PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 14, Number 26 (June 21, 2020) 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. Editorial: Building a New Generation of Reviewers - A Response 2. [NASA] ROSES-20: New Frontiers Data Analysis Delay of Due Dates 3. [NASA] PDS: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Data Release 42 4. Introducing the Titan Community Mailing List (Titan-L) 5. OPAG White Paper Information 6. OPAG Virtual Meeting 7. Virtual Didymos Observers Workshop 8. EPSC Session MITM17: Polarimetry as a Tool for Characterizing Dust Particles - Observations, Modeling, and Laboratory Data 9. The GSA Planetary Geology Division is Receiving Nominations for the Ronald Greeley Award 10. PDS Data Services and User Study 11. Postdoctoral Researcher in Planetary Magnetospheric Physics 12. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 13. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers Commercial Announcements: C1. Photoexcitation: Offering Free Reviews of Grant Proposals and Job Applications 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 EDITORIAL: BUILDING A NEW GENERATION OF REVIEWERS - A RESPONSE Current events, in particular the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing exposure of systematic racism in science and in society at large, have made the past few months an extremely difficult time for all scientists, regardless of career stage. We are all experiencing mental, physical, and emotional fatigue, exacerbated by the fact that we don't know when things will return to a semblance of "normal". However, early- and mid-career scientists are often the ones navigating additional responsibilities related to balancing home and work lives (e.g., childcare and parent-care, among others) in unprecedented ways, and often with little or no assistance or guidance. Read the full editorial at: http://planetarynews.org/editorials/200621.html Respectfully, Ryan N. Watkins, Planetary Science Institute Paul K. Byrne, North Carolina State University Amanda C. Stadermann, University of Arizona Angela Stickle, JHUAPL James H. Roberts, JHUAPL 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] ROSES-20: NEW FRONTIERS DATA ANALYSIS DELAY OF DUE DATES The objective of C.7 The Planetary Science Division's New Frontiers Data Analysis Program (NFDAP) is to enhance the scientific return from New Frontiers missions by broadening scientific participation in the analysis and interpretation of data returned by these missions. Other mission and non-mission data sets may be used to supplement these data in a supporting role, but all proposals must require the use of data from at least one New Frontiers mission: New Horizons, Juno, and OSIRIS-REx. Go to: http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2020 It will also appear on SARA's ROSES blog at: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/roses-2020/ For questions, contact Henry Throop at HQ-NFDAP@mail.nasa.gov 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] PDS: LUNAR RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER DATA RELEASE 42 The NASA Planetary Data System is pleased to announce a new delivery of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) data for the following instruments: CRaTER DLRE LAMP LEND LOLA LROC MiniRF SPICE In general, LRO Release 42 includes data collected between December 15, 2019 and March 14, 2020. To access the above data, please visit the following links: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20200615.shtml PDS offers two services for searching the LRO archives: The Planetary Image Atlas at the Imaging Node allows selection of LRO data by specific search criteria: http://pds-imaging.jpl.nasa.gov/search/lro/ The Lunar Orbital Data Explorer at the Geosciences Node allows searching and downloading of LRO data and other lunar orbital data sets (Clementine and Lunar Prospector): http://ode.rsl.wustl.edu/moon/ LRO SPICE ancillary data can be obtained here: https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/pub/naif/pds/data/lro-l-spice-6-v1.0/ The PDS Team Mail to: pds_operator@jpl.nasa.gov Phone: (818) 393-7165 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 INTRODUCING THE TITAN COMMUNITY MAILING LIST (TITAN-L) Dear Colleagues, We are excited to bring your attention to a new mailing list that has been created for researchers interested in Saturn's largest moon. The Titan Community Mailing List (Titan-L) is a resource for the Titan community to - Support communication between members of our community - Promote integrated research efforts between the diverse areas represented - Obtain/disseminate information Subscribe to the Titan mailing list here: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/titan-community/ Rules: Titan Community Mailing List intended for the distribution of Titan-related scientific information and results, including citations of recently published work, mission details, meeting announcements, and job postings. The list does not accept attachments (to avoid spreading viruses and filling people's inboxes). The list is not a forum for political discussions or opinions about individuals, administrations, or missions. If a discussion wanders off the subject or away from objectivity, the Administrators will close the discussion. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Vincent Chevrier (list admin), Shannon MacKenzie (list admin), and Jason Soderblom 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 OPAG WHITE PAPER INFORMATION The Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) is soliciting topics for White Papers to be submitted to the upcoming 2023-2033 Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey. The list of white papers currently being prepared by members of the OPAG community, and the status of their preparation are recorded at the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1as89GEyX50SUrTOOEZBw9dw6bYmmH8vaQFH2nkeRFhU/edit?usp=sharing Members of OPAG community who are interested in joining any white paper effort should contact the lead author. We also encourage the OPAG community to examine the current list of white papers, and identify any gaps in the topics covered by those white papers. When any gap is identified, you may initiate an effort to close those gaps by starting a new white paper, or by contacting OPAG steering committee members to discuss how to proceed. New entries to the above spreadsheet can still be made via the submission form at this link: https://forms.gle/o4ZxADBUPNZ9jpRp9 To make changes to existing entries, please contact Kunio Sayanagi . In particular, lead authors may be interested in adding a URL (e.g., Google form) people may follow to co-sign/endorse their white papers. 