Bruneau Sand Dunes – 2022 Jun 29

As a component of the “Optimizing Planetary In Situ Surface-Atmosphere Interaction Investigations workshop” hosted at Boise State 2022 Jun 28-Jul 1, a field trip out to Bruneau Sand Dunes to conduct experiments and hold conversations about making in-situ measurements on another world to characterize surface-atmosphere interactions.

Field Guide

Field Trip Timeline

All times below are Mountain Daylight Savings (GMT-6).

  • Tue, Jun 28
    • 4:50pm – Presentation on the science of Bruneau Dune Field from Zimbelman
    • 5:10pm – Presentation on field trip logistics
  • Wed, Jun 29
    • 8:30am – Gather at Conference venue (Yanke Building) to pile into cars and pick up boxed lunches
    • 9am – Depart for Bruneau Dunes (specifically, the Dunes Lake Picnic Area – see Google map above)
    • 10:30am – Arrive at the field site
    • 11:00am – Presentation by Swann’s group
    • 12:00pm – Lunch
    • 1:00pm – Presentation on SANTRI2 saltation sensor by Gillies
    • 1:30pm – Presentation on Electro-Magnetic Activities by Sayed
    • 2:00pm – Group discussion and hands-on experimentation
    • 4:00pm – Departure for Boise
    • 5:30pm – Arrival back in Boise

Field Site Map

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fjcwaEgJtjA2a2FZlIdzKMYVrN4JRSs&usp=sharing

Safety and Logistical Considerations

  • The entrance fee to all of Idaho’s State Parks is $7 per car. Please stop at the entrance to pay.
  • Temperatures on the dune field can exceed 100 deg F in the summer, so plan accordingly: bring water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, closed-toe shoes (don’t overestimate the heat tolerance of the soles of your feet), etc.
  • There are snakes and scorpions in the park. Use caution.
  • The picnic area near our field site has pit toilets and a covered area where we can have lunch.

Presentation