PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 17, Number 6 (February 5, 2023) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Alex Morgan Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Matthew R Perry Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. [NASA] SMD: Roses-22 FINESST Graduate Student Research Proposal Due Date Delay 2. [NASA] SMD: Draft NASA Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Disclosure Policy 3. [NASA] OCEO: Pre-Proposal Webinar - Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Women's Colleges and Universities (MUREP WCU) 4. [NASA] Engagement Opportunities in MASA STEM 2023 (EONS-2023): Minority University Research and Education Project Curriculum Awards 5. [NASA] Aperiodic PDS Data Releases in 2023.01 6. Job Opening: Postdoc in Mars Geology/Geomorphology at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum 7. Post-doctoral Researcher in Venus Global Climate Modelling 8. Two Post-doc Positions in Bennu Sample Analysis at Arizona State University 9. Postdoctoral Researcher for Mars Rover Science/Operations and Mars Data Analysis 10. PhD Position - Defining the Role of Sublimating Ices in Mass Wasting Across the Solar System 11. Two PhD Positions in Space Physics at Umea University in Sweden 12. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 13. Two NanoSIMS Job Openings at the University of Arizona 14. Early Career Opportunity - Final InSight Science Team Meeting 15. The International Summer School in Astrobiology: Searching for Life on Ocean Worlds 16. Invitation to Join the Science Organizing Committee (SOC) for the 2023 Joint DPS-EPSC Meeting 17. Workshop on EDIA for Leaders in Planetary Science 18. Spanish Webinar About Planetary Science and Careers 19. Uranus Flagship: Investigations and Instruments for Cross-Discipline Science Workshop 20. International Conference on Aeolian Research (ICAR XI): Abstracts Being Accepted 21. Abstract Deadline Extension for TherMoPS IV 22. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 23. 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 [NASA] SMD: ROSES-22 FINESST GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PROPOSAL DUE DATE DELAY Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST F.5) solicits proposals from accredited U.S. universities and other eligible organizations for graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to the Science Mission Directorate's (SMD) science, technology, and exploration goals. The graduate student shall have the primary initiative to define the proposed FINESST research project and must be the primary author, with input or supervision from the proposal's Principal Investigator (PI) or mentor, as appropriate. The proposal must present a well-defined research problem/activity and a justification of its scientific significance to NASA. FINESST awards are research grants for up to three years and up to $50K per year. ROSES-2022 Amendment 88 delays the due date for FINESST proposals. Proposals are due February 14, 2023. Also, a clarification has been added for NASA civil servants in Section 3. New text is in bold and deleted text is struck through. The short URL for the NSPIRES page for this program element is: https://go.nasa.gov/FINESST22 Questions concerning F.5 FINESST should be directed to hq-finesst@mail.nasa.gov. 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] SMD: DRAFT NASA CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CONFLICT OF COMMITMENT DISCLOSURE POLICY NASA Grants Policy has published a Federal Register Notice soliciting public comment on a proposed conflict of interest and conflict of commitment disclosure policy for grant and cooperative agreement recipients. NASA is proposing a new policy that requires financial assistance award recipients to (1) maintain written and enforced policies that require covered individuals to disclose COI and COC to the recipient entity; (2) eliminate or, where appropriate, manage or reduce the disclosed conflict; and (3) disclose to NASA any conflict that cannot be eliminated, managed, or reduced. The public comment period closes March 1, 2023, and comment submission instructions may be found in the notice which is posted here: https://tinyurl.com/y64x7tpk For further information please contact Christopher Murguia at: christopher.e.murguia@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] OCEO: PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR - MINORITY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROJECT (MUREP) WOMEN'S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (MUREP WCU) A pre-proposal webinar will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 12:30-2:00 PM Eastern Time. During this session, the MUREP WCU team will give an in-depth overview of the opportunity and highlight information contained in the EONS-2023 document regarding proposal preparation and requirements. Proposers may also receive technical assistance from project staff at this time, including tips and guidance for submitting proposals. Please visit the MUREP WCU landing page in NSPIRES for information about this opportunity. Proposers are strongly advised to visit the site for updates prior to the call. A second, abbreviated, pre-proposal webinar will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time, for further clarification and to answer questions. Details on how to join the second webinar will be provided on MUREP WCU landing page at the later time. Registration is required (link to participate will be sent to your email after registration is completed): https://tinyurl.com/39hsbsda A recording of each webinar will be made available on MUREP WCU landing page: https://tinyurl.com/v4mmnp6u Please submit all questions to MUREPWCU@nasaprs.com. [Edited for length] 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 [NASA] ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN MASA STEM 2023 (EONS-2023): MINORITY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROJECT CURRICULUM AWARDS NASA MUREP solicits proposals from 2-year/community college and 4-year/college or university MSIs for the MUREP Curriculum Awards (MCA). The purpose of the new MCA activity is to strengthen the research capacity of MSIs and enable students' capacity for research in areas of priority to NASA Mission Directorates, while engaging diverse students in authentic learning experiences through curriculum improvement and development and culturally relevant and responsive teaching, learning and support. Full Proposals due 5:00 pm ET on May 1, 2023 This NOFO is open to U.S. 2-year/community colleges and 4-year colleges/universities, designated by the Department of Education as Minority Serving Institutions. Institutions not meeting this requirement are encouraged to collaborate with a lead MSI. Successful proposals will be funded as multi-year cooperative agreements with a three-year period of performance, with the possibility to extend for one additional year. Optional pre-proposal webinars will be held on: - February 16, 2023, 3:00-4:30 pm ET - April 6, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm ET Please visit the landing page in NSPIRES for information on how to join the call: https://tinyurl.com/4p3nhnrf For general inquiries, please contact: MCA@nasaprs.com [Edited for length] 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 APERIODIC PDS DATA RELEASES IN 2023.01 In January 2023, PDS ingested and made available the following data, none of which were regularly released with an ongoing mission: - 2023.01.26 New Horizons ALICE Interplanetary Medium - 2023.01.26 New Horizons Derived Composition Arrokoth Encounter - 2023.01.26 New Horizons Derived Geophysical Arrokoth Encounter - 2023.01.26 New Horizons Pluto Encounter Atmosphere - 2023.01.26 New Horizons PEPSSI Averaged Plasma Fluxes and Rates - 2023.01.26 New Horizons SWAP Solar Wind Derived - 2023.01.25 PVO VENUS MAG CALIBRATED P-SENSOR HIGH RES - 2023.01.25 PVO VENUS MAG RESAMPLED SC COORDS 24SEC AVGS - 2023.01.25 PVO VENUS MAG RESAMPLED P-SENSOR 24SEC AVGS - 2023.01.18 Mars Express Radiometrically Calibrated Images - 2023.01.13 Mission-Independent DSN Calibration Data - 2023.01.10 HST UV Slitless Reflectance Spectra of (1) Ceres - 2023.01.09 MRO CRISM MRDR Version 4 To access those data: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20230131.shtml To access all data archived in PDS: https://pds.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 JOB OPENING: POSTDOC IN MARS GEOLOGY/GEOMORPHOLOGY AT THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM The Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Center for Earth and Planetary Studies (CEPS) in Washington, DC welcomes applications for a postdoctoral position. Research areas for the position include analysis of: - Geologic mapping of Mars, including relevant data analysis, and drafting text and figures for peer-reviewed publications. - Geomorphic and topographic analyses of fluvial landforms using Mars orbiter and rover data, including relatively young fluvial landforms on impact craters. - Participation on the Science Operations Team for Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover; and field studies of Mars analog landforms. Applicants must demonstrate experience in analysis of Earth or planetary datasets. A background in quantitative terrestrial or planetary geology and experience with geographic information systems analysis of imaging and topography are desired. This is a full-time, 2-year position in Washington, DC with benefits. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More details and application process here: https://www.si.edu/content/ohr/SITrustVacs/SITRUST-23-NASM0201.pdf Application deadline is 5pm (Eastern time) on February 17, 2023. For questions, email Sharon Wilson Purdy (purdys@si.edu) or Ross Irwin (irwinr@si.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 POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN VENUS GLOBAL CLIMATE MODELLING An exciting opportunity for a three-year postdoctoral research position is available at The Open University, UK, to develop and perform experiments with a Venus Global Climate Model in preparation for future missions. The role is an exciting combination of numerical modelling to simulate global climate environment of the atmosphere of Venus, and comparison to spacecraft observation data. Our aim is to develop a new climate model of Venus to identify the most likely cause of the observed sporadic high-altitude occurrences of atmospheric sulfur species and determine the likelihood of a direct link to surface geological activity. This work is to be performed in preparation of several high-profile missions to Venus in the 2030s, from both NASA and ESA. The role holder will join a vibrant atmospheric research group within the School of Physical Sciences. The preferred candidate will have a PhD (or close to completion) in atmospheric physics or a closely related field, with knowledge and experience of numerical modelling of planetary atmospheres. The salary will be dependent on PhD award status and commensurate with the level of experience to date. For more information, please see the job advert at: https://tinyurl.com/ym6rzcx8 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 TWO POST-DOC POSITIONS IN BENNU SAMPLE ANALYSIS AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Have you ever wanted to work with materials that are 'out-of-this-world'? Have you ever wanted to work on small-scale mechanical testing? The research group of Prof. Christian G. Hoover at Arizona State University, is recruiting one 2-year fully funded post-doctoral applicant in the area of Experimental Nano- and Micro- Mechanics