NLSI Lunar Science Conference, July 20-23, 2008, Moffett Field, California

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT — FEBRUARY 2008

 

SPONSORS
NASA Lunar Science Institute
Lunar and Planetary Institute
NASA Ames Research Center

CONVENER
Chris McKay,
   NASA Ames Research Center

SCIENCE ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE

Michael Bicay,
   NASA Ames Research Center
Liza Coe,
   NASA Ames Research Center
Tony Colaprete,
   NASA Ames Research Center
Rob Ferl ,
   University of Florida
Bernard Foing,
   European Space Agency
Robert Grimm,
   Southwest Research Institute
Pat Hamill,
   San Jose State University
Jennifer Heldmann,
   NASA Ames Research Center
Brad Jolliff,
   Washington University
Jeff Jones,
   NASA Johnson Space Center
Laurie Leshin,
   NASA Goddard Space
   
Flight Center
Steve Mackwell,
   Lunar and Planetary Institute
Melissa McGrath,
   NASA Marshall Space
   Flight Center

Wendell Mendell ,
   NASA Johnson Space Center
Clive Neal,
   Notre Dame University
Jim Pawelczyk,
   Penn State University
Jerry Sanders,
   NASA Johnson Space Center
Jeff Taylor,
   University of Hawaii at Manoa
Maggie Turnbull,
   Space Telescope Science    Institute
Kristina Wilmoth,
   NASA Ames Research Center
Larry Young,
   Massachusetts Institute of    Technology

 
   
  CONFERENCE LOCATION AND DATE    
 
   
    The NLSI Lunar Science Conference will be held July 20–23, 2008, at the NASA Ames Conference Center, adjacent to NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California.   KEY POINTS:
  Date:  July 20–23, 2008
  Location:  NASA Ames   Research Center, California
 
   
  PURPOSE AND SCOPE    
 
   
   

The conference will review the state of knowledge of, and opportunities for science:

Of the Moon:  Study the nature and history of the Moon (including research on lunar samples) to learn about this specific object and thereby provide insights into the evolution of our solar system;

On the Moon:  Investigate the effects of the lunar environment on terrestrial life and the equipment that supports lunar inhabitants, and the effects on the lunar environment of robotic and human presence;

From the Moon:  Use the Moon as a platform for performing scientific investigations, including observations of the Earth and other celestial phenomena that are uniquely enabled by being on the lunar surface.

Sessions will be structured to report on recent results and anticipate future opportunities for lunar science. Papers on elements of education and public outreach will be included to better understand how lunar exploration can be used to stimulate public interest in space exploration and improve science literacy.

   
 
   
  MEETING FORMAT    
 
   
   

The thee-day workshop will consist of invited and contributed oral and poster presentations, together with one or more “town hall” plenary meetings to plan for the future of lunar science.

All sessions will be scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (with lunch to be provided on site).

The session summaries, along with the abstracts, list of organizers, and participants, will be included in a final report to be posted on the NASA Lunar Science Institute website.

   
 
   
  CALL FOR ABSTRACTS    
 
   
   

Interested members of the community are encouraged to submit abstracts addressing topics that are pertinent to this meeting. 

Abstracts may not exceed two pages, including graphics, tables, and references. File sizes are restricted to 1.5 MB.

Contributors are specifically encouraged to address the following questions:

  • How did the Moon form, and how did its interior structure arise?
  • How has the impact history of the Earth-Moon system been recorded on the lunar surface?
  • How have volcanic processes on the Moon been initiated over lunar history, and how do the volcanic flows reflect the interior composition?
  • How have solar processes and space weather altered the lunar surface over time and been recorded in the lunar regolith?
  • How will the lunar environment (e.g., dust) affect surface operations and influence designs for living on the Moon?
  • What are the environmental conditions and the volatile content of the lunar poles?
  • How will increased human activities alter the lunar environment?
  • How can life from Earth adapt to long stays on the Moon?
  • How can the Moon be used as a platform to advance important science goals in astronomy, Earth observation, and basic physics?

All abstracts, whether invited or contributed, must be submitted electronically to the Lunar and Planetary Institute via the electronic submission form by 5:00 p.m. U.S. Central Daylight Time (see timezone map) on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Templates and detailed instructions for formatting and submitting your abstract are provided.

The abstracts and agenda in PDF format will be available in electronic format and accessible via the meeting website on June 17, 2008. Author notification letters will not be mailed, so authors should check the online program to find out where their abstract has been scheduled.

  KEY POINTS:
   Abstract Deadline:
   Tuesday, April 29, 2008
   5:00 p.m. CDT
   (see timezone map)
   
   
      REGISTRATION    
   
   
     

There will be no registration fee associated with this workshop. However, participants are asked to register in advance using the electronic registration form provided so that the meeting organizers will have an accurate headcount for planning purposes. The registration deadline is June 24, 2008. After that date, participants will have to register on site.

Please read carefully the security clearance requirements below regarding access to the NASA Research Park.

  KEY POINTS:
   Registration Deadline:
   June 24, 2008
   
   
    SECURITY CLEARANCE    
   
   
      All conference attendees will need to present a valid government-issued photo identification document (e.g., NASA badge for NASA employees and contractors, U.S. driver's license for U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States, passport for all others) at the main entrance gate of the NASA Research Park in order to be admitted to the Research Park and the NASA Ames Conference Center.  Attendees who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States MUST REGISTER by June 1, 2008, so that there will be sufficient time to obtain the required security clearance for access to the site.

   
   
   
    ACCOMMODATIONS    
   
   
     

Lodging is available either onsite at the NASA Ames Lodge or in nearby hotels.

For information regarding the NASA Ames Lodge, please visit http://naccenter.arc.nasa.gov/lodging.html.

For information regarding nearby hotels, please visit http://naccenter.arc.nasa.gov/hotels.html.

   
   
   
    CONTACTS    
   
   
     

For further information regarding the format and scientific objectives of the workshop, contact
     CHRIS MCKAY
     NASA Ames Research Center
     Phone:  650-604-6864
     E-mail:  [email protected]

For further information regarding local logistics, contact
     RHO CHRISTENSEN
     NASA Ames Research Center
     Phone:  650-604-2476
     E-mail:  [email protected]

For further information regarding abstract submission and registration, contact
     LINDA TANNER
     Lunar and Planetary Institute
     Phone: 281-486-2142
     Fax: 281-486-2125
     E-mail: [email protected]

   
   
   
   
SCHEDULE
   
   
   
   
 
April 29, 2008
Deadline for abstract submission
 
  June 1, 2008
Deadline for registration by non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents
 
 
June 17, 2008
Final announcement with program and abstracts posted
 
 
June 24, 2008
Deadline for conference registration in advance of the meeting
(onsite registration only after this date)
 
 
July 20–23, 2008
NLSI Lunar Science Conference
at NASA Ames Conference Center
 
   
     
   
           

 


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