Newsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 18-16, April 22, 2018

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1 Issue 18-16, April 22, CONTENTS DPS ELECTIONS 2018: CANDIDATE SLATE NEOWISE 2018 DATA RELEASE AVAILABLE APRIL 19, 2018 THREE OUTER PLANETS ASSESSMENT GROUP (OPAG) NOTICES JWST COMMUNITY SURVEY SUMMER SCHOOL FOR SOFTWARE SYSTEMS IN ASTRONOMY METEOR CRATER FIELD CAMP JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES DPS ELECTIONS 2018: CANDIDATE SLATE The DPS Nominating Subcommittee has identified the following candidates for the 2018 DPS elections for Vice Chair and Committee : Vice-Chair (1 to be elected): o Matija Cuk, SETI Institute o Amanda Hendrix, Planetary Science Institute Committee (2 to be elected): o Michael Bland o Will Grundy, Lowell Observatory o Lucille Le Corre, Planetary Science Institute o Krista Soderlund, University of Texas, Austin American Astronomical Society. Page 1 of 11

2 Additional candidates, supported by a petition of at least 20 DPS members, may be nominated by May 15th. Please send any nominations to the DPS Secretary, Anne Verbiscer, at dpssec@aas.org [1] NEOWISE 2018 DATA RELEASE AVAILABLE APRIL 19, 2018 The Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) and IPAC at the California Institute of Technology announce the NEOWISE 2018 Data Release. The 2018 Data Release includes all data acquired during the fourth year of the NEOWISE Reactivation mission (Mainzer et al. 2014, ApJ, 792, 30), 13 December 2016 to 13 December These data are combined with the Year 1, 2 and 3 NEOWISE data into a single archive that contains approximately 10.3 million sets of 3.4 and 4.6 micron images and a database of over 76 billion source detections extracted from those images. NEOWISE Reactivation scanned the sky nearly eight complete times during the first four years of survey operations, with approximately six months between survey passes. With twelve or more independent 3.4 and 4.6 micron exposures made on each point of the sky during each survey epoch, the NEOWISE archive is a time-domain resource for extracting multiple, independent thermal flux and position measurements of solar system small bodies, as well as background galactic and extragalactic sources. Page 2 of 11

3 A quick guide to the NEOWISE data release, data access instructions and supporting documentation is available at [2]. Access to the NEOWISE data products is available via the on-line and API services of the NASA/IPAC Infrared Science Archive (IRSA) at [3]. NEOWISE is a project of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology. NEOWISE is funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Planetary Science Division THREE OUTER PLANETS ASSESSMENT GROUP (OPAG) NOTICES Three (2) OPAG Notices: (1) Nominations for OPAG Steering Committee and OPAG Chair NASA solicits nominations (including self nominations) for new members of the 15-person steering committee for the Outer Planets Assessment Group (see [4]). Nominations are due by May 7, 2018 and should be sent to current chair Alfred McEwen: mcewen@lpl.arizona.edu [5]. At least 3 positions need to be filled ASAP. Candidates for OPAG chair should indicate theirinterest in that role. NASA will ultimately choose new members by striving to maintain balance in essential expertise (science and technology) and diversity (gender, ethnicity, career stage, institution, etc.). (2) Comments on 2018 OPAG goals document are due July 2, An extensively revised draft goals document for the Outer Planets Assessment Group has been posted at [4]. We invite the OPAG Page 3 of 11

4 science community to provide feedback by using the OPAG Discussion Board: [6]. To use this, you must have filled out a notification of interest form at [7] 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. (3) Next OPAG meeting: September in Pasadena, CA Details will follow at [4] -OPAG Steering Committee JWST COMMUNITY SURVEY Given that the JWST Cycle 1 proposal deadline has been extended, we wanted to take this opportunity to get feedback from the astronomical community on the proposal process. Our goal is to enable the best possible science with JWST, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. The input you provide will be used to improve the JWST proposal process. The online survey focuses on the JWST proposal tools and information you may have used as you prepared your proposal for submission, including: Proposal tools Documentation Support Please take a few minutes to provide us with your anonymous feedback on these topics by completing our online survey by May 1, 2018: [8] Page 4 of 11

5 SUMMER SCHOOL IN SOFTWARE SYSTEMS FOR ASTRONOMY SSfA at UH Hawaii Registration Opens Monday - Registration for Software Systems for Astronomy 5 on the Big Island of Hawaii opens on Monday, 09-Apr The course covers software design and implementation of telescope and instrument control systems, observation planning tools, and software for analyzing and archiving astronomical data. SSfA-5 will be offered as a two week intensive course, 23-Jul to 03-Aug, Please find special instructions for off-island participants here: [9] More information about Software Systems for Astronomy 5 is here: [10] General information about the UHH summer program is here: [11] The UHH regstration page is here: [12] More detail about the course is given in the UHH catalog (the course number is 385): [13] If you have questions, send to aconrad@hawaii.edu [14] METEOR CRATER FIELD CAMP The LPI-JSC Center for Lunar Science and Exploration [15] is excited to announce a student field camp opportunity coming this fall! Page 5 of 11

