[GEM] THE GEM MESSENGER, Volume 28, Number 3
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THE GEM MESSENGER
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Volume 28, Number 3
Jan.24,2018
Announcement submission website: http://aten.igpp.ucla.edu/gem/messenger_form/
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Table of Contents
1. Request for Information-National Space Weather Action Plan
2. Reminder of Request for Responses to the Sondrestrom DCL 18-136 Regarding Planning for a Geospace Polar Observatory
3. Celebration of the Explorer-1 Mission and the Discovery of the Earth's Radiation Belts
4. 13th International School/Symposium for Space Simulations (ISSS-13) First Announcement
5. TESS 2018: "Realities and Visions of the Current and Future Heliophysics Data Environment" Session
6. TESS 2018: "Scientific Discovery in the Heliosphere Through Data Analytics and Assimilation" Session
7. TESS 2018: "Future Innovative ISR techniques leading to new insight" Session
8. SCOSTEP/VarSITI Newsletter Vol.16
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1. Request for Information-National Space Weather Action Plan
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From: Michael Wiltberger (mwiltber at nsf.gov)
In support of the Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation (SWORM) Subcommittee the National Science Foundation has posted a Request For Information (RFI) seeking input from the public on establishing space weather research priorities to address Action 5.5.1 in the National Space Weather Action Plan. This RFI is intended to gather information from external stakeholders about potential space weather research activities that will help guide the science and technology priorities of Federal agencies. The public input will be used as guidance by various concerned Federal agencies in planning for targeted research programs. Input is sought from space weather community including researchers in academia and industry, non-governmental organizations, scientific and professional societies, and all other interested members of the public. Suggestions in response to this RFI will assist NSF and other federal agencies including NASA, DOC and DOD in carrying out action 5.5.1.
The full text of the RFI and procedures for submitting a formal comment can be found at
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/01/05/2018-00031/request-for-information-national-space-weather-action-plan
The period for comments closes on March 6, 2018. Questions can be directed to spwxrfi at nsf.gov
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2. Reminder of Request for Responses to the Sondrestrom DCL 18-136 Regarding Planning for a Geospace Polar Observatory
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From: John Meriwether (jmeriwet at nsf.gov)
This is a reminder that the Geoscience Section at the National Science Foundation is requesting responses to the DCL letter (18-036; https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2018/nsf18036/nsf18036.jsp) that was released on the 26th of December, 2017 that announced the planning process for the future of the Sondrestrom Research Facility (SRF). This letter reported that support for ISR/SRF operations would last through 31 March 2018 and after that time NSF will support caretaker operations at the site while we evaluate options for future science activities at the site. Specially, we are looking for comments on the utility and plans for a Geospace Polar Observatory at that site. The GPO would support observations of the geospace system with minimal support requirements. Such responses should be submitted to Dr. John Meriwether (jmeriwet at nsf.gov) before COB on 14 February, 2018.
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3. Celebration of the Explorer-1 Mission and the Discovery of the Earth's Radiation Belts
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From: Jacob Bortnik (jbortnik at gmail.com)
National Academies Building in Washington, DC
Celebration Event
January 31, 2018
The Space Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Explorer-1 mission and the associated discovery of the Earth’s radiation belts on January 31, 2018 at the National Academies building in Washington, DC where it all began. The agenda will focus on scientific and technological advances over the last 60 years, beginning with the history of the mission and radiation belt discoveries and continuing with the latest results from the NASA's Van Allen Probes and missions observing the Earth system. The event will conclude with presentations on the frontiers of space science.
To attend the free event please register at:
http://radiationbelts.eventbrite.com
This event is being organized with support from NASA, and will be livecast. It is part of a series of activities celebrating the 60th anniversary of the National Academies' Space Studies Board.
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4. 13th International School/Symposium for Space Simulations (ISSS-13) First Announcement
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From: David Schriver, Bertrand Lembege, Yoshiharu Omura (dave at igpp.ucla.edu)
The 13th International School/Symposium for Space Simulations (ISSS-13) will be held from September 6-14, 2018 at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). The School portion of ISSS is designed to teach space plasma simulation techniques and share state-of-the-art advances in the field. The Symposium portion brings together the most recent observational results, theoretical advances, and numerical simulations to address outstanding problems in space physics. ISSS-13 is open to all members of the scientific community, with participation by graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and young scientists particularly encouraged. Travel fellowships will be available for students to attend ISSS-13, with information on the application process to be announced.
For more information, please visit https://conferences.pa.ucla.edu/ISSS13/
We hope to see you in Los Angeles this coming September!
