National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Location
Pasadena, CA | United States
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Description
This program focuses on interpretation and modeling of geological fluid mechanical processes on other worlds, especially (cryo-)volcanic and hydrologic, using a combination of remote sensing techniques, terrestrial analog studies, geological interpretation, laboratory measurements and physical modeling. Dr. Mitchell has a particular interest in coupled evolution of geologic fluid pathways, including volcanic vents, hydrological channels and caves, and associated hypothesis-driven science requirements for the formulation of future missions to icy worlds. However, he prefers to encourage candidates that pursue their own ideas, as long as there is sufficient overlap with his interests and capabilities. Examples include studies of the how Enceladus’ jets and plume are erupted, the nature of karst-like processes on Titan, the viability of cryovolcanism on relatively unexplored worlds especially the moons of Uranus, and the formation of plumes and enigmatic landforms on Neptune’s captured moon Triton.
Location:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California
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