#planetdata2015
First Announcement — February 2015
Meeting Location and Date
The Second Planetary Data Workshop will be conducted June 8–11, 2015, in the main building of the High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Purpose and Scope
The wealth of data now available for planetary research has created the need for new tools and capabilities for storing, delivering, and working with the data using cutting-edge methods. The goals of this workshop are to bring together planetary scientists, data providers from current and recent space exploration missions, data archivists, and software and technology experts to exchange ideas on current capabilities and needs for improved and new tools that can be used to address current needs in planetary research and data analysis. Encouraged topics include the availability of planetary data, including information on how the data are found, downloaded, processed, and used for cartography and scientific analysis; trends in data storage and rapid access; analysis and visualization tools using current and new algorithms and methods; hands-on training and how-to guides for acquiring, processing, and working with a variety of digital planetary data; and publicly available derived data products and services, including Geographic Information Systems, featuring data and tools customized for planetary data analysis.
Meeting Format
| June 8 | Oral presentations and evening poster session |
| June 9 | Oral presentations and breakout sessions |
| June 10 | Oral presentations and breakout sessions |
| June 11 | Oral presentations; workshop will conclude at noon |
Indication Of Interest
To subscribe to a mailing list to receive electronic reminders and special announcements relating to the meeting via e-mail, please submit an electronic Indication of Interest form by April 24, 2015.
Call for Abstracts
Abstract Deadline — Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 5:00 p.m. U.S. Central Daylight Time (GMT -5)
- No late abstracts will be accepted, regardless of the reason.
- Abstracts sent by e-mail will NOT be considered.
- Abstracts are limited to two pages.
- All abstracts must be submitted in PDF format.
- All abstracts must be submitted in U.S. letter size format (8.5” × 11”) and must include a one-inch margin on all four sides; A4 submissions will be rejected by the system.
- Abstract file sizes must be no larger than 1.5 MB; larger files will be automatically rejected by the system.
- If not using the template provided leave a one-inch margin on all four sides of your document.
Authors are encouraged to start the submission process early so the USRA staff will have time to provide assistance in the event of technical problems. For technical assistance, contact Linda Tanner (281-486-2142), or send an e-mail message to [email protected].
Unable to Produce PDF Files? Authors who are unable to produce a PDF file may send their source files (must be in Word or PostScript format) to USRA no later than Tuesday, April 7, 2015. A PDF file will be created and returned to the author, but it is the author’s responsibility to submit that PDF file by the time of the abstract deadline. Source files should be sent to [email protected].
IF YOU NEED TO REVISE YOUR ABSTRACT (PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE ONLY):
If you discover an error and need to replace your abstract file, or correct the information submitted on the form, return to the abstract submission portion of the meeting portal and click on the “Update” link that appears next to the title of the abstract you submitted.
Preparation and Submission of Abstracts
Step 1: Download the appropriate template
Step 2: Write the abstract (no more than two pages) using the format shown in the template
Step 3: Create a PDF file (no larger than 1.5 MB)
Step 4: Fill out the electronic abstract submission form and upload the abstract file
Registration
| Through May 11, 2015 | May 12–June 5, 2015 | Onsite* | |
| Professionals | $325.00 | $375.00 | $475.00 |
| Students | $225.00 | $275.00 | $375.00 |
*Onsite registration must be paid by credit card or check. No cash will be accepted.
The registration fee for professionals and students includes a reception, technical sessions, coffee breaks, and a printed program and abstract booklet.
Credit card registrations: Participants registering by credit card MUST use the secure electronic registration form.
Other methods of payment: Those registering using any other method of payment (check, money order, traveler’s check, or wire transfer) must contact the USRA Meeting Registrar for detailed instructions.
Note: We now have a third-party payment page available. Participants required to register using a third party (e.g., SATERN for NASA civil servants) may still register in advance using the electronic registration form. The confirmation e-mail you receive after registering will include payment instructions to submit to the third party. Please be aware, however, that your registration will not be considered complete until the funds have been received.
Cancellations: Requests for cancellation with a fee refund (less a 10% processing fee) will only be accepted through May 25, 2015. Those who fail to attend and do not notify USRA prior to May 25 will forfeit their full fee.
Parking and Maps
Free parking is available for workshop participants. Please use the Parking and Map Information to help navigate your way to the workshop.
Accommodations and Area Information
Participants are responsible for making their own travel and hotel arrangements. Participants are encouraged to make reservations as early as possible as there are no rooms blocked for this workshop.
Suggested hotels located close to the workshop venue include:
Drury Hotel
Embassy Suites
Springhill Suites
Participants are encouraged to use the Flagstaff visitor’s information guides below to plan their trip:
Flagstaff City Map
Flagstaff Visitor’s Guide
Contacts
For further information regarding the scientific content of the meeting:
Lisa Gaddis
U.S. Geological Survey, Astrogeology Science Center
Phone: 928-556-7053
E-mail: [email protected]
Trent Hare
U.S. Geological Survey, Astrogeology Science Center
Phone: 928-556-7126
E-mail: [email protected]
For further information regarding meeting details or announcements:
Ingrid Dudley
Meeting and Publication Services
USRA-Houston
Phone: 281-244-2011
E-mail: [email protected]
For further information regarding abstracts or registration, contact:
Linda Tanner
Meeting and Publication Services
USRA-Houston
Phone: 281-486-2142
E-mail: [email protected]
Schedule
| Deadline for submitting indication of interest | April 24, 2015 |
| Abstract deadline | April 7, 2015 |
| Final announcement with program and abstracts posted on this website | April 24, 2015 |
| Deadline for registering at reduced fee | May 11, 2015 |
| Second Planetary Data Workshop | June 8–11, 2015 |
