PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 29 (July 15, 2018) 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. Bradford A. Smith (1931-2018) 2. AGU Session P020: From the Earth to the Moons - Unraveling the Geologic, Oceanographic and Chemical Mysteries of Ice and Ocean Worlds 3. AGU Session P050: The Origin, Evolution and Fate of Comets - New Results from Rosetta, Other Missions, and Ground-Based Observations 4. GSA Session T152: Grain to Global Perspectives of Mars - Evolving Views of the Martian Sedimentary Rock Record 5. Cornell University - Research Support Specialist II 6. Input Requested for Solar System Science with Astrophysics Assets 7. [NASA] SMD Seeks Volunteer Reviewers 8. [NASA] ROSES-18: D.7 K2 Phase-1 Due Date Delay 9. [NASA] ROSES-18: Delay of Due Date, Late Data Release, and New Opportunity for Cassini Data Analysis. 10. Faculty Position in Geophysics and Geochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 11. [NASA] PDS - JUNO Data Release 5 12. [NASA] PDS - New Horizons Pluto High-Level Data Release 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 BRADFORD A. SMITH (1931-2018) Brad Smith was a pioneer in the exploration of the solar system. He participated in a number of US and international space missions, including Mars Mariners 6 and 7, the Mars Viking mission, the Soviet Vega mission to Halley's Comet, the Soviet Phobos mission to Mars, and the Wide Field/Planetary Camera team for the Hubble Space Telescope. He was the deputy team leader of the imaging team on the Mariner 9 Mars Orbiter, and was chosen by NASA to lead the camera team on the Voyager missions to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. He co-discovered a circumstellar disk around the nearby star, Beta Pictoris, the first direct evidence of a planetary system beyond our own, and continued these studies as a member of the infrared camera (NICMOS) experiment on the Hubble Space Telescope. For the full obituary and memorial service information, go to: http://shorelips.net/bradsmith The memorial service for Brad will be held from 2 to 5 PM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Room 308, at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Please RSVP to Amy Phillips (amy_p@mac.com). More information will be posted at the above site as it becomes available. 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 P020: FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOONS - UNRAVELING THE GEOLOGIC, OCEANOGRAPHIC AND CHEMICAL MYSTERIES OF ICE AND OCEAN WORLDS Cross-listed with planetary, cryosphere, and ocean sciences, we want to bring together studies of ice and ocean worlds: those in our own solar system (including Earth!), possible analogues in extra-solar systems, and the associated geological, geochemical and oceanographic processes that might contribute to the evolution (habitability included) of ices, oceans and their interactions. Seeking to bridge Earth and planetary studies from Mercury to Pluto and all satellites in between, we encourage contributions on: in-situ/remote sensing observations; theoretical and laboratory work; analog field work investigations. Go to: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/45706 We hope to see you in Washington, D.C. this December, discoveries abound! It will be fun! Catherine Walker (JPL), Steve Vance (JPL), Chris German (WHOI) and Britney Schmidt (Georgia Tech) 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 P050: THE ORIGIN, EVOLUTION AND FATE OF COMETS - NEW RESULTS FROM ROSETTA, OTHER MISSIONS, AND GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS Comets are among the primitive building blocks of the planets, but as they enter into the inner Solar System, they become dynamical bodies, almost transient in nature. Some comets have broken up completely (S/L-9 for example), while others have given up a little of themselves. The recent and up-close study of 67P/ Churyumov-Gerassimenko during its 2015 perihelion passage has revealed in close detail the types of changes comets undergo as they are heated by the sun. This session will cover the dynamical nature of the nucleus and coma of 67P/ and other comets. The session will also include comparisons between the results from Rosetta and other missions to understand how comets evolve through time. Broader topics such as the chemistry of comets and what that reveals about their origin and diversity are also welcome. Both spacecraft and ground-based observations are relevant to this session. Convenors: Bonnie J Buratti, NASA JPL/Caltech; Mathieu Choukroun, JPL; and Matt Taylor, ESA https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/48761 Abstracts are due August 1, 2018, 11:59 PM EDT 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 GSA SESSION T152: GRAIN TO GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES OF MARS - EVOLVING VIEWS OF THE MARTIAN SEDIMENTARY ROCK RECORD We solicit contributions to a session at this year's GSA Annual Meeting to take place November 4-7 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This session synthesizes recent research on the origin, deposition, and alteration of sediments on Mars. We seek contributions investigating the stratigraphy, chemistry, and mineralogy of Mars' sedimentary record using rover, orbital, and terrestrial analog data. We especially encourage new research on the martian sedimentary rock record using orbital datasets such as HiRISE/CTX/CRISM/OMEGA, rover observations from the MSL Curiosity and MER Opportunity rovers, and laboratory and terrestrial analog studies. Abstract submission deadline: August 14, 2018 Additional information can be found at: https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2018/science-careers /sessions/topical Conveners: Briony Horgan (Purdue University), Samantha Gwizd (University of Tennessee), Rachel E. Kronyak (University of Tennessee), Vivian Sun (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) 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 CORNELL UNIVERSITY - RESEARCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST II The Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CCAPS) is seeking candidates to fill a Research Support Specialist II 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 position along with qualifications required can be found 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 Finance and Human Resource Manager Cornell Department of Astronomy Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (PH) 607-255-4342 (F) 607-255-3433 Lmk3@cornell.edu 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 INPUT REQUESTED FOR SOLAR SYSTEM SCIENCE WITH ASTROPHYSICS ASSETS A committee has been established to determine what the capabilities are for current/pending/future Astrophysics Assets. This effort follows a number of Solar System working groups that were organized for JWST and WFIRST (among others). Many lessons learned will carry over to other future missions, but requirements or desirements for all wavelengths should be considered in the era of the next large astrophysics mission (e.g. LUVOIR, OST, HabEX, LYNX, etc). Goal: to compile a uniform set of basic capabilities and needs to maximize