PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 28 (July 8, 2018) 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. AGU Session P023: Impacts of Space Wather from the Sun and Active Stars on Atmospheric Evolution of Terrestrial (Exo)Planets 2. AGU Session P026: Mars Global Climate Modeling: From the Surface to the Exobase 3. AGU Session P033: Planet Mercury - Present Understanding and Promise for Future Discovery 4. AGU Session P038: Results from the Investigation of Jupiter's Atmosphere by Juno and a Supporting Campaign of Earth-Based Observations 5. AGU Session P049: The Interiors of Jupiter and Saturn in the Era of Juno and Cassini 6. AGU Session P051: The Role of Extreme Atmospheric Escape from Hot Exoplanets 7. AGU Session P056: Titan - Looking Backward, Looking Forward 8. AGU Session P058: Unanswered Questions in Mars Atmospheric Science - What Future Observations are Best Suited to Addressing Them? 9. AGU Session SM011: Moon-Plasma Interactions Throughout the Solar System 10. AGU Session SM013: Our Evolving Understanding of Auroral Processes and Magnetosphere Dynamics at Jupiter Through Juno and Earth-Based Observations 11. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 12. Odyssey Data Release 64 13. Cassini Data Release 54 14. Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter for July, 2018 15. LSST Call for White Papers on Survey Strategy 16. Job Announcement: Faculty Position in Space-Based Instrumentation at the University of Iowa 17. Job Announcement: Research Support Specialist II at Cornell University 18. GSA Annual Meeting 2018 Session T149: Volcanism and Tectonism on Planetary Bodies 19. Planetary Meetings 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 AGU SESSION P023: IMPACTS OF SPACE WATHER FROM THE SUN AND ACTIVE STARS ON ATMOSPHERIC EVOLUTION OF TERRESTRIAL (EXO)PLANETS Section/Focus Group: Planetary Sciences Recent explosion of the discovered terrestrial exoplanets around active G-M dwarfs raises a fundamental question about how to detect habitable worlds. Recently detected superflares on late-type stars and associated space weather in the form of XUV emission, coronal mass ejection and solar energetic particle events can cause atmospheric erosion and chemical changes. These factors may present significant challenges for surface habitability. The proposed session invites theoretical, observational and laboratory studies that shed light on factors of atmospheric ion and neutral escape from the current and early Earth, Mars and exoplanetary atmospheres including chemical changes due to various factors of space weather. Session Conveners: Vladimir Airapetian (NASA/GSFC) vladimir.airapetian@nasa.gov Shannon Curry (UC Berkeley) smcurry@ssl.berkeley.edu Convener Glyn Collinson (NASA/GSFC) glyn.collinson@gmail.com Abstract submission: https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2018/abstract-submissions/ Abstracts are due: 1 August 2018, 11:59 PM EDT 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 AGU SESSION P026: MARS GLOBAL CLIMATE MODELING: FROM THE SURFACE TO THE EXOBASE Dear Colleagues, We invite you to consider submitting an AGU abstract to our special session. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/53132 Global climate models (GCMs) are used in conjunction with a variety of observational data sets to address critical questions regarding the climate of Mars and how it has evolved over time. There are now many groups worldwide that develop and use Mars GCMs, employing a variety of representations of relevant physical processes. The goal of this session is to bring together scientists from different climate modeling groups to discuss the current state of models, future development plans, and recent scientific insights from climate modeling efforts. Contributions are solicited that focus on modeling strategies as they pertain to the development of advanced physics routines, modern geophysical fluid global frameworks, and the application of such numerical tools toward questions relating to the past, current and future climates of Mars. This includes, but is not limited to, the physical representation of sub-grid scale mixing, cloud microphysics, dust lifting, radiative transfer, and photochemistry. Abstract submission deadline: 1 August 2018 23:59 EDT Conveners: Robert Michael Haberle Vandana Jha NASA Ames Research Center [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 AGU SESSION P033: PLANET MERCURY - PRESENT UNDERSTANDING AND PROMISE FOR FUTURE DISCOVERY We are pleased to announce a session on Mercury at the 2018 AGU Fall Meeting in Washington, DC, December 10-14, 2018. Our understanding of Mercury's surface, interior, exosphere, and magnetosphere has been revolutionized by data returned by NASA's MESSENGER mission. With the launch of the ESA-JAXA BepiColombo dual spacecraft mission to Mercury in October this year, that understanding will take another substantial step forward. We solicit contributed papers on data analysis, laboratory measurements, ground-based observations, and theoretical developments that build on the current state of knowledge of Mercury. We also welcome papers on how questions raised by MESSENGER findings can be addressed by future observations expected from BepiColombo. Please consider submitting an abstract for this session. For more information,visit: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/43603 The submission deadline is Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Conveners: Paul Byrne (North Carolina State University) Johannes Benkhoff (European Space Agency) Sean Solomon (Columbia University) We look forward to seeing you in December! 