PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 16, Number 27 (July 3, 2022) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Alex Morgan, Georgiana Kramer Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Call for Papers: Planetary Landscapes, Landforms, and their Analogues, ESurf Special Issue 2. GSA Short Course 525: Introduction to Planetary Image Analysis with ArcGIS 3. JPL Postdoc Opportunity in Mars Mineralogy 4. Request for Survey Participants 5. PhD Position: Laboratory Studies for the Icy Surfaces of Planetary Bodies 6. [NASA] ROSES-22: C.26 Apollo Next Generation Sample Analysis for Community Comment 7. Ernest Rutherford Fellowship in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol 8. Research Scientist at NASA GSFC 9. The Exploration of Asteroids Symposium - Call for Abstracts 10. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 11. NASA HQ Program Scientist Openings 12. [NASA] PDS: MRO CRISM MRDR Version 4 13. [NASA] PDS: Aperiodic Data Releases in 2022.06 14. [NASA] PDS: InSight Data Release 13 15. [NASA] PDS: Odyssey Data Release 80 16. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 17. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers 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 CALL FOR PAPERS: PLANETARY LANDSCAPES, LANDFORMS, AND THEIR ANALOGUES, ESURF SPECIAL ISSUE This is a reminder that we have an open Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the EGU journal Earth Surface Dynamics (ESurf), entitled 'Planetary landscapes, landforms, and their analogues'. This special issue spans Planetary Geomorphology across the Solar System, with a particular focus on comparative planetology and terrestrial analogue studies. The focus of individual papers in the special issue is flexible. More information can be found under 2021 Scheduled SIs at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/yckan3rh Interested in submitting a manuscript? If you are considering submitting a manuscript, or have any questions, please do get in touch with us (f.butcher@sheffield.ac.uk and susan.conway@univ-nantes.fr). Manuscript Submission: Authors can submit their contribution using the registration form on the ESurf website: https://editor.copernicus.org/ESurf/manuscript_registration It is important that the correct special issue is selected during the registration process. Deadline: The deadline for submissions is 30 November 2022. Individual papers will be made available online with DOI after acceptance. There is a 50% publication fee reduction for the first 6 papers to be submitted. Many thanks, Frances Butcher and Susan Conway (Special Issue Guest Editors 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 GSA SHORT COURSE 525: INTRODUCTION TO PLANETARY IMAGE ANALYSIS WITH ARCGIS Saturday, October 8, 2022, 8am-5pm, Cost: $40 Registration link: https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2022/program/short Choose Course #525. NOTE: You must register to attend the GSA Annual Meeting in Denver to attend the Short Course! This workshop introduces participants to image analysis, including interpretation and feature mapping, using ArcGIS Pro software, focusing on tasks and features most used in planetary science and geology in general. It is accessible to participants with no prior experience in GIS but includes optional advanced activities relevant to experienced users. Most of the workshop consists of hands-on exercises, with some demonstrations. The purpose of the workshop is to expose participants to the basic tools that are available in ArcGIS Pro for geological research. This will be taught through the process of selecting a hypothetical landing site for a Mars rover using image data from the Mars Odyssey and Mars Global Surveyor. Scholarships are available to two students from underrepresented communities to cover the costs of participating, including travel and registration. Please contact us at spif@astro.cornell.edu for scholarship application instructions. [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 JPL POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY IN MARS MINERALOGY Dr. Katie Stack Morgan, Research Scientist in Planetary Geology, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to work on Mars remote sensing mineralogy research at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. This post-doc will advance our understanding of the global distribution and origin of the mineral serpentine on Mars using CRISM data and cutting-edge processing techniques. The post-doc, in collaboration with the PI, will: - Use dynamic aperture factor analysis/target transformation (DAFA/TT) and radiance ratio analysis to localize and validate serpentine spectra in CRISM images - Produce a validated and complete global map of Mg-rich serpentine on Mars - Analyze the geologic context, terrain age, and stratigraphic context of serpentine detections using CRISM, HiRISE, and CTX data to constrain the mechanisms that controlled serpentinization on Mars. Required qualifications: Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Earth Science, Geology or Geosciences, Remote Sensing, or related field. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing remote sensing data from Mars or Earth including: spectroscopic data, orbiter images, and digital elevation models. Desired qualifications: Experience coding in Matlab and Python, familiarity with ENVI, and experience with CRISM, CTX, and HiRISE data. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/55usse4m 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 REQUEST FOR SURVEY PARTICIPANTS My name is Alyvia Fondren, and I am an undergraduate student at Albion College in Michigan. I am working with Dr. Andrea Francis in the Psychology Department and Dr. Nicolle Zellner in the Physics Department in hopes of understanding more about women's experiences with STEM mentors during their undergraduate experience. I am also interested in knowing whether there is a difference between women's experiences with their mentors at liberal arts colleges compared to large universities. Determining whether there is a difference in experiences at one type of institution over another may help guide the creation of mentorship programs for women in STEM. