PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 10, Number 15 (April 3, 2016) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Susan Benecchi, Karen Stockstill-Cahill Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. 4th European Lunar Symposium 2. Linking Exoplanet and Disk Compositions 3. [NASA] SMD Seeking Volunteer Reviewers for Proposals to Astrophysics and Planetary Science 4. 2016 NASA Planetary Science Summer School Applications Open 5. MAVEN Public Datasets Released in March 2016 6. Third International Conference on the Exploration of Phobos and Deimos 7. [NASA] PDS - New Rosetta Data Releases 8. Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Lunar PSR Simulation at York University 9. [NASA] PDS - Odyssey Data Release 55 10. Announcement for the Joint DPS/EPSC Meeting 11. AGU Honors - There's Still Time to Nominate a Deserving Colleague! 12. Planetary Geomorphology 'Image of the Month' 13. 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 4TH EUROPEAN LUNAR SYMPOSIUM May 18 - May 19 The 4th European Lunar Symposium will take place at the Trippenhuis (Dutch Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences), Amsterdam, The Netherlands on Wed, 18th May and Thu, 19th May, 2016 (pre-registration on the evening of Tue 17th May, 2016). A global surge in lunar exploration has thrust lunar science and exploration back into the limelight once again. Current interests in the exploration of the Moon range from astronomical, astrophysical, geological, commercial, resource utilization, and strategic considerations, to its use as an outpost for future human exploration of the Solar System. One of the main aims of this meeting is to bring together the European scientific community interested in various aspects of lunar exploration. In addition, lunar experts from countries engaged in launching lunar missions are also invited to attend this meeting. The format will consist of both oral and poster presentations divided into four broad themes of: "Science of the Moon", "Science on the Moon", "Science from the Moon" and "Future Lunar Missions". Further information relating to abstract submission, registration etc. will be made available via the meeting website which is located at: http://sservi.nasa.gov/els2016/ 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 LINKING EXOPLANET AND DISK COMPOSITIONS Workshop at the Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore MD, USA Dates: September 12-14, 2016 This workshop will gather scientists working on the compositional characterization of planets and planet-forming regions in protoplanetary disks. Recent and upcoming advancements make it timely to have a round-table conversation among the communities involved, to join forces in tackling our most compelling questions on the origins of exoplanet diversity. Do exoplanet compositions retain the imprint of large-scale disk processes? Do disks include compositional trends that imprint planets? What do we learn in this context from observations of Solar System bodies? And what can we test with observations of disks and exoplanets in the near future? We intend to identify long-lasting and observable links between exoplanet and disk compositions, to help the community in shaping ongoing modeling efforts as well as the essential parameter space to cover with existing and upcoming observatories for exoplanet and disk characterization. Pre-registration and abstract submission are now open: http://www.cvent.com/d/ffqwn1 Contact: exodisks@stsci.edu 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] SMD SEEKING VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS FOR PROPOSALS TO ASTROPHYSICS AND PLANETARY SCIENCE NASA's Science Mission Directorate is recruiting reviewers for ROSES proposals to Astrophysics and Planetary Science. If you are interested in being a reviewer, please go to: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/ We especially encourage post-doctoral fellows and other early career scientists to volunteer. The following programs are currently listed: Astrophysics Data Analysis, Exoplanets Research, Emerging Worlds, Solar System Observations, Cassini Data Analysis, Maturation of Instruments for Solar System Exploration. 