[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXIX, Issue 57

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SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXIX, Issue 57
Oct.06,2022

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Table of Contents

1. Heliophysics Virtual Town Hall: October 24, 2022, at 1 p.m. EDT

2. ROSES-22: F.19 Multidomain Reusable Artificial Intelligence Tools

3. Webinar Recommendation: Commercial Sub-Orbital Flight Opportunities for ROSES-2022 Heliophysics Low-Cost Access to Space (H-LCAS) investigations (NNH22ZDA001N-HLCAS)

4. MEETING: 4th PSP Scholars Meeting

5. New SOHO Archive at European Space Agency ESAC Science Data Centre (ESDC)

6. Special Issue on Mesosphere-Thermosphere-Ionspheric studies in Advances in Space Research

7. JOB OPENING: Assistant/Associate Professor in Space Physics at the University of Texas at Arlington

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Announcement Submission Website: http://goo.gl/forms/qjcm4dDr4g


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Heliophysics Virtual Town Hall: October 24, 2022, at 1 p.m. EDT

From: Rachel Morrow (rachel.morrow at nasa.gov)

NASA’s Heliophysics Division invites you to participate in the first Heliophysics Town Hall. This one-hour community meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. EDT.

The Heliophysics Town Hall will start with a division update from Dr. Nicola Fox. It will include discussions on current activities of interest to the community and an open question and answer session. The update and discussions include but are not limited to the Geospace Dynamics Constellation (GDC) mission, including the GDC Independent Review Board report, which will soon be posted here, the Dynamical Neutral Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling (DYNAMIC) mission, and a Research and Analysis (R&A) update.

Members of the Heliophysics community, academia, and the public are invited to participate by joining at the link below. 

Join from the webinar link: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=mbabd5b72f52a17d2714093b3212035ee
Join by the webinar number: Webinar number (access code): 2763 738 4726
Webinar password: 2iSxk2kRV2? (24795257 from phones)

Individuals may submit questions before and during the town hall and view and up-vote submitted questions using the link below. 
https://nasa.cnf.io/sessions/jgme/#!/dashboard

Presentation materials will be available for download after the meeting. 

If you have any questions about the virtual town hall meeting, please contact Chris Caisse at christopher.caisse at nasa.gov. 


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ROSES-22: F.19 Multidomain Reusable Artificial Intelligence Tools

From: Madhulika Guhathakurta (madhulika.guhathakurta at nasa.gov)

The new ROSES-2022 Cross division program element F.19 Multidomain Reusable Artificial Intelligence Tools (MDRAIT) solicits proposals that would enable critically needed tools to advance both Heliophysics and Earth Science research. Proposed tool projects must be mature enough to demonstrate its value to both Heliophysics and Earth Science after one year. Proposed tool projects must be Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5, as defined by the Earth Science Technology Office, at the start of the award and present a convincing plan to mature to TRL 6 by the end. As a new program element. Mandatory Notices of Intent are due November 9, 2022 and Proposals are due January 13, 2023. Questions concerning F.19 MDRAIT should be directed to Lika Guhathakurta at madhulika.guhathakurta at nasa.gov and Michael M. Little at m.m.little at nasa.gov


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Webinar Recommendation: Commercial Sub-Orbital Flight Opportunities for ROSES-2022 Heliophysics Low-Cost Access to Space (H-LCAS) investigations (NNH22ZDA001N-HLCAS)

From: Dan Moses (dan.moses at nasa.gov)

The ROSES 2022 Program Element B.9 (H-LCAS) has been amended/updated. A suite of new-generation commercial suborbital platforms are now available, in addition to the traditional NASA-provided suborbital platforms. to include the option of sub-orbital flight.  The H-LCAS now includes an option to utilize these new platforms for heliophysics research and technology investigations.  This change necessitates the submission by proposers of a required Notice of Intent, due by November 17, 2022. 

H-LCAS proposers are advised to attend the Webinar described below, provided by the Astrophysics Division in conjunction with the ROSES 2022 D.3 Astrophysics Research and Analysis (APRA) program.  Both the APRA and H-LCAS programs will provide the option for commercial sub-orbital access to space via the same mechanism: the Space Technology Mission Directorate  (STMD) Flight Opportunities Program (FOP).  Thus the APRA Webinar is directly applicable to H-LCAS investigations employing NASA commercial suborbital platforms .

Webinar topic:
Overview of ROSES-22 APRA Amendment and Addition of Commercial Suborbital Platforms

Date and time:
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 1:00 pm | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Join link:
https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=m4ab607b95ee517113ead55953214120b

Webinar number:
2761 111 4886

Webinar password: 
Wfq9H5JS96$ (93794557 from phones)

Join by phone
+1-929-251-9612 USA Toll 2
+1-415-527-5035 US Toll


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MEETING: 4th PSP Scholars Meeting

From: Kristoff Paulson (kristoff.paulson at cfa.harvard.edu)

Dear Colleague,

We hope this email finds you well. The 4th Parker Solar Probe Scholars Meeting is scheduled for November 8-9, 2022. It will be held virtually and will consist of a series of 15+5 minute talks via Zoom. As before, this meeting is intended to highlight the work of students and early career scientists working on topics of interest to the PSP community. Additionally, we intend to host data tutorials to assist with future PSP data analysis.

If you wish to present your work, please submit a title and an abstract by Oct. 24, 2022. The link for submission can be found here:

https://sppgway.jhuapl.edu/psp_scholars_abstract

We look forward to a collaborative meeting!

