PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 17, Number 19 (May 7, 2023) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes, Co-Editors: Matthew R. Perry, Alex Morgan Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Metaversity Needs Virtual Reality Space Teachers 2. Scientific Data Analyst with the MAVEN Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph Team 3. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 4. Updated GRAM Suite Version 1.5.0 Released 5. SOEST Research Fellowship 6. Solar Wind 16 Deadlines Approaching 7. Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series 8. [NASA] PDS: Aperiodic Data Releases in 2023.04 9. [NASA] Astrobiology Mission Ideation Factory: Indication of Interest 10. [NASA] Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) Fellowship Opportunities Pre-proposal Webinar 11. [NASA] ROSES-22: Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences Proposal Due Date Delayed to July 21, 2023 12. [NASA] SpaceTech-REDDI-2023 Appendix F1: TechFlights Now Open 13. [NASA] Research Announcement (NRA): Early Stage Innovations Appendix 14. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 15. 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 METAVERSITY NEEDS VIRTUAL REALITY SPACE TEACHERS Join the innovative school in the Metaverse where 13-18-year-old students learn disruptive technologies (Generative AI, 3D printing, Data Science, and all things Space related). We take pride in our collaborative, team-oriented environment with colleagues who deeply care about our mission. Metaversity is a fully remote company, and like our students, our team is global. We are hiring part-time faculty members from a vast range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are paid positions. The role: Teaching five 1-hour classes per week. Classes are at the same time each day but each teacher chooses the time, the amount of classes you are able to teach each day, and for how many weeks. We operate in all time-zones. We have 2 pay scales depending on whether you create content or use ours. Classes start June 19. Required: A Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Astrobiology, Data Science, or Satellite Engineering (or related fields). Bonus qualifications: 1. Fluently speaking a foreign language 2. Prior experience using a VR headset e.g. Oculus (including games) 3. Prior experience teaching 13-18-year-olds (scientific outreach included) Metaversity has been founded by Dr. Jim Green, Dr. Trudi Hoogenboom, and Wasim Ahmed. Apply at: https://forms.gle/guUnW71k6dkJUzvp6 [Edited for length] 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 SCIENTIFIC DATA ANALYST WITH THE MAVEN IMAGING ULTRAVIOLET SPECTROGRAPH TEAM The Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph (IUVS) team on the MAVEN mission is seeking a talented data analyst. IUVS has made important discoveries about the Mars atmosphere, including escape and evolution, aurora, nightglow, photochemistry, composition, dynamics and cloud formation, and more discoveries are anticipated. Responsibilities include: Data analysis and interpretation, scientific programming, interpretation, presentation of results at conferences and in publications. Mentoring junior team members and software support. Mission operations. Position requirements include: Bachelor's or Master's degree in astronomy, physics, earth science, computer science or related area. Experience in scientific programming in python or IDL. Work with remote sensing data, retrievals, image processing. Experience with graphical data representation and scientific visualization. Desired qualifications include: Familiarity with planetary science, earth science or astrophysics through coursework or experience, and best practices for version control for code and data products. Send inquiries to: nick.schneider@lasp.colorado.edu. Please apply by 19 May through: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=47666 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 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The May image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: https://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic is "Surface expressions of ice flow on Earth and Mars", contributed by Dr. Anna Grau Galofre, Laboratoire de Planetologie et Geosciences, France. 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) 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 UPDATED GRAM SUITE VERSION 1.5.0 RELEASED The Global Reference Atmospheric Model (GRAM) Suite is an engineering-oriented atmospheric model that estimates mean values and statistical variations of atmospheric properties for planetary destinations. GRAM outputs include atmospheric density, temperature, pressure, winds, and chemical composition along a user-defined path. GRAM Suite Version 1.5.0 contains the following updates: the addition of SPICE file overrides, a SPICE kernel starter pack, and a topography model based on Magellan data to Venus-GRAM, an upgrade of the CSPICE toolkit to version N0067, and Earth-GRAM bug fixes. Additionally, the Earth-GRAM NCEP data files are now provided in a separate zip bundle to enable easier download of the GRAM Suite for non-Earth-GRAM users. Additional details regarding GRAM Suite Version 1.5.0 can be found in the CRITICAL INFORMATION AND ERRATA file and the GRAM Suite Change Log file found in the documentation folder that is included in the GRAM Suite distribution files. GRAM Suite Version 1.5.0 is available upon request through the NASA Software Catalog at: https://software.nasa.gov/software/MFS-33888-1 All current and future GRAM upgrades are only released in the GRAM Suite. 