PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER
Volume 8, Number 33 (July 13, 2014)
PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org
Editor: Susan Benecchi
Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Melissa Lane
Email: pen_editor at psi.edu
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1. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month
2. [NASA] ROSES-14: Dawn at Ceres GIP
3. GSA Session Announcement - When Water Meets Rock: Aqueous
Alteration in the Solar System
4. Geological Society of America G.K. Gilbert Award: Geophysics
Across the Outer Solar System
5. AGU Session PS2603: From Observations to the Global Igneous
Evolution of Mars
6. AGU Session PS2692: Rapid Environmental Change and the Fate of
Planetary Habitability
7. AGU Session PS2919: In and Out of Jove - Giant Planet Interiors,
Atmospheres, Aurorae, and Ionospheres
8. AGU Session PS3439: Reconstructing Habitable Environments on Ancient
Mars
9. AGU Session PS3594: The Solar System Collapsing Disc - Evidence from
Comets, Meteorites and Giant Planet Atmospheres
10. AGU Session PS3960: Solar System Small Bodies - Relics of Formation
& New Worlds to Explore
11. Request for Proposals - Mars One Lander 2019
12. Moscow International Solar System Symposium (5M-S3)
13. Near-Earth Object Observer
14. Near-Earth Object Postdoctoral Research Fellow
15. NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships
16. Job Opportunity
17. LPI Cooperative Agreement Notice Released
18. The Planetary Society Presents: The Lure of Europa
19. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions
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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 on a Megaflood on Mars from a Breached Crater
Lake.
Post by Dr Neil Coleman, University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Mary C. Bourke
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[NASA] ROSES-14: DAWN AT CERES GIP
The goals of the Dawn at Ceres Guest Investigator Program are to:
a) enhance the scientific return from the Dawn mission by broadening
participation in the mission
b) augment the existing Dawn science team to include new members
conducting investigations that broaden and/or complement the funded
Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I)-led
investigations, thus maximizing the contribution of Dawn to the
future exploration and scientific understanding of the Solar System.
Because the intention is to enhance and broaden the scientific
return, investigations submitted by Dawn PIs and Co-Is will not be
considered. Individuals previously selected as Dawn at Vesta
Participating Scientists may propose new investigations to this
solicitation.
Step-1 due: August 14, 2014
Proposals due: October 9, 2014
Announcement: NNH14ZDA001N
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/
RSS feed at:
http://nasascience.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-
solicitations/roses-2014
Questions concerning this program element may be directed to:
Dr. Michael H. New
(202) 359-1966
michael.h.new@nasa.gov
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GSA SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - WHEN WATER MEETS ROCK: AQUEOUS ALTERATION
IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Water-rock chemical interactions are ubiquitous on surfaces and in
shallow crusts of planetary bodies, and in chondritic materials.
This session will explore processes and products of aqueous
alteration and we encourage contributions from terrestrial analog
studies.
Chemical reactions between rock and water have played a fundamental
role throughout solar system history, but we are often left with the
products of these interactions (e.g., hydrated minerals, geochemical
fingerprints) and left to interpret the processes and environments
responsible. For example on Mars, thousands of detections of hydrous
minerals by the CRISM spectrometer point to a wetter history around
the same time life arose on Earth. Carbonaceous chondrites, the most
chemically primitive solar system materials, are typified by nearly
complete alteration of their primary mineralogy through the action of
water. Linking observed secondary minerals and geochemistry with
formation environment and process is the focus of this session. Big
picture questions include whether observed aqueous minerals formed
mainly under near-surface ambient or hydrothermal conditions and the
longevity of liquid water involved.
The abstract deadline is July 29.
http://community.geosociety.org/gsa2014/science/sessions
Conveners:
John F. Mustard (Brown University)
See you in Vancouver!
