PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER
Volume 6, Number 29 (July 8, 2012)

PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org
Editor: Susan Benecchi 
Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Melissa Lane
Email: pen_editor at psi.edu

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1. AGU Fall 2012 Special Session P007. Eyes On Enceladus 
2. AGU Fall 2012 Special Session P011. Laboratory Investigations 
   Supporting Analysis of Datasets from Mars, the Moon, and Other 
   Planetary Bodies
3. AGU Fall 2012 Special Session P016. Planetary Atmospheres and 
   Evolution
4. AGU Fall 2012 Special Session P24. Rapid Environmental Change and 
   the Fate of Planetary Habitability
5. AGU Fall 2012 Special Session P34. What Lurks in the Martian Rocks 
   and Soil? Investigations of Sulfates, Phosphates, and Perchlorates
6. AGU Fall 2012 Special Session SH017. Sun-Grazing Comets as Solar 
   Probes: What Goes on Behind the Occulter Disk?
7. AGU Fall 2012 Special Session. Internal Structure & Composition of 
   Small Solar System Bodies
8. Volcano-Lithosphere Interactions on the Terrestrial Planets 
   Postdoctoral Fellowship: Lunar and Planetary Institute
9. Planetary Geophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship
10. [NASA] PDS: Cassini Data Release 30
11. [NASA] PDS: Odyssey Data Release 40
12. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month
13. First Announcement. The Pluto System on the Eve of Exploration by 
    New Horizons: Perspectives and Predictions
14. Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter - July 2012
15. Special Issue of Earth, Planets and Space (EPS): Cosmic Dust V
16. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships
17. NASA Lunar Science Forum 2012: Final Announcement
18. [NASA] Release of JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) Instrument 
19. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions

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AGU FALL 2012 SPECIAL SESSION P007. EYES ON ENCELADUS

Enceladus appears to have all the requirements for life: energy, 
liquid water, organic material, nitrogen and other essential elements,
making investigation of this body especially promising and urgent. In 
this session, we will focus on the most recent observational, 
theoretical and modeling results on the chemistry, state and dynamics 
of Enceladus' jets and plumes, the moon's thermal and interior state, 
geologic activity, as well as its astrobiological potential. New 
results from the recent Cassini flybys of Enceladus should be 
submitted to this session.

Abstract deadline: August 8, 2012, 23:59ET/3:59+1 GMT

For abstract submission policies see:

http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2012/scientific-program/
abstract-submission-policies/

Conveners:  
Chris McKay (NASA, Moffett Field, CA)
Carolyn Porco (CICLOPS, SSI, Boulder, CO)


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AGU FALL 2012 SPECIAL SESSION P011. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS 
SUPPORTING ANALYSIS OF DATASETS FROM MARS, THE MOON, AND OTHER 
PLANETARY BODIES

Planetary missions over the past decade have gathered a wealth of data, 
including spectral (e.g., TES, OMEGA, CRISM, M3), thermophysical (e.g., 
Diviner, THEMIS), and geochemical/mineralogical (e.g., GRS, APXS, MB, 
CheMin, ChemCam, SAM). Rigorous laboratory investigations are required 
for instrument calibration and refinement of data interpretation. This 
session will focus on measurements/experiments that relate to 
interpretation of remote sensing or in situ data from planetary 
bodies. Studies that utilize multiple methods/datasets, analog 
materials, and advance quantitative compositional analyses of orbital 
data or the interpretation of MSL/MER instrument data are especially 
encouraged.

