI
- • Policy 1 - Limitations on the Use of Funds for the Research of General Observers and Archival Research
- • Policy 2 - Data Rights and Data Dissemination
- • Policy 3 - Data Requests and Facilities
- • Policy 4 - Post-Launch Commissioning of JWST
- • Policy 5 - Clarification of Extensions of Exclusive Access Data to Public Affairs Activities
- • Policy 6 - Distribution of JWST Science Data Obtained from Investigations Other Than Those Selected Through the Peer-review Process
- • Policy 7 - NASA Needs for Support for Other Missions
- • Policy 8 - Definition of Observing Time
- • Policy 9 - Allocation of Guaranteed Observing Time to Scientists Selected Under AO 01-OSS-05 and Through NASA-ESA-CSA Agreements
- • Policy 10 - Redistribution of Guaranteed Observing Time Among Observers
- • Policy 11 - Protection of Science Programs Associated With Guaranteed Time
- • Policy 12 - Education and Public Outreach