D. T. Thompson is a scholar working on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering and Ecology.
According to data from OpenAlex, D. T. Thompson has authored 61 papers receiving a total of 2.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 50 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 13 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 9 papers in Ecology. Recurrent topics in D. T. Thompson's work include Astro and Planetary Science (42 papers), Planetary Science and Exploration (24 papers) and Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies (16 papers). D. T. Thompson is often cited by papers focused on Astro and Planetary Science (42 papers), Planetary Science and Exploration (24 papers) and Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies (16 papers). D. T. Thompson collaborates with scholars based in United States, Switzerland and Chile. D. T. Thompson's co-authors include G. W. Lockwood, R. L. Millis, Michael F. A’Hearn, D. G. Schleicher, P. D. Feldman, D. L. Domingue, D. K. Duncan, R. R. Radick, Bruce Hapke and W. E. Baggett and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.
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D. T. Thompson
59 papers
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2.2k citations
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EULDPH: A new technique for making computer-assisted depth estimates from magnetic data
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Lockwood, G. W., et al.. (1995). Neptune in 1994 and 1995: Ground-based Photometry, Spectroscopy and Hubble Imaging Compared. 27.2 indexed citations
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Lockwood, G. W., et al.. (1989). Photometry and Spectrophotometry of Neptune in 1989: Rotational Variations in Visible Light and in the Methane Bands. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 21. 918.1 indexed citations
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Sromovsky, L. A., G. W. Lockwood, & D. T. Thompson. (1986). Titan's Albedo Variation: Relative Influence of Solar UV and Seasonal Contrast Mechanisms. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 18. 809.5 indexed citations
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Lockwood, G. W., D. T. Thompson, & L. A. Sromovsky. (1986). Photometry of Titan: Evidence Supporting the Seasonal Contrast Model of Albedo Variations. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 18. 809.4 indexed citations
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Poutanen, Markku, E. Bowell, L. J. Martin, & D. T. Thompson. (1985). Photoelectric photometry of asteroid 69 Hesperia. Astronomy & Astrophysics Supplement Series. 61(2). 291–297.13 indexed citations
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Lockwood, G. W., B. L. Lutz, D. T. Thompson, & Eveline Bus. (1985). The Albedo of Uranus in 1985. (Title only). Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 17. 744.1 indexed citations
Thompson, D. T. & G. W. Lockwood. (1984). Photometry of Titan, Uranus, and Neptune: Lightcurves Through Solar Maximum. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 16. 705.1 indexed citations
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Dwek, E., R. L. Millis, D. T. Thompson, et al.. (1983). The grains and gas in Comet Bowell 1980b. NASA STI/Recon Technical Report A. 2. 159–169.2 indexed citations
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A’Hearn, Michael F., D. T. Thompson, & R. L. Millis. (1983). The disappearance of OH from Comet P/Encke. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 14. 754.5 indexed citations
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Thompson, D. T.. (1982). EULDPH: A new technique for making computer-assisted depth estimates from magnetic data. Geophysics. 47(1). 31–37.1086 indexed citations breakdown →
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Schleicher, D. G., M. F. A’Hearn, R. L. Millis, D. T. Thompson, & P. D. Feldman. (1982). Gaseous Species in Comet Bowell.. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 14. 753.2 indexed citations
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Lockwood, G. W., et al.. (1981). Changes in the Geometrical Albedo of Uranus Since 1961.. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 13. 732.1 indexed citations
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Lockwood, G. W., B. L. Lutz, & D. T. Thompson. (1979). Spectrophotometry of Temporal and Spatial Variations of the Atmospheres of the Outer Planets and Titan.. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 11. 554.2 indexed citations
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Lockwood, G. W. & D. T. Thompson. (1978). An Observed Relationship between Planetary Albedos and Solar Activity.. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 10. 578.4 indexed citations
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Thompson, D. T.. (1973). Interpretation of Diurnal Contrast Changes on Mars. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 5. 296.1 indexed citations
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Thompson, D. T.. (1972). The Variation in Contrast of Syrtis Major in 1971.. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 4. 313.1 indexed citations
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Thompson, D. T.. (1971). A statistical study of Martian "blue clearing" in 1969.. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 3. 281.3 indexed citations
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Arnold, Robert, et al.. (1966). Active optical system for spaceborne telescopes Final report. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA).1 indexed citations
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