Workshop on Terrestrial Analogs for Planetary Exploration
June 16–18, 2021
Purpose and Scope
The USGS Astrogeology Science Center is hosting a virtual Workshop on Terrestrial Analogs for Planetary Exploration from June 16–18, 2021. The workshop will bring together community members to discuss a wide range of scientific investigations of planetary analog terrains and processes, exploration strategies, and orbit-to-ground comparisons. Abstracts are solicited for topics including various planetary processes (volcanic, impact, aeolian, subaqueous, mass-wasting, glacial, tectonic, and others) as well as geophysical, geochemical, and astrobiological investigations. Discussions of field methods, sampling techniques, exploration strategies, technology applications, and ground-truthing are also solicited, as are topics related to data standardization and dissemination. In addition, the workshop aims to address analog work that will benefit human and robotic exploration of other planetary surfaces.
This workshop is planned in coordination with the Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers (June 14–15). A joint breakout session for both meetings is planned for June 18 to address overlapping topics. Attendees are encouraged to participate in both meetings.
Code of Conduct
The LPI is committed to providing a harassment-free experience for participants regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, religion, or other protected status. While attending the workshop or any related ancillary or social events, participants should not engage in harassment in any form. All participants are expected to behave according to professional standards and in accordance with their employers’ policies on appropriate workplace behavior.
To report issues or concerns, contact LPI management at USRA-LPI Meetings Code of Conduct.
