Heliosphere News - July 12, 2016

A newsletter devoted to Heliospheric Science.

Editor: Nathan Schwadron (nschwadron at unh.edu)

Co-Editor: Mihir Desai (mdesai at swri.edu)

Co-Editor: Eric Zirnstein (ezirnstein at swri.edu)

Co-Editor: Merav Opher (mopher at bu.edu)

Co-Editor: Adele Corona (icnsmeetings at gmail.com)

Co-Editor: Nikolai Pogorelov (np0002 at uah.edu)

Web site editor: Ken Fairchild (Ken.Fairchild at unh.edu)

If you are interested in being added to the list, being removed from the list, or posting an announcement, please send information to Nathan, Mihir, Eric, Merav, Adele, or Nick. Posts are limited to ascii text. Newsletters are archived on the following website:

http://heliospherenews.unh.edu/

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** Announcements

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1. Heliospheric AGU Sessions:

— a. Deadlines.

— b. SH026: Voyager Interstellar Mission: Its Scientific Discoveries and Their Relation to Remote Observations

— c. SH008: Global Observations of the Heliosphere and the Local Interstellar Medium: IBEX, Connections with Voyager, and Preparations for IMAP

— d. SH009: ICME and Energetic Particle Interactions in the Heliosphere and at Solar System Bodies

— e. SH003. Coupling Between Neutral and Ionized Matter in the Solar Win

2. ISSI invites applications for Two Post-Doctoral Positions, in Space Sciences and Earth Sciences

3. Postdoctoral Research Assistant II Position at The University of Alabama in Huntsville

4. MEETING: International Astronomical Union Symposium 328 "Living around Active Stars," 17-21 October, 2016, Maresias, SP, Brazil

5. MEETING: 7th Solar Orbiter Workshop: Exploring the Solar Environs, April 3-6, 2017, Granada, Spain

6. MEETING: SDO 2016 - Unraveling the Sun's Complexity, October 17-21, 2016, Burlington, VT

7. MEETING: Global Modelling of the Space Weather Chain. October 24-28, 2016, Helsinki, Finland -- Call for Abstracts

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1. AGU Sessions

1a. Important Deadlines:

Wed, Jul 27: Early Abstract Submission Deadline

Wed, Aug 3: Student Pop-Up Talks Submission Deadline

Wed, Aug 3: Final Abstract Submission Deadline

Wed, Aug 10: Student Travel Grants Deadline

AGU Website: https://fallmeeting.agu.org/2016/

1b. SH026: Voyager Interstellar Mission: Its Scientific Discoveries and Their Relation to Remote Observations

Session Description:

The Voyager 1/2 mission has provided the space physics community with unique opportunities to investigate in situ the physical phenomena accompanying the solar wind interaction with the local interstellar medium (LISM). In the partially ionized LISM, charge exchange and ionization processes play important roles in determining the energy balance and topology of the heliosphere. This session addresses the most challenging issues related to Voyager observations: (1) effects of charge exchange, interstellar magnetic field draping, and time dependent phenomena on heliospheric asymmetries; (2) physics of pickup ions; (3) acceleration of ions and anomalous cosmic rays in the inner heliosheath; (4) galactic cosmic ray transport throughout the heliosphere and LISM; (5) roles of plasma waves, instabilities, and magnetic reconnection; (6) relation of Voyager measurements to remote observations from IBEX, Cassini, SOHO, HST, and air shower observatories. We solicit papers addressing these and other phenomena occurring in the outer heliosphere and LISM.

Primary Convener: Nikolai V Pogorelov, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, United States

Conveners: Robert B Decker, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States, Merav Opher, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States and John D Richardson, MIT, Cambridge, MA, United States

1c. SH008: Global Observations of the Heliosphere and the Local Interstellar Medium: IBEX, Connections with Voyager, and Preparations for IMAP

Session Description:

The interaction of the solar wind with the local interstellar medium (LISM) is highly dynamic and affects a region extending hundreds of astronomical units from the Sun. The Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) images this global interaction by detecting neutral atoms that pervade the heliosphere. While IBEX globally images heliospheric boundaries and directly measures interstellar matter, the Voyager spacecraft provide in situ observations of these boundary regions as they venture closer to the pristine LISM. We solicit observational, theoretical, and modeling abstracts that address our understanding of the global solar-interstellar environment supported by seven years of IBEX measurements, with topics including energetic neutral imaging of the heliosheath, LISM measurements, particle acceleration processes and solar wind drivers with implications to IBEX observations, and connections between IBEX and Voyager in situ measurements inside and outside the heliosphere. We also welcome abstracts that anticipate future observations of the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP).