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 2016 NASA PLANETARY SCIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS OPEN NASA is accepting applications from science and engineering post-docs, recent PhDs, and doctoral students for its 28th Annual Planetary Science Summer School, which will be held July 25-29, 2016 at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. During the program and pre-session webinars, student teams will carry out the equivalent of an early mission concept study, prepare a proposal authorization presentation, present it to a review board, and receive feedback. By the end of the session, students will have a clearer understanding of the life cycle of a space mission; relationships between mission design, cost, and schedule; and the tradeoffs necessary to stay within cost and schedule while preserving the quality of science. Applications are due April 6, 2016. Partial financial support is available for a limited number of individuals. Further information is available at: http://pscischool.jpl.nasa.gov 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 MAVEN PUBLIC DATASETS RELEASED IN MARCH 2016 The MAVEN Science Data Center is pleased to announce that all MAVEN data collected between November 15th, 2014 and November 15th, 2015 have been made available to the public. This includes data from all instruments (IUVS, NGIMS, EUV, STATIC, SWIA, SWEA, MAG, ACC, SEP, LPW), as well as "Key Parameter" and Ancillary data. The MAVEN Science Data Center website contains interactive browse plots, a form for searching and downloading data, a list of mission events, and an IDL toolkit for retrieving and visualizing data. To access the SDC, please visit: https://lasp.colorado.edu/maven/sdc/public/ 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 THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE EXPLORATION OF PHOBOS AND DEIMOS July 18-19, 2016 at NASA Ames Research Center The Third International Conference on the Exploration of Phobos and Deimos, subtitled The Science, Robotic Reconnaissance, and Human Exploration of the Two Moons of Mars, will be an open international forum gathering scientists, engineers, space exploration professionals and students interested in discussing the status and advancement of the exploration of Mars' natural satellites, the investigation of other small bodies in relation to Phobos and Deimos, the exploration of Mars itself via its moons, and the importance of exploring these moons for Solar System science. The conference is being convened at a time of growing interest in the exploration of Phobos and Deimos, with several international robotic spacecraft missions and concept studies underway, in particular in Europe, Japan, Russia, and the United States. Important new scientific data relating to Phobos have also been obtained recently by NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) mission and ESA's Mars Express (MEX) mission. The human exploration of Phobos and Deimos is also under serious consideration in the international context of the Global Exploration Roadmap. The deadline for submission of abstracts is Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 5:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time. 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 - NEW ROSETTA DATA RELEASES The Small Bodies Node of the NASA Planetary Data System is pleased to announce that the following datasets have been released: Rosetta 67P Prelanding Phase data: - Rosetta-Orbiter MIRO Raw and Calibrated Data - Rosetta-Orbiter RPC MIP Calibrated Data (parts 1-3) Rosetta 67P Escort Phase data: - Rosetta-Orbiter ALICE Escort 1 Raw, Calibrated, and Resampled Data - Rosetta-Orbiter GIADA Escort 1 Raw and Calibrated Data - Rosetta-Orbiter RPC MAG Escort 1 and 2 Raw and Resampled Data - Rosetta-Orbiter RPC MIP Escort 2 Calibrated Data - Rosetta-Orbiter NAVCAM Escort 3 (MTP018 - MTP021) Raw Data - Rosetta-Orbiter NAVCAM Escort 4 (MTP022 - MTP025) Raw Data The datasets are ESA PSA certified. To see and download the data as well as mission and instrument information, go to: http://pdssbn.astro.umd.edu/ The data can be also accessed through the ESA PSA website: http://www.sciops.esa.int/index.php?project=PSA&page=rosetta 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 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN EXPERIMENTAL LUNAR PSR SIMULATION AT YORK UNIVERSITY A postdoctoral researcher is sought for cryo-vacuum facilities to simulate the Lunar Permanently Shadowed Regions (PSRs), to lead experimental investigations into the PSRs, and to develop lab-scale instrumentation. Prof. John Moores will supervise the work, which will also involve collaboration with Profs Michael Daly and Tom McElroy. The ideal candidate will be less than 3 years from receipt of their PhD at the start date of the term of employment, will have previous experience with experimental chambers, electronics and far ultraviolet sensing techniques and equipment. The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Toronto. To apply, please send to jmoores@yorku.ca: (1) a detailed C.V., (2) the names, phone numbers and email addresses of at least two references that have agreed to speak on your behalf and (3) two examples of published work that you have led. For full consideration, please send these materials by April 30, 2016. Founded in 1965, CRESS is a leader in Canadian Planetary Instrumentation, most recently leading the development of the Osiris-Rex Laser Altimeter (OLA) and the Phoenix LiDAR instrument. CRESS is also the home of the Canadian Planetary Simulator, a $3.76 Million facility currently under construction. 