PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 13, Number 8 (February 24, 2018) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Georgiana Kramer Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Elisabeth Adams Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Noble Gas Geochronology and Isotope Geochemistry of Planetary Materials 2. Early Registration Deadline for 2019 Planetary Defense Conference 3. Introduction to Planetary Image Analysis with ArcGIS at LPSC 4. Upcoming Proposal Writing Workshops 5. [NASA] ROSES: New Opportunity in C.30 Planetary Mission Concept Studies 6. [NASA] ROSES: New Opportunity in C.31 KPLO PSP 7. 3rd COSPAR Working Meeting on Refining Planetary Protection Requirements for Human Missions to Mars 8. Software Systems for Astronomy - Change of Dates 9. Terrestrial Analog Survey 10. International Venus Conference Abstract Deadline Extended 11. SSERVI Carbon in the Solar System LPSC Workshop 12. IUGG/IAMAS Session M24: Clouds and Circulations in Planetary Atmospheres 13. Undergraduate Summer Interns Available for SSW-Funded Researchers: PGGURP is Now SUPPR 14. 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 RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN NOBLE GAS GEOCHRONOLOGY AND ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY OF PLANETARY MATERIALS The Group 18 Laboratories, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar to study the origin and thermal evolution of lunar impact melt breccias, predominantly using noble gas geochronology and isotope geochemistry. These studies will be conducted largely using ultraviolet laser ablation microprobe techniques that permit very high spatial resolution sampling of target materials in petrographic context. Details regarding this position and how to apply may be found at https://sese.asu.edu/about/opportunities/other Review of applications will begin on March 20, 2019. Please contact Kip Hodges (kvhodges@asu.edu) directly for additional information. 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 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR 2019 PLANETARY DEFENSE CONFERENCE The International Academy of Astronautics will hold its 6th Planetary Defense Conference from April 29 to May 3rd, 2019 in College Park, Maryland, USA. The bi-annual conference brings together world experts to discuss the threat to Earth posed by asteroids and comets and actions that might be taken to deflect a threatening object. Key International and Political Developments Advancements in NEO Discovery New NEO Characterization Results Deflection & Disruption Modeling and Testing Mission & Campaign Design Impact Consequences Disaster Response Impact Risk Assessment and Decision to Act Public Education and Communication The conference will include a hypothetical NEO/Earth impact event scenario that will be part of the conference (similar to what was done at previous conferences) https://cneos.jpl.nasa.gov/pd/cs/ Conference attendees may also use the hypothetical scenario as their topic for papers and presentations. The NASA Planetary Defense Coordination Office would like to remind the community that the Early Registration deadline is Friday, March 1, 2019. For more information and to register, visit: http://pdc.iaaweb.org/ 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 INTRODUCTION TO PLANETARY IMAGE ANALYSIS WITH ARCGIS AT LPSC The Spacecraft Planetary Imaging Facility (SPIF) of Cornell University is offering this free workshop at the upcoming 50th LPSC on Sunday, March 17, 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 9:00am to 4:00pm and will cover topics including ArcGIS basics, spatial analysis, and map document production, mostly through hands-on exercises using data from Mars Odyssey and Mars Global Surveyor. Participants will be given a one-year ArcGIS license as part of the workshop. Registration is required: https://goo.gl/vajXdS The deadline for registration is March 8, 2019. Please contact Zoe Learner Ponterio, SPIF Data Manager, for more information at zap9@cornell.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 UPCOMING PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOPS The success of scientists depends upon their ability to obtain funding. Using Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) from NASA as a primary example, this workshop will focus on teaching the audience key points to writing a successful proposal. Proposal Writing Workshops help early career scientists, as well as those looking to improve their previous proposal performance. As a result of this session, participants will be able to understand the proposal writing, reviewing, and selection process for federally funded proposals, and help those who have previously submitted proposals improve their performance. The workshop will be done in a format that allows for a great deal of audience participation. Participants are encouraged to bring along previous proposal materials and reviews to go through within the group or for one-on-one Q&A during the workshop. There are two upcoming opportunities to participate in a Proposal Writing Workshop: Saturday, March 16th, 10 AM Out to Innovate Conference Los Angeles, CA https://www.noglstp.org/outtoinnovate/ Sunday, March 17th, 1 PM 50th LPSC Houston, TX