Volume 8, Number 35
July 22, 2014
Editor: Melissa Lane
Co-Editors: Susan Benecchi, Mark V. Sykes
Email: pen_editor at psi.edu
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OPAG MEETING TO BE HELD ON JULY 23-24, 2014
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Volume 8, Number 34
July 20, 2014
Editor: Mark V. Sykes
Co-Editors: Melissa Lane, Susan Benecchi
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1. [NASA] Draft AOs for Small Astrophysics Explorer Missions and
Astrophysics Explorer Missions of Opportunity
2. [NASA] PDS - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter SHARAD Radargram Release 1
3. [NASA] Final Text for Europa Instrument Investigation Released
4. AGU SESSION PS1850 - Dynamics of the Io-Jupiter System (P & SPA
Co-Sponsored)
5. AGU Session PS2526 - Evolutions, Interactions and Origins of Outer
Planet Satellites
6. AGU Session PS2819 - In and Out of Jove: Giant Planet Interiors,
Atmospheres, Aurorae, and Ionospheres
7. AGU Session PS3107 - The Martian Crust: Synergism of Meteorites and
Missions
8. GSA Session - Tectonics and Volcanism in the Solar System
9. GSA Session T225 - MicroMars to MegaMars: Integration of Surface and
Orbital Investigations
10. Nominations Sought for the Lawrence Smith Medal of the NAS
11. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships
12. Call for Papers: Special Issue of Planetary and Space Science
(Cosmic Dust VII)
13. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions
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[NASA] DRAFT AOS FOR SMALL ASTROPHYSICS EXPLORER MISSIONS AND
ASTROPHYSICS EXPLORER MISSIONS OF OPPORTUNITY
Comments Due: August 4, 2014
Two draft solicitations for community review and comment have been
released: the Draft 2014 Small Astrophysics Explorer (SMEX)
Announcement of Opportunity (AO) and the Draft 2014 Astrophysics
Explorer Missions of Opportunity (MO) Program Element Appendix (PEA)
for the Second Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (SALMON-2)
AO. The full text of both draft solicitations are available at:
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/
The Astrophysics Explorers Program conducts Principal Investigator
(PI)-led space science investigations relevant to SMD's astrophysics
programs. Explorer investigations must address NASA's goals to discover
the origin, structure, evolution, and destiny of the Universe and
search for Earth-like planets.
The comment period for the Draft 2014 SMEX AO and the Draft 2014
Astrophysics Explorer MO PEA ends on August 4, 2014.
Comments on both drafts may be addressed in writing or by E-mail to
the Astrophysics Explorer Program Scientist: Dr. Wilton T. Sanders,
wilton.t.sanders@nasa.gov (subject line to read "SMEX AO"). Responses
will be by E-mail and also posted weekly at the FAQ:
http://explorers.larc.nasa.gov/APSMEX/
Anonymity of persons/institutions who submit questions will be
preserved.
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[NASA] PDS - MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER SHARAD RADARGRAM RELEASE 1
The Planetary Data System (PDS) announces the first release of Mars
Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) Shallow Radar (SHARAD) radargram data
processed by the U.S. members of the SHARAD team. This release includes
data acquired from December 6, 2006 through December 15, 2007. This
data set differs from the original SHARAD reduced data set
(MRO-M-SHARAD-4-RDR-V1.0) in that a different set of processing
parameters was used, the details of which are described in the document
RGRAM_PROCESSING.PDF, in the DOCUMENT directory of the archive.
Future releases of this data set are planned to occur approximately
monthly until the data coverage has caught up with the scheduled
quarterly releases of MRO data.
To access the above data, please visit:
http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro/sharad.htm
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[NASA] FINAL TEXT FOR EUROPA INSTRUMENT INVESTIGATION RELEASED
The final text for complete PI-led instrument investigations for a
Europa mission as Appendix O of the Second Stand Alone Missions of
Opportunity Notice (SALMON-2) via Amendment 8. The term "complete"
encompasses investigation phases from project initiation, through
instrument development and science operations, to scientific analysis
of space based data. It is anticipated that approximately 20 proposals
will be selected for seven-month, $1.25M (FY 2015) concept studies and
development. At the conclusion of these studies, NASA may select
approximately eight of the instrument investigations to complete
Phase A and subsequent mission phases.
