Over the last five years, there have been dramatic changes in the field resulting from in situ space observations of interplanetary and interstellar dust from missions such as Galileo, Ulysses, and Cassini, and from infrared space observations from the Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) and the Spitzer Space Telescope. Close-up images of nuclei and dust environments of two comets have provided an invaluable opportunity to see prolific sources of interplanetary dust in action. Comet 19P/Borrelly was observed by Deep Space 1, and 81P/Wild 2 was recently observed by the Stardust space mission. The interior of comet 10P/Tempel 1 should be studied by the Deep Impact mission. Groundbased observations of comets and their debris (comet trails) using the most advanced telescopes complement space observations and provide new insights into cometary activity. This approach will culminate with the Rosetta mission, which was launched to comet 67P/Churuymov-Gerasimenko earlier this year.

Advances in modeling are being made that address the question of the relative contribution of a cometary vs. asteroidal source of interplanetary dust. Spacecraft studies and dedicated groundbased observation programs have dramatically increased our knowledge of the asteroid population. New knowledge about the dust environments of planets has been obtained for Earth by satellites like Debie, for Jupiter by both in situ and remote sensing observations from the Galileo mission, and are currently obtained for Saturn by Cassini.

The recent Leonid meteor shower provided a spectacular display that was observed by a large fleet of airborne and ground instruments that were not available during the last storm in 1966. Advanced radar systems gave new information about the infall of interplanetary material into the Earth's atmosphere. Interstellar meteors have even been identified in this data. Microanalytic studies of meteorites and interplanetary dust particles provided new insights into the early stages of planet formation and even into the presolar phases of matter that made up our planetary system. The ability to probe solar system external dust (and the implications for galaxy dust cycling processes and planetary system formation) is a new development.

Groundbased observations of Kuiper belt objects have vastly increased our knowledge of this cometary reservoir. Furthermore, potential dust sources within the Kuiper belt population have been identified and are the subject of future study by spacecraft. Since the Canterbury colloquium, extrasolar planets and debris disks around other stars resembling our own dust clouds (zodiacal cloud and Kuiper belt cloud) have been discovered and it is recognized that we can now study interplanetary dust in other planetary systems. As is always the case, when great strides in observation take place, much theoretical work follows.

The disciplines and recent developments are thus at a very exiting level, with much new data and modeling obtained over the last five years. The time is now right to bring it all together in a meeting in Hawai'i.

Topics of interest will include
      – the interplanetary dust complex
      – interstellar dust within the solar system
      – circumstellar dust disks
      – cometary dust measurements and modeling
      – measurements and modeling of planetary rings
      – near-Earth in situ measurements of meteoroids and space debris
      – laboratory simulation and measurements
      – new instrumentation for dust detection and analysis
      – forthcoming dust missions

Oral Presentations
Invited oral presentations will be scheduled to allow approximately 25 minutes for speaking and 10 minutes for discussion and speaker transition. Contributed oral presentations will be scheduled to allow 10 minutes for speaking and 5 minutes for discussion.

Audio-visual equipment available for oral presentations will include one LCD projector and two overhead projectors. NOTE: A 35-mm carousel slide projector will NOT be available.

All electronic presentations must be pre-approved.

Poster Presentations
Authors must be present to discuss their poster in the scheduled session on Tuesday evening, September 27. Poster presentations can be posted on Monday morning and can remain up through noon on Friday, September 30.

Each poster display space is 44" × 44". Two presenters will share one side of one panel, so it is important that displays are confined to the 44" × 44" limit. Posters must be designed to be attached to the panel with pushpins. Due to space limitations, computer demonstrations, VCR players, or tables with handout materials cannot be accommodated as a part of a poster display.

Registration and Special Events
Participants may register from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, in the area outside the Ginger Room. A welcome reception consisting of a buffet of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres with an assortment of beverages will be served from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Poolside.

