The Origin of Modified Optical Properties of Natural and Experimental Space-Weathered Materials
Full Time
Houston, TX
Posted
Job description
Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0005-NPP-MAR23-JSC-Interdisc
Application Deadline
3/1/2023 6:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
Space weathering is a term used to include all of the processes that act on material exposed at the surface of a planetary or small body. In the case of the Moon, it includes a variety of processes that have formed the lunar regolith, caused the maturation of lunar soils, and formed patina on rock surfaces. The processes include micrometeorite impact and reworking, implantation of solar wind and flare particles, radiation damage and chemical effects from solar particles and cosmic rays, interactions with the lunar atmosphere, and sputtering erosion and deposition. Understanding these effects is critical in order to fully integrate the lunar sample collection with remotely sensed data from recent robotic missions (e.g., Lunar Prospector, Clementine, Galileo). A major objective of this research is to analyze lunar breccias for evidence of preserved space weathering effects in component grains and clasts. The main research techniques include optical and electron microscope analysis for chemical compositions, mineralogy, and petrography. In addition to the lunar breccia studies, parallel research will be undertaken on gas-rich meteorite breccias, interplanetary dust particles, and experimental analogues using the same suite of analytical techniques in order to understand space-weathering effects on chondritic materials.
Location:
Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
Field of Science:Interdisciplinary/Other
Advisors:
Lindsay P. Keller
Lindsay.P.Keller@nasa.gov
281-483-6090
Location:
Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
Field of Science:Interdisciplinary/Other
Advisors:
Lindsay P. Keller
Lindsay.P.Keller@nasa.gov
281-483-6090
Eligibility is currently open to:
- U.S. Citizens;
- U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
- Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and,
- Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status
Eligibility Requirements
- Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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