Release of final PEA: July 15, 2014
Preproposal conference: ~2 weeks after PEA release
Proposals due: October 17, 2014
Selection for competitive Phase A studies: April 2015 (target)
Concept study reports due: December 2015 (target)
Down-selection: April 2016 (target)
Instrument delivery date: January 2021
Go to:
http://nspires.nasaprs.com
http://go.nasa.gov/SALMON2-AO
Further information will be posted on the Europa Program Acquisition
Page:
http://soma.larc.nasa.gov/europa/
as it becomes available. Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Curt Niebur
202-358-0390
curt.niebur@nasa.gov
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AGU SESSION PS1850 - DYNAMICS OF THE IO-JUPITER SYSTEM (P & SPA
CO-SPONSORED)
Abstract submission deadline: August 6, 2014
A large coordinated observing campaign in late 2013 and early 2014 has
probed the Io-Jupiter system at multiple wavelengths using more than a
dozen ground- and space-based facilities, including the EUV
spectroscope Hisaki, HST, Chandra, Apache Point, Keck and IRTF. These
concurrent observations examined Io's volcanic activity, atmosphere and
plasma torus variability, as well as Jupiter's atmosphere, synchrotron
emission and auroral dynamics. This session aims to interconnect these
observations in order to explore the interactions between Io, Jupiter,
the magnetosphere and the surrounding solar wind. Integrating the
products of these diverse measurements will help develop a better
understanding of how mass and energy are transferred through the system
on different timescales. We invite observers from this campaign to
report their results and also welcome presentations of relevant models
and additional data sets.
Conveners:
Sarah Badman (Lancaster University)
Ashley Davies (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
Carl Schmidt (University of Virginia)
Invited Speakers & Preliminary Titles:
Julie Rathbun: Variability of Io's volcanic activity
Kazuo Yoshioka: The Io plasma torus observed by the Hisaki mission
Tomoki Kimura: Multi-wavelength observations of Jupiter's aurora
coordinated with Hisaki
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AGU SESSION PS2526 - EVOLUTIONS, INTERACTIONS AND ORIGINS OF OUTER
PLANET SATELLITES
Abstract submission deadline: August 6, 2014
This session explores current and past planetary processes that lead
to unique present day conditions on outer planet satellites. The
session will consist of invited and contributed talks that highlight
geological and geophysical modeling and interpretation of both
remotely-sensed and in-situ data. Presentations on interaction of
planetary field and plasma with the surfaces and interiors of the
moons and theoretical models of the origin and evolution of surfaces
and interiors of the moons are also welcome. Contributions that
investigate processes on multiple moons to uncover underlying trends
are especially welcome.
Organized by Krishan Khurana & Amanda Hendrix
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AGU SESSION PS2819 - IN AND OUT OF JOVE: GIANT PLANET INTERIORS,
ATMOSPHERES, AURORAE, AND IONOSPHERES
Abstract submission deadline: August 6, 2014
We solicit new research findings about the ionospheres, atmospheres
and deep interiors of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. A special
focus of our session is on the processes that reflect the interior
rotation rate of Saturn. The sources of data to be covered in our
session include the continuing observation by the Cassini spacecraft,
now in its 10th year in orbit around Saturn. We also cover results of
the recent Saturn Aurora Campaigns that coordinated observations by
Cassini, the Hubble Space Telescope, and ground-based observatories.
For Jupiter, we solicit long-term monitoring using ground- and
space-based telescopes, and studies in anticipation of the Juno
spacecraft's arrival in August 2016. Observations of Uranus and Neptune
are also within in our session's scope. In addition, we solicit
modeling and theoretical presentations that address these observational
findings.
To submit abstracts to this session, visit:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session2819.html
Conveners:
Kunio M Sayanagi, Hampton University
Ulyana Dyudina, Caltech
Scott G Edgington, JPL
Marcia E Burton, JPL
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AGU SESSION PS3107 - THE MARTIAN CRUST: SYNERGISM OF METEORITES AND
MISSIONS
Abstract submission deadline: August 6, 2014
Northwest Africa 7034 (and pairings) is the first martian meteorite
with chemical compositions matching the average martian crust
determined from mission data. This new unique meteorite is a
water-rich breccia of Noachian age materials that is providing us an
unprecedented view of the martian crust. This comes at a time when the
most advanced Mars rover, Curiosity, is also gathering substantial in
situ data on martian crustal components. Additionally, more advanced
techniques are shining new light on our understanding of other martian
meteorites, while long running missions such as MER continue collecting
data. We are now poised to greatly expand our knowledge of the martian
crust and surface processes by combining these new and expanding
datasets from Earth based samples and Mars based missions. This session
welcomes abstracts containing new insights regarding the martian crust,
its history and surface processes, that were determined using data from
missions and/or meteorite studies.
