*************************** ** THE GEM MESSENGER ** *************************** Volume 5, Number 17 August 14, 1995 -------------------------------------------------------- 1. GEOSPACE ENVIRONMENT MODELING (GEM) PROPOSAL REMINDER -------------------------------------------------------- From: Jeffrey Hughes, GEM Steering Committee Chairman (hughes at bu.edu) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Magnetospheric Physics Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) will accept proposals for activities as part of the Geospace Environment Modeling (GEM) program. The purpose of GEM is to support research on magnetospheric coupling processes, from the solar wind to the Earth's ionosphere. GEM's objective is to reach a comprehensive understanding of the solar wind interaction with the magnetosphere- ionosphere system. The goal is to develop models able to predict the Geospace environment and its statistical variability. GEM has adopted a strategy of highly focused efforts or "Campaigns" of theory, simulation and coordinated observations to address questions related to a particular region or problem. Presently, two Campaigns are in progress. The first is dedicated to the "Physics of Cusp, Magnetopause and Boundary Layer Processes". Its focus is the understanding of the magnetopause and boundary layer, and, in particular, of the processes responsible for the transfer of energy between the solar wind and the magnetosphere, as well as the ionospheric signature of these processes. The second Campaign is dedicated to the study of the "Physics of the Tail and Substorms". Its focus is the tail and processes associated with the release of energy stored in the magnetosphere, as well as the ionospheric signature of these processes. Although the goals of the GEM program and of the magnetospheric research component of the National Space Weather Program (NSWP) are essentially the same, it is expected that a separate announcement for space weather related proposals will be forthcoming in the next few months. This second announcement will include efforts related to the sun and solar wind, the magnetosphere, and the ionosphere/ thermosphere, as described in the NSWP Strategic and Implementation Plans. SUBMISSION INFORMATION FOR GEM PROPOSALS. Proposals that are related to either of the GEM Campaigns will be considered. More general proposals dealing with both Campaigns, in terms of instrumentation, observations and modeling will also be considered, especially if observations and theory are strongly coupled, as well as proposals related to the development of a Global Geospace Circulation Model. Proposals should be postmarked no later than Monday, October 16, 1995. The word GEM should be included in the title. Proposals should strictly adhere to the general NSF guidelines described in the "Grant Proposal Guide" (NSF document 95-27). This guide can be obtained from NSF either on-line, or by calling 703-306-0214. NOTE: small changes have been made to these guidelines recently that will be applicable to all proposals received after October 1, 1995. For any additional information, please contact: Dr. Odile de La Beaujardiere. Program Director for Magnetospheric Physics Division of Atmospheric Sciences, Room 775 National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22230 Phone: 703 306 1519 FAX: 703 306 0849 E-mail: ODELABE at NSF.GOV ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/BOSTON UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR SPACE PHYSICS ----------------------------------------------------------------- From: Harlan Spence (spence at bu.edu) The Boston University Center for Space Physics (CSP) invites applications for a research position in the Energetic Particle Group (EPG) at the expected level of Research Associate; more senior, non-tenure track research positions are possible depending upon the successful candidate's background. The position will be available starting September 1, 1995, or as soon as possible thereafter. The CSP/EPG seeks candidates who will play a prominent role analyzing data from a suite of energetic particle sensors on the GGS POLAR spacecraft; POLAR has a planned launch in early December 1995. The Comprehensive Energetic Particle and Pitch Angle Distribution (CEPPAD) experiment (which measures greater than ~20 keV ions and electrons with high temporal, spectral, and pitch angle resolution) will provide the primary data for these analyses. Our group will also have major responsibility for the analysis of complementary energetic particle measurements from the Charge and Mass Magnetospheric Ion Composition Experiment (CAMMICE) on POLAR as well as the RAPID experiments on the ISTP CLUSTER satellites. These data will also be readily available within the CSP/EPG for direct and correlative study. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and have a demonstrated ability to conduct original scientific research in the area of space physics. Especially solicited are candidates with a combination of experience in the analysis of large data sets, proficiency in IDL, or a background in charged particle detection. Applications should be addressed to Professor Harlan E. Spence, Center for Space Physics, 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. You may make e-mail inquiries on this position at "spence at bu.edu" or by phone at (617) 353-7412. Formal applications should include a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and the names and addresses of at least three references. Boston University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |To add name to the mailing list, send a message to: editor at igpp.ucla.edu | |For message to whole GEM mailing list, send to: gem at igpp.ucla.edu | |For message to a specific working group (BL Campaign), send to: | | gem_field at igpp.ucla.edu (WG1); gem_boundary at igpp.ucla.edu (WG2); | | gem_current at igpp.ucla.edu (WG3); gem_data at igpp.ucla.edu (WG4) | | gem_ggcm at igpp.ucla.edu (WG5) | | gem_chair at igpp.ucla.edu (WG chairs, Odile and W. J. 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