 Goal
of RPC
The overall goal of the Rapid Prototyping Capability (RPC) is to provide for an
accelerated simulation and testing of candidate configurations with current and
future Earth observation mission measurements and research results in accordance
with NASA’s 2006 Strategic Plan: “NASA’s Applied Sciences program will continue
the Agency’s efforts in benchmarking the assimilation of NASA research results into
policy and management decision-support tools that are vital for the Nation’s environment,
economy, safety, and security.”
 Objective
of RPC
The primary objective of the RPC is to provide a framework within which Rapid Prototyping
experiments can be conducted that target the twelve priority focus areas of
National Applications utilizing research results from current and future
Earth-observation missions.
Purpose
of RPC Experiments
The specific purpose of an RPC Experiment is to design a system (consisting of a
partnering agency’s decision tool, NASA Earth Science Research Results (NESRR),
and any other supportive elements) and test its feasibility and value (F&V). In
some cases an RPC Experiment may demonstrate that a system configuration has poor
feasibility and/or value, where this was initially not obvious. Hence, experimental
outcomes, both for or against a particular system configuration, are important in
helping NASA define what specific directions and strategies to pursue within the
Applied Sciences.
Purpose
of the RPC Hub Website
The "hub" idea is a location (web-accessible) where "all-things" RPC are located.
It includes: RPC experiments submitted; points-of-contact at the various NASA centers;
contact information for the RPC Council Review Panel; and what prototyping activity
is currently occurring (e.g., status at centers). Eventually, the completed, reviewed
experiment results (called “Evaluation Reports”) will be available to the public
to continue to inform them of the Earth science applications demonstrations we have,
ongoing or completed, that enhance operational decision-making. This will also lay
the foundation for future ideas (in the community) and the basis for future Applied
Sciences solicitations.
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