This view of Jupiter was captured by the JunoCam instrument aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft during the mission’s 62nd close flyby of the giant planet on June 13

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft stands vertical at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. PACE is NASA’s newest earth-observing satellite that will help increase our understanding of Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, and climate by delivering hyperspectral observations of microscopic marine organisms called phytoplankton as well new data on clouds and aerosols.

Earth and Planetary Cloud Workshop 2025

The Earth and planetary cloud and aerosol community holds an annual workshop to bridge JPL/Caltech expertise with Earth and planetary aerosol communities.

Registration and Abstract Submission links

Location

Caltech, Pasadena, California, USA

Workshop Date

June 23-25, 2025

Abstract Deadline

May 15, 2025

Registration Deadline

Monday, June 2, 2025

About

This workshop will bring together experts, researchers, and technologists from the Earth and Planetary Sciences communities to create a collaborative platform to discuss and advance our understanding of Clouds and Aerosols. Focusing on cutting-edge modeling techniques, innovative experimental facilities, and the latest technologies for both remote and in-situ measurements, the workshop aims to foster dialogue and development within the field.

Participants will explore how cloud and aerosol dynamics contribute to enriching our knowledge of atmospheric processes that shape planetary environments. This exchange will not only bridge research gaps between Earth and Planetary Aerosol Science but will also provide foundational insights relevant to future planetary missions. By integrating perspectives and methodologies across disciplines, the workshop will deepen our understanding of cloud formation and evolution, ultimately shedding light on the broader processes of planetary formation across our solar system and beyond.

Contact the EPCW Team

Goal/Objective

The primary goal of this workshop is to unite Earth and Planetary Scientists focused on Cloud and Aerosol research, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse scientific groups can connect and work together. By bringing together experts from these fields, the workshop aims to build interdisciplinary collaborations that leverage shared knowledge, expand technical expertise, and advance the study of Clouds and Aerosols.

Announcement

Date: June 23-25, 2025
Location: Caltech, Pasadena, California, USA
PCARF Tour: June 26, 2025
Registration period: January 6-June 2, 2025
NO REGISTRATION FEE
Call for Abstracts: December 2, 2024
Abstract and Travel Support Deadline: May 15, 2025
Early career researchers and students are encouraged to participate!

Workshop Focus

Theme 1: Cloud Science Accomplishments and Future Direction

Presentations/posters should report on:

Recent accomplishments in planetary cloud/aerosol investigations through modeling, remote observations, or experimental methods.
Expectations of future missions to Venus, Titan, Mars, Uranus that may include aerosol and cloud investigations, goals, and objectives.

Theme 2: How to Achieve Progress in Cloud Science

Presentations/posters should report on:

Developments in modeling techniques, instrumentation, laboratory investigations, or remote sensing techniques.
Needs for ground-based test facilities to support future planetary cloud/aerosol investigation related missions.

Theme 3: Path Forward

Break into small groups to discuss research proposals that would utilize PCARF and other facilities.
Focus on connecting experimental investigations with numerical simulation, remote sensing, and instrument development.