Conveners:

Eric Zirnstein, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX, United States

Jacob Heerikhuisen, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Space Science, Huntsville, AL, United States

Daniel Brett Reisenfeld, University of Montana, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Missoula, MT, United States

Justyna M Sokół, Space Research Center Polish Academy of Sciences, Warszawa, Poland

Link to session: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm16/preliminaryview.cgi/Session12930

1d. SH009: ICME and Energetic Particle Interactions in the Heliosphere and at Solar System Bodies

We invite contributions to the special session SH009, at the AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco, December 12-16. The session is cross-listed with Planetary Sciences and SPA-Magnetospheric Physics.

Simultaneous measurement of radiation, plasma, and magnetic fields at multiple locations (e.g., the Moon, Mars, comets) has ushered in an era where it is possible to study energetic solar events as they propagate through the Solar System. The effects of the same energetic solar events on different types of bodies can also be compared and contrasted. The publicly available analysis tools at the Community Coordinated Modeling Center facilitate these studies by helping identify conjunctions or magnetic connections between observing locations. This session aims to tie together topics on interplanetary coronal mass ejections (ICMEs) and energetic particle propagation and evolution in the heliosphere, along with resulting effects on Solar System bodies; such as those relating to space weathering of the surface and subsurface, as well as changes to magnetospheres, ionospheres, or exospheres.

To submit an abstract (Deadline August 3rd, 2016):

https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm16/preliminaryview.cgi/Session13423

Conveners: Reka Winslow, Timothy Stubbs, Jingnan Guo, Thomas Knight

1e. SH003. Coupling Between Neutral and Ionized Matter in the Solar Wind

This session will explore recent progress understanding the diverse phenomena that couple neutral and ionized material in the solar wind. Such coupling processes encompass a broad range of fundamental physical processes in the heliosphere, from mass loading of the solar wind by dust to production of anomalous cosmic rays. We are soliciting abstracts focused on: dust-solar wind interactions, comet-solar wind interactions, inner source and interstellar pickup ions, dust charging, production of anomalous cosmic rays, and other related topics.

Link to session description:

https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm16/preliminaryview.cgi/Session12503

Link to abstract submission:

http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2016/abstract-submissions/

Session ID: 12503

Session Title: SH003. Coupling Between Neutral and Ionized Matter in the Solar Wind

Section/Focus Group: SPA-Solar and Heliospheric Physics

Abstract submission deadline: August 3, 2016.

Your session conveners,

David Malaspina (CU/LASP), Nathan Schwadron (UNH), Hairong Lai (UCLA)

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2) ISSI invites applications for Two Post-Doctoral Positions for a two-year period starting in October 2016 or by agreement.

One of the two positions is in Space Sciences, the other is in Earth Sciences. The successful candidates should have received a Ph.D. within the last five years in a field relating to either Space or Earth Sciences in general.

Applications for the post-doctoral position in Space Sciences relating to space physics, or to solar system sciences, or to astronomy are particularly welcome.

Applications for the post-doctoral position in Earth Sciences relating to remote sensing of the Earth system including climate are particularly welcome.

The successful candidate is expected to pursue his/her independent research program, and will participate in the Institute's research and meetings program, and will work in close contact with the scientific staff of the Institute. He or she may also lead or participate as a member in projects conducted by international teams at ISSI. Thus he or she will be exposed to, and interact with, a numerous and varied community of scientists from throughout the world.

