Program

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MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2013

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09h30 : Introduction, P. Drossart (LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, France)

09h35 : Outline and logistics, L. Lamy (LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, France)

 

09h45 : The formation of Uranus, R. Helled (Tel-Aviv University, Israël)

10h15 : Origin of Uranus, collisions among planetary embryos in the middle solar system, M. Jakubik (Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia)

10h30 : Constraints on the formation conditions of Uranus from in situ composition measurements, O. Mousis (Observatoire de Besançon, France)

10h45 : Is it possible to tilt Uranus without any collision? G. Boué (University of Chicago, USA)

 

11h30 : Interior and Evolution, N. Nettelman (University of California, USA)

12h00 : The composition of Uranus & the early evolution of the protosolar disk, T. Guillot (Observatoire de la côté d'Azur, France)

12h15 : The high-pressure phase diagram of water - implications for the magnetic field of Uranus, R. Redmer/M. Bethkenhagen (University of Rostock, Germany)

12h30 : Seismology of Uranus, F.-X. Schmider (Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, France)

12h45 : Discussion on the top-priority objectives to address

 

14h15 : The uranian magnetic field, J. Wicht (MPS, Germany)

14h45 : The magnetosphere of Uranus from Voyager 2, S. Hess (LATMOS, France)

15h15 : Radiation environments: lessons from giant planet magnetospheres, A. Sicard (ONERA, France)

15h45: The search for H3+ auroral signatures from Uranus, H. Melin (University of Leicester, UK)

16h00 : Uranus aurorae from solstice to equinox, L. Lamy (LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, France) 

 

16h45 : Response of Uranus’ auroras to solar wind compressions at equinox, S. Cowley (University of Leicester, UK)

17h00 : Uranus dayglow and auroral signatures, M. Barthélémy (IPAG, UJF, CNRS, France)

17h15 : Discussion on the top-priority objectives to address

 

17h30 : Solar wind processes in the outer heliosphere, C. Briand (LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, CNRS, France)

18h00 : Small bodies in the outer solar system, G. Jones (MSSL, UK)

18h15 : Large-scale structures in the solar wind between the Sun and 20 AU, A. Rouillard (IRAP, France)

18h30 : Discussion on the top-priority objectives to address

 

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TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2013

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09h00 : Uranus' Deep Atmospheric Structure and Composition, M. Hofstadter (JPL, USA)

09h30 : A comparative study of Uranus and Neptune with Herschel, E. Lellouch (LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, France)

09h45 : First submillimeter observation of CO in the stratosphere of Uranus with Herschel-HIFI, T. Cavalié (Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Bordeaux, France)

10h00 : Constraints on the atmosphere of Uranus from the infrared: Earth-based and potential spacecraft observations, G. Orton (JPL, Caltec, USA)

10h15 : The Clouds of Uranus, P. Irwin (University of Oxford, UK)

10h30 : Clouds and Storms in Uranus’ Upper Troposphere, I. de Pater (Berkeley, USA)

 

11h15 : Overview of the Zonal Wind Structure of Uranus, H. Hammel (AURA, USA)

11h30 : Simulating the Meteorology of Uranus with General Circulation Models, R. Lebeau (Saint Louis University, USA)

11h45 : Upper atmosphere and ionosphere, T. Stallard (University of Leicester, UK)

12h00 : Discussion on the top-priority objectives to address

 

12h15 : The surface and interior of the Uranian moons, G. Tobie (LPG Nantes, France)

12h45 : Are the faults in the Arden and Inverness Coronae region on Uranus’ satellite Miranda listric in geometry? C. Beddingfield (University of Tennessee, USA)

 

14h15: Spectral properties of Uranian moons : are they coated with dust from irregular satellites? J. Emery (University of Tennesee, USA)

14h30 : Distribution of CO2 ice on the four largest Uranian Satellites, R. Cartwright (University of Tennessee, USA)

 

14h45 : Recent Advances in our Understanding of the Rings and Inner Moons of Uranus, M. Showalter (SETI institute, USA)

15h15 : On the long-term dynamical evolution of the main satellites of Uranus, E. Verheylewegen (University of Namur, Belgium)

15h30 : Impact generated rings in the Portia family region, R. Sfair (UNESP - Campus de Guaratinguetá, Brazil) 

 

15h45-16h45 : Pause + poster sessions (see below) 

 

16h45 : Orbital Chaos as the Generator of the Leading/Trailing Color Asymmetries of the Uranian Regular Satellites, D. Tamayo (Cornell University, USA)

17h00 : Uranus main ring system, I. de Pater (Berkeley, USA)

17h15 : Implications of Tidal Dissipation in the Inner Uranian Satellites, R. Cave and C. Agnor (Queen Mary, University of London, UK)

17h30 : Uranus satellites and rings : a close association, S. Charnoz (AIM/CEA, France)

17h45 : How to tilt the Uranus system while preserving its moons' equatorial orbits? A. Crida (Observatoire de la côté d'azur, France)

18h00 :  Dynamical insights into the history and composition of Uranus' rings and small moons, M. Tiscareno (Cornell University, USA)

18h15 : Discussion on the top-priority objectives to address 

 

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WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2013

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09h00 : Uranus pathfinder, C. Arridge (MSSL, UK)

09h15 : The ODINUS mission concept, D. Turrini (INAF-IAPS, Italy)

09h30 : Heliospheric mission concepts submitted to the NASA decadal survey, A. Rymer (JHUAPL, USA)

09h45 : Uranus Orbiter and Probe Mission for the NASA Decadal Survey, R. Gold (APL, USA)

10h00 : Opportunities for joint US - European missions, M. Hofstadter (JPL, USA)

10h15 : Open discussion on the key measurements to achieve top-priority science goals

 

11h00 : European Space Nuclear Power Systems: Enabling Technology for Space Exploration Missions, M. Ambrosi (University of Leicester, UK)

11h30 : The concept of electrical sailing, P. Janhunen (Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland)

11h45 : Uranus and Neptune : ice giants one launch away, S. Merikallio (Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland)

 

12h00 : Back to the future I : Access to Voyager 2 multi-instrument magnetospheric and plasma datasets through the CDPP AMDA and 3DView Tools, N. André (IRAP, France)

12h10 : Back to the future II : Access to HST auroral data through APIS, L. Lamy (LESIA, France)

12h20 : Back to the future III : Uranus Datasets in Virtual Observatory Tools, B. Cecconi (LESIA, France)

12h30 : Round table (futures observations, 2-3 slides each)

 

12h45 : Open discussion on the next steps (next calls of space agencies, next meetings etc.)