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KOIN: Swarm of quakes hit off southern Oregon coast

2018-07-24 18:38:18| PortlandOnline

News story posted to KOIN.com July 24, 2018.

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Earth Observation Scientist Swarm Instruments Performance Product Quality Expert

2018-05-28 17:25:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest onsite service provider with ca. 300 staff. What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here. Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action. If you share our values then join with over 60,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you. Package description Full details on application Main responsibilities Overview Within the ESA Sensors Performance, Products and Algorithms SPPA Section the postholder will be included in the Swarm Data Innovation and Science Cluster DISC contractual framework. The postholder will be supporting the data quality assessment of the Swarm different instruments, taken from a subset of Electric Field Instrument EFI, composed by a Thermal Ion Imager TII and two Langmuir Probes LP and the magnetic field instruments, composed by an Absolute Scalar Magnetometer ASM and a Vector Field Magnetometer VFM. The required expertise shall be related to geomagnetic field and or space plasma physics magnetospheric and ionospheric physics, solar wind the related instruments Scalar and Vector Magnetometers, Langmuir probes, thermal ion imagers, electrostatic analysers the algorithms and theory underneath the processing of data. Expertise on related scientific research and also on the utilisation of ground based equipment for magnetic field measurements or plasma both Incoherent and Coherent Scatter Radars, Ionosondes and Digisondes, AllSky Cameras would also be valuable. Responsibilities The main activities will mainly consist in a Performing product quality monitoring activities and provide Mission sensors scientific technical support Operations of the Quality Control QC tools for systematic and onrequest product quality analysis and reporting Define improvements of the QC tools as needed Support in the QC tools software verification and validation Coordination for related data anomaly investigations and resolution WeeklyCyclic Reports compilation Support to data reprocessing campaigns dataset definition, analysis of reprocessed data Development of adhoc data analysis routines if needed. b Handling the technical communication on data quality towards the science users issuing of web notesnews about the mission, writing and updating dedicated web pages detailing the characteristics and quality of the Swarm products. c Support to Instrument Processing Facilities IPF operations, including Software maintenance and evolutions verification plan definition, execution and reporting Anomaly investigation Support to IPF integration into reference and operational platforms Software configuration tuning. d If needed, support interfacing with external entities and other ESA interfaces PDGS, PLSO, FOS other entities inside DISC general end users requests via ESA Earth Observation Help Desk. e Prepare scientific documentation posters for workshops or conferences as agreed within the DISC and with ESA. f Support the preparation of periodic service reports on the activities performed. Ideal candidate Science oriented education and background aerospacecommunicationsplasma engineer, physics, astronomy.... In particular, a robust expertise in at least one of the following topics is required space plasma physics SunEarth interactions, solar wind, magnetospheric and ionospheric physics, plasma detectors electrostatic analyzers, Ion Imagers, Langmuir probes, geomagnetic field. Mandatory skills Programming skills IDL or MatLab preferentially, other programming languages and scripting Linux for data manipulation analysis automation purposes. Very good interfacing capabilities towards external interfaces customer, scientific and technical. Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution. Excellent organisation skills and ability to plan and report on proposed problem solutions and to work to deadline. Candidates should be fluent in English and have good writing and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously Availability to travel to attend meetings. Additional assets Expertise in testing software, data flows and interfaces. Experience of an ESA mission exploitation phases. Low Earth Orbiting space missions concept precise orbit determination and assessment, GPS signal processing, accelerometers data processing and analysis. Experience on the products, algorithms and applications related to Swarm onboard instruments. Good knowledge of ESA Standards. Applicants must hold the correct documentation and permits to work in Italy. Important If candidates with equally relevant experience are identified, preference will be given to candidates within Categorie Protette Law 6899 or registered in lista di mobilit. Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request. You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time. About the company Serco SpA, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multinational Service Provider with over 50,000 employees worldwide.

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on scientific exploitation for the SWARM mission

2018-05-15 11:26:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on scientific exploitation for the SWARM mission This post is classified F2. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Our team and mission The postholder will report to the Head of the Science Section in the Data Applications Division within the Science, Applications and Climate Department of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. In the execution of the tasks, the postholder will work in close cooperation with other staff of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. The Data Applications Division is a dynamic RD team leading research and development activities, in partnership with European and international industry and academia, aiming at advancing science, developing novel applications, supporting industry growth and contributing to establish an European ecosystem of exploitation platforms to maximize the impact of European missions in society. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Overview of the field of research proposed The Swarm mission is designed to measure the magnetic signals that stem from Earths core, mantle, crust, oceans, ionosphere and magnetosphere. This will lead to better understanding of the processes that drive Earths dynamo, which currently appears to be weakening. By studying the complexities of Earths protective shield, Swarm will provide a clear insight into processes occurring inside the planet. Along with measurements of conditions in the upper atmosphere, a better knowledge of the nearEarth environment and the Suns influence on the planet can be realised. In particular, launched the 22nd November 2013, Swarm aims at providing an unique view inside Earth to study Core dynamics, geodynamo processes and coremantle interaction Magnetism of the lithosphere and its geological context 3D electrical conductivity related to mantle composition The weak electric currents related to ocean flow As well as to study the Suns influence on the Earth system by Analysing electric currents in the magnetosphere and ionosphere Understanding the impact of solar wind on the dynamics of the upper atmosphere Due to its very innovative concept and unique data, the full exploitation of Swarm data will require a dedicated effort to explore its full potential from both a scientific and an operational perspective. In this context, the candidate will be involved in two main activities Support the scientific and technical supervision of science projects, carried out by external teams of experts and scientists, addressing mainly ionospheric physics process understanding and characterization, enhancing models, solid earth modelling and the study of the processes and interactions between the ionosphere, the magnetosphere and the lower atmosphere. Carry out a dedicated research focusing on the scientific exploitation of the Swarm mission with special focus on fostering new science results from the new Swarm data also in synergy with other datasets. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants must have completed their PhD or equivalent studies in Physics, Engineering or Earth Science with research experience and peerreviewed publications in relevant topics for the fields of research proposed. Additional requirements Experience with computing programing will be an asset. Applicants should have good analytical and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment in an autonomous manner. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 11 June 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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Criminals Use Drone Swarm to Harass FBI Rescue Team

2018-05-04 23:17:40| PC Magazine Security Product Guide

The aerial machines were used to flush out the federal agents and conduct counter-surveillance, according to an FBI unit chief.

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Foursquare Swarm (for Android)

2017-09-14 19:07:21| PC Magazine Software Product Guide

Foursquare's Swarm is a compelling take on life- and location-logging, with a reworked interface and a welcome simplification of features.

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