Nationals from ESA Member States shall have priority. Salary and conditions of employment will be similar to those provided by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

Further information may be obtained from the ISSI home page (http://www.issibern.ch) and from Professor Rudolf von Steiger, phone: +41 31 631 48 96, email: vsteiger at issibern.ch).

The submission should include a letter of application including a brief outline of foreseen research, the curriculum vitae, the list of publications and the names, addresses and means of contact of three references, not exceeding 7 pages in total. They shall be addressed to ISSI, attn.

Professor R. von Steiger, Hallerstrasse 6, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland; email: vsteiger at issibern.ch. Submissions by email are preferred provided all the documents are in the form of a single PDF file.

All applications must be received by ISSI no later than July 31st, 2016.

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3) Postdoctoral Research Assistant II Position at the University of Alabama in Huntsville

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is accepting applications for the regular full-time position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant II to work in the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research. The research will involve modeling of the solar wind interaction with the local interstellar medium with the focus on instabilities and magnetic reconnection occurring locally in the turbulent plasma near the heliopause. The research will be performed using a software suite (Multi-Scale Fluid-Kinetic Simulation Suite, MS-FLUKSS) developed at CSPAR. MS-FLUKSS is built on the Chombo adaptive mesh refinement framework and allows self-consistent solution of MHD, gas dynamics Euler, and kinetic Boltzmann equations. The code is scalable to over 150,000 computing cores and was ported to major national supercomputers.

The successful candidate is expected to have a recent Ph.D. in Physics or Space Sciences, must have extensive experience in object-oriented programing in C++, parallel programming using MPI and OpenMP, and the ability to work with big codes, must have experience in modeling plasma flows on supercomputers. Experience in data analysis and modeling turbulent flows is desired.

The approximate annual salary range for this position is $43,209 - $50,315. Applicants should submit a letter describing their research interests, a curriculum vitae, and reference letters. The appointment will be initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for another year. Questions should be addressed to Professor Nikolai Pogorelov at np0002 at uah.edu. Qualified applicants should apply oline at http://uah.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=71283.

The University ofAlabama in Huntsville is AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED.

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4) MEETING: International Astronomical Union Symposium 328 "Living around Active Stars," 17-21 October, 2016, Maresias, SP, Brazil

From: Dibyendu Nandi (dnandi at iiserkol.ac.in)

Rationale: The variable activity of stars such as the Sun is mediated via stellar magnetic fields, radiative and energetic particle fluxes, stellar winds and magnetic storms. This activity influences planetary atmospheres, climate and habitability. Studies of this intimate relationship between the parent star, its astrosphere (i.e., the equivalent of the heliosphere) and the planets that it hosts have reached a certain level of maturity within our own Solar System - fuelled both by advances in theoretical modeling and a host of satellites that observe the Sun-Earth system. In conjunction, the first attempts are being made to characterize the interactions between stars and planets and their coupled evolution, which have relevance for habitability and the search for habitable planets. This Symposium will bring together scientists from diverse, interdisciplinary scientific areas such as solar, stellar and planetary physics, atmospheric and climate physics and astrobiology to review the current state of our understanding of solar and stellar environments. The Symposium is expected to fertilize exchange of ideas and identify outstanding issues - tackling which necessitates coordinated scientific efforts across disciplines.

Invited Speakers: Anil Bhardwaj (India), Cesar Bertucci (Argentina), Paul Charbonneau (Canada), Manuel Guedel (Austria), Gaitee Hussain (Germany), Moira Jardine (UK), Colin Johnstone (Austria), Laur?ne Jouve (France), Eiichiro Kokubo (Japan), Hiroyuki Maehara (Japan), Jose Dias do Nascimento Jr. (Brazil), Rachel Olsten (USA), Katja Poppenhaeger (UK), Steve Saar (USA), Alexander Shapiro (Germany)

Specifics: The symposium will be held in the sea side town of Maresias, Brazil from 17-21 October, 2016. Further details, including registration, abstract submission, financial support and accommodation information are available at the conference websites:

http://www.sab-astro.org.br/IAUS328

Financial support application deadline: 30 April 2016

Abstract submission deadline: 16 June 2016

Early Registration deadline: 16 July 2016

On behalf of the Organizing Committees we welcome you to the IAUS 328 and look forward to hosting you in Maresias,Brazil.

