PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 10, Number 36 (August 28, 2016) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Karen R. Stockstill-Cahill Co-Editors: Susan Benecchi, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Call for Abstracts to PRE 8 2. [NASA] Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cycle 2 CAN Released 3. Venus Exploration Goals, Objectives, and Investigations Document Update 4. [NASA] ROSES-16 Amendment 25: C.24 HOTTech Released 5. Planetary Science Slides and Illustrations 6. Post-doctoral Position for the Analysis of VIRTIS/Rosetta Data 7. Registration Open for SSB Search for Life Workshop 8. Abstract Deadline Extended for Mini-Symposium on Asteroids 9. 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 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS TO PRE 8 The 8th International Workshop on Planetary, Solar and Heliospheric Radio Emissions (PRE 8) deals with the most recent developments in the study of non-thermal radio emissions from the Sun, the radio planets, the heliosphere, and from extrasolar sources like exoplanets or brown dwarfs. Special emphasis is put on current spacecraft missions (Juno, Cassini, Van Allen Probes etc.), but also new developments in ground- based radio telescopes will be matters of discussion, which should lead to a better coordination of ground- and space-based radio observations. PRE 8 is the continuation of a series of workshops that took place in Graz in 1984, 1987, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2005 and 2010. PRE 8 will take place October 25-27, 2016, in the conference hotel "Schloss Seggau", which is located about 30 km south of Graz near the town of Leibnitz in Austria. For more information please visit our website at: http://pre8.oeaw.ac.at/ Registration and abstract submission are already open. The abstract deadline is on 5 September 2016. The organizing committee looks forward to your abstract submission. 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] SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION RESEARCH VIRTUAL INSTITUTE CYCLE 2 CAN RELEASED Step-1 Proposal Due: September 23, 2016 Step-2 Proposal Due: November 21, 2016 NASA is announcing an opportunity for submission of multiinstitutional team-based proposals for research as participating members of SSERVI. Proposals must clearly articulate an innovative, broadly based research program addressing basic and/or applied research fundamental to understanding the nature of the Moon, Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs), the Martian moons, and their near space environments to enable eventual human exploration. Nondestination targets may provide critical information relating to origin and evolution of the proposed target bodies; therefore, comparative planetary investigations that include comets and/or main-belt asteroids are within the scope of this CAN provided the prime focus is on the Target Body(s). Proposed research that complements current Institute Teams, or addresses important research areas not currently covered in the Institute, will also be given strong consideration. Proposals in astrophysics and heliophysics that are enabled through human and robotic exploration of Target Bodies are also solicited through this CAN. The full text of the CAN may be found by going to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Solicitation: NNH16ZDA009C Questions: Yvonne Pendleton, Director 650-604-1850 yvonne.pendleton@nasa.gov and Greg Schmidt, Deputy Director 650-604-2611 gregory.schmidt@nasa.gov [Edited for length.] 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 VENUS EXPLORATION GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND INVESTIGATIONS DOCUMENT UPDATE The Goals, Objectives, and Investigations for Venus Exploration were recently updated to improve consideration of space physics and aeronomy. These changes are focused in Goals I.A.1 and I.A.2, with accompanying narrative on page 6. Community comments are solicited. The updated document can be accessed on the Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG) web site: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/vexag/ The document is available at: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/vexag/reports/GOI-Draft-SpacePhysAdds_v4.pdf Please send comments to Bob Grimm, VEXAG Chair, grimm@boulder.swri.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 [NASA] ROSES-16 AMENDMENT 25: C.24 HOTTECH RELEASED The Hot Operating Temperature Technology (HOTTech) program supports the advanced development of technologies for the robotic exploration of high-temperature environments, such as the Venus surface, Mercury, or the deep atmosphere of Gas Giants. The goal of the program is to develop and mature technologies that will enable, significantly enhance, or reduce technical risk for in situ missions to high- temperature environments (approaching 500 degrees Celsius or higher). It is a priority for NASA to invest in technology developments that mitigate the risks of mission concepts proposed in response to upcoming Announcements of Opportunity and expand the range of science that might be achieved with future missions. Note that this HOTTech program element is not soliciting hardware for a flight opportunity. HOTTech is limited to high temperature electrical and electronic systems that could be needed for potentially extended in situ missions to such environments. Notices of Intent due date: September 28, 2016, Proposal due date: November 23, 2016. This Amendment to the NASA Research Announcement "ROSES 2016" (NNH16ZDA001N) will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ and will appear on the RSS feed: http://nasascience.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations /roses-2016. Questions: Adriana Ocampo adriana.c.ocampo@nasa.gov and Quang-Viet Nguyen quang-viet.nguyen@nasa.gov [Edited for length.] 