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5. TESS 2018: "Realities and Visions of the Current and Future Heliophysics Data Environment" Session
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From: Jon Vandegriff, Robert McGuire, Alisdair Davey (jon.vandegriff at jhuapl.edu)
We are pleased to announce a session at TESS-2018 on "Realities and Visions of the Current and Future Heliophysics Data Environment." We invite contributions describing ongoing uses of and improvements to the data environment, but also seek bold visions of what the Heliophysics data environment can and should provide. We plan also to have a panel discussion. After introductory talks, the session focus will shift to a conversation between a panel and the audience about how best to adapt the existing data environment in ways that will meet the future trends of increasing data volume and complexity.
The full session description is here:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/2018tess/preliminaryview.cgi/Session41320
The abstract deadline is February 20, 2018.
The Triennial Earth-Sun Summit (TESS) brings together the Space Physics and Aeronomy Section of the AGU and the Solar Physics Division of the AAS. The meeting will be May 20-24, 2018 in Leesburg, VA.
https://connect.agu.org/tess2018/home
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6. TESS 2018: "Scientific Discovery in the Heliosphere Through Data Analytics and Assimilation" Session
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From: Michael Kirk, Ryan McGranaghan, and Jack Ireland (ryan.mcgranaghan at colorado.edu)
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us at the Scientific Discovery in the Heliosphere Through Data Analytics and Assimilation session to be convened at the Triennial Earth-Sun Summit (TESS) meeting (20-24 May 2018, Leesburg, Virginia).
Announcement:
We are at a crossroads in the study of the Heliosphere. Traditionally we rely on methods ruled by the triumvirate of models, data, and model-data fusion. However new data analysis techniques developed and applied in other fields present powerful new opportunities for scientific discovery.
These data analysis techniques have been explored primarily in fields unrelated to Heliophysics, yet promise significant potential for Heliophysics science. This cross-disciplinary session is devoted to new Heliophysics discovery driven by innovative techniques pioneered in other fields of study. We invite contributions from across the Heliophysics domain (i.e., the Sun, interplanetary space, magnetosphere, and upper atmosphere), encouraging bold, thought-provoking, and innovative ideas to utilize the vast amount of heterogeneous Heliophysics data.
The Triennial Earth–Sun Summit, TESS: connect.agu.org/tess2018/home, brings together the Solar Physics Division of AAS with the Space Physics and Aeronomy section of AGU. TESS-2018 will be held 20–24 May 2018 in Leesburg, Virginia to promote greater interaction and unity within Heliophysics as well as fostering connections to astrophysics and planetary sciences. The TESS-2018 abstract submission deadline is 20 February 2018.
Session conveners: Michael Kirk, Ryan McGranaghan, and Jack Ireland
We enthusiastically look forward to your participation!
Warm Regards,
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7. TESS 2018: "Future Innovative ISR techniques leading to new insight" Session
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From: Jesper W Gjerloev (jesper.gjerloev at jhuapl.edu)
Session ID#: 40132
Session Description:
The purpose of this session is to present potential future uses of the existing Incoherent Scattering Radar (ISR) facilities as well as discuss how innovative techniques can provide new physical insights for Space Sciences. For decades, the ISR’s have proven to be a powerful tool for obtaining key measurements from the near-Earth environment. Rather than reviewing the well-known and successful past of the ISR’s, this session invites papers that propose new uses of the existing capabilities and also possible expansions of them. We encourage speculative and innovative ideas.
Primary Conveners:Jesper W Gjerloev, Applied Physics Laboratory Johns Hopkins, Laurel, MD, United States
Conveners:Christiano Garnett Marques Brum, Arecibo Observatory, Arecibo, PR, United States, Alessandra Abe Pacini, InSpace LLC, Takoma Park, MD, United States and Philip John Erickson, MIT Haystack Observatory, Westford, MA, United States
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8. SCOSTEP/VarSITI Newsletter Vol.16
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From: Kazuo Shiokawa (shiokawa at nagoya-u.jp)
SCOSTEP's VarSITI (Variability of the Sun and Its Terrestrial Impact, 2014-2018)
VarSITI Newsletter volume 16 has now been published. The PDF file is available at
http://newserver.stil.bas.bg/varsiti/newsL/VarSITI_Newsletter_Vol16.pdf
Below are the contents of this volume.
Contents of VarSITI Newsletter Volume 16
Articles
1. A new database of radiation doses at commercial flight altitudes due to solar particle storms is linked to GLE database
2. ISEST Working Group 5: Bs Challenge
3. Database of Directivity Functions of Neutron Monitors
4. Creation of a Database for Atmospheric and Whistler Events Detected in the Russian Far East
Highlights on Young Scientists
1. Jackson McCormick/ USA
2. Mateja Dumbovi/ Austria
Meeting Reports
1. IRI 2017 Workshop, National Central University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan,
November 13-17
2. ISEST (International Study of Earth-Affecting Solar Transients) Workshop in 2017
Upcoming Meetings
Short News
1. Continuation of the German ROMIC project
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