Conveners:
Christopher S. Edwards (Arizona State University/CalTech)
Bethany L. Ehlmann (CalTech/JPL)
Timothy D. Glotch (Stony Brook University)
Cosponsored by MSA


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AGU FALL 2012 SPECIAL SESSION P016. PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES AND EVOLUTION

Understanding planetary atmospheres and their evolution is one of the 
most challenging topics in planetary sciences. The competing 
influences of planetary geology, geochemistry, climate, atmospheric 
chemistry, and biology (on the Earth) need to be weighed. While 
geochemical and geological data provide constraints for the Earth, 
data from planetary missions and astronomical observations are 
necessary for other planets. Extrasolar planets have heightened 
interest in planetary atmospheres, for it is by analysis of their 
atmospheres that we will assess the characteristics and habitability 
of these objects. This session welcomes both observational and 
theoretical studies relevant to planetary atmospheres and their 
evolution in and out of our solar system.

http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2012/session-search/single/
planetary-atmospheres-and-evolution/

Abstract deadline: August 8, 2012, 23:59ET/3:59+1 GMT


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AGU FALL 2012 SPECIAL SESSION P24. RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND THE 
FATE OF PLANETARY HABITABILITY

Dear Colleague, 

We would like to draw your attention to a special session at the 
upcoming Fall AGU meeting in San Francisco, and request that you 
consider submitting an abstract to this session.  Suggested topics 
follow:

"Rapid environmental change can be used as a scientific bridge, 
relating astrobiology to earth, planetary, and space sciences in the 
study of how life may adapt through abrupt climate crises. Recent 
discoveries are inspiring the astrobiology community to re-examine 
its understanding of how rapidly planetary habitats can be 
redistributed and the variability of habitable zones around stars. 
Abstracts on the intertwined aspects of changing habitability, 
including the complex interactions among astronomical, geological, 
and climatic forces, on the Earth and beyond, are welcome."

We will consider abstracts covering topics such as:
- exoplanetary habitability
- icy satellite environments for life and spatio-temporal changes
- climate change and terrestrial analogs for planetary exploration
- mars environmental change and life
- asteroid and comet impacts on environment and life

Abstract deadline:  August 8, 2012,  23:59ET/3:59+1 GMT

Abstract submission:

http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2012/scientific-program/
abstract-submission-policies/

Conveners:
Nathalie Cabrol, SETI Institute
Franck Marchis, SETI Institute
Cynthia Phillips, SETI Institute

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AGU FALL 2012 SPECIAL SESSION P34. WHAT LURKS IN THE MARTIAN ROCKS 
AND SOIL? INVESTIGATIONS OF SULFATES, PHOSPHATES, AND PERCHLORATES

Sulfates, phosphates, and perchlorates have been found on Mars from
orbit and/or from surface missions.  Identification of these minerals
(suites) can enable constraints on the Martian geochemical
environments.  This session will generate a discussion regarding the
conditions for the formation of these minerals on Mars, and methods for
identifying their geological environments and related fluid chemistry.  
Abstracts describing discoveries of sulfates, phosphates, or
perchlorates from surface missions and orbital spacecraft data, and
those covering laboratory analyses and thermodynamic modeling relating
to the hydration state of these minerals and their stability on Mars
are welcome.

Abstract deadline: August 8, 2012, 23:59ET/3:59+1 GMT

For abstract submission policies see:

http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2012/scientific-program/
abstract-submission-policies/

Conveners:
Melissa Lane (Planetary Science Institute)
Janice Bishop (SETI Institute/NASA Ames Research Center)
Darby Dyar (Mount Holyoke College)


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AGU FALL 2012 SPECIAL SESSION SH017. SUN-GRAZING COMETS AS SOLAR 
PROBES: WHAT GOES ON BEHIND THE OCCULTER DISK?

On December 16, 2011, comet C/2011 W3 (Lovejoy) became instantly 
famous when it not only survived perihelion but had its journey 
through the corona and around the Sun observed by a large array of 
solar and astrophysical missions. We have now seen two comets 
traversing the solar corona, within 100,000 km of the surface of 
the Sun. However, much remains to be learned about comets and the 
Sun from observing the Kreutz sun-grazing family. This session 
solicits papers on the properties of sun-grazing comets and what 
their perihelion passage reveals about the Sun. Topics include 
observations of sun-grazing comets, the accurate determination of 
their orbital elements, models of the comet nucleus, coma, and tail 
as they pass through perihelion, the fate of the comet material in 
the solar corona, and the response of the coronal plasma and magnetic 
field.

