Dictionary of Space Concepts

Short Definition
International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) is a group linking organizations responsible for detecting, monitoring and characterization of possibly hazardous Near-Earth Objects (NEOs). They cooperate with Governments to establish plans in case of Meteorite impact.

Detailed Definition
There are multiple functions of IAWN, but mostly it is tasked with creating a strategy using protocols and communication plans to help Governments create a suitable response in case of NEO impact. Some of the other functions of IAWN are as followed:

- With help of optical and radar facilities to detect, characterize and follow possibly hazardous objects.
- To act as an international focal point for accurate information about NEOs and its population.
- To correlate campaigns that are focusing on monitoring potential Near-Earth Objects.
- To create suitable responses and policies regarding communication and information in case of impact. They are also responsible for creating a database of potential consequences once the impact occurs.

Etymology:
IAWN stands for International Asteroid Warning Network.

Sample Sentence(s):

IAWN includes members from all over the world that are creating a response in case of meteorite impact.

Translations of Terms/Concepts into Partner Languages:

French: International Asteroid Warning Network

German: International Asteroid Warning Network

Italian: International Asteroid Warning Network

Polish: Międzynarodowa Sieć Ostrzegania przed Asteroidami

Swedish: International Asteroid Warning Network

Links to Videos/Articles:

• Warner, E. (2021), International Asteroid Warning Network, Retrieved from https://iawn.net/

• United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (2014), IAWN, Retrieved from https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/topics/neos/iawn.html

• ESA (2011), Space Situational Awareness - Near Earth Objects, Retrieved from https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2011/10/Space_Situational_Awareness_-_Near_Earth_Objects