The PSP Scholars Team


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New SOHO Archive at European Space Agency ESAC Science Data Centre (ESDC)

From: Dr. Arnaud Masson, ESAC science data centre (Arnaud.Masson at ext.esa.int)

The SOHO project is pleased to announce the release early October 2022 of a brand-new version of the SOHO Science Archive (SSA) at the ESAC Science Data Center (ESDC), European Space Agency, near Madrid, Spain: https://ssa.esac.esa.int/ssa/#/pages/search

Work has been performed with the PI teams to easily filter the science data in three processing levels: mission-long, calibrated, and raw. Datasets related to engineering modes of operations can also be filtered out or selected. The HEK database is progressively integrated in the archive, leading to more science focused search in the near feature. This version (3.0) is based on Angular technology for its front end and the IVOA standard Table Access Protocol for its command line access (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/soho/command-line). This archive is open access and does not require registration. Happy science with this new archive! We look forward to getting your feedback if you have any question (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/soho/contact-point).


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Special Issue on Mesosphere-Thermosphere-Ionspheric studies in Advances in Space Research

From: K. Venkatesh, M. Pezzopane (venkatkau at gmail.com)

Announcement of Special Issue in Advances in Space Research
"Recent advances in equatorial, low- and mid-latitude mesosphere, thermosphere and ionosphere studies"

Papers are invited for a special topical issue of Advances in Space Research (ASR) entitled “Recent advances in equatorial, low- and mid-latitude mesosphere, thermosphere and ionosphere studies”.

The coupling processes taking place between mesosphere, thermosphere and ionosphere, from equatorial to mid latitudes, are of significant importance to understand the variability of Earth’s middle and upper atmosphere. The main objective of this ASR special issue is to highlight the recent developments in the field of equatorial, low- and mid-latitude mesosphere, thermosphere and ionosphere from observational (ground-based and space-borne), theoretical and simulation studies. This ASR special issue is open to all scientists who have an appropriate scientific paper related to various aspects in this area that include: Short-term, long-term and space-time variability of the mesosphere, thermosphere and ionosphere; response of the thermosphere-ionosphere system to forcing from above and below; coupling between high-, mid- and low-latitude regions; magnetosphere-ionosphere-atmosphere coupling; Lithosphere-ionosphere coupling; Equatorial electrodynamics: Equatorial Ionization Anomaly (EIA), Equatorial Electrojet (EEJ), Spread-F phenomena; Ionospheric irregularities, scintillations; F-region multi-layer stratification, F3 and StF4 layers; Mid-latitude trough; Sporadic E layer; Space weather effects on the ionosphere; Geomagnetic storms; solar flares; Ionospheric response to SSW; Nowcasting/forecasting modelling of the ionosphere, data-assimilation and tomography; Satellite and ground based observational techniques. 

We welcome high quality and relevant manuscripts from all scientists in the upper atmosphere community.

Papers must be submitted electronically to https://www.editorialmanager.com/aisr/. To ensure that all manuscripts are correctly identified for inclusion into the special issue, authors must select “SI: Recent progress in MTI” when they reach the "Article Type" step in the submission process. 

The general format for submission of papers can be found on the ASR Elsevier web site at 
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/advances-in-space-research/

Submitted papers must be written in English and should include full affiliation postal addresses for all authors. Only full-length papers will be considered for publication, subject to peer review by a minimum of two reviewers. There are no page limits although the length of the paper should be appropriate for the material being presented. While the deadline for submissions is 28th February 2023, papers will be published electronically as soon as they are accepted.  The printed issue will be assembled within a reasonable time with late papers being printed in regular issues of ASR. All articles will be typeset at no cost to the author; there is a nominal charge for printing color figures although there is no charge for color figures on the electronic version.

Dr. Venkatesh Kavutarapu (venkateshk at prl.res.in) and Dr. Michael Pezzopane (michael.pezzopane at ingv.it) are the Guest Editors for this special issue. Questions can be directed to Drs. Venkatesh and Pezzopane or to the Co-Editor for Special Issues, Dr. Peggy Ann Shea (sssrc at msn.com).


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JOB OPENING: Assistant/Associate Professor in Space Physics at the University of Texas at Arlington

From: Yue Deng (yuedeng at uta.edu)

Assistant/Associate Professor in Space Physics at the University of Texas at Arlington
Position ID: F00346P

Job Summary
The Department of Physics in the College of Science, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Space Physics.

The Space Physics unit in the department plays an important role for the NASA Geospace Dynamics Constellation (GDC) satellite mission, which focuses on multi-scale spatial and temporal variations of energy inputs and ionosphere-thermosphere coupling.  The successful candidate will be able to contribute substantially; either in modeling or data analysis and enhance the research ability of the team in the related area. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate must meet all expectations of a tenure-track faculty candidate: establish an independent and externally funded research program in space physics, provide research and mentoring opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, and teach physics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in space physics or a closely related field, and some postdoctoral experience is desired. The candidates must demonstrate their commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The key objective is to hire a faculty member with outstanding qualifications that shares the University’s core values of high standards of excellence in teaching. In addition, the qualified candidate displays innovative and collaborative research, and service combined with fostering an open and inclusive environment that promotes diversity and participation of groups that are currently underrepresented.

University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second-largest in the UT System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2021). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Department and College/School Information
The Physics Department is comprehensive and provides students a wide choice of research topics from the major areas of current physics research, including international¬ly recognized research in nanomaterials, particle physics, astrophysics, and space physics. The College of Science offers world-class educational and research opportunities with small class sizes and outstand¬ing faculty mentorship.

Diversity Statement 
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service as well as a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. For more information on UT-Arlington’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webpage. 

Special Instructions to Applicant
To apply applicants should go to  https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/20170 and submit the following materials: 

• a cover letter
• full curriculum vitae
• statements of research and teaching objectives 
• transcripts
• contact information of at least three references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Yue Deng (yuedeng at uta.edu)

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta  

EEO Statement - The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus. UTA also encourages applications from veterans. 


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