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 SOEST RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP The School of Ocean and Earth Sciences & Technology is accepting applications for the 2023 SOEST Early Career Research Fellowship Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Through this position, we are seeking early career applicants (completed their PhD within the last 5 years) with demonstrated excellence in research and commitment to collaboration and inclusivity. These one-year, non-tenurable, faculty positions may be renewed for a second year, and will begin in 2023 or as mutually agreed. This program is designed to allow selectees to develop and pursue research and teaching topics upon which they can build a future academic career. Details about the position can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/58tv89wp 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 SOLAR WIND 16 DEADLINES APPROACHING Abstract and housing deadlines are approaching for the Solar Wind 16 meeting (June 12-17, 2023) at Asilomar in California. Please register, book, and submit abstracts! The meeting will be organized around a group of "scene-setting" talks which will describe the state-of-the-art in topics of solar wind heating and acceleration mechanisms, solar wind sources, transients, interaction with planets, and the relationship to broader problems in astrophysics. Contributed talks and posters will be organized around these scene-setting talks and there will be plenty of time for open discussion. Confirmed scene-setting speakers are Lina Hadid, Matt Kunz, Lorenzo Matteini, Merav Opher, Erika Palmerio, Viviane Pierrard, Alexis Rouillard, and Yi-Ming Wang. In addition, we'll have 'long view' talks from Marcia Neugebauer and Russ Howard. A goal of the meeting is to come away from the week with some consensus as the state of the field and ideas about where to go next. The new measurements from DKIST, Solar Orbiter, and Parker Solar Probe will frame these discussion and make this Solar Wind meeting especially timely. Go to: https://solarwind16.ssl.berkeley.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 ICE GIANT SYSTEMS SEMINAR SERIES Date/Time: May 9, 11am ET Speaker: Dr. S.-H. Dan Shim (ASU) Topic: Exploring High-Pressure Chemistry to Unravel the Internal Structures of Uranus, Neptune, & Sub-Neptune Exoplanets The Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series showcases recent developments in scientific topics covering all aspects of the ice giant systems, including atmospheres, satellites, rings, magnetic fields, interior structures, and science related to formation and evolution. To access the virtual seminar, view the seminar schedule, and "Stay Informed", visit the series website: https://neptuneodyssey.jhuapl.edu/Events/ 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] PDS: APERIODIC DATA RELEASES IN 2023.04 In April 2023, PDS ingested and made available the following data, none of which were regularly released with an ongoing mission: 2023.04.26 Hayabusa: all mission documents 2023.04.26 Hayabusa: all AMICA images 2023.04.26 IRAS data 2023.04.26 HST: Images, Albedo Maps, and Shape of (1) Ceres 2023.04.21 Galileo: Plasma Jupiter RTS Moments Derived 2023.04.13 Mars Express: PFS data for extension 6 2023.04.13 MRO: CRISM MRDR Version 4 2023.04.05 Cassini: VIMS Global Hyperspectral Maps of Dione, Rhea To access those data, go to: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20230430.shtml To access all data archived in PDS: https://pds.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 [NASA] ASTROBIOLOGY MISSION IDEATION FACTORY: INDICATION OF INTEREST The NASA Astrobiology Program has partnered with Knowinnovation (KI) to host an Astrobiology Mission Ideation Factory focused on the search for life at Mars. NASA would like to provide early career researchers the opportunity to develop new concepts for Astrobiology missions. This event will be an Ideas Lab-like activity focused on developing Astrobiology missions, will provide an enrichment experience for the participants, and is intended to be a first step in further development of the top ideas. Participants are expected to be early career post-docs and graduate students, with an interest in becoming more involved in astrobiology-focused space missions. The event is tentatively scheduled for a week in August 2023 at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. We encourage those with an interest in participating to fill out the Indication of Interest form at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/80ffc79926f14420a8224bc24266fa95 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 [NASA] ADVANCED AIR VEHICLES PROGRAM (AAVP) FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR The first of two pre-proposal teleconferences for the AAVP Fellowship Opportunities will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET. During this session, the AAVP team will give an in-depth overview of the AAVP and highlight information contained in the Research