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GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA G.K. GILBERT AWARD: GEOPHYSICS ACROSS
THE OUTER SOLAR SYSTEM
Exploration of our Solar System over the past decades has revealed the
pervasive importance of a myriad of geophysical processes on the icy
bodies beyond the asteroid belt. Understanding the relative importance
of large impacts, orbital dynamics, and internal processes for
tectonics and other surface modifications is key to untangling the
evolution of these objects where water ice is a major, and in many
cases dominant, constituent. Besides revealing evidence of these
processes, spacecraft data have enabled the rigorous modeling of these
icy bodies' internal structures, convection in their icy mantles,
viscous relaxation of impact crater topography, water-rich volcanism,
and cratering mechanics into ice by providing critical topographic and
morphological constraints. These discoveries have also provided
evidence for surface processes distinctive to the low-gravity, icy
bodies in the outer Solar System. To celebrate and further understand
these discoveries, this session will explore the origin, structure,
evolution, and bombardment history of outer planet satellites and
Pluto.
The due date for GSA abstracts is July 29. The G.K. Gilbert session
will be held at the GSA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct 21, in
Vancouver, BC.
http://community.geosociety.org/gsa2014/home/
The session is in honor of Prof. William McKinnon, the 2014 G.K.
Gilbert awardee.
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AGU SESSION PS2603: FROM OBSERVATIONS TO THE GLOBAL IGNEOUS EVOLUTION
OF MARS
Recent research places us on the cusp to advance planetary-scale
martian evolution. These include mugearite, identified in situ,
indicating a compositional parallel to otherwise unlikely arc and
rift processes; geomorphology suggesting Yellowstone-scale volcanic
edifices; meteorites, such as NWA9034, showing the first compelling
overlap with crustal composition; evidence for isolated pockets of
a wet ancient mantle active until recently; localized spectral
signatures of unusually felsic compositions; and igneous evolution
models such as thermal pipes. Accordingly, this session will address
emerging questions. For example, did thermal pipe analogs contribute
an endogenic source for the planetary dichotomy? Could pyroclastics
and exhalations, of supervolcanoes tapping a mantle, hydrated
comparably with modern Earth's, yield compositional signatures in the
modern crust? What constraints on magma ocean overturn and
lithospheric de-lamination models might arise by seeking evidence
for a residual primary crust? We welcome contributions from both
planetary and terrestrial geologists to address such interdisciplinary
questions.
Session Co-sponsors include:
DI - Study of the Earth's Deep Interior
EP - Earth and Planetary Surface Processes
T - Tectonophysics
V - Volcanology, Geochemistry and Petrology
Co-chairs: Suniti Karunatillake, James Wray, and J.R. Skok
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AGU SESSION PS 2692: RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND THE FATE OF
PLANETARY HABITABILITY
Rapid environmental change can be used as a scientific bridge,
relating astrobiology to earth, planetary, and space sciences in the
study of how life may adapt through abrupt climate crises. Recent
discoveries inspire us to re-examine our understanding of how rapidly
planetary habitats can be redistributed. Past habitable environments
on Mars from the Curiosity rover, possible subsurface lakes and oceans
on Europa or Enceladus, and potentially habitable exoplanets from the
Kepler spacecraft continue to expand our definition of the habitable
zone. Abstracts on the intertwined aspects of changing habitability,
including the complex interactions among astronomical, geological,
and climatic forces, on the Earth and beyond, are welcome.
Co-Sponsor(s): B - Biogeosciences
Deadline for abstract submission: 6 August 23:59 EDT/03:59 +1 GMT
For more information, visit:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session2692.html
Conveners:
Franck Marchis, Carl Sagan Center, SETI institute, USA
Cynthia B Phillips, Carl Sagan Center, SETI institute, USA
Nathalie A Cabrol, Carl Sagan Center, SETI institute, & NASA Ames
Research Center, USA
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AGU SESSION PS2919: IN AND OUT OF JOVE - GIANT PLANET INTERIORS,
ATMOSPHERES, AURORAE, AND IONOSPHERES
We solicit new research findings about the ionospheres, atmospheres
and deep interiors of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. A special
focus of our session is on the processes that reflect the interior
rotation rate of Saturn. The sources of data to be covered in our
session include the continuing observation by the Cassini spacecraft,
now in its 10th year in orbit around Saturn. We also cover results of
the recent Saturn Aurora Campaigns that coordinated observations by
Cassini, the Hubble Space Telescope, and ground-based observatories.