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 [NASA] PDS - ODYSSEY DATA RELEASE 55 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce a new delivery of Odyssey Data, Release 55, for the following instruments: GRS THEMIS RADIO SCIENCE (Releases 163-165) SPICE 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/tools/subscription_service/SS-20160401.shtml To access the latest PDS Data Releases, please visit the following link: http://pds.nasa.gov/tools/subscription_service/SS-Release.shtml 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/ 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE JOINT DPS/EPSC MEETING Please join us for the joint 48th Division of Planetary Sciences (DPS) and 11th European Planetary Science Conference (EPSC) meeting in Pasadena, CA, USA from October 16-21, 2016. We anticipate an exciting program that captures the breadth of the international planetary science by combining the scientific results of the participants in the DPS and EPSC research communities at one single joint meeting. Scientific Program Contributed research papers for oral and poster presentations are solicited for original research at: aas.org/meetings/dps48/abstracts. Key Deadlines Abstract Submission Opens - May 3, 2016 Abstracts Due - June 23, 2016 Late Abstract Deadline - August 2, 2016 (poster submissions only) Workshops Space is available for topical workshops to be held in conjunction with the joint DPS/EPSC. Guidelines are available at: http://aas.org/meetings/dps48/workshop_guidelines The proposal form is now available and open for submission. Workshops requests submitted by May 23, 2016 can be included in the registration form so as to be open to all meeting attendees. Lodging Group room rates are available in three local hotels to those who make reservations prior to Sept 14, 2016 at: http://aas.org/meetings/dps48/travel_and_lodging We hope to see you in Pasadena! For more information visit our website: http://aas.org/meetings/dps48 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 AGU HONORS - THERE'S STILL TIME TO NOMINATE A DESERVING COLLEAGUE! Nominations are due 15 April for Section and Focus Group Awards and Lectures. Please consider nominating a deserving colleague. Ronald Greeley Early Career Award in Planetary Science Established in 2012, the Ronald Greeley Early Career Award in Planetary Science is given annually to one honoree (no more than 6 years post degree) in recognition of significant early career contributions to planetary science. This award is named in honor of AGU Fellow Ronald Greeley for his influential contributions made to training and mentoring planetary scientists. Whipple Award Established in 1989, the Whipple Award is given annually to one honoree in recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of planetary science. This award is named in honor of AGU Fellow Fred Whipple, a gifted astronomer most noted for his work on comets. The Whipple Award includes an opportunity to present an invited lecture during the AGU Fall Meeting, held in San Francisco, Calif. The Whipple Lecture is webcast and made available as an archived presentation on the AGU website. For more information about nominations for Planetary Sciences section awards, please visit: http://honors.agu.org/scientific-contribution/planetary-sciences/ 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY 'IMAGE OF THE MONTH' The April image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: http://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com/ This month's topic is "Sedimentology and Hydrology of an Amazonian paleo-fluivo-lacustrine systems on Mars (Moa Valles)". Contributed by Francesco Salese from IRSPS/Dipartimento INGEO, Universita D'Annunzio, Pescara, Italy. Don't be an April-fool you can now follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology or Twitter @PlanetGeomorpho. Susan Conway (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group) 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS July 18-19, 2016 Third International Conference on the Exploration of Phobos and Deimos http://phobos-deimos.arc.nasa.gov/ Moffett Field, CA September 26-27, 2016 The 6th International Workshop on Lunar Surface Applications http://www.lsaworkshops.com/ Bellevue, WA September 28-29, 2016 The 6th International Workshop on LunarCubes http://www.lsaworkshops.com/ Bellevue, WA October 16-21, 2016 Joint 48th Division of Planetary Sciences (DPS) and 11th European Planetary Science Conference (EPSC) http://aas.org/meetings/dps48 Pasadena, CA [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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