PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 18, Number 32 (August 4, 2024) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Matthew R Perry Co-Editors: Alex Morgan, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. In Memoriam: Joop W. Hovenier (September 9, 1936 - July 12, 2024) 2. Correction: Seeking Native Hawaiian Women or Indigenous American Women for Interview 3. Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Meeting: New Dates 4. Astrobiology and the Future of Life Announcement: Abstract Deadline Extended 5. Symposium in Honor of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Christopher Russell, UCLA, September 20, 2024 6. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 7. South Pole-Aitken Basin Focus Issue in Planetary Science Journal 8. Postdoc in Geologic Mapping and Radar Studies at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum 9. Research Associate in Mega-Constellation Space Physics 10. Research Positions at the Planetary Atmospheres Group, South Korea 11. Job Posting for Dragonfly Surface Operations Planner at JHU/APL 12. [NASA] SMD: DRAFT F.11 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon - Stand-Alone Landing Site-Agnostic Released for Community Comment 13. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 14. 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 IN MEMORIAM: JOOP W. HOVENIER (SEPTEMBER 9, 1936 - JULY 12, 2024) Professor Joop W. Hovenier began working at Leiden Observatory in 1967 under the supervision of Henk van de Hulst. After defending his PhD thesis, "Polarized Light in Planetary Atmospheres" in 1970, Joop collaborated with Dr. James Hansen of NASA's GISS. Their landmark 1974 paper, "Interpretation of the Polarization of Venus", revealed that Venusian cloud droplets had an effective radius of 1.05 microns and consisted of sulfuric acid solution. Joop established a research group at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, conducting theoretical and applied research on the remote sensing of planetary atmospheres. They also set up a laboratory for measuring polarized light scattering by small, irregularly shaped particles. The culmination of his research is a monograph on multiple scattering of polarized light in planetary atmospheres. Since his retirement in 1999, Joop served as an emeritus professor at the Anton Pannekoek Institute, remaining involved in research, exploring polarized radiative transfer in exoplanetary atmospheres. Joop was known for his professionalism, friendliness, trustworthiness, and broad interests in both science and people. Full In Memoriam available at: https://planetarynews.org/memoriam/joop_w_hovenier.html 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 CORRECTION: SEEKING NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN OR INDIGENOUS AMERICAN WOMEN FOR INTERVIEW The original announcement contained the incorrect email address which has been corrected below. I'm currently looking for astrophysics, astronomy, and planetary science students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Indigenous American and identify as a woman. I would love to interview and highlight these intersectional perspectives for my "Space For Students" video-blog series. Please message me at exf056@shsu.edu if interested or you know someone who is. This series will start this Fall and be featured at: https://lnkd.in/gWXUnKJf Thank you friends and Ad Astra! Libby Fenstermacher 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 OUTER PLANETS ASSESSMENT GROUP (OPAG) MEETING: NEW DATES The Outer Planets Assessment Group Meeting will now take place 20-22 November 2024. For more information, please visit: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/opag/meetings/nov2024/ 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 ASTROBIOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF LIFE ANNOUNCEMENT: ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED The Astrobiology and the Future of Life meeting will be held from October 16-18, 2024 both virtual and in-person at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas. The purpose of the meeting is to explore the potential of new interdisciplinary, interdivisional research efforts organized around the future of life. The Abstract Deadline has been extended to August 9 at 5PM CDT. More information and the submission portal can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/yf35fsbb 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 SYMPOSIUM IN HONOR OF DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERITUS CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL, UCLA, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 In celebration of Prof. Russell's retirement after more than 55 years of contributions to space science, this special symposium will feature presentations on topics related to scientific and broader impacts of his scholarship, panel discussions on space exploration and education both past and future, and an evening banquet. The symposium welcomes presentations on the following topics, especially those that reflect Prof. Russell's impacts: - Heliophysics - Dawn mission - Planetary science - Spacecraft and ground-based observations - Broader impacts (including, but not limited to, education) To indicate your interest in attending, please visit the symposium website at: https://www.space.ucla.edu/russell2024 Local Organizing Committee: Hao Cao, Peter Chi, Yingdong Jia, Yingjuan Ma, Hanying Wei, Xiaoyan Zhou (UCLA), and Jennifer Scully (JPL) Supporting Alumni (year of graduation, affiliation) not listed above: Richard Elphic (1982, NASA ARC), David McComas (1986, Princeton), Guan Le (1991, NASA GSFC), Paul Song (1991, UMass Lowell), Linda Spilker (1992, JPL), Steve Petrinec (1993, Lockheed Martin), Tamitha Skov (2002, Millersville University), Elizabeth Jensen (2005, PSI), Lan Jian (2008, NASA GSFC), Britney Schmidt (2010, Cornell), and more Questions about the Russell Symposium can be addressed to Peter Chi at pchi@epss.ucla.edu. 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 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The August image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: https://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic is "The Martian gully enigma - H2O or CO2", contributed by Axel Noblet, Western University & Lonneke Roelofs, Utrecht University. They combined forces to explain how they are trying to solve the Martian gully enigma without "boots on the ground". Is it H2O that drives debris flows and forms the gullies, or is it the sublimation of CO2 that is doing the job? You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on X (former Twitter): @PlanetGeomorpho or Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology 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 SOUTH POLE-AITKEN BASIN FOCUS ISSUE IN PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL We are organizing a focus issue in the Planetary Science Journal (PSJ) and soliciting papers related to South Pole - Aitken Basin (SPA) science. More information on the focus issue can be found at the following URL: https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2632-3338 SPA is central to a diverse range of outstanding questions in lunar geologic history and to planetary science. These include the early impact history of the inner Solar System, initial differentiation and thermal evolution of the lunar interior, and the nature of the lunar dichotomy. The goal of this focus issue is to inspire and compile a diverse set of new analyses of the basin, leveraging modern data and updated analysis techniques. The collection of scientific work in this focus issue will provide essential context for identifying and interpreting SPA samples and will help to inform future sample return strategies. Feel free to reach out to the focus issue editors, Jenny Whitten (whittenjl@si.edu) or Dan Moriarty (daniel.p.moriarty@nasa.gov) with any questions. PSJ Focus Issues accept and publish papers as they are submitted and reviewed; there is no wait for one manuscript upon another, and submissions are accepted at any time. 