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire that asks you to complete questions about possible mentorship experiences and the type of undergraduate program that you attended. Your participation is entirely voluntary and will take no more than 15 minutes. Link to the study: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YXQRVDC For any additional information desired, please contact Dr. Andrea Francis at afrancis@albion.edu or Dr. Nicolle Zellner at nzellner@albion.edu. A request for more information does not obligate you to participate in this study. Thank you so much for your time. 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 PHD POSITION: LABORATORY STUDIES FOR THE ICY SURFACES OF PLANETARY BODIES The Space Science and Planetology division, University of Bern, Switzerland, is looking for an experimentalist to duplicate processes resulting in particle release from icy surfaces of satellites: ice irradiation with ions, electrons, and UV photons, to provide the release efficiency and the chemical composition of ejecta for the case of ions, UV photons, and electrons impacting an ice surface. We are looking for a talented and motivated person who enjoys experimental physics. Experience with electronics, vacuum instrumentation, ice samples, and mass spectrometry would be of advantage. The position is available from 1 October 2022, and is funded for 4 years. Candidates with demonstrated experience in experimental work will be favoured. The salary is in accordance with the personnel regulations of the Canton of Bern. Please submit your application by 14 August 2022 as a single PDF file consisting of a cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position, a CV, list of your publications, and a list with names of three references. http://tinyurl.com/9s8dpf7b Applicants should contact: Peter Wurz (peter.wurz@space.unibe.ch), or Andre Galli (andre.galli@unibe.ch) 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-22: C.26 APOLLO NEXT GENERATION SAMPLE ANALYSIS FOR COMMUNITY COMMENT The goal of the 2022 Apollo Next Generation Sample Analysis (ANGSA) Program will be to maximize the science derived from samples returned by the Apollo Program in preparation for future lunar missions anticipated in the 2020s and beyond. To achieve this, the 2nd ANGSA call will focus on small, high-value samples that are nearing their pristinity limit. The draft text for this program element has been released. At this time, we are requesting community feedback regarding the list of pre-selected samples in Section 1.1. The goal is to include samples that are nearing their pristinity limit and would be of high scientific potential for a consortia study. Comments on the samples listed in this draft, including requests for potential additional samples, must be submitted by July 29, 2022, to HQ-ANGSA@mail.nasa.gov. Those who submit comments may not receive individual responses. However, on release of the final text, NASA will enumerate significant changes made to the sample list between the draft and final solicitation, either through a FAQ or changes document. Go to: http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2022 Questions and comments concerning the draft of C.26 ANGSA may be directed to HQ-ANGSA@mail.nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 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 ERNEST RUTHERFORD FELLOWSHIP IN THE SCHOOL OF EARTH SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (ERF) scheme provides up to five years of support for early career researchers to pursue their own independent research programme. Subjects can span the remit of STFC's core science programme including solar and planetary science, and astronomy. The School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol can offer support for one application to the ERF scheme, and we invite interested candidates to make a pre-application for support by the school in their application to STFC. We particularly welcome applications from people from minoritized groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, and/or with non-traditional career paths. For further details about the position and how to apply, please visit: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/earthsciences/opportunities/ Deadline for pre-application: 31 July 2022. 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 RESEARCH SCIENTIST AT NASA GSFC The Science & Exploration Directorate, Solar System Exploration Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is seeking a planetary scientist with a focus on contamination control and returned samples, for a civil servant position. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Artemis Internal Science team to define, develop, and implement sample contamination plans, as well as carrying out cutting-edge research related to planetary surface properties, the Moon, airless bodies, and/or priority planetary targets for future exploration. Expertise is required in defining or developing science requirements for sample analyses, including contamination considerations, as well as in leading collaborative groups and overseeing research. This is a GS-14 level position located at NASA-Goddard in Greenbelt, Maryland near Washington, DC. A full vacancy announcement, which contains further information including qualification requirements and application instructions, will be posted on July 21 and remain open for five days. Go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/ The short period that the announcement is open is due to the type of hiring authority, and is not a reflection of the openness of the position. For additional information contact: Dr. Jamie Elsila Cook, Jamie.E.Cook@nasa.gov. 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 EXPLORATION OF ASTEROIDS SYMPOSIUM - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The symposium aims to bring together world experts on asteroids to review the current state-of-the-art in the field and discuss its future development. It will primarily focus on near-Earth asteroids (NEAs), and strategies to optimize the synergies between science, human exploration, planetary defence and mission planning for NEAs. Nevertheless, abstracts on other topics related to the exploration of asteroids are also welcome. Where: ESA/ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands) When: 7-11 November 2022 Important dates: - Abstract submission deadline: 11 July 2022 - Registration deadline: 31 August 2022 There are no registration or abstract processing fees. The conference will be held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and remote participation welcome. For additional information, please visit the