For Jupiter, we solicit long-term monitoring using ground- and space-
based telescopes, and studies in anticipation of the Juno spacecraft's
arrival in August 2016. Observations of Uranus and Neptune are also
within in our session's scope. In addition, we solicit modeling and
theoretical presentations that address these observational findings.
Deadline for abstract submission: 6 August 23:59 EDT/03:59 +1 GMT
To submit abstracts to this session, visit:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session2919.html
Conveners:
Kunio M Sayanagi, Hampton University
Ulyana Dyudina, Caltech
Scott G Edgington, JPL
Marcia E Burton, JPL
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AGU SESSION PS3439: RECONSTRUCTING HABITABLE ENVIRONMENTS ON ANCIENT
MARS
Calling all martian geomorphologists, geochemists, sedimentologists,
mineralogists, and astrobiologists for a collaborative session on
habitability and organic preservation on ancient Mars!
Ongoing rover and satellite investigations of the martian surface have
revealed diverse aqueous environments, but these environments most
likely had highly variable implications for habitability and organic
preservation potential. The wealth of geomorphological, chemical, and
mineralogical data available at Mars now allows us to reconstruct
these environments in detail at sites across the planet, by inferring
environmental conditions including (but not limited to): pH, redox
state, environmental stability, radiation shielding, longevity of
aqueous activity, and diversity of possible metabolic pathways.
As habitability and preservation potential are the primary
characteristics that will drive NASA's continued exploration of Mars,
this session will focus on using inferred environmental conditions to
evaluate both of these characteristics at geological sites relevant to
ancient Mars. We invite abstracts using data from landed and/or
satellite missions, and encourage abstracts that address possible
ExoMars and Mars2020 landing sites.
Deadline for abstract submission: 6 August 2014
For more information, visit:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session3439.html
Conveners:
Briony Horgan, Purdue University, briony@purdue.edu
Melissa Rice, Western Washington University, melissa.rice@wwu.edu
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AGU SESSION PS3594: THE SOLAR SYSTEM COLLAPSING DISC - EVIDENCE FROM
COMETS, METEORITES AND GIANT PLANET ATMOSPHERES
For several decades evaluations of the composition of meteorites,
comets and giant planet atmospheres have provided clues to the origin
and evolution of the solar system. When combined with theories on
dynamics and composition of the collapsing disc, a picture of the
history of the solar system unfolds. Several recent NASA and ESA
missions, including Rosetta, JUNO, Dawn and New Horizons will soon
add to constraints on the origin and evolution of our solar system.
Furthermore, recent laboratory studies provide important results for
evaluation of these measurements. The goal of this session is to put
previous work and upcoming measurements into the broader context of
solar system formation and evolution. This session is open to papers
on comet, meteorite and giant planet atmosphere contributions to
understanding solar system origins, laboratory studies related to the
topic, and theoretical studies of the dynamical and chemical evolution
of the collapsing disc.
The abstract deadline for all submissions is 6 August 23:59
EDT/03:59 +1 GMT and no abstracts will be accepted after this date.
Conveners:
Kathleen Mandt kmandt@swri.org
Olivier Mousis olivier@obs-besancon.fr
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AGU SESSION PS3960: SOLAR SYSTEM SMALL BODIES - RELICS OF FORMATION &
NEW WORLDS TO EXPLORE
The composition and physical properties of Small Solar System Bodies
(SSSBs), remnants of the formation of planets, are key to better
understand the origins of our solar system and their potential as
resources is necessary for robotic and human exploration. Missions
such as ESA/Gaia, NASA/OSIRIS-REx, JAXA/Hyabusa-2, NASA/Dawn and
NASA/New Horizons, to study asteroids, comets, dwarf planets and
TNOs are poised to provide new in situ information. on SSSBs. Recent
remote observations of bright and main belt comets; asteroid Chariklo,
with its ring system; asteroid and KBO binaries illustrate that the
distinction between comets and asteroids is blurred, providing a new
paradigm for such classification. This session welcomes abstracts on
the remarkable results bringing information on the internal structure
and composition of SSSBs based on space and ground-based data,
numerical models, as well as instrument/mission concepts in the
prospect of future exploration.