Workshop Proceedings
The European Space Agency will publish a proceedings volume in both printed and electronic versions. Each registered participant to the workshop will receive a copy of the proceedings. The scientific editor will be Harald Krueger, Max-Planck-Institute for Solar Systems Research, Germany (krueger@linmpi.mpg.de). Papers to be included in the proceedings volume should be submitted by November 2005.

All abstracts, whether invited or contributed, must be submitted electronically to the Lunar and Planetary Institute via the electronic abstract submission form by July 14, 2005, 5:00 p.m., U.S. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Abstracts will be limited to two pages, including graphics, tables, and references. Templates and detailed instructions for formatting and submitting your abstract are provided.

Note that electronic submission of files is not always instantaneous; gateways can be shut down temporarily, local routers can fail, network traffic can be heavy, etc. Because your file must be received at the LPI by 5:00 p.m. CDT, it is in your best interest to submit early to allow for possible technical problems or delays in transmission. Please DO NOT wait until the last minute to access the system; access to the Web form will terminate at 5:00 p.m. CDT.

*** Please start early so that we will have time to assist you should you run into technical difficulties. ***

Please note that only badged attendees may participate in the receptions, lunches, and coffee breaks.

Guest fees are available according to one of the following packages:

• Two (2) receptions @ $65.00      or
• Two (2) receptions plus four (4) lunches @ $185.00

Cancellations with requests for refunds will be accepted only through Friday, September 2, 2005. Please note that a $25.00 processing fee will be charged on all cancellations.

• $145, mountain/garden view, single/double occupancy plus applicable taxes
• $170, lagoon or pool view, single/double occupancy plus applicable taxes
• $190, ocean view, single/double occupancy plus applicable taxes

A fee of $20 per night will be charged for each additional person with a maximum of four people allowed per room. Children 17 years and younger are free when sharing with parent(s) and utilizing existing beds.

To ensure a room, reservations must be made by July 25, 2005. After that date, the number of rooms available will be reduced substantially.

**After August 25, 2005, any unsold rooms will be released back to the hotel inventory. Guests who register AFTER this date will be charged according to available rates.**

Room Deposit: A one-night's deposit per room is mandatory to ensure a reservation.

Cancellations: The deposit is refundable if cancellation is prior to August 25, 2005. Deposit will be forfeited if cancellation is after August 25, 2005.

Guests may reserve a room in one of three ways:

• Toll-free number: Call 1-888-805-3843. Refer to promotional code DAPS.
• Web registration: Go to www.radisson.com/kauaihi. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "Make a Reservation." Select dates for room reservation. Enter the promotional code DAPS. Select room rate, and complete form.
• Downloadable reservation form: The downloadable hotel registration form may be faxed to the hotel when completed. The fax number for the hotel, as shown on the form, is 808-246-9085.

Parking: There will be a $6.00 plus 4.166% state tax (or $6.25) valet parking fee assessed per car per day with unlimited "in-out" privileges (even though the hotel's Web site refers to complimentary valet parking). Free self-parking is available in a lot located approximately 250 yards from the hotel.

For information regarding the Radisson Kaua'i Beach Hotel, go to www.radissonkauai.com. For information on the island of Kaua'i, go to http://www.kauaivisitorsbureau.org.

Participants looking for a roommate to share housing expenses may use the roommate search form provided. Please note that neither the LPI nor the meeting organizers are responsible for the content of these postings, and interested parties should contact each other and make arrangements between themselves.

The Radisson Kaua'i Beach Resort Hotel is located approximately four miles from the Lihue airport and can be easily reached from the airport by hotel courtesy shuttle bus. However, because the hotel is not located within walking distance to restaurants and shopping areas, car rental is strongly recommended.

Car rental from Thrifty can be arranged through the hotel for an approximately cost of $35 plus applicable taxes per day per car. (Rates are subject to change.)

For more information about workshop logistics, contact
MARY CLOUD
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Phone:  281-486-2143
Fax:  281-486-2125
E-mail:  cloud@lpi.usra.edu

For more information about abstract submission, contact
LINDA TANNER
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Phone:  281-486-2142
Fax:  281-486-2125
E-mail:  tanner@lpi.usra.edu