Topical Sessions

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Topical Sessions

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These sessions are topically focused, with a mix of invited and volunteered papers. They are sorted by primary discipline, but most sessions are designed to be interdisciplinary. Related disciplines are listed with each session.

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Sessions where Discipline Category = Planetary Geology

T28. Channel Morphology and Hydraulic Geometry of Channelized Flows: Linking Observations from a Variety of Environments and Scales
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division
Kory Matthew Konsoer, Jessica Ann Zinger

This session welcomes contributions using field measurements, remotely sensed data, and laboratory experiments to understand channel morphology and hydraulic geometry in a variety of environments, ranging from rivers to submarine channels to Martian valley networks.

Geomorphology | Sediments, Clastic | Planetary Geology

T29. Advances in the Study of Physical Weathering Processes and Their Influence on Landscape Evolution
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division
Martha Cary Eppes, Bernard Hallet, Leslie D. McFadden

This session welcomes all field, instrumentation, and modeling studies of physical-weathering including documentation of rates and processes of rock degradation as well as links to the evolution of the surface of Earth or other planets.

Geomorphology | Quaternary Geology | Planetary Geology

T147. Tectonics of Icy Bodies and Their Analogs
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division
D. Alex Patthoff, Emily S. Martin, Simon A. Kattenhorn

We seek abstracts relating to the structure and tectonics of the surfaces and interiors of icy satellites, KBOs, and planetary analogs; this includes experimental, observational, and numerical modeling approaches.

Planetary Geology | Tectonics | Structural Geology

T148. Geochemistry, Mineralogy, and Petrology of Mars
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA International Section
A. Deanne Rogers, James J. Wray, Suniti Karunatillake

This session will focus on advances made in understanding the formation, evolution, and alteration of the martian crust through geochemical and mineralogical analyses. Presentations that utilize spacecraft data analysis, experiments, models, and/or analog studies are welcome.

Planetary Geology | Geochemistry | Petrology, Igneous

T149. Shock Processes and Shock Attenuation Associated with Hypervelocity Impact Events
GSA Planetary Geology Division
John G. Spray

Shock due to hypervelocity impact is an important aspect of planet building and planet modification. This session seeks to link shock damage effects to the radial distribution of shock via experimental and field-based observations.

Planetary Geology | Mineralogy/Crystallography | Petrology, Metamorphic

T150. The Geology of Asteroid 4 Vesta as Seen by Dawn: Results from One Year in Orbit
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
R. Aileen Yingst, Scott C. Mest, W. Brent Garry

This session will present the exciting results from analysis of the data from Dawn's year at Vesta, including results from geologic mapping at global and local scales.

Planetary Geology | Structural Geology | Geochemistry

T151. Linking Earth-Observing Data and Planetary Mission Data in the Teaching and Presentation of Basic Geoscience to K–12 Students, Teachers, and the General Public
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division
Jayne C. Aubele, Eric J. Pyle, Jeannie Allen

We encourage abstracts on programs that combine NASA's Earth Observing Data with Planetary Mission Data to teach geoscience at all levels and to present geoscience topics in museums and other informal science education venues.

Planetary Geology | Geoscience Education | Remote Sensing/Geographic Info System

T152. New Moon Rising: The Latest Geologic Results from the Lunar Surface
GSA Planetary Geology Division
R. Aileen Yingst, Noah Petro, Scott C. Mest

Earth's Moon continues to be a prime target for remote exploration and analysis. This session will highlight the latest developments in lunar surface geology, geomorphology, and mineralogy as revealed by recent missions.

Planetary Geology | Geomorphology | Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology

T153. The Moon, Inside and Out: New Results in Lunar Geophysics, Structure, and Interior
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA International Section
Gwendolyn D. Bart, James W. Head, Maria T. Zuber

This session focuses on our expanding understanding of lunar geophysics, as well as the Moon's present interior structure and evolution, by presenting new results from recent spacecraft missions.

Planetary Geology | Geomorphology | Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology

T154. Observation and Analysis of Impact Cratering and Its Effects: The G.K. Gilbert Award Session
GSA Planetary Geology Division
Simon A. Kattenhorn, David Crawford

This session celebrates the career and accomplishments of the 2012 recipient of the Planetary Geology Division's G.K. Gilbert Award. Talks will be presented by the awardee and by the awardee's colleagues and former students.

Planetary Geology

T155. The Heart of an Explorer: A Tribute to Ronald Greeley
GSA Planetary Geology Division
David A. Williams

Ronald Greeley, a leader in planetary geology, passed away in October 2011. In tribute to Ron's memory, we are seeking presentations to discuss recent results from the field or technique or missions, in which Ron participated.

Planetary Geology | Volcanology | Sediments, Clastic

T156. Geologic Analog Studies of the Rocky Planets: Understanding Planetary Geologic Evolution and Surface Processes
GSA Planetary Geology Division
Larry S. Crumpler, Jayne C. Aubele

We seek abstracts that analyze past, present, and potential analog studies of the rocky planets of our solar system and their usefulness in understanding planetary geologic evolution and in future mission planning.

Planetary Geology

T157. Gridview Image Manipulation for LOLA and MOLA Topographical Data (Posters)
GSA Planetary Geology Division
Rosemary A. Millham

GRIDVIEW software, an image manipulation tool, is decidedly an innovative tool for use in the study of planetary geomorphology using IDL created data images for Earth's Moon and Mars.

Planetary Geology | Geomorphology | Geoscience Education

T158. Impact Cratering in the Solar System: Processes and Products
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA Geophysics Division; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division
Christian Koeberl, Jeffrey Plescia

This session focuses on the nature of solar system impacts. Contributions regarding impact morphology, shock processes and materials, modeling, and impactor evolution are solicited. Comparisons of cratering among planets, small bodies, and satellites are encouraged.

Planetary Geology | Structural Geology | Geochemistry

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