Abstract deadline: August 8, 2012, 23:59ET/3:59+1 GMT

For abstract submission policies see:

http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2012/scientific-program/
abstract-submission-policies/

Conveners:
W. Dean Pesnell, NASA/GSF (William.D.Pesnell@NASA.gov)
Carey Lisse, JHU-APL (Carey.Lisse@jhuapl.edu)
Matthew Knight, Lowell Observatory (knight@lowell.edu)


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AGU FALL 2012 SPECIAL SESSION. INTERNAL STRUCTURE & COMPOSITION OF 
SMALL SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES

Dear colleagues,

Julie Castillo-Rogez & I are organizing a session for the AGU 
Fall conference entitled "Internal Structure & Composition of Small 
Solar System Bodies" session scheduled for the AGU Fall Conference, 
San Francisco, CA (Dec 3-7 2012).

The composition and physical properties of Small Solar System Bodies 
(SSSBs), remnants of the formation of planets, are key to better 
understand our solar system. Increased knowledge of their surface 
properties and their potential as resources are also necessary to 
prepare for robotic and human exploration. Hints about the internal 
structure and composition of SSSBs have been acquired recently thanks 
to flyby/rendezvous data from space missions, study of multiple 
asteroid systems, or close encounter between asteroids. This 
session welcomes abstracts on the internal structure and composition 
of SSSBs based on space and ground-based data, numerical models, 
and instrument/mission concepts for future exploration.

We encourage you to submit an abstract keeping in mind that the 
deadline is on August 8, 2012. 

We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco in December 2012.

Cordially,
Franck Marchis

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VOLCANO-LITHOSPHERE INTERACTIONS ON THE TERRESTRIAL PLANETS 
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE

The Universities Space Research Association - Houston invites 
applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in geophysical studies of 
the growth/evolution of large volcanic edifices and provinces on the 
terrestrial planets.

The candidate will work with Dr. Patrick McGovern exploring mechanical 
interactions between intrusive and extrusive volcanic edifice growth, 
lithospheric flexural response, and magma ascent, using numerical 
modeling techniques, including Finite Element (FEM) and Distinct 
Element (DEM) Methods. Research will also entail analysis of imagery,
topography, gravity, and spectral datasets for large planetary 
volcanoes in order to constrain the modeling efforts. Potential 
bodies of interest include Venus, Io, the Moon, Earth, and Mars.

Requirements are: (1) a recent Ph.D. in geophysics or geology, and 
(2) Experience with quantitative modeling of geophysical, geological, 
or magmatic processes with advanced codes as COMSOL Multiphysics 
(FEM) and PFC (DEM). Programming languages, MATLAB or FORTRAN 95 
are desirable. The position is two years with a possible extension to 
three years.

Send letter of interest, curriculum vita with a list of relevant 
publications, brief statement of research interests, and three 
references to resume@lpi.usra.edu. Further information may be 
found at:

www.lpi.usra.edu
 
The Universities Space Research Association is an Equal Opportunity 
Employer.


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PLANETARY GEOPHYSICS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

The Universities Space Research Association's Lunar and Planetary 
Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a 
postdoctoral fellowship in planetary geophysics.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Walter Kiefer on a 
NASA-funded project studying the nature of mantle convection on 
Mars and its effects on the thermal evolution and volcanic history 
of the planet. The candidate will also have the opportunity to 
conduct research in planetary geophysics of his or her own choosing.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Planetary Science or Geophysics 
with experience in computer programming and numerical modeling 
methods, particularly finite elements. Experience with parallel 
computing in a Linux environment will be an asset. The position 
will be offered for an initial period of two years with a possible 
extension to a maximum of three years.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita 
listing relevant publications, a brief (maximum three pages) 
statement of research interests, and a list of three references 
to resume@lpi.usra.edu. Review of candidates will begin on 
March 15, 2012, with a hiring decision as soon as possible thereafter.
Further information about LPI can be found at:

www.lpi.usra.edu
 
USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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[NASA] PDS: CASSINI DATA RELEASE 30

The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce a new delivery
of Cassini data, Release 30, July to September 2011, for instruments:

CIRS, HRD, INMS, ISS, MAG, MIMI, RADAR, RPWS, RSS, SPICE, UVIS, VIMS

Please note that while the data products from this release are 
available online now, they may not be immediately accessible through 
PDS web services such as the Planetary Image Data Atlas. Large data 
sets may take as long as a few days beyond the formal release date 
to be incorporated into these services. Check each service's web 
site to see the status of the latest release.