https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2019/ For more information, please contact Christina Richey, christina.r.richey@jpl.nasa.gov 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 [NASA] ROSES: NEW OPPORTUNITY IN C.30 PLANETARY MISSION CONCEPT STUDIES NASA has started preparations for the 2023 Planetary Science Decadal Survey and one of the tasks of the 2023 Decadal Survey Committee will be to recommend a portfolio of planetary science missions. The Decadal Survey Committee may choose to recommend a portfolio of missions containing a mix of prioritized large- and medium-size mission concepts, or even a program of competed medium-size missions. NASA and the community are interested in providing appropriate input to the 2023 Decadal Survey regarding medium/large-size mission concepts. To this end, NASA is soliciting proposals to conduct mission concept studies in planetary science. Results of the selected studies will be provided by NASA as input to the 2023 Decadal Survey. Mandatory NOIs are due by March 22, 2019, and the due date for 15-page proposals is May 21, 2019. Any new information that comes out of or questions sent to the NASA point of contact will be posted in a FAQ on the NSPIRES web page for this program element. Go to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Questions regarding this program element may be directed to Doris.Daou@nasa.gov 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 [NASA] ROSES: NEW OPPORTUNITY IN C.31 KPLO PSP This amendment creates a new opportunity in program element C.31, the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter Participating Scientist Program. The objective of the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) Participating Scientist Program (PSP) is to enhance the scientific return during the science phase of the KPLO mission by expanding participation in the mission through new investigations that 1) broaden or complement existing mission investigations, or 2) leverage the KPLO mission data for studies outside of the original mission scope. The KPLO Participating Scientist Program is jointly solicited by the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Planetary Science Division (PSD) and the Human Exploration and Operations Directorate (HEOMD) Advanced Exploration Systems (AES) Division, but will be administered primarily by the Planetary Science Division. For C.31, the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter Participating Scientist Program, Step-1 proposals are due April 2, 2019 and proposals are due May 22, 2019. Go to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ The Science Mission Directorate point of contact for this program element is Shoshana Weider, who may be reached at shoshana.z.weider@nasa.gov The Human Exploration and Operations Directorate point of contact for this program element is John Guidi, who may be reached at john.guidi@nasa.gov 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 3RD COSPAR WORKING MEETING ON REFINING PLANETARY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR HUMAN MISSIONS TO MARS COSPAR, with support from ESA and NASA, is pleased to announce the 3rd COSPAR Working Meeting on Refining Planetary Protection Requirements for Human Missions to Mars, to be held May 14-16, 2019, at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston. This is an interdisciplinary meeting to continue the process of addressing previously identified knowledge gaps in planetary protection between now and the first crewed flight to the martian surface. The meeting will feed into subsequent COSPAR reporting on potential opportunities to address knowledge gaps in the areas of: i) Microbial and human health monitoring; ii) Technology and operations for contamination control; and iii) Natural transport of contamination on Mars. The second two days will have a particular focus on measurements and instruments for addressing knowledge gaps in Microbial and Human Health Monitoring. Further information on agenda, logistics, registration and remote participation will be available shortly. The workshop seeks to ensure a balance of discipline specialty and nationality among the participants. Accordingly, in person attendance may be limited by the capacity of the facilities. Indications of interest in participation can be sent to Valerie.a.chabot@nasa.gov 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 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS FOR ASTRONOMY - CHANGE OF DATES Please note that the dates for the summer school in Software Systems for Astronomy (SSfA-6) have changed. The course will take place July 16-26, 2019, on the Big Island of Hawaii. The course covers software design and implementation of telescope and instrument control systems, observation planning tools, and software for analyzing and archiving astronomical data. More information can be found here: http://astro.uhh.hawaii.edu/Summer/Summer-2019/ssfa19.php 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 TERRESTRIAL ANALOG SURVEY Please take a few minutes to fill out this short anonymous survey about Terrestrial Analog Studies! The USGS Astrogeology Science Center is developing a terrestrial analog program, and we are working hard to ensure that the products and services we create meet the needs of the scientific community. Your responses will help identify areas of future development. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X5QD8X3 Please forward the above link as needed to interested community members. If you have further questions or comments, please feel free to contact Lauren Edgar (ledgar@usgs.gov). Thank you in advance for your time. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 INTERNATIONAL VENUS CONFERENCE ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED The Abstracts deadline is now: March 11, 14:59 UTC March 11, 23:59 JST March 11, 10:59 EDT March 11, 07:59 PDT Please visit this website for any updated registration and abstract submission information: https://www.cps-jp.org/~akatsuki/venus2019/registration.html The conference is intended to cover all areas of Venus science with special focus on new results obtained from Japan's Venus Climate Orbiter "Akatsuki". Results from previous missions, from ground-based observations, numerical computations, and theoretical works are all welcome. More info can be found at the Conference website: https://www.cps-jp.org/~akatsuki/venus2019/ 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 SSERVI CARBON IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM LPSC WORKSHOP The 4th in our series of SSERVI-sponsored Carbon in the Solar System workshops will be held on Thursday of LPSC week (March 21), noon-1:15 PM in the Indian Springs room at the Marriott. The event will focus on the material that darkens low-albedo bodies in the Solar System. In the previous three SSERVI Carbon in the Solar System workshops/panels, opinions varied on the material that darkens the low-albedo - often presumed primitive - material in the Solar System. Carbon, iron sulfide, magnetite and other materials have been proposed as the darkening agent(s). In this fourth discussion in the series (open to all interested LPSC attendees), we pursue this topic. What implications do these compositions have for understanding the processing and evolution of the Solar System? Our collection of carbon- rich samples will expand in the near future when pristine samples of the near-Earth asteroids 162173 Ryugu and 101955 Bennu are returned to Earth. Providing a framework for the existence and processing of carbon throughout Solar System history improves our future analyses. This session will be kicked off by an introductory talk given by Dr. Larry Nittler, followed by open discussion among all attendees. 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 IUGG/IAMAS SESSION M24: CLOUDS AND CIRCULATIONS IN PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES Abstract deadline extended: March 1, 2019 at 12:00 CET (Central European Time) We now have new information on clouds and atmospheric circulations, including Earth. There are some similarities and many differences among the clouds, their origins and impacts. Especially, for all planets including Earth, cloud motions are a key measurement in studying global circulations and there have been recently many improvements in the techniques. The symposium invites presentations on the clouds or measurements involving clouds on different planets, including Earth. Conveners: Kevin McGouldrick (USA), Emmanuel Marcq (France) Go to: http://iugg2019montreal.com/m.html The IUGG/IAMAS General Assembly will be held July 8-18, 2019, in Montreal, Canada. 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER INTERNS AVAILABLE FOR SSW-FUNDED RESEARCHERS: PGGURP IS NOW SUPPR The Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program is now known as the Summer Undergraduate Program for Planetary Research (SUPPR) and is ready to send you an undergraduate intern for 8 weeks this summer. NASA SUPPR will cover the costs of getting the undergraduate to your institution, housing costs for the student while there, as well as a cost-of-living stipend (up to $7300 per intern). Each intern is allowed up to $1000 for reimbursement if they present their SUPPR research at a conference (the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference is popular) the following year. More information can be found at: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/suppr/ If you are interested in hosting an intern this summer, please fill out the online form by March 8: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/suppr/mentors/ Please email Tracy Gregg (tgregg@buffalo.edu) with any questions. 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 MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS May 10-13, 2019 Integrations of Satellite and Ground-Based Observations and Multi-Disciplinarity in Research and Prediction of Different Types of Hazards in Solar System http://www.gi.sanu.ac.rs/site/index.php/en/activities /conferences-organisation/975-hazards-sos Valjevo, Serbia June 24-28, 2019 Ringberg Conference on Star-Planet Connection http://www2.mpia-hd.mpg.de/~starsplanets2019/ Ringberg Castle, Germany August 25-29, 2019 Symposium on Water in the Universe http://astro.phys-acs.org/symposia/Fall2019.html San Diego, CA Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html [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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