Conveners: Alison Santos, Carl Agee, Univ New Mexico
Roger Wiens, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Mariek Schmidt, Brock University
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GSA SESSION - TECTONICS AND VOLCANISM IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Abstract submission deadline: July 29, 2014
Volcanism, tectonism, faulting and associated interactions have been
observed across the solar system and have been shown to have profoundly
shaped the surfaces of planets, moons and even asteroids.
Interpretations of these landforms and their formational processes
will be presented as compared to related processes on Earth. We
encourage abstract submissions related to the description, mapping,
modeling and subsequent analysis of tectonic and volcanic structures
on rocky bodies, including planets, moons and asteroids.
http://community.geosociety.org/gsa2014/science/sessions
Convener:
Debra Buczkowski (JHU/APL)
See you in Vancouver!
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GSA SESSION T225 - MICROMARS TO MEGAMARS: INTEGRATION OF SURFACE AND
ORBITAL INVESTIGATIONS
The merging of surface and orbital datasets has yielded profound new
information on the geologic history and modern processes on Mars. This
session seeks abstracts that incorporate these two datasets to increase
our understanding of Martian geology and related disciplines.
Nathan Bridges, Alfred McEwen, Dave Rubin
GSA Planetary Geology Division
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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE LAWRENCE SMITH MEDAL OF THE NAS
Every three years the National Academy awards the J. Lawrence Smith
Medal and $25,000 prize for recent, original, and meritorious
investigation of meteoric bodies. The Academy is now accepting
nominations for the 2015 award. The three most recent recipients were
Hap McSween, Bob Clayton and Klaus Keil. Nominations will be considered
broadly from the study of small planetesimals and are not restricted
just to meteoritics. Nominees need not be U.S. citizens nor members of
the National Academy. As with many medals, the diversity of previous
Smith Medal winners is limited, so nominees from outside the
traditional groups would be highly appreciated. Nomination packages
consist of a 2 page nomination letter, 2 page CV for the candidate,
bibliography listing no more than 12 significant publications, and no
more than 3 letters of support. Nominations are due before October 1,
2014 and are submitted on-line at:
https://awards.nasonline.org
More information on the award can be found at:
http://www.nasonline.org/about-nas/awards/j-lawrence-smith-medal.html
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NASA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) provides opportunities for
scientists and engineers to conduct research largely of their own
choosing, yet compatible with the research opportunities posted on the
NPP Web site.
Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete
one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA's missions
in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space
bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and space
operations, and astrobiology.
An example of one of the research opportunities in planetary science
is:
https://www3.orau.gov/NPDoc/Catalog/18610
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in hand before
beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree
requirements. U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign
nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar may apply.
Stipends start at $53,500 per year, with supplements for high
cost-of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial
assistance is available for relocation and health insurance, and
$8,000 per year is provided for professional travel.
Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, and
November 1.
The latest NPP Newsletter: http://bit.ly/1iUrK4I
For further information and to apply, visit:
http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm
Questions: nasapostdoc@orau.org
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CALL FOR PAPERS: SPECIAL ISSUE OF PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE (COSMIC
DUST VII)
This issue will be primarily devoted to the papers presented at the
7th meeting on Cosmic Dust (Cosmic Dust VII) to be held at Umeda
Satellite Campus of Osaka Sangyo University, Japan, on August 4-8 2014.
All kinds of cosmic dust are the subject of discussion: intergalactic,
interstellar, protoplanetary and debris disk dust, cometary and
interplanetary dust, regolith and aerosol particles, micrometeorites
meteoroids, and meteors. Papers on dust-related topics, for example,
the formation of molecules and their reactions on the surface of cosmic
dust, are also welcome.
A detailed submission guideline is available as "Guide to Authors" at:
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/planetary-and-space-science/
All manuscripts and any supplementary material should be submitted
through Elsevier Editorial System (EES) located at:
http://ees.elsevier.com/pss/
The authors must select "SI: Cosmic Dust VII" when they reach the
"Article Type" step in the submission process. All papers will be
peer-reviewed by two independent reviewers. Requests for additional
information should be addressed to the editors
(dust-inquiries@cps-jp.org).
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline for submission: October 5, 2014
Deadline for acceptance: March 31, 2015
Publication: July, 2015
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PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS
Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html
November 16-20, 2014
Wide-field InfraRed Surveys: Science and Techniques
http://conference.ipac.caltech.edu/wfirs2014/
Pasadena, CA
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workshop of which your colleagues should be aware, please send the
date, title, URL and location to pen_editor at psi.edu.]
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