Prepared by Immanuel Velikovsky, Princeton, N.J., and Submitted to H. H. Hess, Chairman, Space Board, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C. I. Magnetosphere A. mapping of the intensity of the magnetic field of the magnetosphere. B. measuring the reach of the magnetosphere on the day and night sides. C. testing as to the over-all excess of positive or negative particles in the magnetosphere layers, and generally as to the positive or negative charge or neutral state of the globe with its ionosphere and magnetosphere. An artificial satellite with a perihelion close to the sun could be tracked as to the precession of its perihelion. Mars A. spectral analysis of the polar caps is possible at the time when they are melting and evaporating seasonally.
Chances are that they are composed of the same organic molecules as the envelope of Venus.
B. in space probes and by balloon spectroscopy Martian atmosphere should be investigated with the intent of detecting the presence of neon and argon. This is basic to the impending re-evaluation of electromagnetic effects in celestial mechanics. B. the retrograde satellites of Jupiter should be compared as to their charges with the direct satellites. Experiments should be performed with positively and negatively charged metallic drop solutions revolving in a magnetic field. C. spectroscopic analysis of the red spot should be performed as to the presence of iron and sulphur vapors, especially over the periods of conjunction with Saturn.