PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 11, Number 44 (October 22, 2017) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Karen R. Stockstill-Cahill Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Elisabeth Adams Email: pen_editor@psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. International Observe the Moon Night - October 28, 2017 2. 5th International Planetary Dune Workshop JGR Special Issue: Submission Open 3. [NASA] Science Mission Directorate Seeking Volunteer Reviewers 4. 42nd Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) 5. Requesting Indications of Interest for MEPAG Committee Membership 6. Job Announcement: Solicitation Specialist at Global Science & Technology, Inc. 7. Job Announcement: Planetary Laser Altimetry Position at NASA-GSFC 8. Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter for October 2017 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 INTERNATIONAL OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT - OCTOBER 28, 2017 International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) is an annual worldwide celebration of our Moon, its connection to planetary science and exploration, and the cultural and personal connections we all have to our nearest celestial neighbor. Everyone on Earth is invited to participate by hosting or participating in an InOMN event, which range in size and scope and venue around the world. The next International Observe the Moon Night is Saturday, October 28. Go look at the Moon! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to look with you. Find an event near you, or let NASA know you'll be observing the Moon from wherever you'll be, through: http://observethemoonnight.org. Here you will also find more information about International Observe the Moon Night and InOMN resources, including an event planning guide, the 2017 InOMN Moon map, recommended activities and visualizations, evaluation materials, and more. InOMN is sponsored by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission, with support from NASA's Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), and other partners. 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 5TH INTERNATIONAL PLANETARY DUNE WORKSHOP JGR SPECIAL ISSUE: SUBMISSION OPEN JGR is now accepting submissions for the 5th International Planetary Dune Workshop special issue. All the papers focusing on eolian and fluvial bedforms on different bodies of our Solar System (including Earth) are welcomed. The papers of the special issue can focus on all aspects of the mechanism of bedform formation and development (geology, geomorphology, sedimentology, physics of transport and modeling). Papers on yardangs morphology and development are also welcomed. Attendance at the meeting is not required to submit a paper. 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] SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE SEEKING VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS NASA SMD is seeking subject matter experts to serve as reviewers for the following ROSES-2017 programs: C.5 Exobiology https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/roses- program-element-c5-exobiology C.9 The Mars Data Analysis Program https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/roses-2017 -c9-the-mars-data-analysis-program C.11 Discovery Data Analysis https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/roses-2017 -c11-discovery-data-analysis C.12 Planetary Instrument Concepts for the Advancement of Solar System Observations (PICASSO) https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/roses-c12- planetary-instrument-concepts-advancement-solar-system-observations- picasso C.14 Planetary Science and Technology Through Analog Research https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/roses-c14- planetary-science-and-technology-through-analog-research C.20 The Rosetta Data Analysis Program https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/roses-c20- rosetta-data-analysis-program Either use the link above or start at this permanent link: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels This lists all of the current forms. We had some issues with the forms last month but think that they are all fixed now. 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 42ND SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMITTEE ON SPACE RESEARCH (COSPAR) The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) will hold its 42nd Scientific Assembly in Pasadena, California, USA, on 14-22 July, 2018. The COSPAR Scientific Assemblies supply a forum to all scientists involved in space research for the presentation of their latest scientific results, the exchange of knowledge and also the discussion of space research problems. Abstract submission is now open (deadline 9 February, 2018). There will be a number of Planetary Science sessions to which abstract are welcomed: - The Study of Exoplanet Atmospheres and the Search for Life Outside of the Solar System - Planetary Science Enabled by CubeSats and Microprobes - Observations of Planetary Objects with Non-Planetary Spacecraft - The Golden Age of Small Bodies, Science and Exploration - Pluto and Charon: The New Horizons Mission Results - Growing Up: the Long Journey of Planetary Systems from Interstellar Volatiles and Refractories to Asteroids, Comets, and Planets - References Frames for Applications of Geosciences (REFAG2018) - Lunar Science and Exploration - Mars Science Results - Forward Planning for the Robotic Exploration of Mars - Juno at Jupiter - Cassini Highlights at Saturn - Ocean Worlds: Europa, Enceladus, Titan, and Beyond The main COSPAR site for the meeting is: http://cospar2018.org 