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 AGU SESSION P038: RESULTS FROM THE INVESTIGATION OF JUPITER'S ATMOSPHERE BY JUNO AND A SUPPORTING CAMPAIGN OF EARTH-BASED OBSERVATIONS You are invited to submit abstracts to Juno-related 2018 AGU Fall Sessions by the August 1 deadline. Primary convener: Glenn S. Orton Conveners: Scott Bolton, Cheng Li, Gordon Bjoraker NASA's Juno mission operates a spacecraft in 53-day polar orbits around Jupiter, with the ultimate goals of understanding Jupiter's origin and evolution. One specific objective is to establish the structure, composition and dynamics of the deep atmosphere and its relationship with the upper atmosphere. Juno's polar orbit with close approaches near the terminator only a few thousand kilometers above the cloud tops provides the opportunity to characterize poorly explored polar regions and to study the characteristics of cloud dynamics and composition at spatial resolutions as fine as 6 km. An integral part of Juno's exploration is a campaign of Earth-based observations that extend and enhance spacecraft results by complementing Juno's spatial, temporal and spectral coverage. This session welcomes presentations involving all results obtained by and in support of the Juno mission, including not only results of Juno and Earth-supporting observations but also theoretical modeling of atmospheric structure, composition and dynamics. 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 AGU SESSION P049: THE INTERIORS OF JUPITER AND SATURN IN THE ERA OF JUNO AND CASSINI You are invited to submit abstracts to Juno-related 2018 AGU Fall Sessions by the August 1 deadline. Primary Convener: David Stevenson Conveners: Hao Cao, Scott Bolton, Luciano Iess The ongoing Juno mission and the recently concluded Cassini mission have provided a wealth of new measurements (e.g. gravity field, magnetic field, composition, seismic waves) revealing key aspects of the interiors of Jupiter and Saturn for the first time. Examining these new measurements from both planets, separating common themes from specific expressions, is a critical step towards a coherent understanding of the formation, evolution, and interior dynamics of giant planets in the solar system and beyond. This session will bring together observation and interpretation of gravity field, magnetic field, composition, seismic waves at Jupiter and Saturn. Topics will include depth of strong differential rotation (zonal flows), helium and heavy element abundance, generation of intrinsic magnetic field, existence and properties of the central core, seismic, thermal, and magnetic consequences of stable stratification, as well as formation scenarios and evolution pathways. 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 AGU SESSION P051: THE ROLE OF EXTREME ATMOSPHERIC ESCAPE FROM HOT EXOPLANETS Section/Focus Group: Planetary Sciences https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/gateway.cgi One of the most significant advances in planetary science has been the discovery of a large and incredibly diverse population of extrasolar planets thanks to recent surveys like the Kepler mission. Follow-up observations have shown that these planets have a wide range of compositions and atmospheric properties. However, these planets are also typically on short-period highly irradiated orbits where their atmospheres are bombarded by an extreme environment that can include intense XUV irradiation, highly energetic giant impacts, strong tidal forces, and interactions with stellar winds and CMEs. In order to understand these populations it is therefore essential that we examine the physical processes that govern the retention or loss of planetary atmospheres under extreme conditions, as well as the constraints that we can place on these processes from exoplanet observations. Session Conveners: Eric Lopez (NASA GSFC) Vladimir Airapetian (NASA/GSFC) Katherine Garcia-Sage (NASA/GSFC) Abstract submission: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/52616 Abstracts are due: 1 August 2018, 11:59 PM EDT 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 AGU SESSION P056: TITAN - LOOKING BACKWARD, LOOKING FORWARD During the Cassini-Huygens mission from 2004 to 2017, Titan was revealed like never before: from the discovery of surface lakes and seas, dune fields and rare impact craters; through the meteorology of the neutral atmosphere; to the chemical melting pot of the ionosphere, where the seeds of organic particles that cover Titan's surface are born. Much of the Cassini-Huygens dataset has only been partially explored, and many more discoveries await therein. While the Cassini-Huygens dataset is complete, ground and space-based telescopes continue to point at Titan, and computer modeling and laboratory experimentation continue apace. Looking further ahead, new missions such as the proposed APL Dragonfly aerorover, promise that we will not be absent from Titan for long. In this session, scientific presentations are solicited to cover the whole spectrum of current Titan research, from interpretation of past mission data, experimental and observational work, and modeling for future missions. Abstract are due August 1st. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/47319 Conveners: Conor A Nixon, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Alexander Hayes, Cornell University Kathleen Mandt, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Christophe Sotin, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory 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 AGU SESSION P058: UNANSWERED QUESTIONS IN MARS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE - WHAT FUTURE OBSERVATIONS ARE BEST SUITED TO ADDRESSING THEM? We invite you to submit an abstract to this session by Wednesday, 1 August 23:59 EDT. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/52581 Our understanding of the Martian atmosphere and processes affecting it has advanced significantly in the last two decades, thanks in large part to the suite of Mars-orbiting sensors that have provided unique insights into atmospheric structure and variability. However, significant uncertainties remain, particularly related to the role of the atmosphere in the Martian dust and water cycles. New observations are needed to make progress on many of these issues. For example, multiple studies have identified vertical profiles of wind and water vapor as two such outstanding measurement needs. This session welcomes papers that elucidate the remaining questions and link them to observational needs. Studies that quantify performance requirements on such observations (resolution, uncertainty, coverage etc.), including through reference to model atmospheres and study and/or assimilation of simulated measurements, are particularly encouraged. Papers that identify specific future measurement approaches and instruments, and quantify their capabilities are also solicited. Conveners: Don Banfield (Cornell) Nathaniel Livesey (JPL) Scot Rafkin (SwRI) Leslie Tamppari (JPL) 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 AGU SESSION SM011: MOON-PLASMA INTERACTIONS THROUGHOUT THE SOLAR SYSTEM We cordially invite you to submit abstract to the Moon-Plasma Interactions Throughout the Solar System Session at the 2018 AGU Fall Meeting. This session is Co-Organized with Planetary Sciences. Link: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/42874 This session will focus on new observational and theoretical studies of the interaction between the moons of our solar system and the magnetized plasmas incident upon them. This includes plasma interactions with the solid surfaces, atmospheres, dust environments, and intrinsic and induced magnetic fields of the moons, both inside and outside of their parent planets' magnetospheres. Of special interest are results related to in-situ field and particle measurements near the terrestrial moon and from Cassini's flybys of Saturn's icy satellites Enceladus, Rhea and Dione. Studies deepening our understanding of the interconnection between Titan's ionosphere and its highly dynamic magnetospheric environment are also very welcome. The interaction of Jupiter's moons with the ambient magnetospheric plasma will be addressed with a view to provide support to the ongoing Juno Mission and the planning of synergistic measurements for the upcoming JUICE Mission. Comparative studies of the various moon-plasma interaction scenarios are particularly welcome. Conveners: Lucas Liuzzo, Sven Simon, Sean Hsu, Lorenz Roth 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 AGU SESSION SM013: OUR EVOLVING UNDERSTANDING OF AURORAL PROCESSES AND MAGNETOSPHERE DYNAMICS AT JUPITER THROUGH JUNO AND EARTH-BASED OBSERVATIONS Session Description: Our view and understanding of Jupiter's auroras and magnetosphere are ever-changing as Juno continues to explore these regions in situ with coordinated efforts from Earth-based observatories such as Hubble, Hisaki, Keck, etc. These new measurements have illuminated new and exciting discoveries that are challenging our theoretical ideas. This session seeks submissions covering new observations and interpretations, theories, and models of Jupiter's auroral regions, magnetosphere and/or ionosphere and their connection. Specifically, this session will cover the following topics: observation and theory of auroral acceleration including wave-particle interactions; auroral phenomenology, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling; plasma sheet dynamics; outer boundary structure and dynamics, and particle acceleration and transport. This session aims to share the most recent observations and ideas regarding Jupiter's magnetosphere, while providing a forum that takes a multidisciplinary approach to furthering our knowledge of this system. For more details, please go to: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/51758 Session Conveners: Robert Ebert and Scott Bolton, Southwest Research Institute George Clark, Applied Physics Laboratory Masafumi Imai, University of Iowa Abstract Deadline - August 1, 2018, 11:59 PM EDT 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The July image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: http://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic is "Enigmatic Normal Faults on Ceres". Contributed by Kynan Hughson, Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, USA. You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology or Twitter: @PlanetGeomorpho Tjalling de Haas (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group) 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 ODYSSEY DATA RELEASE 64 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce a new delivery of Odyssey Data, Release 64, for the following instruments: GRS THEMIS RADIO SCIENCE (Release 189) 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: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20180702.shtml To access the latest PDS Data Releases, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-Release.shtml All available PDS data may be found at: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/data-search/ For further information, see the PDS Home Page: https://pds.nasa.gov/ The PDS Team Mailto: pds_operator@jpl.nasa.gov Phone: (818) 393-7165 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 CASSINI DATA RELEASE 54 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce a new delivery of Cassini data, Release 54, July to September 2017, for instruments: CDA CIRS INMS ISS MIMI RADAR RPWS RSS UVIS VIMS MAG data will be available shortly. Previous HRD and SPICE releases covered to the end of mission. Please note that while the data products from this release are available online now through the links below, they may not be immediately accessible through PDS web services such as the Planetary Image Data Atlas. Large data sets may take as long as a few days beyond the formal release date to be incorporated into these services. Check each service's web site to see the status of the latest release. To access the above data, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20180705.shtml To access the latest PDS Data Releases, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-Release.shtml All available PDS data may be found at: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/data-search/ For further information, see the PDS Home Page: https://pds.nasa.gov/ The PDS Team Mailto: pds_operator@jpl.nasa.gov Phone: (818)393-7165 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 MARS EXPLORATION SCIENCE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR JULY, 2018 To the Mars Community, On behalf of Jeff Johnson (MEPAG Chair), Dave Beaty, Rich Zurek, and Serina Diniega of the Mars Program Science Office, the July 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 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 LSST CALL FOR WHITE PAPERS ON SURVEY STRATEGY Dear Colleagues, The LSST science community is invited to play a key role in the definition of LSST's Observing Strategy. The LSST Project is soliciting white papers to help plan various aspects of the survey strategy; more details are available at: http://ls.st/c66 The deadline for white paper submission is November 30, 2018. The submission details can be found at the above link. Sincerely, Zeljko Ivezic, Lynne Jones, and Tiago Ribeiro, for the LSST Project and LSST Science Advisory Committee 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: FACULTY POSITION IN SPACE-BASED INSTRUMENTATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa is seeking an outstanding researcher active in experimental space-based research to fill a tenure-track faculty position beginning Fall 2019. Candidates in all areas of space-based astronomy, heliophysics, and planetary science are encouraged to apply. The position may be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. To apply, please go to the Jobs@UIowa website: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/73018 Applications should arrive prior to October 15, 2018 to receive full consideration. 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: RESEARCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST II AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY The Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CCAPS) is seeking candidates to fill a position expected to be available this summer. The successful candidate is expected to support a three to four year project to design, construct, install and commission a 40-beam cryogenically cooled phased array feed system operating at a frequency of 1.4 GHz (20 cm wavelength) intended for use on the 305 m Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to assist in refining the current design of the 1.4 meter diameter dewar and its associated cooled dipole and low noise amplifier arrays, take a leading role in organizing the fabrication and procurement of the dewar, its internal components and the monitor and control system, and assist with testing of the instrument and planning for its installation on the telescope. Qualifications Requirements Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of Experience CAD Design such as Solid Works Required Familiarity with Windows Mac OS X Linux Systems Apply online at: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CornellCareerPage/job/ Ithaca-Main-Campus/Research-Supp-Spec-II_WDR-00015536-1 For Additional Information Please Contact: Ms. Lynda Sovocool 607-255-4342 Lmk3@cornell.edu [Edited for length.] 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 GSA ANNUAL MEETING 2018 SESSION T149: VOLCANISM AND TECTONISM ON PLANETARY BODIES We invite contributions to a session on tectonic, volcanic, and volcanotectonic processes on solar system bodies at the 2018 GSA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN, November 4-7. Volcanism and tectonism are among the most ubiquitous processes at work in the Solar System, substantially shaping the surfaces of worlds as diverse as the terrestrial planets, icy satellites, and minor bodies. Through a combination of solicited and contributed presentations, this session will host observational, laboratory, theoretical, or analogue fieldwork research into any aspect of planetary volcanic and tectonic activity. We particularly welcome submissions that compare landforms and processes on multiple bodies, including Earth, as well as how lessons from specific studies can be applied more generally to understanding volcanism and tectonism across this and even other solar systems. Please consider submitting an abstract for this session. For more information, visit: https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2018/science-careers/sessions/ abstracts The submission deadline is August 14, 2018. Conveners: Paul Byrne (North Carolina State University) Christian Klimczak (University of Georgia) We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis. 19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html June 3-7, 2019 Planetary Dynamics 2019 http://www.mpia.de/homes/dynamics2019 Heidelberg, Germany [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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