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 OPAG VIRTUAL MEETING The next OPAG meeting will be a virtual meeting to be held from Sept. 1-3, 2020. The meeting agenda and details about how to register and attend this meeting will be posted at a later date. The focus of this timely meeting will be on aspects of the Decadal Survey that are relevant to OPAG. Status reports will be requested from the Decadal Survey co-chairs and panel chairs. Please contact Kunio Sayanagi at kunio.sayanagi@hamptonu.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 VIRTUAL DIDYMOS OBSERVERS WORKSHOP June 22-25, 2020 Join observers from the DART, Hera, and LICIACube teams as we discuss past and upcoming observations of NEA binary Didymos at our virtual Didymos Observers Workshop. We have an exciting schedule of speakers to talk about the components of the AIDA collaboration, results from our past lightcurve observations of Didymos to determine the properties of the binary system, and future plans for more observations later this year and after the 2022 DART impact. The schedule and (no cost) registration information are posted here: https://sites.google.com/view/didymosobs/didymosobsworkshop2020 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 EPSC SESSION MITM17: POLARIMETRY AS A TOOL FOR CHARACTERIZING DUST PARTICLES: OBSERVATIONS, MODELING, AND LABORATORY DATA Remote sensing of Solar System objects such as planetary atmospheres, comets and asteroids, or the space between them, relies largely on the analysis of the solar light scattered by dust particles and clouds. Polarization is an invaluable tool for obtaining information on the physical properties (size, shape, and composition) and location of the scattering particles in the corresponding atmosphere. The aim of this session is to bring together observers, modelers, and experimental physicists to discuss the most recent results and advances in the characterization of dust particles by their spectropolarimetric pattern. Conveners: O. Munoz, F. Moreno, A. Penttila, A.C. Levasseur-Regourd, O. Ivanova, L. Kolokolova, P. Tanga https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC2020/session/38442 Abstracts are due June 24, 2020, 13:00 CEST. Go to: https://www.epsc2020.eu/abstract_management/how_to_submit_an_abstract.html 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 THE GSA PLANETARY GEOLOGY DIVISION IS RECEIVING NOMINATIONS FOR THE RONALD GREELEY AWARD This award was established in 2011 and is given to those who have rendered outstanding service to the PGD community. It consists of a certificate signed by the Chair and will be presented at the division's award reception at the annual meeting. The nomination should include a description of what the nominee has given to the community and may be made by any PGD member before June 30, 2020. More info: https://community.geosociety.org/pgd/awards/greeley 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PDS DATA SERVICES AND USER STUDY The Planetary Data System (PDS) is kicking off a User Study as a follow-on to the PDS Survey, and next steps towards our Data Services Initiative. This Initiative and User Study are integral to enhancing the ways that we can serve you, our planetary science community. More specifically, we are looking for volunteers to help us get a better understanding of our how our community currently uses the PDS, but also how we can improve to meet your future needs. The study will include individual interviews/discussions (~45-60 minutes), with potential follow-ups to demo some prototypes. We are looking for folks across all planetary science domains and experience levels including, but not limited to: Scientists, tool developers, data providers, educators, students, international partners, and amateur astronomers. If you would like to help, please send an email to pds-operator@jpl.nasa.gov and we will reach out to plan next steps. Thank you for helping us better understand our community and assistance in improving the PDS. For more technical details regarding the PDS Data Services Initiative see our abstract: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/planetdata2019/pdf/7105.pdf and poster: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/planetdata2019/eposter/7105.pdf 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN PLANETARY MAGNETOSPHERIC PHYSICS Applications are now being accepted for two postdoctoral scientists to work with the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Planetary Magnetospheres Laboratory in Greenbelt, MD. The position is funded through the CRESST II. Position 1: The postdoctoral researcher will work for either the Juno project with the primary responsibility of conducting analysis and publishing magnetometer results. In addition, the candidate will assist with magnetometer data validation and calibration. Position 2: The data scientist's primary responsibility will be to develop a data production pipeline for future magnetometer missions. This involves taking raw magnetometer data, applying the appropriate transformations and calibrations, and producing the final public data products. The data scientist is encouraged to pursue their own research interest. Candidates for these positions should have Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, planetary science, space physics, geosciences, or related fields. Successful candidates should also have expertise with one or more programming languages commonly used in space science and a demonstrated track record in analyzing spaceflight data, especially magnetometer data and experience with the NAIF SPICE software package is highly desired. Applications received by July 15, 2020 will receive the best consideration. Link to full job posting: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/bb0cf722 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html No new meetings. 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