Sonification of Spacecraft Data Heliophysics Systems Observatory

Sonification of Spacecraft Data from the Heliophysics Systems Observatory

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Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code: 0279-NPP-MAR
26-GSFC-Heliophys

How To Apply: All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements:

How to Apply

| NASA Postdoctoral Program

A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:

• Research proposal
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official doctoral transcript documents

Final date to receive applications: 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three‑year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

One of the key scientific objectives of NASA’s Heliophysics division is to understand the fundamental physical processes that govern the transfer of energy from the Sun to the Earth. The increasing amount of spacecraft data from any Heliophysics Systems Observatory (HSO) mission – such as the Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, WIND, MMS, CLUSTER, and THEMIS – highlights a need to inspect data in novel ways.

Spacecraft data sonification is a method of converting data to sound, providing an auditory equivalent to data visualization. The range of human hearing spans 12 orders of magnitude greater in frequency than human vision spans in wavelength. The enhanced nonlinearity of human hearing also enables increased perception of pitch and other dynamic waveform changes that could not be visually identified.

Modern signal‑processing methods and software from audio engineering traditionally applied to music can also be applied to spacecraft time‑series data. By characterizing the similarities and differences of sounds in each heliospheric regime, we may learn how to “hear” the nature of energy transfer from the Sun to Earth. In addition to scientific advantages, data sonification is a highly effective mechanism for accessibility and outreach, enabling a wider audience to perceive the processes that govern our universe.

Field of Science: Heliophysics

Jaye Verniero
jaye.l.verniero

Eligibility: Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Eligibility is currently open to:

• U.S. Citizens
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
• Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa status
• Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with
  1) a valid EAD card and
  2) I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status

Addressing Questions: Please email npp

Point of Contact: Mikeala

• Degree:
  Doctoral Degree

Seniority Level: Internship

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Information Technology

Industries: Government Administration

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