PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 4, Number 22 (May 30, 2010) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Susan Benecchi Co-Editors: Melissa Lane, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. [NASA] Discovery 2010 Announcement of Opportunity (NNH10ZDA007O) 2. AGU Upcoming Meeting Deadlines 3. Mars Science Monthly Newsletter 4. Planetary Science Technology Review (PSTR) Panel 5. Job Announcement: Faulty Position, University of Maryland, 6. Job Announcement: Postdoctoral Position, University of Arizona 7. Job Announcement: Postdoctoral Position, University of Virginia 8. 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 DISCOVERY 2010 ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY (NNH10ZDA007O) Release Date: June 7, 2010 NOI Due: August 3, 2010 Proposals Due: September 3, 2010 The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is releasing a NASA Announcement of Opportunity (NNH10ZDA007O), Discovery 2010. NASA expects to select up to three Discovery mission proposals for a 9 month Phase A study. Following evaluation of Phase A reports, NASA expects to approve one Discovery mission to proceed into Phase B and subsequent mission phases. Launch Readiness Date (LRD) is to occur no later than December 31, 2017. The proposed missions may target any body in the Solar System, including Mars and Earth's Moon, but excluding the Earth and Sun. Participation is open to all organizations (U.S. and non-U.S), including educational institutions, industry, not-for-profit organizations, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other Government agencies. Upon the release date, the full text of the AO and all appendices will be available at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ A pre-proposal conference will be held late June or early July, in the Washington, DC, area: http://discovery.larc.nasa.gov/ Questions contact: Dr. Michael H. New Discovery Program Scientist Planetary Science Division Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters Washington, DC 20546 (202) 358-1766 Michael.H.New@nasa.gov (subject: "DISCOVERY AO") (Editor note: Edited for length) 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 AGU UPCOMING MEETING DEADLINES Abstracts submissions will be open in mid-July. The deadline to submit an abstract is September 2, 2010. Please mark the abstract deadline on your calendar. Other AGU upcoming meeting deadlines: 2010 Joint Assembly, Iguassu Falls, Brazil, Pre-registration Deadline: June 25, 2010 http://www.agu.org/meetings/ja10/ Western Pacific Geophysics Meeting, June 22-25, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan http://www.agu.org/meetings/wp10/ Brenda Weaver, CMP Director of Meetings AGU 2000 Florida Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 202-777-7333 (voice) For a preview of upcoming AGU Meetings go to: www.agu.org/meetings/ 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 MARS SCIENCE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER On behalf of Jack Mustard (MEPAG Chair), Dave Beaty, Rich Zurek, and Charles Budney of the Mars Program Science Office, the June 2010 edition of the Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter can be found at: http://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov 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 PLANETARY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (PSTR) PANEL A "Planetary Science Technology Review" (PSTR) panel has been chartered by the Planetary Science Division (PSD) at NASA headquarters. The panel's primary purpose is to assist the PSD in developing a coordinated/integrated technology development plan that will better utilize technology resources. To accomplish this, the panel is reviewing current technology development activities and will be suggesting process and policy changes to address any weaknesses. The panel will rely on the Planetary Science Decadal Survey to identify what technologies will need to be invested in and will use the decadal report as input and provide recommendations on how to implement the identified technology needs. A critical goal of the panel is to communicate to the science and technology communities the existence and status of the PSTR activities and to solicit input throughout the task. Along these lines the PSTR panel is soliciting community input on the challenges faced by technology development efforts and, more importantly, the panel is seeking sound and innovative solutions to those challenges. More information on the panel, including methods for providing inputs and questions, can be found at: http://spaceflightsystems.grc.nasa.gov/PlanetaryScience/ Thank you for your input. Tibor Kremic Panel Chair 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 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: PROFESSORIAL FACULTY POSITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND The Astronomy Department of the University of Maryland at College Park seeks highly qualified candidates for a tenured professorial faculty position in observational/experimental planetary science. Strong preference will be given to candidates with interest and experience in playing a leading role in spacecraft missions, although exceptional applicants with experience in related areas of planetary science will also be considered. The successful candidate will have a strong international reputation as a leader in planetary science and an established, vigorous, externally funded research program. Demonstrated leadership skills are necessary, as the successful candidate will play a senior role in a strong planetary science group. The Astronomy Department has a major focus on comet and asteroid science, hosts the NASA Planetary Data System's Small Bodies Node, has recently led the Deep Impact space mission, and is currently leading the follow-up EPOXI mission. Further information can be found at: http://www.astro.umd.edu/employment/ Interested candidates should forward a letter of application, CV, and publication list to: Dr. Douglas Hamilton Chair, Astronomy Search Committee Department of Astronomy University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-2421 Applications due by June 30, 2010. The University of Maryland is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. (Editor note: Edited for length) 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, DEPARTMENT OF PLANETARY SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA http://www.hr.arizona.edu reference job #45204. This position is to investigate a variety of problems related to the chemistry, thermal balance, and escape of the upper atmospheres of Titan, Mars and extra-solar planets. The investigations involve both theoretical modeling and interpretation of observations with radiative transfer calculations. The applicant will work in the group led by Prof. Roger Yelle. Applicants that are proficient with computer modeling, especially parallel processing, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a PhD in Planetary Science, Astronomy, Physics or a related field and a proven ability to carry out independent research. No experience beyond the PhD is necessary. The appointment is for 2 years, contingent upon the availability of funding. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA employer - M/W/D/V. 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate in modeling of planetary landscapes in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia. We seek applicants with an interest in analyzing and modeling the evolution of planetary landscapes on Mars, Titan, and the icy outer planet satellites. Research topics that may be investigated include simulation modeling of fluvial landform evolution on Mars and Titan, hydrology and climatology of early Mars, and evolution of outer planet icy satellite surfaces by volatile sublimation, condensation, and mass wasting. Field studies of terrestrial analogs of planetary surfaces may also be involved. Applicants must be proficient in quantitative analysis of geomorphic processes and must have experience with simulation model programming in one or more computer languages. A PhD in geology, environmental science, engineering, physics, planetary science or a related field is required at the time of appointment. A one year appointment is available, with the possibility of extension to a second and third year. The position is immediately available and will remain open until filled. To apply, please send a CV and letter of interest, along with contact information for two references, by email to Alan Howard (ah6p@virginia.edu). 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS no new meetings Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop that you think your colleagues should be aware of, please send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor at psi.edu.] *********************************************************************** * * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at * * http://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to http://planetarynews.org/pen_subscribe.html * * To unsubscribe, go to http://planetarynews.org/pen_unsubscribe.html * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor at psi.edu. * Announcements and other messages should be brief with links to URLs * for extended information, including detailed descriptions for job * announcements. 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