Abstract Submission Policies:  Authors are limited to no more than TWO abstracts for oral OR poster presentation, and no more than ONE abstract is allowed for print-only presentation. In addition, authors submitting abstracts for print only may not submit an abstract for any other type of presentation.

File Restrictions:
• Abstracts are limited to two pages, and MUST be submitted in PDF format.
• Abstract files cannot be larger than 1 MB.
• Abstract files MUST be formatted for U.S. letter size (8.5 by 11 inches).
If you attempt to submit a file that is not properly formatted, you will receive an error message, and your attempted submission will be rejected by the system. We strongly recommend using the LPI template, which is designed for the correct paper size and margins.

Note:  The topic selections have changed substantially. For more information click here.

Note:  Abstract files MUST include the title, authors, and affiliations, as shown in the templates. This information will NOT be extracted from the electronic submission form.

General Instructions
Download the appropriate template from the list provided. Using the format provided in the template, prepare your abstract for submission. YOU are responsible for the formatting and appearance of your abstract. Figures and tables must be placed in the file and therefore must be in digital format. We recommend that you use image file formats that provide acceptable resolution without being HUGE (for example, don't use a 1-MB TIFF file when a 250-K GIF file will do). Please read the note above regarding file size restrictions.

Paper Size
If you normally use A4 paper, you MUST set up your source file so that the resulting submitted abstract is formatted for U.S. letter size (8.5 by 11 inches).

Fonts
Set the option in your Acrobat software to embed all fonts in the PDF file.

Use of Meteorite Names
All meteorites that are cited in abstracts must have official names approved by the Nomenclature Committee. Authors can use the meteoritical database to check the status of a meteorite name. New meteorites not yet approved by the Nomenclature Committee must be submitted to the editor of The Meteoritical Bulletin (Dr. Michael K. Weisberg) at [email protected] before November 8 in order to be considered in time for the abstract submission deadline.

The full names of meteorites should be used in titles, subheadings, and at first mention in the text. Abbreviations, including those published in the Antarctic Meteorite Newsletter and the Meteoritical Bulletin, may be used in tables and elsewhere. Note that in the abbreviated form, there should be a space between the place name and the number. In addition, Antarctic meteorites recovered prior to 1981 may have an A after the blank space. In the abbreviated form, the Yamato meteorites should have a dash between "Y" and the number. Please, see the list of standard abbreviations and examples of their proper usage.

A representative of the Meteorite Nomenclature Committee will be reviewing the LPSC abstracts to make certain that all authors are in compliance with these policies. The program committee reserves the right to reject any abstract found to be in violation of these rules.

Submitting Your Abstract
After you have prepared the PDF file containing your abstract, you are ready to submit it. Your file MUST be on the same machine as your Web browser, and you cannot leave the file open or the data will not transfer successfully. Go to the electronic abstract submission form and follow the instructions. Once you have completed the form, click the "Submit to LPI" button ONCE, and the system will respond with a screen that informs you that your abstract has been successfully submitted and assigns you an abstract number. WRITE DOWN this abstract number and refer to it in any correspondence with us regarding your abstract. If you don't see the confirmation screen within a reasonable amount of time (no more than 5 minutes), or if you have any questions or need further assistance, please phone the LPI at 281-486-2142 or -2188, or send an e-mail message to [email protected].

If there are any technical problems with the content of your abstract (for example, your file was corrupted), our staff will be desperately trying to contact you immediately, so it is CRITICAL that you provide us with up-to-date contact information on the submission form. If you know that you will not be available to answer possible questions regarding your submission, please give us (in the comments box on the abstract submission form) the name of someone who can (and how we can reach them).