Deadline for abstract submission: 6 August 23:59 EDT/03:59 +1 GMT
For more information, visit:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session3960.html
Conveners:
Padma A Yanamandra-Fisher, Space Science Institute, USA
Julie C Castillo, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA
Franck Marchis, Carl Sagan Center, SETI institute, USA
Carey Michael Lisse, JHU-APL, USA
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - MARS ONE LANDER 2019
Mars One is extending a formal invitation to universities, research
bodies, and companies to contribute to the payload of the 2019 unmanned
Mars Lander. The best ideas will be chosen by a panel of experts.
This mission will act as a staging point for the first-ever human
mission to the red planet in 2025.
Mars One is soliciting proposals for four demonstration payloads that
will demonstrate technologies for the human mission in 2025, proposals
for one payload that will be elected in a world wide university
competition, and proposals for two payloads that are for sale to the
highest bidder. These last two payloads can be used for scientific
experiments, marketing activities or anything in between.
The payloads will be part of the Mars One lander that will be launched
in August 2019. The lander will be built on the same platform that was
used for the 2009 NASA Phoenix mission. Mars One contracted Lockheed
Martin, who also built the Phoenix spacecraft, to develop the mission
concept study for the 2019 lander.
See more at:
http://www.mars-one.com/news/press-releases/mars-one-announces-
request-for-proposals-for-2019-mars-lander-payloads
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MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL SOLAR SYSTEM SYMPOSIUM (5M-S3)
Dear colleagues,
We invite you to participate in the annual Moscow International Solar
System Symposium (5M-S3) to be held October 13-19, 2014 at the Space
Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow
and kindly ask you to make preliminary registration and submit
abstracts before 31 JULY 2014 at the 5M-S3 website:
http://ms2014.cosmos.ru/
In case of you need Visa Support from IKI in order to attend,
please send:
- Personal Data form (available from request to e-mail
ms2014@cosmos.ru)
- Copy of passport to LOC E-mail: ms2014@cosmos.ru before
31 JULY 2014.
Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any further
questions.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Moscow.
Best regards,
Program Committee 5M-S3
LOC 5M-S3
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NEAR-EARTH OBJECT OBSERVER
The Adler Planetarium (Chicago, IL) seeks an Observer to conduct
follow-up imaging and physical characterization of near-Earth objects
in a major new effort using the ARC 3.5-meter telescope at Apache
Point Observatory. This position will be based in Chicago at the
Adler. Applicants for this position must have their Bachelors degree
in Astronomy, Planetary Science or a related field preferably with
experience in ground-based optical observing. The successful applicant
will be the primary observer for frequent nighttime sessions in
imaging and reflectance spectroscopy via remote observing, and will
conduct a limited amount of data reduction and analysis. In addition
they will spend 10% time on education and outreach activities related
to their research work. The initial appointment will be for two years
with a possible extension dependent on successful performance and
availability of funding, starting no later than October 1, 2014.
Applications will be accepted until position filled.
To apply, send resume to:
Human Resources
hr-NEO@adlerplanetarium.org
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
REQ: AST150
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NEAR-EARTH OBJECT POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
The Adler Planetarium (Chicago, IL) seeks a Postdoctoral Research
Fellow to conduct follow-up imaging and physical characterization of
near-Earth objects in a major new effort using the ARC 3.5-meter
telescope at Apache Point Observatory. This position will be based
in Chicago at the Adler. Applicants for this position must have their
PhD (or near completion) in Astronomy, Planetary Science or a related
field and should have experience with ground-based optical observing
and a working familiarity with current minor planet research. The
successful applicant will be expected to:
1) lead analysis of asteroid imaging, reflectance spectra, and
rotational lightcurves;
2) coordinate target selection and observation with the international
community; and
3) explore innovative research topics in collaboration with other
members of the Adler astrophysics research staff.