of samples being returned from Asteroid Bennu as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's OSIRIS-REx mission. We desire to fill the position ASAP, but no later than end of summer 2023, and the appointment is expected to last through fall of 2025. The post-doc will work alongside Prof. Hoover and the OSIRIS-REx Sample Physical and Thermal Analysis Working Group as a mission postdoc to address critical questions related to the origin, evolution, and current physical and mechanical properties of asteroid Bennu's geologic materials. Specific testing includes nano- and micro-scale indentation, particle compression and cohesion testing, which are significant components of the mission team's multi-scale analysis plan. More details on the driving scientific hypotheses may be found in the mission Sample Analysis Plan: https://tinyurl.com/2dtrx35c Prospective applicants should send any questions, a cover letter and CV to Prof. Hoover by e-mail (Christian.Hoover@asu.edu) under the subject heading "Post Post-Doctoral Application - OSIRIS REx". 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 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER, MARS ROVER SCIENCE/OPERATIONS AND MARS DATA ANALYSIS The University of Chicago's Department of Geophysical Sciences seeks a postdoctoral researcher to support Mars projects (a MSL Participating Scientist grant on timing/flow of water at Gale crater, and a MDAP grant on spatial variations in Mars sediment layer thicknesses). The researcher will work with Associate Professor Edwin Kite to take part in MSL science/operations, and analyze existing HiRISE DTMs. The balance between rover and orbiter work will be chosen according to the preferences of the successful candidate. Candidates should have a background in planetary science. Experience with rover operations, and/or Mars orbiter data analysis, is preferred. This is primarily a data analysis position, modeling skills (though welcome) are not required. A start date in mid-to-late-2023 is preferred. This postdoctoral position will be for one year and funding is secured for renewal for a second year, contingent on satisfactory progress. The position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Review of applications will begin on 8/4/2023. Please send a CV, a description of research interests, a publication list, and email addresses of 2-3 referees as a single PDF file to kite@uchicago.edu. Please direct informal inquiries to kite@uchicago.edu. EoE/DV/Disability 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PHD POSITION - DEFINING THE ROLE OF SUBLIMATING ICES IN MASS WASTING ACROSS THE SOLAR SYSTEM The department of Physical Geography at Utrecht University (The Netherlands) is looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate interested in mountainous geomorphology, landslides, and planets. In specific, the PhD will work on a project that aims to define the role of sublimating ices in mass wasting (e.g., landslides and mass flows) across various rocky bodies in our Solar System, including Mars, Ceres, Mercury, Vesta, Comets 67P and 9P, the Moon, and the Earth. This project combines satellite image interpretation and laboratory simulations in environmental chambers wherein we can simulate the low atmospheric pressures and temperatures of these rocky bodies. A detailed project description and information on the employment conditions at Utrecht University can be accessed via the link below: https://tinyurl.com/4xyfkd77 We are looking for a candidate with a MSc degree in a relevant area, such as physical geography, geomorphology, planetology, geology, or a closely related field. We expect the candidate to have a passion for (planetary) geomorphology. Experience in working with satellite imagery and performing laboratory experiments is an advantage. The application deadline is 12 March 2023. Note that PhD students in the Netherlands are full university employees with a salary, paid vacation, parental leave, and excellent secondary conditions. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 TWO PHD POSITIONS IN SPACE PHYSICS AT UMEA UNIVERSITY IN SWEDEN The Department of Physics at Umea University in Sweden offers two PhD positions in space physics: The first position is on studying terrestrial magnetosheath jets (Principal Investigator is Associate Prof. Maria Hamrin, email: maria.hamirn@space.umu.se). For more information about the position and how to apply please visit: https://tinyurl.com/4jzxfknt The second position is on modeling magnetosphere-interior coupling at Mercury (Principal Investigator is Dr. Shahab Fatemi, email: shahab.fatemi@umu.se). For more information about the position and how to apply please visit: https://tinyurl.com/256yxzpt The employment for both positions is limited to four years at full time or up to five years if teaching and other departmental work is performed. Applications should be submitted to our e-recruitment system Varbi via the links above at latest by 15 April 2023. The employment starts in 1 September 2023 or according to agreement. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the principal investigators of each position. 