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 POSTDOC IN GEOLOGIC MAPPING AND RADAR STUDIES 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: - Geologic mapping of Mars, including relevant data analysis, and drafting text and figures for peer-reviewed publications; - Geomorphic and radar analyses of polar landforms using Mars orbiter data, particularly in the south polar layered deposits; and - Conducting radar analyses of Venus craters, and tectonic and volcanic 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 position in Washington, DC with benefits. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More details and application process here: https://tinyurl.com/2khv3hzz Application deadline is 5pm (Eastern time) on August 21, 2024. For questions, email Jenny Whitten (whittenjl@si.edu). 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 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN MEGA-CONSTELLATION SPACE PHYSICS Become a key member of the exciting UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project "Harnessing mega-constellations to probe space weather globally" in the Department of Physics at Imperial College London (UK). The rise of satellite mega-constellations in low Earth orbit is unlocking the possibility of ubiquitous global monitoring of our planet. This Research Associate in Mega-Constellation Space Physics will explore the potential of harnessing mega-constellations for monitoring the solar wind - magnetosphere - ionosphere interaction to advance space weather science and operations. We are looking for people with knowledge of the solar wind - magnetosphere - ionosphere interaction, and practical experience in a broad range of techniques including satellite observations, computer simulations, or theoretical analysis. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 22 September 2024. The post is for 2 years in the first instance, with possibility of extension. Start date is expected to be in January 2025. For full details visit: https://tinyurl.com/mxv77xaj If you are thinking of applying, you are encouraged to contact the project PI Dr Martin Archer (m.archer10@imperial.ac.uk). 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 RESEARCH POSITIONS AT THE PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES GROUP, SOUTH KOREA The Planetary Atmospheres Group (PAG) invites highly motivated researchers for Venus atmospheric research. The work is leading one selection of the following available topics: (1) remote sensing data analysis using ground-based and space-based measurements, (2) numerical modeling to understand radiative and/or dynamic processes in the atmosphere of Venus, and (3) global circulation modeling. For (1), experience in handling remote sensing data is required. For (2) and (3), planetary atmospheric numerical modeling experience, including the Earth atmospheric modeling, is highly welcome. Our research focus will be on the atmosphere of Venus below 100 km altitude. Successful applicants are also expected to support the CubeSat project of PAG as team members and will have opportunities to collaborate with the international consortium of PAG. The successful applicants will collaborate with Dr. Yeon Joo Lee, the Chief Investigator (CI) of PAG. Three positions are available: One Senior Researcher position and two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions The deadline for the application is August 26, 2024 (18:00 KST). For the details, visit: https://tinyurl.com/ycyb3634 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 JOB POSTING FOR DRAGONFLY SURFACE OPERATIONS PLANNER AT JHU/APL The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (APL) is seeking a Surface Operations expert to join the Dragonfly Mission Operations Team and help lead the development, testing, and implementation of our design for in-situ exploration of Saturn's moon, Titan. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.jhuapl.edu/jobs/55455 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] SMD: DRAFT F.11 PAYLOADS AND RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS ON THE SURFACE OF THE MOON - STAND-ALONE LANDING SITE-AGNOSTIC RELEASED FOR COMMUNITY COMMENT When it is released as final text, F.11 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon: Stand Alone Landing Site Agnostic (PRISM SALSA) will solicit proposals for investigations that include development and flight of science-driven payloads to be delivered to the lunar surface by the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS). This PRISM opportunity is for science investigations that are stand-alone (i.e., single instruments rather than suites) and location agnostic. To be relevant the primary purpose of the proposed investigation must address SMD's objectives for the Moon. However, investigations that additionally address 1) objectives of the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD), and 2) any technology demonstration goals of the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) that also advance capabilities for science, exploration, or commercial development of the Moon are also welcome. For more information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2p9skmhn Questions concerning F.11 PRISM SALSA, may be directed to Kennda Lynch via HQ-PRISM@mail.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 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Note: Many face-to-face meetings going forward will have online components. Check their websites for details. Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html September 20, 2024 Symposium in Honor of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Christopher Russell https://www.space.ucla.edu/russell2024 Los Angeles, CA November 20-22, 2024 Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Meeting https://www.lpi.usra.edu/opag/meetings/nov2024/ Online [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.] 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 SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Erratum: "The Sparse Atmospheric Model Sampling Analysis (SAMOSA) Intercomparison: Motivations and Protocol Version 1.0: A CUISINES Model Intercomparison Project" (2022, PSJ, 3, 260) Jacob Haqq-Misra et al. 2024 PSJ 5:169 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad5dae Nitrogen Loss from Pluto's Birth to the Present Day via Atmospheric Escape, Photochemical Destruction, and Impact Erosion Perianne E. Johnson et al. 2024 PSJ 5:170 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad5e80 *********************************************************************** * 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 and click on Subscribe. * * An unsubscribe option is available at the end of every PEN email. Or * 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. Title plus text is limited to 200 words. All PEN * submissions will be tweeted @pen2tweets. Please submit a 234 (or * fewer) character tweet. Alternatively, the editorial staff will * create one for you. 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