The original Field Principles, a set of seven, evolved in the planning grant as a necessary way of focusing the design process and as an ever-present reminder of characteristics of scientific fields. They were revisited and consolidated in 2007. See current principles.

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Fields Exist
Fields are Invisible but can be Detected and Measured
Fields are Three-Dimensional
Fields Pass through some Objects
Fields may be Blocked or Altered by some Objects
Fields are Created by Sources
Fields Map the Strength and Direction of Forces exerted by Sources