Opportunities in Aeronautics-2023 (ROA-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. The AAVP Funding Opportunities announcement solicits proposals from accredited U.S. institutions for research training grants to begin the academic year. This Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) is designed to support independently-conceived research projects by highly qualified graduate students, in disciplines needed to help advance NASA's mission, thus affording these students the opportunity to directly contribute to advancements in STEM-related areas of study. AAVP Fellowship Opportunities are focused on innovation and the generation of measurable research results that contribute to NASA's current and future science and technology goals. For more detail, please go to the AAVP landing page in NSPIRES. Registration for the Pre-proposal Webinar is required. Go to: https://tinyurl.com/yc5da6bx [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] ROSES-22: TOPICAL WORKSHOPS, SYMPOSIA, AND CONFERENCES PROPOSAL DUE DATE DELAYED TO JULY 21, 2023 Through F.2 Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences (TWSC), the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) solicits proposals for events, including asynchronous and virtual workshops, etc., that contribute to SMD's science, technology and exploration research goals. Proposal submission requires designation of at least one reviewing division or office. However, proposals that are relevant to more than one division are welcome. This amendment delays the proposal due date for F.2 TWSC to July 21, 2023. When TWSC-22 closes, this ROSES program element will be replaced by a stand-alone TWSC notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). The TWSC coordinator seeks comments on the current TWSC-22 text or other feedback that may improve the stand-alone TWSC NOFO. Please email TWSC comments/feedback by May 31, 2023, to mary.f.sladek@nasa.gov. Feedback may or may not be incorporated in the future TWSC NOFO. Go to: https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2022 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] SPACETECH-REDDI-2023 APPENDIX F1: TECHFLIGHTS NOW OPEN NASA Headquarters has released a solicitation titled "Technology Advancement Utilizing Suborbital and Orbital Flight Opportunities 'TechFlights'" as an Appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled "Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2023 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2023)." The purpose of this Appendix is to provide funding for the testing or demonstration of space technologies in relevant environments through flights on U.S. commercial suborbital rockets, rocket-powered lander vehicles, high-altitude balloons, and aircraft following reduced-gravity flight profiles, as well as orbital platforms hosting payloads. A Mandatory Preliminary Proposal (MPP) is due on or before June 7, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET, with Full Proposals (by invitation only) due on or before October 4, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET. Note that the submission of a Mandatory Preliminary Proposal is a prerequisite to be invited to submit a Full Proposal. Selections are expected to be announced in February 2023 (target). Technologies must address one of the following topics: 1) Cislunar, Lunar Surface, and In-Space Infrastructure & Capabilities, 2) Enabling Crew-Tended Flight Addressing the Commercially Enabled Rapid Space Science (CERISS) Initiative. Go to: https://tinyurl.com/NASA-23FO-F1 [Edited for length] 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] RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT (NRA): EARLY STAGE INNOVATIONS APPENDIX 80HQTR23NOA01-23ESI-B2 NOI Due: June 7, 2023, 5:00pm ET Proposal Due: July 6, 2023, 5:00pm ET The Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program within STMD seeks proposals from accredited U.S. universities to develop unique, disruptive, or transformational space technologies that have the potential to lead to dramatic improvements at the system level - performance, weight, cost, reliability, operational simplicity, or other figures of merit associated with space flight hardware or missions. The projected impact at the system level must be substantial and clearly identified. A PI (see solicitation for restrictions) or Co-I may participate in no more than two proposals in response to this solicitation. The solicitation exclusively seeks proposals responsive to one of the following topics: Topic 1 - Advancing Radiation-Hardened Photon Counting Sensor Technologies Topic 2 - Advancements in Predicting Plume-Surface Interaction Environments During Propulsive Landings Topic 3 - Advancing the Performance of Refrigeration Systems Based on the Elastocaloric Effect Awards are planned to start in mid-January 2024. NASA plans to make approximately 6 awards, subject to the receipt of meritorious proposals. Point of Contact and Questions: Matthew Deans, NASA Space Technology Research Grants Program Exec, hq-esi-call@mail.nasa.gov [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 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Note: Most face-to-face meetings going forward will have online components. Check their websites for details. 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