[SPA] SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER, Volume XXX, Issue 44

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AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
SPA SECTION NEWSLETTER
Volume XXX, Issue 44
Aug.20,2023

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Table of Contents

1. Call for AGU Abstracts Still Open - U020 Science for All - Infrastructures and Resources for Open Science

2. MEETING: “UK Space Weather & Space Environment Meeting I: Transitioning from the SWIMMR Space-Weather Programme” -- Registration Reminder

3. MEETING: International Symposium On Auroral Physics (ISAP), 2nd-6th, Oct., 2023, The China-Iceland Arctic Observatory (CIAO), Iceland

4. RAM-SCB is Available on CCMC Runs-on-Request

5. JOB OPENING: Researcher in Space Physics

6. JOB OPENING: Electronics Engineer Position at New Jersey Institute of Technology

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


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Call for AGU Abstracts Still Open - U020 Science for All - Infrastructures and Resources for Open Science

From: Elizabeth MacDonald (e.a.macdonald at nasa.gov)

Dear colleagues,

We wanted to bring to your attention to a deadline extension for the Union session U020
 - Science for All - Infrastructures and Resources for Open Science. The session was merged late so abstracts are welcome until August 23, and we would love to hear about creative open science work in either poster session, Open Science and Open Communities, or The MacGyver Session: The Place for Novel, Exciting, Self-Made, Hacked, or Improved Sensors and Software Solutions for the Year of Open Science and the Heliophysics Big Year (descriptions below). This is also a great place for a second abstract if you like!

Please plan to join us at:
Union Session: Science for All - Infrastructures and Resources for Open Science
Session ID#: 198578 
Session Description:
Openness in all areas of the scientific endeavor leads to faster progress and easier collaboration. Recent emphasis from the White House’s “Year of Open Science” and NASA’s “Heliophysics Big Year” is putting participatory science in the spotlight and celebrating STEAM outreach. In this session, we will examine projects that have developed open instrumentation, open data and sample repositories, open analysis and visualization platforms, and open involvement of the public with the science going on with all of the above. We especially invite presentations related to geocollections and MacGyver-style innovations in space physics and aeronomy. We also look forward to hearing ways in which participatory science is enhancing research projects and hope to brainstorm how we can best leverage open science and community collaboration to advance research across disciplines.

Open Science and Open Communities
We invite posters demonstrating open science methods, initiatives, and results, participatory science (i.e., citizen science) projects, and community-involved science. All fields are welcome!

The MacGyver Session: The Place for Novel, Exciting, Self-Made, Hacked, or Improved Sensors and Software Solutions for the Year of Open Science and the Heliophysics Big Year
This 4th edition of the MacGyver session focuses on the interdisciplinary applications of Space Weather across space physics, aeronomy, planetary, and atmospheric electricity. All geoscientists, including students, citizen scientists, hams, and artists are invited to bring broad, open science, STEAM outreach, prototypes, and demonstrations to celebrate the “Heliophysics Big Year” and “Year of Open Science.”

Primary Convener:  Kerstin Lehnert, Columbia University, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Palisades, United States
Conveners:  Erica Mehan Johns, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States, Peter Marchetto, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, United States and Elizabeth MacDonald, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, United States
Student/Early Career Convener:  Vincent Ledvina, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, United States; University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, United States

To submit please navigate to the Late-breaking sessions in the User Portal at this link: https://id.agu.org/am/XUI/?realm=/alpha&goto=https://id.agu.org:443/am/oauth2/authorize?client_id%3Dconfex%26response_type%3Dcode%26scope%3Dopenid%2520email%2520profile%2520ext%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps://agu.confex.com/agu/fm23/ssoportal.cgi%26state%3DUmFuZG9tSVYj07WbfwoBMRDiZOtOqWL2MCUM63nPGwL_2BZzU~JtRihaYI_68_1TRQtK247r~HTYXAjXrT6z1dVRKm5~MitQm32jlha~b9E%253D#login/

Thank you for your interest, and please reach out to a convener if you have any questions. 


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MEETING: “UK Space Weather & Space Environment Meeting I: Transitioning from the SWIMMR Space-Weather Programme” -- Registration Reminder

From: Mario M. Bisi (Mario.Bisi at stfc.ac.uk)

Dear Colleagues.

