Preliminary Program Now Available.
The sixth annual workshop builds on the accomplishments of the previous five—three in Europe (Lisbon, Portugal 2003, Athens, Greece 2005 and Bordeaux, France 2007) and two in the United States (Mountain View, Calif. 2004 and Pasadena, Calif. 2006). Key objectives include fostering international involvement in planetary exploration with probes and engaging the next generation of scientists and engineers in this exciting field.
At the Sixth International Planetary Probe Workshop, we will continue to focus on outer planet probe missions and concepts for probe missions to Mars, Venus, and Titan.
- Several timely papers on the Phoenix Mars Scout entry, descent and landing system (arriving at Mars on May 25, 2008) are planned.
- Sample return missions will also be featured.
- Integrated sessions have been developed in which the engineering and science aspects of these challenging missions are addressed.
- A session on technologies for the extreme environments experienced in entry, descent, and flight at these targets is planned.
- To accommodate additional papers and more detailed presentations, the workshop format includes one-day of parallel sessions.
- Immediately preceding the workshop, a two-day short course, Extreme Environment Technologies, will be held June 21-22.
The longstanding International Planetary Probe Workshop goals are:
- To Review the state-of-the-art in science, mission design, engineering implementation and technology for the in situ robotic exploration of planets and satellites with atmospheres.
- To Share ideas, mission opportunities, and emerging technologies to enable future mission success.
- To Serve as a forum for discussions on innovative methodologies and techniques for upcoming probe missions.
- To Attract young scientists and engineers to the field of entry, descent and flight in planetary atmospheres, enabling them to learn from experienced researchers and practitioners.
- To Foster international collaboration among the communities of scientists, engineers, and mission designers interested in planetary probes.