6 The Field Training and Research Program at Meteor Crater [16] is organized under the auspices of the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) [17], which is designed, in part, to train a new generation of explorers for the Moon and beyond. The Field Training and Research Program at Meteor Crater is a week-long geology field class and research project based at Barringer Meteorite Crater, Arizona, more popularly known as Meteor Crater. The goal will be to introduce students to impact cratering processes and provide an opportunity to assist with a research project at the crater. Skills developed during the field camp should better prepare the students for their own thesis studies in impact cratered terrains, whether they be on Earth, the Moon, asteroids, Mars, or some other solar system planetary surface. The field camp is designed for graduate college students in geology and planetary science programs, although advanced undergraduate students will be considered if they have successfully completed a summer field geology program and have a demonstrated interest in impact cratering processes. U.S. and international students are eligible to apply. The fifth edition of the program will run from October 6, 2018, through October 14, Students are responsible for transportation to and from Flagstaff, Arizona. Transportation will be provided from Flagstaff to Meteor Crater. Additional logistical details will be provided to selected participants. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 11, 2018 For more information and access to an electronic application form, please visit [16] Page 6 of 11

7 JOBS, POSITIONS, OPPORTUNITIES A) POSTDOC IN PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF OUTER PLANETARY ICE ANALOGS JET PROPULSION LABORATORY PASADENA, CALIFORNIA [18] Application Deadline: May 1, 2018 Overview The Jet Propulsion Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the Planetary Ices Group. Drs. Murthy Gudipati [19] and Bryana Henderson [20] will serve as postdoctoral advisors to the selected candidate with Dr. Gudipati acting as primary. The appointee will carry out research in collaboration with the postdoctoral advisors, resulting in publications in the open literature. The postdoctoral position is available immediately. Responsibilities The research work will focus on the area of physics and chemistry of outer planetary ice analogs using laboratory simulations and spectroscopy. This position is aimed at understanding the evolution of organic matter in ices under high-radiation conditions such as on Europa. The successful candidate should have thorough hands-on experience in similar research activity and should be able to participate in multiple projects. In addition to the fundamental research mentioned above, the appointee will have an opportunity to participate in next Page 7 of 11

8 generation space instrumentation concepts, mission concepts, and observations. Qualifications Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, astronomy or planetary sciences and a strong motivation to undertake this multidisciplinary research. Experience and expertise in the following techniques are highly desired: low-temperature techniques, laboratory ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, laser spectroscopy, ultra-high vacuum techniques, and mass-spectrometry. Candidates who have received their PhD within the past five years since the date of their application are eligible. Postdoctoral positions are awarded for a minimum of one-year period and may be renewed up to a maximum duration of three years. B) POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN EXPERIMENTAL PLANETARY SCIENCE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NEW YORK Columbia University s Astrophysics Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to perform laboratory simulations of solar wind ion irradiation of Mercury s regolith surface. The successful candidate will join the group headed by Senior Research Scientist Dr. Daniel Wolf Savin; they will participate in designing, building, and performing experiments utilizing a novel ion beam apparatus to study the spectral changes and sputtering yields of regolith-like loose powders. The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years; this is contingent upon the availability of funds and mutual satisfaction. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or the equivalent degree in Planetary Page 8 of 11

9 Science, Physics, Geology, Astrophysics, or a related field. Desired laboratory skills include experience with apparatus design and construction, fast ion beams, ion optics, ultra-high vacuum techniques, visible and near infrared spectral reflectance measurements, quadrupole mass spectrometers, catcher foils, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and associated electronics. Desired computer skills include programming, multidimensional data analysis, LabView, Python, Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, SIMION, Linux/Mac OS, and Windows OS. The successful candidate will have a strong background in at least some of the areas listed above, a proven research ability, and evidence of future research potential. The candidate is expected to be able to work well independently and cooperatively with a team and to communicate the results of his/her research both orally and in writing. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills are highly desirable. Questions regarding this position can be addressed to Dr. Savin at savin@astro.columbia.edu [21]. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and statement of past research. In addition they should arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly by the writers to Dr. Savin. Applications will be considered only after all of the requested material has been received. Applications and letters should be submitted by to savin@astro.columbia.edu [21]. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled Send submissions to: Anne Verbiscer, DPS Secretary (dpssec@aas.org [22]) To unsubscribe visit [23] or unsubscribe@aas.org [24]. Page 9 of 11

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