PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 8, Number 47 (October 5, 2014) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Melissa Lane, Susan Benecchi Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Gerry Neugebauer, 1932-2014 2. Faculty Position in Planetary Science, Department of Physics and Space Sciences - Florida Institute of Technology 3. Postdoctoral Position in Lunar Research 4. [NASA] PDS - LRO Mini-RF Data Release 5. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships 6. [NASA] Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) Updates to Section H.3.1.4 Principal Investigator 7. [NASA] PDS - Odyssey Data Release 49 8. NRAO Community Event at the 46th DPS Meeting 9. DPS Federal Relationship Subcommittee Meeting at DPS 10. 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 GERRY NEUGEBAUER, 1932-2014 Gerry Neugebauer, an astrophysicist who pioneered ways to peer into previously invisible sectors of outer space, helping to discover hundreds of thousands of planets, stars and galaxies, died on Sept. 26 in Arizona. In the study of infrared radiation, he was considered a father of the field, along with Frank J. Low of the University of Arizona. A major advance came in 1983, when he was the scientific director of a satellite mission to collect heavenly data from infrared rays. For that project - the Infrared Astronomical Satellite, or IRAS, sponsored by NASA, Britain and the Netherlands - he helped develop instruments sensitive enough to detect a 20-watt light bulb on Pluto or a speck of dust from a mile away. Dr. Neugebauer was a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He received the Space Science Award of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Herschel Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in Britain, of which he was a member. (Condensed from the NY Times - http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/03/us /gerry-neugebauer-pioneer-in-space-studies-dies-at-82.html?_r=0) 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 FACULTY POSITION IN PLANETARY SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCES - FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Department of Physics and Space Sciences at Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a permanent faculty position, beginning August 2015. This position is at the rank of assistant professor, but higher ranks may be considered for senior or well-established candidates. Candidates working in any planetary science field are encouraged to apply, including those affiliated with space missions, solar system observations or theory, and/or exoplanet research. Information about the department and its current research activities can be found at: http://cos.fit.edu/pss/ For more information, interested candidates should contact Dr. Daniel Batcheldor, PSS Interim Department Head. To apply, email searchpss@fit.edu with the subject "Position # PSS802". In a single PDF, provide a cover letter, CV, statements of research and teaching experience and interests, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin on January 5, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Highly qualified applicants may consider applying to our open position for the permanent department head. Florida Tech is an equal opportunity employer. More information can be found here: http://cos.fit.edu/pss/position-pss802.php 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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN LUNAR RESEARCH The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa is searching for a postdoctoral research scientist to study the interaction of the Moon's surface, exosphere, and magnetic fields with the space environment. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Prof. Jasper Halekas, as well as other researchers from the LADEE and ARTEMIS teams and the DREAM2 node of SSERVI. Details and application instructions available at: http://www.physics.uiowa.edu/~jhalekas/LADEE-DREAM_Postdoc_Ad.txt 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 [NASA] PDS - LPR MINI-RF DATA RELEASE On September 29, 2014, the NASA Planetary Data System announced the third release of LRO Mini-RF Bistatic Radar observations, including data acquired on March 12 and March 14, 2013 (orbits 16938 and 16963). To access the above data, please visit this link: http://pds.nasa.gov/subscription_service/SS-20140929.html PDS offers two services for searching the LRO archives: The Planetary Image Atlas at the Imaging Node allows selection of LRO data by specific search criteria: http://pds-imaging.jpl.nasa.gov/search/lro/ The Lunar Orbital Data Explorer at the Geosciences Node allows searching and downloading of LRO data and other lunar orbital data sets (Clementine and Lunar Prospector): http://ode.rsl.wustl.edu/moon/ 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 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/17903 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/1u0LcSj For further information and to apply, visit: http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm Questions: nasapostdoc@orau.org 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 [NASA] EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN NASA STEM (EONS) UPDATES TO SECTION H.3.1.4 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR This program solicits education opportunities in support of NASA's Office of Education (OE) under the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) for fiscal year 2014. One change has been made to the EONS Solicitation, MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity, NNH14ZHA001N-MIRO. Section H.3.1.4 has been edited to include non-tenure track faculty members as eligible Principal Investigators of MIRO awards. Go to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Questions may be directed to: Dr. Oscar Murillo MIRO Project Manager 661-276-6110 NASAMIRO@nasaprs.com 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 [NASA] PDS - ODYSSEY DATA RELEASE 49 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce a new delivery of Odyssey Data, Release 49, for the following instruments: THEMIS RADIO SCIENCE (Releases 145-147) SPICE GRS data will be released shortly, though the gamma sensor component of the GRS instrument suite no longer returns 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-20141001.html 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 NRAO COMMUNITY EVENT AT THE 46TH DPS MEETING Thursday, November 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Tucson Ballroom G The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) cordially invites you to an NRAO Community Event at the 46th DPS meeting. This event is specifically designed for the planetary science community, and in particular for those who do not regularly utilize radio wavelength data in their research. If you would like to learn more about the planetary science that is possible with NRAO facilities, this session is for you. We will provide a brief overview of the NRAO telescopes and their instruments followed by broad talks describing the possible planetary science using them at sub-mm, mm and cm wavelengths by I. de Pater (Berkeley) and I. Crossfield (U. Arizona). We will also provide practical information on how to prepare proposals for the VLA, GBT and ALMA. No registration is required to attend the event but we will provide lunch for the first 30 attendees registering on our website. Go to: https://science.nrao.edu/facilities/alma/naasc-workshops /nrao-cd-dps2014 We look forward to seeing you at the DPS! The organizers - A.Moullet, B. Butler and A. Ford 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 DPS FEDERAL RELATIONSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING AT DPS DPS Advocacy Activities: Update and Context Wednesday, 12 November 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Arizona Ballroom 1 - 4 The DPS Federal Relationship Subcommittee will host a meeting to review its activities over the past year, and set a course for the coming year. All are welcome! The DPS committee will provide lunch this year. Pre-registration at: http://bit.ly/FRS_Lunch_2014 is required due to space limitations. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html November 6-7, 2014 Photonics for Planets http://www.arcetri.astro.it/images/data/Workshops/PhotonicsForPlanets/ Florence, Italy January 27-28, 2015 Venus Science Priorities Workshop for Laboratory Measurements and Instrument Definition http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/venustech2015/ Hampton, VA May 19-21, 2015 Landolt Standards and 21st Century Photometry http://www.phys.lsu.edu/landoltstandards/index.html Baton Rouge, LA June 22-26, 2015 In the Spirit of Bernard Lyot 2015: Direct Detection of Exoplanets and Circumstellar Disks http://craq-astro.ca/lyot2015/ Montreal, Canada [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop of which your colleagues should be aware, 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, or * send a request to pen_editor at psi.edu * * To unsubscribe, send an email to pen_editor at psi.edu * * 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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