To access the above data, please visit:

http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-20120703.html

To access the latest PDS Data Releases, please visit:

http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-Release.html

All available PDS data may be found at:

http://pds.nasa.gov/tools/data-search/

For further information, see the PDS Home Page:

http://pds.nasa.gov/


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[NASA] PDS: ODYSSEY DATA RELEASE 40

The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce a new delivery 
of Odyssey Data, Release 40, for the following instruments: GRS, 
THEMIS, RADIO SCIENCE (Releases 118-120) and SPICE. The THEMIS data 
will be available after July 11th. The gamma sensor component of 
the GRS instrument suite will no longer return data. The HEND and 
neutron spectrometer components continue to operate.

To access the above data, please visit the following link:

http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-20120702.html


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PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH

The July 'Image of the Month' is now available at the IAG's Planetary 
Geomorphology web page:

www.psi.edu/pgwg/images/July12Image.html

This Month's topic is on "Surface Monitoring of the 'Greeley Dune 
Field' in Endeavour Crater, Meridiani Planum, Mars".

Images and Caption contributed by Matthew Chojnacki, Department of 
Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Past images and captions are available at:

http://www.psi.edu/pgwg/images/index.html
 
Mary Bourke
Coordinator of the IAG Working Group on Planetary Geomorphology


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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT. THE PLUTO SYSTEM ON THE EVE OF EXPLORATION BY 
NEW HORIZONS: PERSPECTIVES AND PREDICTIONS

22-26 July 2013
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, Maryland USA

In mid-2015, NASA's New Horizons mission will conduct the first 
spacecraft reconnaissance of the Pluto system. 

In preparation for that flyby, the New Horizons project team will 
hold a scientific conference at The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics 
Laboratory 22-26 July 2013. The conference objectives are: 

- To integrate information about this planet, its satellites, and 
  their context in the Kuiper Belt.
- To encourage groundbased and spacebased proposals to provide 
  additional context alongside the New Horizons encounter. And,
- To inform about the 6-month long New Horizons encounter for 
  those interested in proposing to the Pluto System Data Analysis 
  Program.

The meeting's program, invited talks, logistical information, and 
opportunities for contributed talks and posters and more information 
can be found at at: 

https://dnnpro.outer.jhuapl.edu/plutoscience/Home.aspx

sign up to the meeting listserv at:

http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/conference/eform/conf_info_form.php


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MARS EXPLORATION SCIENCE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - JULY 2012

Dear Members of the Mars Community,
 
On behalf of Dave Des Marais, the MEPAG Chair, Dave Beaty, Rich Zurek, 
and Charles Budney of the Mars Program Science Office, the July 2012 
edition of the Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter can be 
found on the web at:

http://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov
 
Regards,
Joyce Pulliam


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SPECIAL ISSUE OF EARTH, PLANETS AND SPACE (EPS): COSMIC DUST V

This issue of EPS will be primarily devoted to the 5th meeting on 
Cosmic Dust held at CPS (Center for Planetary Science), Kobe, Japan 
on August 6-10, 2012 and will contain the papers presented at the 
meeting. However, it is open for submission of any papers that discuss 
cosmic dust. All kinds of cosmic dust (intergalactic and interstellar 
dust, protoplanetary and debris disk dust, cometary, asteroidal and 
interplanetary dust, circumplanetary dust, stellar nebular condensates, 
presolar grains, micrometeorites, meteoroids, meteors, regolith 
particles) are the subject of discussion. Papers on other dust related
topics, e.g., the formation of molecules and their reactions on and 
their desorption from the surface of dust particles, are also welcome.