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 GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The February image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: https://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic explores images of Mercury at dawn from last year's flyby of the planet by the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft, and is contributed by Dr. Valentina Galluzzi, National Institute of Astrophysics, Institute for Space Astrophysics and Planetology (INAF-IAPS), Italy. You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on Twitter: @PlanetGeomorpho or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology Best wishes, Frances Butcher (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group) 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 TWO NANOSIMS JOB OPENINGS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona is seeking candidates for two open positions to support the isotopic analysis of planetary materials in the Kuiper Materials Imaging and Characterization Facility (KMICF, https://kmicf.lpl.arizona.edu). We invite applications to the position of Researcher/Scientist III to join our team and manage the new CAMECA Nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometer (NanoSIMS): https://tinyurl.com/3jnbat56 The NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to support NanoSIMS isotopic analysis of returned samples from asteroid Bennu: https://tinyurl.com/354tv3ah KMICF is an analytical facility supported by NASA's Planetary Major Enabling Facilities program that is dedicated to research excellence in analysis of heterogeneous materials from the millimeter to atomic scale. In addition to the new NanoSIMS, laboratories include EPMA, SEMs, TEM, FIB-SEM, and Raman spectrometers. The University of Arizona is a Hispanic Serving Institution that has been listed by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers in the United States and WorldatWork. Review of applications will begin on February 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of reference will be requested from top-ranked applicants only. [Edited for length] 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITY - FINAL INSIGHT SCIENCE TEAM MEETING The InSight Science Team are now recruiting the sixth and final round of InSightSeers for our observers program. InSight was a NASA-led Mars geophysical mission - see here for more details: https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/ Although the InSight lander is no longer operating, the science team is still active with data analysis and archiving activities. Up to 10 places are available. The InSightSeers (penultimate/final year PhD students and postdocs within 5 years of doctoral completion) will be invited to participate in our Science Team Meeting in Huntsville, Alabama, USA, between March 20 and 24, 2023. A full description of the program along with the application form can be found here: https://forms.gle/se6PYR39c3bDuVjo9 It will remain open until Wednesday 15 February at 09:00 UTC. We on the InSight team recognise the value of diverse team membership and an inclusive mission spirit. Applications are particularly encouraged from under-represented groups within our community. Questions may be sent to Dr Ben Fernando (co-chair of the InSight Impact Science and Diversity & Inclusion working groups) with the subject line "InSightSeers" at benjamin.fernando@physics.ox.ac.uk [Edited for length] 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL IN ASTROBIOLOGY: SEARCHING FOR LIFE ON OCEAN WORLDS July 10 - 14, 2023 | Applications due Wednesday, March 1, 2023 The 2023 school will be focused on the exploration of ocean worlds orbiting the giant planets of our Solar System. Moons such as Enceladus, Europa, Ganymede, and Titan are key astrobiological targets for future exploration. These moons contain global liquid water oceans underneath icy surfaces and provide a different astrobiological perspective from rocky worlds such as Mars. Ocean worlds present deep potentially habitable environments dominated by the physical processes of water and ice where life could exist in our Solar System. Host group contact: Melissa.Kirven@nasa.gov Astrobiology Summer School Website: https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/career-funding/astrobiology-summer-school 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 INVITATION TO JOIN THE SCIENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (SOC) FOR THE 2023 JOINT DPS-EPSC MEETING We are seeking motivated scientists across all planetary sub-disciplines who are invested in developing an excellent scientific program for the upcoming 2023 Joint DPS-EPSC Meeting in San Antonio! The SOC will meet regularly to discuss how the overall format, topics, and special sessions for the upcoming meeting and will be responsible for sorting abstracts and finalizing the scientific program for the meeting. For more information or to express interest in joining the SOC, please email Tracy Becker at tbecker@swri.edu by February 15. 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 WORKSHOP ON EDIA FOR LEADERS IN PLANETARY SCIENCE June 12 - 14, 2023, 4 hours daily, 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm EST We invite planetary scientists in leadership roles to join us for the second offering of our workshop on engaging with EDIA concepts and strategies. "Leaders" includes: mission and instrument PIs (and future PIs), department chairs, institute directors, program officers, and group leaders of all kinds. This workshop (~25 people or less, to encourage interaction) provides the basic tools needed to enact positive change in personal and professional spheres regarding inclusion, diversity, accessibility, and equity. Entirely on-line, no registration fee. "Well organized and well-facilitated, great breadth and depth of topics, and good novel interactive components as well. The content was expertly curated and extremely well presented..." -Participant, November 2022 Facilitators: Drs. Julie Rathbun and JA Grier. Website, with draft agenda/schedule, and application: https://edialps.psi.edu #EDIALPS 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 SPANISH WEBINAR ABOUT PLANETARY SCIENCE AND CAREERS On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, beginning at 4:00 p.m. CT (5:00 pm ET/ 3:00 am MT/ 3:00 am PT), the Lunar and Planetary Institute is hosting a free, virtual science presentation for Spanish-speaking students and public audiences. Join the LPI for a presentation by Dr. German Martinez, who will share highlights from his time working on NASA's Mars 2020 mission, including how to drive a rover on another planet! Learn more: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/features/2023/012623/rover/ 19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19 URANUS FLAGSHIP: INVESTIGATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR CROSS-DISCIPLINE SCIENCE WORKSHOP We are happy to announce the Uranus Flagship: Investigations and Instruments for Cross-Discipline Science Workshop scheduled for July 25-27, 2023 in Pasadena, California, and virtually via Zoom. