Scientific Contributions

Peer-reviewed publications

Non-peer reviewed publications
(mainly IAC contributions)

Abstracts

Oral presentations

Poster Presentations

Chairing Opportunities

Oral Presentations

• Som S. "Sustainability of liquid water on early Mars" Forum on Astrobiology Research (FAR) Seminar. NASA Astrobiology Institute.. Invited. May 18, 2009
• Som S., "Geomorphic effects of flowing water on Mars and the evolution of the Tharsis province" McGill University, dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Invited. Mar 5 2009.
• Som S., Manyapu K., Palaia J., Beaumont M., Garcia-Oviedo L., Jordan N. "A Global Imperative: We Must Go!" Paper Presented at the 59th International Astronautical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland. Human Space Endeavours Symposium. Sept. 29-Oct. 3 2008.
• Som S., Collins R.E., Schreiber B.C., Montgomery D."Salts on Mars: New Perspectives in Planetary Geomorphology and Astrobiological Implications" Paper Presented at the 59th International Astronautical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland. Space Life Sciences Symposium. Sept. 29-Oct. 3 2008.
• Som S., "Exploring Other Worlds - Ancient Earth and Mars" Astrobiology Graduate Conference. Invited. April 13-14, 2008.
• Som S., "A Global Imperative: We Must Go!" 58th International Astronautical Congress, SGAC plenary session, Hyderabad, India. Sept. 24-28 2007.
• Som S., Montgomery D."A Re-Examination of the Warrego Valles Channels on Mars: Implications for the Early "Warm-Wet" Climate Paradigm." Paper Presented at the 58th International Astronautical Congress, Hyderabad, India. Joint Session for the Exploration of the Moon and Mars. Sept. 24-28 2007.
• Stube K., Som S., Dyson K., Dador D., Dhaliwal S., Linn Barnett D., "A Blueprint for Youth Involvment in Space Development: the SGAC Youth Space Declaration and Stragetic Plan." Paper Presented at the 58th International Astronautical Congress Hyderabad, India. 18th Symposium on Space Activity and Society. Sept. 24-28 2007.
• Som S., Montgomery D., Greenberg H. "Downstream Variations of Martian Channels and Implications for Climate Evolution and Surface Habitability." Paper Presented at the 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain. Astrobiology in the Solar System Session. Oct. 2-6 2006.
• Som S., Adam Z., Vance S. "Use the Water: In-Situ Resource Technology for Icy-Surface Landers." Paper Presented at the 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain. Solar System Exploration Session. Oct 2-6 2006.
• Som S., Adam Z., Cash M., Kirkpatrick J., Vance S., Wrobel, J. "Use the Water: In-Situ Resource Utilization Technology on a Europa Lander." Europa Focus Group meeting. NASA Ames Research Center. Feb 27-28 2006.
• Som S., Hermanson J., Allen J. "Unsteady Film Condensation and Pumped Films on the Underside of a Flat Plate." Paper Presented at the 43rd AIAA Aerospace Science Conference, Reno, NV. Invited. Jan 10-13 2006.
• Som S., Hermanson J., Allen J. "Unsteady Film Condensation and Pumped Films on the Underside of a Flat Plate." Paper Presented at the 2005 Region VI AIAA Student Conference, San Luis Obispo, CA. 1st prize recipient, graduate division. April 17-20 2005.
• Som S., Hermanson J., Allen J. "Stability and Heat Transfer of an Unsteady Condensing Film". Gallery of Fluid Motion Video entry. American Physical Society (APS) Conference. Seattle, WA. Nov 19-22 2004.
• Som S., Hermanson J., Allen J. "Stability and Heat Transfer of a Condensing film in an Unsteady Environment." Paper Presented at the 55th International Astronautical Congress, Vancouver, B.C, Canada. Microgravity Science & Engineering session. Oct 4-8 2004.