PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 3, Number 23 (May 17, 2009) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Nic Richmond, Matt Balme Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. LPL Faculty Positions Available 2. [NASA] Draft Discovery Program Draft AO to be Released 3. [NASA] Planetary Science Advisory Committee to Meet 4. Fault and Fracture Studies in the Solar System 5. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions o---------------------------------------------------------------------o 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 LPL FACULTY POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at The University of Arizona expects to fill up to 2 non-tenure track faculty positions at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Senior Research Scientist. These ranks are equivalent to the corresponding professorial ranks, but without a commitment for state support or teaching responsibility. Research Scientists report to the director of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Salary and position title will be based on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s), who will be responsible for raising 100% of their salaries and research funds through their own extramural grants and contracts. Apply online at www.hr.arizona.edu; reference job #42950. The University of Arizona is an AA/EEO/ADA employer - M/W/D/V. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Research Scientist requires demonstrated solid scientific accomplishments and clear promise of continued achievement. Candidates for the position of Associate or Senior Research Scientist must demonstrate an internationally recognized record of distinguished scientific achievement and leadership in planetary sciences. Duties and Responsibilities: Establishes and maintains a distinguished research program in any area of planetary science, broadly defined. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in a related field. Salary: DOE Benefits: Yes Hours: 40 per week Opening: Immediately Closing: Open until filled 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 [NASA] DRAFT DISCOVERY PROGRAM DRAFT AO TO BE RELEASED Schedule: 06/09 Release of draft AO (target) 11/09 Release of final AO (target) 11/09+3 wks Pre-proposal conference 11/09+90 days Proposals due 07/10 Selection for competitive Phase A studies 05/11 Concept study reports due 11/11 Down-selection Before 1/1/17 Launch date All Missions of Opportunity are now solicited through the Stand Alone Mission of Opportunity Notice (SALMON) AO. Discovery Program investigations must address NASA's planetary science goals as described in http://nasascience.nasa.gov/about-us/science-strategy/. Launch Vehicle costs and procurement will be the responsibility of NASA. Launch vehicle standard services will be provided as GFE and the cost will not be included in the cost cap. Investigations are capped at a life-cycle cost of $425M (FY10), excluding standard launch services and, if required, ASRGs. The Draft Discovery AO will be based on the Standard PI-led Mission AO Template available at http://sso.larc.nasa.gov/aosimplification.html. Proposers should read the Draft Discovery AO carefully when it is released. Further information will be posted at http://discovery.larc.nasa.gov/. Contact Dr. Michael New, Discovery Program Lead Scientist, Science Mission Directorate, NASA, Washington, DC 20546; Tel.: (202) 358-1766; Email: michael.h.new@nasa.gov. [Editor Note: Announcement reduced in length. The full announcement can be accessed at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument /cmdocumentid=186699/NNH09ZDA009J%20Discovery%20Community %20Announcement%20v2b.pdf ] 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 [NASA] PLANETARY SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET The Planetary Science Subcommittee of the Science Committee of the NASA Advisory Council will meet at NASA HQ on July 9-10, 2009. All PSS meetings are open to the public and we hope to provide access to presentations via the internet. An agenda will be available closer to the meeting date. Contact: Fran Bagenal (bagenal@lasp.colorado.edu) 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 FAULT AND FRACTURE STUDIES IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM Please consider submitting an abstract to session T71 at the 2009 GSA annual meeting in Portland, OR (Oct 18-21). T71. (Title above) Planetary Geology / Structural Geology and Tectonics Divisions Convener: Simon Kattenhorn This session involves studies of the evolution and mechanics of non-terrestrial fault and fracture systems through spacecraft image analysis, theoretical models, or geophysical techniques. Spacecraft missions have identified exquisite and often enigmatic fault and fracture patterns that tell of a long and complex tectonic history on many solar system bodies. These include terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars), icy moons (e.g. Europa, Ganymede, Enceladus, Dione), and asteroids. Observations and theoretical considerations of terrestrial analogs aid in interpretations of tectonic deformation features in the solar system. We encourage submissions that illustrate how geometric, kinematic, and mechanical models of fault and fracture development, which have their basis in terrestrial studies, can be used to unravel the deformation histories of other solar system bodies. Terrestrial analog studies must show direct application to non-terrestrial examples. Appropriate topics include the evolution and mechanics of fault systems, global or regional fracture patterns on planets or moons, and magmatic fracturing. Deadline: August 11, midnight, EST. See: http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2009AM/cfp.epl 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html No new meetings posted. 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