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 REQUESTING INDICATIONS OF INTEREST FOR MEPAG COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group (MEPAG) serves as a community-based, interdisciplinary forum for inquiry and analysis in support of planning and implementing Mars exploration objectives. The MEPAG Terms of Reference and organization are described more fully at: https://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov/about.cfm The two executive bodies for MEPAG are: The MEPAG Executive Committee members discuss and approve MEPAG reports, meeting agendas, and committee and science analysis group (SAG) membership and charters. The MEPAG Goals Committee members maintain and, based on new discoveries and findings, update the MEPAG Goals Document: https://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov/reports.cfm?expand=science Membership of the Executive and Goals Committees are solicited from the MEPAG community and determined by the MEPAG Chair and current Executive Committee members. Terms of service are typically 2-3 years, depending on MEPAG tasks and desire for overlapping terms. Participation in the Executive Committee includes a monthly telecon, participation in MEPAG community meetings, reviews of MEPAG reports, and related activities. Goals Committee activity is dependent upon the pace of updates to the Goals Document. Related travel is supported (except for civil servants); time is not. [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: SOLICITATION SPECIALIST AT GLOBAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, INC. Global Science & Technology, Inc., a fast growing high technology firm, is seeking an experienced Solicitation Specialist to support a major NASA research program. The position is located in Arlington/Crystal City, VA. Position Summary: The Solicitation Specialist will work directly with staff senior scientists in end-to-end support of NASA solicitation and peer review cycles. Primary NASA customers will be the Space Technology Mission Directorate: http://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/programs Required Education/Experience/Skills: A recent Bachelor's or MS/MA degree (preferred) in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualified candidates please submit your resume via this link: http://gst.applicantpool.com/jobs/country/us/state/Virginia-VA 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: PLANETARY LASER ALTIMETRY POSITION AT NASA-GSFC Applications are invited for a position at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in the Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Laboratory. We are looking for someone with demonstrated capability in interpretation of planetary laser altimetry and radiometry data in areas such as characterization of planetary surface properties, instrument performance, and measurement accuracy for spaceflight altimeters. Demonstrated expertise in developing innovative approaches that combine laser altimetry ranges with stereo imaging is required. Previous experience in development, implementation, planning, and interpretation of new operation modes for flight instruments, leveraging sophisticated modeling tools such as illumination modeling algorithms, is required. The incumbent will develop new techniques for extracting quantitative ranging and ancillary information acquired by laser altimeters. The incumbent is expected to participate in the development of new and advanced approaches to laser altimetry instrumentation and acquisition of surface topography for the planets, Moon, asteroids and satellites. To view the full vacancy announcement containing additional information, including how to apply, go to: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/482296700 For information about the Planetary Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Lab, please contact Lori Glaze (301-614-6466, Lori.S.Glaze@nasa.gov). U.S. citizenship required. NASA, GSFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 MARS EXPLORATION SCIENCE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR OCTOBER 2017 To the Mars Community, On behalf of Jeff Johnson (MEPAG Chair), Dave Beaty, Rich Zurek, and James Ashley of the Mars Program Science Office, the October, 2017 edition of the Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter can be found on the web at: http://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov Please send your Mars community announcements and calendar items for inclusion in the newsletter to Barbara at: Barbara.A.Saltzberg@jpl.nasa.gov 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 Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html November 10, 2017 Workshop on Modern Analytical Methods Applied to Earth, Planetary, and Material Sciences II https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/methods2017/ Budapest, Hungary March 18, 2018 Planetary Science Deep Space SmallSat Studies https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/smallsat2018/ The Woodlands, TX March 24-28, 2018 Communicating Astronomy with the Public (CAP 2018) https://www.communicatingastronomy.org/cap2018/ Fukuoka, Japan July 22-27, 2018 Robotic Telescopes, Student Research and Education (RTSRE) and InterNational Astronomy Teaching Summit (iNATS) http://rtsre.net Hilo, HI [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@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.php, or * send a request to pen_editor@psi.edu * * To unsubscribe, send an email to pen_editor@psi.edu * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor@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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