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together scientists and engineers to discuss how cross-discipline discoveries in the Uranus system can be achieved through instrument concepts and synergistic scientific investigations. This differs from past workshops that were focused on traditional, discipline-specific Ice Giant science questions. All components of the Uranus System (interior to magnetosphere) are in our scope, as are ties to exoplanets, heliophysics, and astrophysics. Innovative aspects of mission or instrument design that enable cross-discipline science are also welcome. This workshop will advance planning for the Uranus Orbiter and Probe mission called for by the recently released Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey. Indication of Interest: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meeting_portal/iofi/?mtg=uranusflagship2023 Registration will open in late March/early April 2023. Abstract submission will open on March 27, 2023. [Edited for length] 20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AEOLIAN RESEARCH (ICAR XI): ABSTRACTS BEING ACCEPTED Abstracts are now being accepted for the International Conference on Aeolian Research (ICAR XI). https://www.icarxi.com/attend/registration/ ICAR will be held July 10-14, 2023 at the Las Cruces Convention Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico and includes a field trip to White Sands National Park and the Jornada Experimental Range. Sessions: - Aerodynamics and Sediment Transport - Anthropogenic Interactions - Coastal Environments - Dunes and Bedforms - Dust - Experiments and Instrumentation - Interactions with Vegetation - Modelling and Numerical Simulations - Paleoenvironments - Planetary - Special Session: Restoration and remediation - Special Session: Field Instrumentation Demonstration 21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21 ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR THERMOPS IV We are pleased to inform the community that the abstract submission deadline for the Fourth Workshop on Thermal Models for Planetary Science has now been extended to: Tuesday 14 February (23:00 UTC) We welcome submissions for presentation at TherMoPS IV: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/thermops4/abstract-submission TherMoPS IV will be held at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 18-20 April 2023. Remote participation will be possible for those unable to attend in-person. We expect to be able to offer some travel support for young professionals to attend in-person. Details will be announced when registration opens on 27 February, when the programme is published. Themes identified for abstract submission include: - Thermal modelling of rocky planets, asteroids and small bodies, the Moon and moons of the Solar System, and gas giants - Technical aspects of thermal modelling such as: models of thermal evolution and thermal conductivity, disk-integrated vs disk-resolved approaches, advances in theory and computational techniques - Research to investigate thermal processes and validate thermal models, via laboratory work and observations from observatories or spacecraft Please refer to the website for further details: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/thermops4/home [Edited for length] 22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22 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 June 12-14, 2023 Workshop on EDIA for Leaders in Planetary Science https://edialps.psi.edu Online July 10-14, 2023 International Summer School in Astrobiology: Searching for Life on Ocean Worlds https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/career-funding/astrobiology-summer-school Santander, Spain [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.] 23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23-23 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Impacts of Organic Ice Condensation on the Optical Properties of Haze on Pluto Jingyu Wang et al. 2023 PSJ 4:17 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acaf30 Shape Models of Lucy Targets (3548) Eurybates and (21900) Orus from Disk-integrated Photometry Stefano Mottola et al. 2023 PSJ 4:18 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acaf79 Erratum: "Latitude Variation of Flux and Impact Angle of Asteroid Collisions with Earth and the Moon" (2021, PSJ, 2, 88) Darrel Robertson et al. 2023 PSJ 4:19 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/aca1a7 Analyzing LDEX's Current Measurements in Lunar Orbit Edwin Bernardoni et al. 2023 PSJ 4:20 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/aca898 Highly Resolved Topography and Illumination at Mercury's South Pole from MESSENGER MDIS NAC Stefano Bertone et al. 2023 PSJ 4:21 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acaddb *********************************************************************** * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at https://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change your email address, go to * https://planetarynews.org/pen_subscribe.php. * * 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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