PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 7 (Feburary 18, 2017) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Elisabeth Adams, Karen Stockstill-Cahill Email: pen_editor@psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Postdoctoral Position in Planetary Atmospheres at MPS, Germany 2. [NASA] Release of ROSES-2018 Annual Omnibus NRA 3. Ocean Worlds 3 4. Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Solar System Science Roadmap 5. Postdoctoral Position in Mars and Moon Research 6. Planetary ArcGIS Workshop 7. Field Trip to Flynn Creek Impact Structure 8. SERVI Award Nominations Solicited 9. NASA Exploration Science Forum 10. Registration Open: Final Cassini Science Symposium 11. [NASA] Exobiology Proposals Due May 2018 12. Reminder: MEPAG Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, February 20 13. Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter for February 2018 14. Planetary Sessions at the May GSA Cordilleran-Rocky Mountain Joint Meeting 15. [NASA] MRO SHARAD Raw Data from 2015.02.09 to 2017.02.08 16. [NASA] Mars Express MARSIS Data Release 17. Differentiation Conference: Abstract Deadline March 1 18. 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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES AT MPS, GERMANY The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Gottingen, Germany, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in Planetary Atmospheres. Application deadline: March 15, 2018. Details are found at: http://www-astro.physik.tu-berlin.de/exoplanet-diversity/sites/default /files/data/position-exoplanets_mr.pdf 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] RELEASE OF ROSES-2018 ANNUALL OMNIBUS NRA NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) announces the release of its annual omnibus solicitation for basic and applied research, Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES) 2018 at: http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2018 ROSES is an omnibus solicitation, with many individual program elements, each with its own due dates and topics. Tables 2 and 3 of this NRA, at: http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2018table2 and http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2018table3 proposal due dates and hypertext links to descriptions of the solicited program elements in the Appendices of this NRA. Frequently asked questions will be posted at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs Further information about specific program elements may be obtained from the individual Program Officers listed in the Summary of Key Information for each program element in the Appendices and at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list Questions concerning general ROSES-2018 policies and procedures may be directed to Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, at sara@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 OCEAN WORLDS 3 In the next of a series of Ocean Worlds meetings, the focus will be on the potential for silicate-water interactions to occur on Ocean Worlds beyond Earth, from a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspective. As with past Ocean Worlds meetings, a primary motivation is to engender a cross-fertilization of ideas and expertise by soliciting contributions from both the Ocean Sciences and Planetary Sciences communities. Consequently, contributions are invited that address any aspects of this broad water-rock interaction theme, across the Planetary and Ocean Science fields, including geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry and microbiology. The meeting will be held at LPI from May 21st - 24th. Abstract deadline is March, 7th 2018. Go to: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/oceanworlds2018 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 LARGE SYNOPTIC SURVEY TELESCOPE SOLAR SYSTEM SCIENCE ROADMAP Schwamb et al. for the LSST SSSC: https://arxiv.org/abs/1802.01783 The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) is uniquely equipped to search for Solar System bodies due to its unprecedented combination of depth and wide field coverage. Over a ten-year period starting in 2022, LSST will generate the largest catalog of Solar System objects to date. The main goal of the LSST Solar System Science Collaboration (SSSC) is to facilitate the efforts of the planetary community to study the planets and small body populations residing within our Solar System using LSST data. To prepare for future survey cadence decisions and ensure that interesting and novel Solar System science is achievable with LSST, the SSSC has identified and prioritized key Solar System research areas for investigation with LSST in this roadmap. The ranked science priorities highlighted in this living document will inform LSST survey cadence decisions and aid in identifying software tools and pipelines needed to be developed by the planetary community as added value products and resources before the planned start of LSST science operations. Feedback welcome. 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 POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN MARS AND MOON RESEARCH The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa is searching for a postdoctoral research scientist to study the interaction between the solar wind and the atmospheres and magnetic fields of Mars and the Moon. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Prof. Jasper Halekas and other group members at the University of Iowa, as well as other researchers from the MAVEN and ARTEMIS teams. More details and application instructions are available at: http://physics.uiowa.edu/~jhalekas/MAVEN_ARTEMIS_Postdoc_long.txt Please contact Prof. Halekas (jasper-halekas@uiowa.edu) with any questions about the position. 