Planetary Science Courses and Certifications

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Rotating Convection in Ocean Worlds of the Outer Solar System

Explore ocean dynamics beneath icy moons through theoretical models and simulations, revealing how currents shape subsurface oceans and ice shells of Enceladus, Titan, Europa, and Ganymede.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CITA Presentations

Exploring the Habitability of the Solar System's Ocean Worlds Using Geophysical Measurements

Explore the potential for life in our solar system's ocean-bearing moons through cutting-edge geophysical analysis and NASA's latest research findings from JPL scientist Steven Vance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Giant Planet Interior Dynamics: Recent Progress and Open Questions

Explore the fascinating dynamics of giant planets' magnetic fields and rotation patterns, examining recent discoveries about their interior structures and the mysteries that remain unsolved.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Formation of Zonal Jets in the Subsurface Oceans of the Jovian and Saturnian Moons

Explore groundbreaking research on ocean circulation patterns within Jupiter and Saturn's icy moons, revealing insights about potential extraterrestrial life through advanced thermal convection simulations and magnetic field analysis.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Driving and Quenching of Zonal Flows on Gas Giants

Explore the dynamics of Jupiter and Saturn's fierce winds through 3D simulations, revealing how convective flows drive zonal winds and examining the mechanisms behind their depth limitations.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SETI Institute

How Ceres Froze Over - Modeling the Ice-Rich Crust of an Evolving Dwarf Planet

Explore how Ceres' subsurface ocean froze from top down, creating ice-rich surface layers through groundbreaking simulations and deformation models of this unique dwarf planet.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SETI Institute

The Hidden Ocean of Ariel - Tidal Forces and the Case for a Watery Past

Discover evidence of Ariel's ancient subsurface ocean through geological mapping and tidal-stress modeling, exploring how Uranus's moon may have harbored conditions for life.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

INI Seminar Room 2

Zonal Winds and Torsional Oscillations in Jupiter's Interior

Explore Jupiter's interior dynamics through analysis of Juno mission data, examining zonal wind patterns, magnetic field variations, and torsional oscillations that shape the gas giant's complex atmospheric behavior.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KISSCaltech

The Science of the Europa Clipper Mission - Setting Sail to Ocean Worlds

Discover the groundbreaking Europa Clipper Mission as Dr. Pappalardo explores the scientific objectives, technological challenges, and potential discoveries of NASA's ambitious journey to Jupiter's icy moon.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lunar and Planetary Institute

NASA's Astromaterials Collections and How to Obtain Sample Allocations

Discover NASA's astromaterials collection management process and learn how researchers can request and obtain valuable space sample allocations for scientific study.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Raman Research Institute

Perseverance and SuperCam's Exploration of Jezero Crater on Mars

Explore the groundbreaking discoveries from Mars as an expert reveals how SuperCam's laser technology analyzes Martian rocks, offering insights into the Red Planet's geological history and composition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

How Venus Lost Its Water - AbSciCon24 Press Roundtable

Researchers discuss new findings on Venus's water loss, exploring the planet's history and implications for understanding planetary evolution across the galaxy.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

The Role of Sedimentology in the Characterization of Planetary Field Analogues

Explore how sedimentology aids in understanding planetary environments through terrestrial analogues, enhancing mission planning and extremophile research.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Raman Research Institute

Why Still Study the Moon? - Exploring Lunar Science in Modern Times

Discover fascinating insights about lunar exploration, ongoing research, and the Moon's scientific significance in modern space studies through an engaging discussion by V Girish.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool

The Mystery of the Moon's Magnetism - Is Mantle Overturn the Answer?

Explore the puzzling magnetic history of the Moon through analysis of Apollo mission samples, crustal surveys, and the potential role of titanium-rich mantle overturn in generating lunar magnetic fields.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video