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 SCIENCE SLIDES AND ILLUSTRATIONS Are you looking for some great slides or illustrations to use in your presentations? The Planetary Science Research Discoveries website has sets of Powerpoint slides. These are summaries of PSRD articles covering planetary science, including the processes by which planets, moons, and small bodies form and evolve. The slides are annotated with captions and notes, and are linked to PSRD articles that provide the full context, additional graphics, and references. New content added monthly. Use our search box to find just what you need. http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/Archive/Archive-PSRDpresents.html The Cosmochemistry Illustrated website offers additional Powerpoint slides with planetary examples to enrich geochemistry, petrology, and introductory geology lectures. References and background are given in the notes pages. http://www.higp.hawaii.edu/cosmoeye/ 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 POST-DOCTORAL POSITION FOR THE ANALYSIS OF VIRTIS/ROSETTA DATA A 2-year post-doctoral position in cometary science is opened at the Observatory of Paris (LESIA, CNRS, Meudon), beginning in fall 2016. The successful applicant will analyze infrared spectra of the atmosphere of comet 67P/Churyomov-Gerasimenko obtained with the high-spectral resolution channel of the VIRTIS/Rosetta instrument (Visible Infrared Thermal Imaging Spectrometer) built at the Observatory of Paris. The project will focus on the study of the distributions of H2O and CO2 gases and their variations to understand the processes that control cometary activity. Other topics of interest could be considered. A PhD in astrophysics is required. The following skills will be considered in the evaluation process of the applicants: - working knowledge in planetary science and comets - expertise in reduction of infrared spectroscopic observations - knowledge in radiative transfer - previous experience in space missions, in particular Rosetta, is an asset. Applicants should submit a CV with a publications list, a short review of previous works and statement of research interest. They should arrange for two reference letters. Applications should be sent via email to dominique.bockelee@obspm.fr. The closing date is 25 September 2016. Late applications can be considered, until the position is filled. [Edited for length.] 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 REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SSB SEARCH FOR LIFE WORKSHOP The Space Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is hosting a workshop and poster session to explore the current status of activities to detect extraterrestrial life in the solar system and extrasolar planetary systems. The workshop will feature presentations from experts on the environmental limits of life, habitable environments in the solar system and beyond, extraterrestrial biosignatures, and life detection techniques and instrumentation. The workshop will take place at the Beckman Center in Irvine, CA on December 5-6, 2016. To register as a poster presenter or participant and learn more about the workshop, please visit: http://SearchingForLife.eventbrite.com. The deadline for poster abstracts is November 7, 2016. For those unable to attend in person, the live workshop webcast will be available at: https://livestream.com/accounts/15221519/events/6098927. 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 ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR MINI-SYMPOSIUM ON ASTEROIDS http://www.stardust2013.eu/Training/Conferences/StardustFinal Conference/Asteroids/tabid/5541/Default.aspx New Deadline: 5th September 2016 The mini-symposium on asteroids will be organized during the Stardust Final Conference, to be held at the ESA-ESTEC (The Netherlands), 31st October - 4th November, 2016. The mini-symposium will take place over two days (31st Oct & 1st Nov), and will focus on small solar system objects, mainly asteroids. It will consist of two half-day sessions, aiming to review the state-of-the-art of the corresponding lines of research, as well as to present ongoing projects, and to discuss directions for the future developments. As there have been major advances in asteroid science in the last decade, and that trend continues, we think it is an appropriate time for such a meeting. Moreover, we want to incorporate manuscripts reporting the results of new research from the field into a single special journal issue, expecting that this will increase the impact and visibility of these papers. For these reasons we have made arrangements with the journal ICARUS for the publication of a special issue on asteroids, associated with the mini-symposium. Please see the following link for details on abstract submission: http://www.stardust2013.eu/Training/Conferences/StardustFinal Conference/ExtendedAbstractSubmission/tabid/5718/Default.aspx 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 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS December 5, 2016 A Workshop on Searching for Life Across Space and Time https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-workshop-on-searching-for-life-across- space-and-time-registration-26689574235 Irvine, CA December 7-8, 2016 4th Magellan Science Meeting http://home.dtm.ciw.edu/Magellan-Science-Symposium-2016/ Washington, DC June 13-15, 2017 Dust in the Atmosphere of Mars and Its Impact on the Human Exploration of Mars http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/marsdust2017/ Houston, TX August 7-9, 2017 2017 National Astronomy Teaching Summit http://www.caperteam.com/astro101summit Ft. 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