the yield of Solar System science with future Astrophysics missions while allowing those missions to achieve their Astrophysics priorities. Here we are seeking input from the community to be considered. All recommendations will be considered and compiled into a report for NASA's Planetary Science and Astrophysics Divisions to consider. Please fill this form out by August 17: https://goo.gl/forms/U21a1LZ3v3cHtUAP2 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] SMD SEEKS VOLUNTEER REVIEWERS The Science Mission Directorate is seeking volunteers to serve as mail-in and/or panel reviewers of proposals submitted to ROSES-2018. Go to the link below to the volunteer review forms and click the boxes to indicate the topics in which you consider yourself to be a subject matter expert. If your skills match our needs for that review, we will contact you to discuss scheduling. The newly posted volunteer reviewer forms include: Cassini Data Analysis Program (ROSES C.10) CloudSat and CALIPSO Science Team (ROSES A.30) Earth Science Applications: Water Resources (ROSES A.36) New Frontiers Data Analysis Program (ROSES C.19) Planetary Data Archiving, Restoration, and Tools (ROSES C.7) Planetary Science and Technology Through Analog Research (ROSES C.14) Go to: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/volunteer-review-panels/ 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 [NASA] ROSES-18: D.7 K2 PHASE-1 DUE DATE DELAY The Phase-1 proposal due date for K2 Guest Observer (GO) Cycle 7, program element D.7 is delayed to August 16, 2018. Technical questions concerning this program element may be directed to Geert Barentsen at keplergo@mail.arc.nasa.gov. The NASA point of contact for programmatic information is Mario Perez who may be reached at mario.perez@nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 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] ROSES-18: DELAY OF DUE DATE, LATE DATA RELEASE, AND NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR CASSINI DATA ANALYSIS This Amendment makes three announcements related to Cassini Data Analysis: First, it clarifies that the Planetary Data System's Cassini Data Release 54 posted release date was fewer than 30 days prior to the Step-2 due date and thus those data are not eligible for C.10 CDAP. Second, a new opportunity has been created in program element C.26 for Cassini Data Release 54. Third, the due date for Step-2 proposals to C.10 has been delayed to August 14, 2018. For C.26 Cassini Data Analysis Program: PDS Cassini Data Release 54 Step-1 proposals are due by September 18, 2018 and Step-2 proposals are due December 7, 2018. The amended solicitations contain information on how funding will be handled in this situation, and it is not expected that the later due date of C.26 will delay the announcement of selections for C.10. Go to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Questions concerning this program element may be directed to HQ-CDAP@mail.nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 FACULTY POSITION IN GEOPHYSICS AND GEOCHEMISTRY AT THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT) The MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences invites qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track faculty position. The search is in the broad area of geophysics and geochemistry encompassing the Earth and other planetary bodies in the solar system. We seek candidates who use theory, observation, and/or experimentation and particularly encourage applicants whose work crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. Candidates should have the potential for innovation and leadership in research and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in geoscience or related field by the start of employment. Our intent is to hire at the assistant professor level, but more senior appointments may also be considered. A complete application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one- to two-page descriptions each of research and teaching plans, and three letters of recommendations. We request that in their cover letter, applicants explicitly commit to our department's code of conduct: https://eapsweb.mit.edu/about/code-conduct Submit applications at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11380 To receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by November 1, 2018. Search Contact: Ms. Karen Fosher, HR Administrator, EAPS, 54-924 kfosher@mit.edu [Edited for length] 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] PDS - JUNO DATA RELEASE 5 The Planetary Data System announces the fifth release of data from the JUNO mission. The release includes EDR and RDR level data acquired between 2017-09-01 and 2017-12-16, which covers Juno Orbits 9 and 10. Data sets from the following experiments are now available: FGM (magnetometer) Gravity JADE (plasma) JEDI (energetic particle detector) JIRAM (infrared auroral mapper) JunoCam (camera) MWR (microwave radiometer) SPICE UVS (ultraviolet imaging spectrometer) Waves (radio and plasma wave science) To access the above data, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20180712.shtml JUNO data are archived at the PDS Atmospheres (ATM), Imaging (IMG), NAIF, and Planetary Plasma Interactions (PPI) Nodes. The data can be accessed from these nodes' web sites and from the main PDS home page: https://pds.nasa.gov 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 [NASA] PDS - NEW HORIZONS HIGH-LEVEL DATA RELEASE The Small Bodies Node of the NASA Planetary Data System is pleased to announce a new release of the New Horizons data. It contains high level (P4) Pluto Flyby data, specifically, compositional and geological/geophysical maps of the surfaces of Pluto and its satellites, characteristics of the Pluto atmosphere and plasma environment, solar wind derived characteristics. The data and their detailed description, as well as mission and instrument information, are available at: http://pdssbn.astro.umd.edu/ 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 Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html September 26-28 2018 NASA Technosignatures Workshop https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/technosignatures2018/ Houston, TX November 13-16, 2018 Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG) https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/leag2018/ Columbia, MD December 4-7, 2018 Hayabusa 2018 http://curation.isas.jaxa.jp/symposium/2018/index.html Sagamihara City, Japan December 4-7, 2018 Ninth Symposium on Polar Science http://www.nipr.ac.jp/symposium2018/ Tokyo, Japan June 10-14, 2019 Zooming in on Star Formation https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/event/1055/ Nafplio, Greece January 13-17, 2020 Seventh International Conference on Mars Polar Science and Exploration https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/marspolar2020/ Ushuaia, Argentina June 2-4, 2020 Mercury: Current and Future Science of the Innermost Planet https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/mercury2020/ Orleans, France [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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