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Workshop on Martian Phyllosilicates:
Recorders of Aqueous Processes?

The workshop will take place at CNES Paris, France on October 21-23, 2008.

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Objectives: Understanding the Martian surface environment in phyllosilicate-bearing localities. This includes identifying where and what kinds of phyllosilicates have been identified, how these relate to our knowledge from terrestrial sites and experimental results, and what we can expect to achieve with upcoming missions.

Schedule:

June 16: Registration open
August 12: Abstract deadline (2-pg LPSC-style abstract format), Young Researcher Travel Award Competition deadline
September 9: Program and abstracts available on LPI website
September 26: Pre-registration deadline (recommended to guarantee a space at workshop), limited on-site registration is possible, pending availability

Program

Author index

Scientific Organizing Committee

Jean-Pierre Bibring
David Bish
Janice Bishop
Eldar Noe Dobrea
Jack Mustard
Francois Poulet
Sabine Petit
David Beaty
Contact: Jean-Pierre Bibring

Workshop Agenda
October 21–23, 2008

Monday, October 20, 2008
6:30 p.m.      Registration and drinks

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
8:30 a.m.      Registration
9:00 a.m.      Introduction
10:10 a.m.    Mineralogy and Geology of Phyllosilicate Deposits
2:00 p.m.      Characteristics of Hydrated Mineral Deposits and Detection Limits
5:00 p.m.      Discussion and Summary of Identification of Phyllosilicates and Hydrated Materials and the Geologic Setting

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
9:00 a.m.      Capabilities of Current and Future Instruments and Missions to Constrain Phyllosilicates and Habitability on Mars
12:20 p.m.    Discussion and Summary of Current and Future Instruments and Missions
2:30 p.m.      Formation Conditions of Phyllosilicates on Mars
5:10 p.m.      Discussion and Summary of Physical, Chemical, and Environmental Constraints on Formation Conditions of Phyllosilicates on Mars

7.30 p.m.      Boat ride with dinner

Thursday, October 23, 2008
9:00 a.m.      Analog Sites for Formation of Phyllosilicates on Mars
11:20 a.m.    Discussion and Summary of Analog Sites for Formation of Phyllosilicates on Mars
12:20 a.m.    Discussion and Summary of Studies

Tea, coffee, juices and cakes will be provided during session breaks