Scientific Organizing Committee: Dibyendu Nandi (Chair), Sarah Gibson (Co-Chair), Pascal Petit (Co-Chair), Margit Haberreiter, Emre Isik, Heidi Korhonen, Kanya Kusano, Duncan Mackay, Cristina Mandrini, Allan Sacha-Brun, Adriana Valio, Aline Vidotto, David Webb Local Organizing Committee: Adriana Valio (Chair), Gustavo Guerrero (Co-Chair), Alisson Dal Lago, Jorge Melendez, Emilia Correia, Caius L. Selhorst

Contact: iaustars328 at gmail.com

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5) MEETING: 7th Solar Orbiter Workshop: Exploring the Solar Environs, April 3-6, 2017, Granada, Spain

EXPLORING THE SOLAR ENVIRONS

7th Solar Orbiter Workshop to be held from 3rd to 6th of April 2017 at the Granada Convention Center (Granada, Spain). This event will be hosted by the Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia - CSIC.

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6) MEETING: SDO 2016 - Unraveling the Sun's Complexity, October 17-21, 2016, Burlington, VT

SDO 2016: Unraveling the Sun's Complexity

Oct. 17-21, 2016 * Burlington, VT

Living With a Star's Solar Dynamics Observatory invites you to its 2016 Science Workshop "SDO 2016: Unraveling the Sun's Complexity,"October 17-21, 2016, at the Sheraton Conference Center in Burlington, VT. All members of the science community are welcome and encouraged to attend. To submit your abstract, reserve your hotel room, register, apply for a Metcalf Travel Award, or review the science program details, please visit our website: http://SDO2016.lws-sdo-workshops.org.

Important Due Dates:

Abstracts: July 15

Metcalf Travel Award Applications: June 15

Early Registration & Hotel Reservation: September 16

Abstracts are solicited for presentations describing solar research in the following eight broad areas: 1) Motions Inside the Sun, 2) The Evolution of Active Regions, 3) Studies of Solar Eruptive Events (SEEs), 4) Motions Near and Above the Solar Surface, 5) Atmospheric Dynamics and Sources of the Solar Wind, 6) Solar Magnetic Variability and the Solar Cycle, 7) The Sun as a Star, and 8) Space Weather at the Earth and other Planets.

With a great science program and Vermont's beautiful fall foliage in mid-October, we hope you make plans to join us. Submit your abstract today!

The Scientific Organizing Committee for SDO 2016: W. Dean Pesnell (chair), Charles Baldner, Mark Cheung, Frank Eparvier, Meng Jin, Aimee Norton, and Barbara Thompson

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7) MEETING: Global Modeling of the Space Weather Chain. October 24-28, 2016, Helsinki, Finland -- Call for Abstracts

From: Andrew P. Dimmock (andrew.dimmock at aalto.fi)

We are now accepting abstracts for the upcoming workshop "Global Modelling of the Space Weather Chain" to be held inHelsinki, Finland from24 - 28 October 2016.

Abstract submission deadline is 31 July 2016

The discussed topics will include, but are not limited to the following areas: 1) Solar-wind and CME modelling; 2) Global and Local Geo-space modelling; 3) Operation space weather needs; 4) Model integration

Format: Talks, posters and open discussion sessions.

Fees: The conference fee is 150eur for full participants, and 100eur for students.

We welcome submissions from both global and local modellers; those discussing local-global model integration are particularly encouraged. In addition, synergetic model-data themed abstracts are encouraged, particularly on the subject of data-assimilation.

Student support: student support is available to a limited number of students. Information on how to apply can be found on the website. Information on how to submit your abstract is posted on the workshop webpage (www.spaceweatherchain2016.aalto.fi) along with other practical information.

Please direct all enquiries to questions.gmswc at gmail.com and we will respond as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your abstracts and hope to see you in Helsinki.

Kind regards, Andrew P. Dimmock, T. I. Pulkkinen, A. Osmane, E. Kilpua and M. Palmroth

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) sponsors this workshop.

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