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 PLANETARY ARCGIS WORKSHOP March 18, 2018 LPSC The Spacecraft Planetary Imaging Facility (SPIF) at Cornell University is offering a free workshop at the upcoming 49th LPSC on Sunday, March 18, on using ArcGIS for planetary image analysis, sponsored by the Regional Planetary Image Facility (RPIF) network. This will be an introductory level course accessible to participants with no prior ArcGIS experience. The workshop will run from 9:30am to 4:30pm and will cover topics including ArcGIS basics, spatial analysis, and map document production. Participants will conduct hands-on research using data from Mars Odyssey and Mars Global Surveyor that will be downloaded and processed for ingestion into ArcGIS as part of the workshop. Some introductory ISIS information will be provided as well: https://isis.astrogeology.usgs.gov Participants will be given one year ArcGIS licenses part of the workshop. Registration is required: https://goo.gl/D9BTS1 The deadline for registration is March 12, 2018. Please contact Zoe Learner Ponterio, SPIF Data Manager, for more information at zap9@cornell.edu. 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 FIELD TRIP TO FLYNN CREEK IMPACT STRUCTURE As part of the SE GSA meeting, we will be running a field trip to the Flynn Creek Impact Structure in central TN. The trip will immediately follow the meeting on Saturday, April 14th. Register online by March 4th: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Events/Section_Meetings/GSA/Sections /se/2018mtg/fieldtrips.aspx For more information, contact Steven Jaret, steven.jaret@stonybrook.edu Students are particularly encouraged to attend. 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 SERVI AWARD NOMINATIONS SOLICITED NASA's Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) is soliciting nominations for the following SSERVI Awards: Shoemaker Award (lifetime career achievement award in lunar and planetary sciences), the Wargo Award (scientist or engineer who has focused on integrating science and exploration throughout their career), the Angioletta Coradini Mid-Career Award (researcher for significant, lasting accomplishments related to exploration science), and the Niebur Award (early career award for significant contributions to exploration science). Nominees from previous years will automatically be carried forward to the upcoming year. Further descriptions of each award and the nomination form may be found at: http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/awards Thank you in advance for your nominations and recognition of those who have contributed so substantially to our field! We do accept nominations year-round, but to be considered for the 2018 awards, please provide your nominations by March 7, 2018. 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 EXPLORATION SCIENCE FORUM Date Change: Just as a reminder, due to the overlap with COSPAR this year, the Forum dates have been moved up to June 26-28, 2018 for one year. The Solar System Exploration Research Institute (SSERVI) is pleased to announce the 5th annual NASA Exploration Science Forum (ESF), to be held in person June 26-28, 2018 at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. This year's Forum will feature scientific discussions of human exploration targets of interest (the Moon, near-Earth asteroids, and the moons of Mars). Science sessions will focus on recent mission results and in-depth analyses of science and exploration studies. Dedicated side-conferences for graduate students and young professionals will coincide with the ESF. Public engagement discussions will be interwoven among science topics as well. Abstracts are currently open and will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. PDT March 30, 2018 at: https://nesf2018.arc.nasa.gov Foreign national participants must register at the above URL by May 25, 2018. US citizens may register until June 22, 2018. Hotel room reservation blocks at per diem. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 REGISTRATION OPEN: FINAL CASSINI SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM August 12-17, 2018 The Cassini Project will host a five-day Symposium, including a reception, public talk with Linda Spilker, and banquet. The sessions will be held at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Invited and contributed talks will include the latest Cassini findings on the Saturn system, including the interpretation and synthesis of results. Sessions will cover the following disciplines: Rings, Titan, Icy Satellites, Magnetospheres and Saturn. This Symposium can serve as a springboard for future studies and space missions. Future mission posters are possible. Please go to the website to register, sign up for events and get hotel links. Hotel rooms will be held while space is available, so reserve as early as you can. See the hotel pages for release dates. http://lasp.colorado.edu/home/2018-cassini-science-symposium Early registration deadline: 29 June. Late registration deadline: 3 August Abstracts deadline: 16 April 2018 Cancellation deadline: 3 August We hope to see you there. Larry W. Esposito Chair, Symposium Organizing Committee 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 [NASA] EXOBIOLOGY PROPOSALS DUE MAY 2018 Important Notice to the Astrobiology Community: A change has been made for 2018 Exobiology proposals to Notices of Intent (NOIs) in place of Step-1 proposals and a change in due dates from previous years: NOIs are due on April 16, 2018, and full proposals are due on May 24, 2018. Included in the ROSES 2018 solicitation is the Exobiology Program: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do ?solId=%7bE2CB9318-72CB-C51A-6962-013E762AE713%7d&path=open This is an element of the NASA Astrobiology Program: https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/research/astrobiology-at-nasa/exobiology Research in Exobiology is centered on the origin and early evolution of life, the potential of life to adapt to different environments, and the