PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 26 (June 24, 2018) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Elisabeth Adams, Karen Stockstill-Cahill Email: pen_editor@psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. AGU Session EP031: Planets as Experiments - Surface Processes in Extraterrestrial Environments 2. AGU Session P004: Balloons in Earth and Planetary Sciences - Research, Applications, and Emerging Concepts 3. AGU Session P020: From the Earth to the Moons - Unraveling the Geologic, Oceanographic and Chemical Mysteries of Ice and Ocean Worlds 4. AGU Session P028: Observations of Planets Near and Far with Next-Generation Telescopes 5. AGU Session P036: Regolith Development on Icy and Rocky Surfaces 6. AGU Session P047: The Effects of Impact Cratering in Mafic Rocks and Minerals 7. AGU Session P048: The Future of Planetary Atmospheric, Surface, and Interior Science Using Radio and Laser Links 8. AGU Session P053: The Uranus and Neptune Systems and Their Relation to Other Planets 9. AGU Session SM007: Magnetospheres in the Inner Solar System 10. Thermal Models for Planetary Science III (TherMoPS III) 11. GSA Planetary Geology Division Ronald Greeley Award Deadline 12. Post-Doctoral Position in Planetary Atmospheric Science 13. Job Announcement: Observatory Scientists at Arecibo Observatory 14. New OPAG Chair and Steering Committee Members 15. Reminder: Comments on 2018 OPAG Goals Document are due July 2, 2018 16. [NASA] PDS: LRO Release 34 17. 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 AGU SESSION EP031: PLANETS AS EXPERIMENTS - SURFACE PROCESSES IN EXTRATERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS This session is cross-listed and co-organized with Planetary Sciences. Session description: Quantitative models for surface processes have been derived for Earth systems. When applied to other planetary bodies, these Earth-based models can provide critical insights into the geologic history of the Solar System. In return, planetary surfaces across the Solar System offer a unique opportunity to test these models under conditions often unachievable on Earth. We invite a range of contributions in the field of planetary surface processes with an emphasis on fluid and granular flows (fluvial, eolian, glacial, mass wasting, coastal, etc.) and that use planetary analogs, laboratory experiments, theoretical and numerical modeling, and planetary-exploration data from orbiters, landers, and rovers. This session's goal is to explore the interplay between quantitative models for planetary surface processes and new planetary exploration data that often challenge these models. We intend this session to foster more collaboration between members of the PS and EPSP sections. Go to: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/44624 Session conveners: Mathieu Lapotre (Harvard), Marisa Palucis (Dartmouth), Alex Morgan (Smithsonian), and Ryan Ewing (Texas A&M). Abstract Deadline - August 1, 2018, 11:59 PM EDT 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 AGU SESSION P004: BALLOONS IN EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES - RESEARCH, APPLICATIONS, AND EMERGING CONCEPTS Scientific balloons have greatly expanded our capabilities to investigate geophysical phenomena on the Earth and beyond. In Earth science, they can fill the gap between Earth and space-based observations, offer large coverage areas, and enable an aerial perspective at a fraction of the cost of a satellite mission. In planetary exploration, they offer opportunities for remote sensing of atmospheric and surface process from a close range. Programs such as the NASA High Altitude Student Platform have also been instrumental in increasing student involvement in the sciences. This session will be dedicated to discussing current and planned scientific ballooning initiatives in the Earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences. We invite presentations on balloon platforms experiments. Topics can include but are not limited to research from atmospheric sciences (including atmospheric chemistry), geomagnetism, planetary sciences, and seismology. Presentations may report results from past experiments, conceptual design, or future experiments. Go to: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/43906 For queries, contact Siddharth Krishnamoorthy at Siddharth.Krishnamoorthy@jpl.nasa.gov Abstract submission deadline: August 1, 2018 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 AGU SESSION P020: FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOONS - UNRAVELING THE GEOLOGIC, OCEANOGRAPHIC AND CHEMICAL MYSTERIES OF ICE AND OCEAN WORLDS Cross-listed with planetary, cryosphere, and ocean sciences, we want to bring together studies of ice and ocean worlds: those in our own solar system (including Earth!), possible analogues in extra-solar systems, and the associated geological, geochemical and oceanographic processes that might contribute to