All submitted papers go through a peer review process. The papers
should not have been previously published nor be currently under
consideration for publication elsewhere. They must be submitted online
through:

http://www.editorialmanager.com/eps/

The manuscript submissions deadline is 31 October 2012. The cover 
letter should mention "Submitted to the Special Issue: Cosmic Dust V".

For more information on this special issue, please contact the
corresponding editor H. Kimura <dust-inquiries@cps-jp.org>. 
Questions on manuscript preparation should be addressed to the EPS 
editorial office <eps@terrapub.co.jp>.


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NASA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers scientists and engineers 
unique opportunities to conduct research at NASA Centers. Each NPP 
fellowship opportunity is designed to advance NASA research in a 
specific project related to space science, earth science, aeronautics, 
exploration systems, lunar science, astrobiology, or astrophysics.

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.

For further information and to apply, visit:

http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm

Questions may be submitted by e-mail to nasapostdoc@orau.org


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NASA LUNAR SCIENCE FORUM 2012: FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The following announcement includes major changes to the Forum venue 
and schedule and further details, including registration, can be 
found at:

http://lunarscience.nasa.gov/lsf2012/  

These updates include:
- Registration information (abstract submission does not equal 
 registration)
- Shoemaker award
- **IMPORTANT** Venue change from previous years
- **IMPORTANT** Meal and refreshment changes you want to know about
- LEAG meeting time change
- Lightning round talks (some slots still available)

Logistics:
Due to government restrictions on conference expenditures, there 
are a few changes to the Forum venue. The Forum will now take place 
in Building N152 on the eastern part of NASA Ames Research Park. 
Signs from the Moffett Field front gate will direct you to the new 
venue location and associated parking. Additionally, there are new 
rules on provision of food. Please see our website for more details 
on what to expect for food/refreshments at the Forum.  

Registration Information:
Submission of an abstract does not register you for the meeting, 
and we really need everyone to pre-register if possible. There is 
no cost to register, but it helps our staff tremendously if you 
pre-register.

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[NASA] RELEASE OF JUPITER ICY MOONS EXPLORER (JUICE) INSTRUMENT 
 
This Program Element Appendix (PEA) solicits proposals for NASA-funded 
instrument investigations led by a U.S. PI for the ESA JUpiter ICy 
moons Explorer (JUICE) mission.  

NASA SMD has offered to collaborate in the mission, providing not more 
than $100M total for three types of contributions: 
1) NASA-funded instrument investigations led by a U.S. PI, 
2) NASA-funded instrument component(s) provided to non-U.S.-led 
instrument(s), and 
3) NASA-funded U.S. Co-Investigators (Co-Is) on non-U.S.-led 
instrument(s).  

NASA's entire contribution shall not exceed $100M (RY) for total life 
cycle costs. NASA expects to fund ~two U.S.-led instrument 
investigations along with a number of NASA-funded instrument 
components and U.S. Co-Is on non-U.S.-led instruments. This PEA 
solicits proposals for the first type of contribution; parties 
interested in the latter two types of NASA contributions should 
respond to the ESA AO as members of a non-U.S.-led team. 
 
This solicitation will be open from July 6, 2012, through 
September 24, 2012. 
For the full AO text see:

http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ 
(select "Solicitations" then "Open Solicitations" then "NNH12ZDA006O")
 
Direct questions to:
Dr. Curt Niebur
JUICE Program Scientist for NASA
curt.niebur@nasa.gov; subject line: "JUICE PEA" (without quotes) 
(202) 358-0390

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PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS

Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html

September 10-13, 2012
UN/Japan Nano-Satellite Symposium
http://www.nanosat.jp/
Nagoya, Japan

January 6-10, 2013
Second Symposium on Planetary Atmospheres
http://annual.ametsoc.org/2013/index.cfm/programs-and-events/
conferences-and-symposia/second-symposium-on-planetary-atmospheres/
Austin, TX

June 23-28, 2013
Gordon Conference on Origins of Solar Systems
http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=origins
South Hadley, MA


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