symposium web page at: http://tinyurl.com/39kbfv5s 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 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 flows in Chryse Planitia on Mars - mud or lava?', contributed by Dr. Petr Broz, Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on Twitter (@PlanetGeomorpho) or Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology Best wishes, Frances Butcher (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group) 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 HQ PROGRAM SCIENTIST OPENINGS The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) at NASA Headquarters is seeking candidates to serve as a Program Scientists within multiple organizations. These positions may be located in the Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Astrophysics Divisions, the Exploration Science Strategy & Integration Office, Front Office, and/or other SMD program offices. Duties range from overseeing research programs, reviewing proposals, and leading research with academia and industry. Application Process The job announcement will open for applications at: on Friday, July 22, and will close on Tuesday, July 26. The announcement number will be HQ-22-DE-11497952-DS. Go to: https://USAJobs.gov Advance notice of the vacancy is being provided to allow interested candidates to prepare. Given the short period the announcement will be open, it is a good idea to log into USAJOBS before the job announcement opens and update your username, password, resume, etc., to facilitate the timely submission of an application. Candidates interested in being notified when this job opportunity is posted on USAJOBS and opened for three days are encouraged to sign up for notifications using the features on the website. 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: MRO CRISM MRDR VERSION 4 The first release of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's CRISM instrument's Version 4 MRDRs is now available. Go to: https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro/crism.htm Version 4 MRDRs include the full multispectral survey VNIR+IR data set, downselected for data quality and low atmospheric opacity, with corrections applied to mitigate noise in the data, calibration artifacts, and effects of spatial and temporal variations in atmospheric opacity. Included are Lambert albedo maps, spectral summary product maps, browse versions of the data, and information that provides traceability to the source observations. This release includes 48 tiles; future releases (approximately every 3 months) will fill in data for the rest of the planet. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/5bjbjnjw To access the latest PDS Data Releases: 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/ 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 [NASA] PDS: APERIODIC DATA RELEASES IN 2022.06 In May 2022, PDS ingested and made available the following data, none of which were regularly released with an ongoing mission: - 2022.06.30 PVO Radio Occultation Profiles - 2022.06.29 VGR1 PWS Low Rate (Spectrum Analyzer) Data - 2022.06.29 VGR2 PWS Low Rate (Spectrum Analyzer) Data - 2022.06.24 Mars Express: SPICAM IR RDR Data - 2022.06.14 VGR1 Plasma Wave Science, Uncalibrated Waveforms - 2022.06.14 VGR2 Plasma Wave Science, Uncalibrated Waveforms - 2022.06.01 MRO delayed SHARAD EDRs and RDRs To access those data: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20220630.shtml To access all data archived in PDS: https://pds.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 [NASA] PDS: INSIGHT DATA RELEASE 13 The NASA Planetary Data System announces Release 13 of data from the InSight Lander mission to Mars. This release contains raw, calibrated, and derived data products covering the time period from January 1 to March 31, 2022. The data are archived at various PDS nodes: - SEIS (Seismometer) at the Geosciences Node - HP3/RAD (Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package / Radiometer) at the Geosciences Node - RISE (Radio Science) at the Geosciences Node - IDA (Instrument Deployment Arm) at the Geosciences Node - APSS (Temperature, Wind, and Pressure) at the Atmospheres Node - IFG (Insight Fluxgate Magnetometer) at the PPI Node - ICC/IDC (Instrument Context Camera / Instrument Deployment Camera) at the Cartography and Imaging Sciences Node - SPICE at the NAIF Node The data may be accessed from https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/insight/ InSight releases occur every three months. The next release is scheduled for October 1, 2022. 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/ 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] PDS: ODYSSEY DATA RELEASE 80 The NASA Planetary Data System announces Release 80 of data from the Mars Odyssey Orbiter. This release contains raw, calibrated, and derived data products nominally covering the time period October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, for the GRS/HEND/NS suite, and August 27, 2021, through November 26, 2021, for THEMIS. GRS/HEND/NS data are archived at the PDS Geosciences Node, THEMIS data at the THEMIS Data Node, and SPICE data at the PDS NAIF Node. The data may be accessed from: https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/odyssey/ From a dataset-centered view: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20220701.shtml Odyssey releases occur every three months. The next release is scheduled for October 1, 2022. 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/ 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Note: Most face-to-face meetings going forward will have online components. Check their websites for details. Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html November 7-11, 2022 The Exploration of Asteroids Symposium http://www.stardust-network.eu/starcon2/exploration-of-asteroids-symposium/ Noordwijk, The Netherlands [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop that you think your colleagues should be aware of, please send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor@psi.edu.] 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org No new articles this week. *********************************************************************** * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at https://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to https://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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