the evolution (habitability included) of ices, oceans and their interactions. Seeking to bridge Earth and planetary studies from Mercury to Pluto and all satellites in between, we encourage contributions on: in-situ/remote sensing observations; theoretical and laboratory work; analog field work investigations. Go to: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/45706 We hope to see you in Washington, D.C. this December, discoveries abound! It will be fun! Catherine Walker (JPL), Steve Vance (JPL), Chris German (WHOI) and Britney Schmidt (Georgia Tech) 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 AGU SESSION P028: OBSERVATIONS OF PLANETS NEAR AND FAR WITH NEXT-GENERATION TELESCOPES We invite abstracts focused on understanding how future large observatories can drive new discoveries and enable powerful comparative planetology on planets, moons, and small bodies within the solar system and beyond in this AGU session. Session Description: Future observatories can enable groundbreaking planetary science in the solar system and beyond. Large-aperture telescopes may obtain flyby or orbiter-quality imaging and spectroscopic data from many solar system objects. This would allow for monitoring of, e.g. possible geyser activity on icy moons or storms on the giant planets. Beyond the solar system, these same future large observatories could discover and characterize many nearby exoplanets, some of which may be habitable and could be examined for signs of life. The worlds of our solar system guide our understanding of other planets elsewhere as nearby data-rich targets, while exoplanets help place Earth and our solar system into a broader context. Abstracts may be submitted at this link: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/48713 Abstracts are due August 1, 2018, 11:59 PM EDT Session conveners: Giada Arney (NASA GSFC) Heidi Hammel (Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy) [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 AGU SESSION P036: REGOLITH DEVELOPMENT ON ICY AND ROCKY SURFACES Session Description: The surfaces of airless worlds such as the Moon and icy satellites are covered with impact-generated regolith layers. In the absence of an atmosphere, processes such as impact gardening, sputtering, thermal segregation, mass wasting, sintering, and other processes will alter the ice or rock material, acting together over the age of the surface (tens to hundreds of millions of years for icy satellites, up to billions of years for rocky surfaces such as the Moon). This session will focus on the development of regoliths on both icy and rocky surfaces. Understanding regolith properties is essential to consider surface-subsurface transport rates, surface modification / preservation timescales, and physical properties relevant to future spacecraft landing (such as strength and porosity). Abstracts that consider observational, theoretical, and laboratory investigations of regolith are encouraged, particularly those that compare and contrast regolith development on icy vs. rocky surfaces. Go to: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/53226 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 AGU SESSION P047: THE EFFECTS OF IMPACT CRATERING IN MAFIC ROCKS AND MINERALS This session covers recent and ongoing work focused on impact cratering and shock effects in mafic rocks and minerals (including but not limited to olivine, pyroxene, and plagioclase). We seek contributions that involve field, laboratory, and remote studies of terrestrial, extraterrestrial, or experimental cratering. The abstract submission form is currently open and will close on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. The session is currently listed as an "eLightning session" but will be given poster/oral sessions if there are enough submissions. We encourage you and your students to consider this session. Go to: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/50476 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of us. Regards, Steven Jaret, Melinda Rucks, and Shawn Wright 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 AGU SESSION P048: THE FUTURE OF PLANETARY ATMOSPHERIC, SURFACE, AND INTERIOR SCIENCE USING RADIO AND LASER LINKS Session Description: Radio Science techniques have advanced solar system exploration for over five decades. In this session, ongoing and planned innovations that will significantly enhance the field will be presented including planetary atmospheric, surface, and interior investigations that contribute to expanding the frontiers of solar system exploration in diverse areas such as: - determining the thickness of the ice sheets of ocean worlds - constraining the interior structures of the planets and small bodies - monitoring of planetary atmospheric dynamics and improvement of climate models - studying the scattering and other properties of planetary surfaces - research in fundamental physics and solar system dynamics. Technology topics include: - design of small spacecraft networks and constellations - advances in flight and ground instrumentation - advancement in space clock technologies - novel communications architectures including optical links and advances in radio and laser technologies - new techniques and instrumentation for entry probe radio science. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/44126 Session Conveners: David H. Atkinson (David.H.Atkinson@jpl.nasa.gov) and Sami Asmar, JPL Erwan M. Mazarico, NASA GSFC Luciano Iess, Universita La Sapienza Abstract Deadline: August 1, 2018, 11:59 PM EDT 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 AGU SESSION P053: THE URANUS AND NEPTUNE SYSTEMS, AND THEIR RELATION TO OTHER PLANETS This session encompasses all aspects of ice-giant systems: The magnetospheres, satellites, rings, atmospheres, and interiors of Uranus and Neptune; their formation and evolution; and their relation to other planets in and beyond our solar system. Exploring Uranus and Neptune will reveal how they form, how their magnetic fields are generated, how their magnetospheres interact with the solar wind, the energy balance of their atmospheres, and the nature of their rings and satellites, particularly those seen to be active (Triton) or with young surfaces (Miranda, Ariel). Radial migration of the ice giants may have shaped the solar system as we know today. Looking beyond, the Kepler mission has shown that ice giants are common in our galaxy: most planets known today are thought to be ice giants. Observations, modeling, and theory related to the ice giants will inform the design of missions to Uranus and Neptune which are currently under consideration. Go to: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/50273 Conveners: Kunio M Sayanagi, Elizabeth P Turtle, Xin Cao, and Krista M Soderlund 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 AGU SESSION SM007: MAGNETOSPHERES IN THE INNER SOLAR SYSTEM Session description: The structure and dynamics of each planetary magnetosphere (intrinsic and induced) in the inner solar system are driven by a unique set of factors including the nature of its magnetization, atmosphere-ionosphere coupling, and local solar wind parameters. To provide a forum for discussion of recent data analysis and modeling efforts concerning the inner planet magnetospheres, this session welcomes submissions on the intrinsic magnetospheres of Mercury and Earth, as well as the induced magnetospheres of Venus and Mars. It will focus on general magnetospheric processes including, but not limited to: solar wind-magnetosphere interactions, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, plasma acceleration and transport, magnetic reconnection, wave instabilities, magnetotail dynamics, and bow shock physics. We strongly encourage comparative studies of these inner solar system magnetospheres with each other or with other planetary magnetospheres throughout the solar system. Go to: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/44585 Session conveners: Gina DiBraccio (NASA GSFC), Leonardo Regoli (University of Michigan), Daniel Gershman (NASA GSFC) and Marissa Vogt (Boston University) Abstract Deadline: August 1, 2018, 11:59 PM EDT 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 THERMAL MODELS FOR PLANETARY SCIENCE III (THERMOPS III) We'd like to announce a workshop on Thermal Models for Planetary Science III (TherMoPS III) which will take place at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary, 20-22 Feb 2019: http://thermops2019.hu/ The workshop follows up on the discussions and results of TherMoPS I (Beaulieu sur Mer, France, Sep 15-17, 2008) and TherMoPS II (Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain, Jun 3-5, 2015). The main topic is the modelling and interpretation of thermal emission measurements of small bodies in our Solar System. Registration will open soon. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 GSA PLANETARY GEOLOGY DIVISION RONALD GREELEY AWARD DEADLINE Nominations for the GSA Planetary Geology Division Ronald Greeley Award for Distinguished Service are due June 30, 2018. This award may be given to those members of the Planetary Geology Division (PGD) of the Geological Society of America (GSA), and those outside of the PGD and GSA, who have rendered exceptional service to the PGD for a multi-year period. Send nominations for the award, which should include a description of what the nominee has given to the PGD community, to Sharon Wilson Purdy (purdys@si.edu) or any of the PGD board members by June 30th. The award consists of a certificate signed by the Chair that will be presented Division's Business Meeting/Awards Reception at the 2018 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana (4-7 November). More information about the award and nomination process can be found at: http://rock.geosociety.org/pgd/distinguished-service.html 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANETARY ATMOPSHERIC SCIENCE A post-doctoral position is available at York University (Toronto) in the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS). The project involves advancement of laser remote sensing for investigation of the exchange of water between the atmosphere and surface on Mars. The project follows from the LIDAR instrument that was operated on the Phoenix Mars mission. Scientific investigations will be carried out in the laboratory using a chamber that will provide environmental conditions equivalent to the surface of Mars. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in Planetary Science, Atmospheric Science, Physics, or Engineering. The skills required or developed for the project concern laser optics, Raman spectroscopy, light detection, data acquisition, atmospheric thermodynamics, soil science, and data analysis. The duration of the position is one year. Interested candidates should contact Professor James Whiteway (whiteway@yorku.ca) and provide a CV, a sample of written work, and contact information for three references. Applications will be assessed until the position is filled. 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: OBSERVATORY SCIENTISTS AT ARECIBO OBSERVATORY Arecibo Observatory, now managed by a group led by the University of Central Florida (UCF), is hiring observatory scientists for the planetary radar and radio astronomy groups. We would like to direct your attention to the job advertisements on the "Jobs With UCF" website, where you can see preferred qualifications, duties, expectations, and information on how to apply: https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/53707 https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/53706 https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/53704 In general we are seeking scientists who can support the observational programs at the observatory as well as maintain an independent research program. For planetary radar, the hires will assist in the execution of the current planetary science radar programs at AO, among other duties. For radio astronomy, the hires will be expected to participate in enabling Arecibo's user community to obtain the best possible scientific results from the telescope, among other duties. Questions about these positions may be directed to Francisco (Cla) Cordova, Director, Arecibo Observatory, University of Central Florida, 787-878-2612 ext. 212 (office). 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 NEW OPAG CHAIR AND STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS We are pleased to announce that Jeffrey Moore (NASA Ames) will be the new OPAG Chair beginning with the September 11-12 OPAG meeting in Pasadena. Linda Spilker will continue as Deputy Chair and Alfred McEwen will remain on the steering committee as past chair. We are pleased to announce 5 new steering committee members: Morgan Cable (JPL) Kathleen Mandt (APL) Lynnae Quick (CEPS, Smithsonian Institution) Abigail Rymer (APL) Thomas Spilker (consultant) We thank past members who will be rotating off the committee: Jason Barnes (U. Idaho) Patricia Beauchamp (JPL) Julie Rathbun (PSI) Elizabeth Turtle (APL) 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 REMINDER: COMMENTS ON 2018 OPAG GOALS DOCUMENT ARE DUE JULY 2, 2018 An extensively revised draft goals document for the Outer Planets Assessment Group has been posted at: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/opag/ We invite the OPAG science community to provide feedback by using the OPAG Discussion Board: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/forums/viewforum.php?f=2 To use this, you must have filled out a notification of interest form at: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/opag/opag.cfm and register for the discussion board. We plan to provide a 2018 version of this document to the Discovery program library, so we need comments by July 2. The goals document will continue to be updated for input to the next Decadal Survey. -OPAG Steering Committee 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 [NASA] PDS: LRO RELEASE 34 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 In general, LRO Release 34 includes data collected between December 15, 2017 and March 14, 2018. To access the above data, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20180615.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: https://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): https://ode.rsl.wustl.edu/moon/ 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 MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html October 8-12, 2018 The Ninth Moscow Solar System Symposium (9M-S3) https://ms2018.cosmos.ru/ Moscow, Russia February 20-22, 2019 Thermal Models for Planetary Science III (TherMoPS III) http://thermops2019.hu/ Budapest, Hungary [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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