TURAI / RESEARCH NETWORK

Built across
disciplines.

Planetary defense is a shared research problem. TURAI is forming a focused coordination group alongside an open community of researchers and contributors.

Explore the roles Ways to contribute
PROPOSED STRUCTURE01 / 42 LISTED
01/42
A network in formation
One named founder. Specialist, advisory, and liaison positions are unfilled.

01 / FOUNDER

Research needs continuity.

The founder connects the work across disciplines. The 21 specialist positions remain separate, leaving room for additional expertise and independent judgment.

FOUNDER & RESEARCH CONVENOR LISTED

Akhilbabu
Laxman Turai

Founder of TURAI and author of the foundational Version 1.0 paper. Akhil coordinates the evolving research program.

Read Version 1.0

02 / CORE GROUP

Seven fields.
Three perspectives each.

The 21 proposed specialist positions help connect TURAI's research. They are currently unfilled. Open any field to see its roles; core membership is separate from authorship and does not determine scientific conclusions.

01NEO science & threat characterization3 roles
  1. 01ANEO observation & physical characterization
  2. 01BOrbit determination & impact monitoring
  3. 01CPlanetary threat characterization
02Astrodynamics & intervention systems3 roles
  1. 02AAstrodynamics & mission design
  2. 02BAerospace systems & guidance
  3. 02CPlanetary-defense intervention physics
03Impact physics & consequences3 roles
  1. 03AImpact physics
  2. 03BAtmospheric entry & airburst science
  3. 03CConsequence & risk modeling
04Civil protection & humanitarian logistics3 roles
  1. 04AEmergency management & civil protection
  2. 04BHumanitarian logistics & supply networks
  3. 04CPublic health & infrastructure resilience
05Space law, governance & international relations3 roles
  1. 05ASpace law & international law
  2. 05BGlobal governance & political science
  3. 05CDiplomacy & international relations
06Simulation, data & decision science3 roles
  1. 06AComputational modeling & simulation
  2. 06BData, statistics & uncertainty
  3. 06CDecision science & operations research
07Risk communication, behavior & society3 roles
  1. 07ARisk & science communication
  2. 07BPsychology & human behavior
  3. 07CSociety, media & information integrity

03 / ADVICE & CONNECTION

Perspective beyond
the core group.

Two proposed groups would add expert scrutiny and regional connections. All positions are currently unfilled.

STRATEGIC ADVISORY COUNCILUNFILLED
10

Advisors

Specialists who could challenge assumptions and offer perspective. Advice does not imply endorsement of a publication.

View proposed areas
  1. Planetary defense science
  2. NEO science & astronomy
  3. Aerospace & mission systems
  4. Impact science & risk
  5. Disaster & humanitarian response
  6. Space law
  7. Diplomacy & global governance
  8. Data, simulation & decision science
  9. Risk communication & society
  10. International cooperation
GLOBAL LIAISON NETWORKUNFILLED
10

Regional liaisons

People who could connect researchers across regions. A TURAI liaison does not represent a government or institution.

View proposed regions
  1. North America
  2. Latin America & Caribbean
  3. Europe
  4. Sub-Saharan Africa
  5. Middle East & North Africa
  6. South Asia
  7. East Asia
  8. Southeast Asia
  9. Central Asia
  10. Oceania & Pacific

04 / OPEN PARTICIPATION

Good research has
no seat limit.

Researchers, project leads, students, interns, independent reviewers, and volunteers can contribute without joining the 42-position structure.

01 / RESEARCH

Test a claim, develop a model, or write a focused study.

02 / REVIEW

Challenge the evidence and identify what the proposal misses.

03 / SUPPORT

Bring skills in data, communication, translation, or design.

Contact Akhil on LinkedIn

Start with a specific question or useful skill. Roles and credit should reflect actual work. Individual participation does not imply institutional endorsement.