The programme for the upcoming “UK Space Weather & Space Environment Meeting I: Transitioning from the SWIMMR Space-Weather Programme” (12-15 September 2023) is available online: https://iop.eventsair.com/ukswse2023/programme. Please keep an eye on the programme as there may be some minor changes.

We have an exciting set of posters, plus four days plenary and parallel sessions covering: policy and strategy; SWIMMR; users; instrumentation; research, forecasting, and modelling; SSA/SST; and Space Safety.

Registration is currently open and will close on 04 September 2023: https://iop.eventsair.com/ukswse2023/registration;

The meeting is open to the world, and indeed we encourage international involvements and collaborations.

Please see: https://iop.eventsair.com/ukswse2023/ for all meeting details including updates on travel and venue information.

We look forward to welcoming you at the Leonardo Hotel in Cardiff, Wales, in September.

On behalf of the Founding Organising Committee:
- Mario M. Bisi (UKRI STFC RAL Space)
- Claire Garland (IOP)
- Mark Gibbs (Met Office)
- Ian W. McCrea (UKRI STFC RAL Space)
- Simon Machin (Met Office)


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MEETING: International Symposium On Auroral Physics (ISAP), 2nd-6th, Oct., 2023, The China-Iceland Arctic Observatory (CIAO), Iceland

From: Ze-Jun HU (huzejun at pric.org.cn)

We sincerely invite the researchers of auroral physics to attend the International Symposium on Auroral Physics (ISAP) from 2nd October to 6th October 2023, held at the China-Iceland Arctic Scientific Observatory (CIAO) (www.ciao.is) in Iceland. The conference is organized and hosted by the CIAO, the Science Institute, University of Iceland, the Arctic Portal, and the Aurora Observatory ses. and guided by the Polar Research Institute of China and the Icelandic Centre for Research.

The theme of this conference mainly involves exchanging the latest research results on auroras on Earth and planets. For detailed information on the symposium, registration, booking of accommodation and logistical details, please visit the conference webpage https://www.ciao.is/.

Conference Theme:
The auroras are very amazing universal phenomena, widely existing at solar system planets and particularly those with global magnetic fields and atmospheres, e.g. Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus. It is believed to be powered by the interaction of the solar wind with the planetary system and produced through the collision of precipitating charged particles and upper atmosphere.

There are still, however, crucial gaps in our knowledge about the physical mechanisms and dynamic processes of the various types of auroras, for instance, the acceleration mechanisms of precipitating electrons for discrete auroras, the mechanisms responsible for pitch angle scattering of electrons and protons responsible for diffuse aurora, the physical processes related with the spatiotemporal structuring of discrete and diffuse aurora, and so on. The developments of aurora observations have promoted the explanations of these auroral phenomenology, but they often fall short in key aspects and lack of a unified theoretical framework.

Scientific Committee:
Prof. Qiugang Zong (Peking University, China) (Chairman of the Scientific Committee, ISAP) 
Prof. Huigen Yang (Polar Research Institute of China)
Prof. Gunnlaugur Bj?rnsson (Science Institute, University of Iceland)
Prof. Zhonghua Yao (Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
Prof. Zejun Hu (Station Leader, China-Iceland Arctic Observatory, PRIC


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RAM-SCB is Available on CCMC Runs-on-Request

From: Vania Jordanova, Steven Morley, Yihua Zheng (vania at lanl.gov)

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that the Ring current - Atmosphere interactions Model with Self-Consistent magnetic (B) field, RAM-SCB version 2.2, is now available to the research community through the Runs-on-Request (ROR) simulation services at NASA CCMC. 

To submit a model run request, please click the blue “Runs-on-Request” button at the model info webpage given below, or visit the CCMC ROR simulation service website: 
https://ccmc.gsfc.nasa.gov/models/?services=Runs-on-Request.

RAM-SCB is a unique code that combines a large-scale kinetic model of ring current plasma with a three-dimensional (3-D) force-balanced model of the terrestrial magnetic field. The kinetic portion, RAM, yields bounce-averaged distribution functions for major ion species (H+, O+, and He+ by default) and electrons as a function of azimuth, radial distance, energy, and pitch angle. The SCB model balances the J × B force with the divergence of the general pressure tensor to calculate the magnetic field configuration within its domain. The two codes work in tandem, with RAM providing anisotropic pressure to SCB and SCB returning the self-consistent magnetic field through which RAM plasma is advected. The code is highly configurable, enabling a wide range of scientific investigations and outputs. The current ROR version uses parameterized magnetic field and flux boundary conditions, with the option to use the self-consistent magnetic field within the model domain. 