implications for life elsewhere. This research is conducted in the context of NASA's ongoing exploration of our stellar neighborhood and the identification of biosignatures for in situ and remote sensing applications. For additional information (including program exclusions), visit: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do ?solId={230826F5-3897-2444-00D2-FF0DA8FBC59A}&path=open 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 REMINDER: MEPAG VIRTUAL MEETING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 This is a reminder that the Virtual MEPAG meeting (VM1) will be held 1:00-3:00 p.m. EST (10-noon PST) on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Connection information has also been posted to the meeting website: https://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov/meetings.cfm [Edited for length] 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 MARS EXPLORATION SCIENCE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR FEBRUARY 2018 On behalf of Jeff Johnson (MEPAG Chair), Dave Beaty, Rich Zurek, and James Ashley of the Mars Program Science Office, the February 2018 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 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 PLANETARY SESSIONS AT THE MAY GSA CORDILLERAN-ROCKY MOUNTAIN JOINT MEETING May 15-17, 2018 Flagstaff, AZ We invite contributions to the following planetary sessions: T21. Recent Advances in Planetary Geoscience. How the volume and diversity of recent data sets have significantly advanced our understanding of the geologic character and evolution of bodies in the Solar System. T22. Earth as a Stepping Stone for Planetary Exploration. Terrestrial research in the field and in the laboratory is necessary for advancing planetary exploration. T23. Integrating Composition and Morphology: Keys to Constraining Planetary Surface Processes from Spacecraft Data. Compositional interpretations critically augment geomorphological and/or sedimentological studies to yield a refined understanding of geologic context and surface processes. T24. Understanding Basin Environments and Evolution Beyond Earth. Though topographic and structural basins exist beyond Earth, lack of direct access makes deciphering exposed units a challenge. There also will be a full-day post-conference field trip on May 18 to planetary analog sites in northern Arizona (The Holey Tour). Abstract deadline is February 20, 2018. More information can be obtained at the meeting website: http://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Events/Section_Meetings/GSA/Sections/rm/ 2018mtg/home.aspx 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 [NASA] MRO SHARAD RAW DATA FROM 2015.02.09 TO 2017.02.08 The Planetary Data System announces the release of new data from the SHARAD instrument on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). SHARAD raw data from the ASI (Italian Space Agency) SHARAD Ground Operations center are now available covering the period February 9, 2015, through February 8, 2017. This is one of several interim releases to recover a backlog of unreleased data. For details, see the file ERRATA.TXT on the archive volume at: http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/mro/mro-m-sharad-3-edr-v1/mrosh_0004 For further information see the PDS Geosciences Node SHARAD web page: http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro/sharad.htm For overall information regarding PDS: https://pds.nasa.gov 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 [NASA] MARS EXPRESS MARSIS DATA RELEASE The Planetary Data System announces the release of new and revised raw and subsurface derived data from the MARSIS instrument on the Mars Express Mission. The data coverage extends from the beginning of the mission through December 31, 2016 (Extended Mission 5). The data are available from the PDS Geosciences Node at: http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mars_express/marsis.htm Mars Express data are made available by the PDS according to a cooperative agreement between ESA and NASA. The primary source for Mars Express archives is the ESA Planetary Science Archive: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/psa 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 DIFFERENTIATION CONFERENCE: ABSTRACT DEADLINE MARCH 1 The abstract deadline for Differentiation: Building the Internal Architecture of Planets is March 1. The focus of this conference is on understanding the physical and chemical conditions associated with the formation of crusts, cores, atmospheres, and oceans on both rocky and volatile-rich bodies. We seek input from many types of studies, including petrologic, isotopic, trace element, and paleo-magnetic analyses of samples, geophysical probes of planetary interiors, and experimental and numerical simulations. There will be an optional, pre-conference field trip to an anorthosite complex in the San Gabriel Mountains on May 7. The conference will consist of 3.5 days of presentations and discussion, May 8-11, ending by noon on May 11. Abstracts are limited to one page and should be submitted via the conference website: http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/differentiation2018 Some travel support will be available for early career individuals and should also be applied for via the conference website. For additional information, contact the lead conference convener, Walter Kiefer (kiefer@lpi.usra.edu). 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html March 18, 2018 Planetary ArcGis Workshop https://goo.gl/D9BTS1 Houston, TX May 15-17, 2018 GSA Cordilleran-Rocky Mountain Joint Meeting http://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Events/Section_Meetings/GSA/Sections/rm 2018mtg/home.aspx Flagstaff, AZ [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.html, 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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