In addition they will spend 10% time on education and outreach
activities related to their research work. The initial appointment
will be for two years with a possible one-year extension dependent
on successful performance and availability of funding, starting no
later than October 1, 2014. Applications will be accepted until
position filled.
To apply, send resume to:
Human Resources
hr-postdoc2014@adlerplanetarium.org
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
REQ: AST140
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NASA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) provides opportunities for
scientists and engineers to conduct research largely of their own
choosing, yet compatible with the research opportunities posted on
the NPP Web site.
Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete
one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA's
missions in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science,
astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human
exploration and space operations, and astrobiology.
An sample research opportunity is:
https://www3.orau.gov/NPDoc/Catalog/19699
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in hand before
beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree
requirements. U. S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign
nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar may apply.
Stipends start at $53,500 per year, with supplements for high cost-
of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial
assistance is available for relocation and health insurance, and
$9,000 per year is provided for professional travel.
Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1,
and November 1.
The latest NPP Newsletter:
http://bit.ly/1iUrK4I
For further information and to apply, visit:
http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc/description/index.htm
Questions: nasapostdoc@orau.org
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
The University of Alabama Huntsville and NASA Marshall Space Flight
Center invite applications for a laboratory manager responsible for
routine operation and maintenance of the MSFC Noble Gas Research
Laboratory (MNGRL). A PhD or MS in the physical sciences, experience
in mass spectrometry (noble gas and/or ICPMS, TIMS, etc.), and ultra-
high vacuum laboratory operations are required. Salary is
$69,151-$95,000 per year depending on qualifications; initial
appointment is for 1 year with renewal based on performance and
availability of funding. Applications will be reviewed beginning
Sept 2 until position is filled.
Apply online at:
http://uah.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=50499.
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LPI COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE RELEASED
NASA created the Lunar and Planetary Institute in 1968 to advance the
understanding of lunar and planetary science. This solicitation seeks
an entity to continue the operation of the LPI when the current
cooperative agreement expires in December 2014.
Participation in this program is open to non-profit organizations,
subject to 501 (C3), domestic academic institutions, or a consortium
of such entities.
The CAN has been posted at:
http://procurement.jsc.nasa.gov/lpican/LPI%20CAN%2007092014.pdf
Pre-Proposal Teleconference: July 15, 2014
Notice of Intent to Propose Due: July 31, 2014
Full Proposals Due: September 30, 2014
Questions may be sent by email to:
La Toy J. Jones
latoy.j.jones@nasa.gov
NASA Contracting Officer
NASA Johnson Space Center
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THE PLANETARY SOCIETY PRESENTS: THE LURE OF EUROPA
The Planetary Society is hosting an informational event on Capitol
Hill about Europa and the future of exploration. Confirmed speakers
include: Bill Nye, Rep. Lamar Smith, Rep. John Culberson, Dr. Ellen
Stofan, and Dr. Robert Pappalardo. We will also feature an exhibition
of large-scale prints from National Geographic's July cover story on
Europa.
The event is free and open to the public. Tuesday, July 15th, 3pm
in Rayburn HOB room 2318.
More details and optional RSVP can be found at:
http://www.planetary.org/get-involved/events/2014/0715-the-lure-
of-europa.html
Inquiries can be directed to Casey Dreier: casey.dreier@planetary.org
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PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS
Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html
October 13-19, 2014
Moscow International Solar System Symposium (5M-S3)
http://ms2014.cosmos.ru/
Moscow, Russia
May 28-29, 2015
Emerging Researchers in Exoplanet Science Symposium
http://eres-symposium.org
University Park, PA
[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 at psi.edu.]
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