For more info please check:
https://ccmc.gsfc.nasa.gov/models/RAM-SCB~v.2.2


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JOB OPENING: Researcher in Space Physics

From: Dan White (spacephysics at princeton.edu)

The Space Physics Group in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, anticipates offering one or more postdoctoral or more senior research positions in experimental/observational space physics.

The Space Physics Group conducts research in many aspects of space physics (aka heliophysics), with a strong emphasis on experimental and observational space plasma physics. Among others, the Group currently leads NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission, the Parker Solar Probe (PSP) Integrated Science Investigation of the Sun (ISIS) instrument suite, and the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, in development for launch in 2025 to explore the details of particle acceleration and the Sun's interaction with the local interstellar medium. See https://spacephysics.princeton.edu/ for more information about the Space Physics Group at Princeton University.

The successful candidate(s) can play a major role in one or more of the following: 1) analysis and publication of Energetic Neutral Atom (ENA) and other observations from IBEX, 2) analysis and publication of energetic particle observations from ISIS, 3) development of the experimental capability of the Group, and development of space flight instrumentation for IMAP, and 4) other funded space physics research in the Group. Preferred qualifications include having prior experience in the development of space flight instrumentation, analyzing ENA and/or energetic particle data, and the proven ability to lead/participate in the rapid development and publication of numerous excellent research articles. A Ph.D. in Space Physics or a related field is required. Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and continued funding, with the expectation of up to three years. Positions are available regularly so that starting dates may be negotiated. 

Interested persons must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/31021 and submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, publication list, a brief statement of research interests, and provide contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will also be handled through this site. Applications will continue to be accepted until positions are filled. For further inquiries, contact spacephysicsATprinceton.edu.

These positions are subject to the University's background check policy. 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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JOB OPENING: Electronics Engineer Position at New Jersey Institute of Technology

From: Wenda Cao, Hyomin Kim (hmkim at njit.edu)

The Center for Solar Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark, New Jersey invites applications for an electrical/electronics engineer who will design, operate, and maintain electrical and electronic systems at the Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO) in California and at NJIT in Newark. CSTR is an international leader in Solar Terrestrial research, and operates BBSO, the Owens Valley Solar Array (OVSA) in California, and the Polar Engineering Development Center (PEDC). BBSO operates the 2nd largest aperture 1.6-meter Goode Solar Telescope (GST) with a diverse suite of instruments. The GST features a state-of-the-art adaptive optics system, and it is a world-class facility for high spatial and temporal resolution solar astronomy in the visible and near-infrared. PEDC develops and operates autonomous, sustainable power systems called Automatic Geophysical Observatories (AGO) to support various scientific instruments in Antarctica.  

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

1) Digital and analog electronics design and troubleshooting with telescope dome control, Galil motion controllers, Arduino, PID close loop control systems, and overcurrent protection electronics. 
2) Design and maintenance of data acquisition and telemetry over the internet and/or satellite communications networks such as Iridium satellite link.
3) Design and fabrication of a 100-200 W level battery operated power planform with solar panels and wind turbines for deployment to Antarctica.
4) In-person work, alternating between BSSO in California and NJIT in New Jersey.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

a) Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
b) An ability to work and live at an elevation of 2000 meters.
c) Ability to travel to foreign countries and perform field work in remote locations. 
d) Ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods of time (approximately 1-2 months). 

The position is anticipated to start in Spring 2024. The successful applicant will work primarily with Drs. Wenda Cao, Hyomin Kim and Gareth Perry, Professors of NJIT as well as the other CSTR faculty members and engineers.  

The deadline for applications is November 1, 2023. Candidates will need to submit all documents online at https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/5366?c=njit, including a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research or work experiences, and the names of three professional references. Questions may be directed to Drs. Wenda Cao (wenda.cao at njit.edu) and Hyomin Kim (hmkim at njit.edu). 

To build a diverse workforce, NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO employer.


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