J. B. Garvin

14.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
204 papers, 4.5k citations indexed

About

J. B. Garvin is a scholar working on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering and Atmospheric Science. According to data from OpenAlex, J. B. Garvin has authored 204 papers receiving a total of 4.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 164 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 87 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 42 papers in Atmospheric Science. Recurrent topics in J. B. Garvin's work include Planetary Science and Exploration (158 papers), Astro and Planetary Science (109 papers) and Space Exploration and Technology (77 papers). J. B. Garvin is often cited by papers focused on Planetary Science and Exploration (158 papers), Astro and Planetary Science (109 papers) and Space Exploration and Technology (77 papers). J. B. Garvin collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and Russia. J. B. Garvin's co-authors include M. T. Zuber, David E. Smith, J. W. Head, J. J. Frawley, James B. Abshire, D. O. Muhleman, Sean C. Solomon, S. E. H. Sakimoto, G. A. Neumann and Jack L. Bufton and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres.

In The Last Decade

J. B. Garvin

178 papers receiving 4.1k citations

Hit Papers

The Global Topography of Mars and Implications for Surfac... 1992 2026 2003 2014 1999 1992 200 400 600
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. The Global Topography of Mars and Implications for Surface Evolution
    1999 685 citations J. B. Garvin et al. profile →
  2. The Mars Observer laser altimeter investigation
    1992 432 citations J. W. Head, J. B. Garvin et al. Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
J. B. Garvin United States 34 3.6k 1.5k 792 336 220 204 4.5k
J. J. Plaut United States 39 5.0k 1.4× 1.8k 1.2× 869 1.1× 261 0.8× 123 0.6× 189 5.6k
L. R. Gaddis United States 28 2.7k 0.7× 986 0.6× 582 0.7× 242 0.7× 302 1.4× 195 3.2k
P. J. Mouginis‐Mark United States 38 2.7k 0.7× 1.9k 1.2× 862 1.1× 805 2.4× 161 0.7× 212 4.1k
O. Aharonson United States 47 6.6k 1.8× 2.3k 1.5× 1.2k 1.5× 548 1.6× 242 1.1× 161 7.1k
Michael K. Shepard United States 29 2.1k 0.6× 763 0.5× 364 0.5× 238 0.7× 345 1.6× 95 2.7k
R. L. Kirk United States 33 4.6k 1.3× 1.9k 1.2× 937 1.2× 325 1.0× 191 0.9× 214 5.0k
D. A. Paige United States 45 6.2k 1.7× 1.1k 0.7× 1.8k 2.2× 235 0.7× 341 1.6× 265 6.7k
G. G. Schaber United States 35 3.0k 0.8× 2.0k 1.3× 839 1.1× 721 2.1× 144 0.7× 147 4.4k
Ernst Hauber Germany 43 5.2k 1.4× 2.4k 1.6× 695 0.9× 572 1.7× 227 1.0× 359 5.8k
E. R. Stofan United States 41 4.5k 1.2× 3.3k 2.2× 624 0.8× 946 2.8× 99 0.5× 160 5.2k

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Fields of papers citing papers by J. B. Garvin

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of J. B. Garvin

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Garvin, J. B., et al.. (2025). Identifying the Dimensions of Degraded Impact Structures Using Digital Elevation Models: A Proof of Concept for Silicate Planets. The Planetary Science Journal. 6(3). 76–76. 1 indexed citations
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Purkis, Sam J., Steven N. Ward, J. B. Garvin, et al.. (2023). The 2022 Hunga-Tonga megatsunami: Near-field simulation of a once-in-a-century event. Science Advances. 9(15). eadf5493–eadf5493. 37 indexed citations
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Magruder, Lori A., et al.. (2022). ICESat-2 Applications for Investigating Emerging Volcanoes. Geosciences. 12(1). 40–40. 8 indexed citations
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Ravine, M. A., C. J. Hansen, G. C. Collins, et al.. (2022). Ganymede Observations by JunoCam on Juno Perijove 34. Geophysical Research Letters. 49(23). e2022GL099211–e2022GL099211. 8 indexed citations
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Warner, N. H., M. P. Golombek, V. Ansan, et al.. (2022). In Situ and Orbital Stratigraphic Characterization of the InSight Landing Site—A Type Example of a Regolith‐Covered Lava Plain on Mars. Journal of Geophysical Research Planets. 127(4). 20 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B., K. S. Edgett, M. R. Kennedy, et al.. (2015). Assessment of Micro-Relief Derived from Curiosity's MAHLI Stereo Imaging. LPI. 2482. 1 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B. & D. J. McCleese. (2003). NASA's Mars Exploration Program: Scientific Strategy 1996 2020. 3177. 1 indexed citations
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Sakimoto, S. E. H., et al.. (2001). MOLA Topography of Small Volcanoes in Tempe Terra and Ceraunius Fossae, Mars: Implications for Eruptive Styles. 1563. 2 indexed citations
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Greeley, R., D. J. McCleese, & J. B. Garvin. (2001). The Mars Exploration Program: Scientific Goals, Objectives, Investigations, and Priorities. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. 2001. 3 indexed citations
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Barlow, N. G., J. M. Boyce, F. Costard, et al.. (2000). Standardizing the nomenclature of Martian impact crater ejecta morphologies. Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres. 105(E11). 26733–26738. 150 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B., J. J. Frawley, & S. E. H. Sakimoto. (1999). North Polar Dunes on Mars: MOLA Measurements and Implications for Sediment Volumes. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 1721. 4 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B., C. C. Schnetzler, J. J. Frawley, & S. E. H. Sakimoto. (1999). Global Geometric Characteristics of Fresh Impact Craters on Mars: A New Perspective from the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA). M&PSA. 34. 2 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B. & R. Stanley Williams. (1993). Geodetic airborne laser altimetry of Breidamerkurjökull and Skeidarárjökull, Iceland, and Jakobshavns Isbræ, West Greenland. Annals of Glaciology. 17. 379–385. 12 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B. & R. Stanley Williams. (1993). Geodetic airborne laser altimetry of Breidamerkurjökull and Skeidarárjökull, Iceland, and Jakobshavns Isbræ, West Greenland. Annals of Glaciology. 17. 379–385. 6 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B. & G. G. Schaber. (1992). Morphometry of Large Impact Craters on Venus: Comparisons with Terrestrial and Lunar Examples. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 23. 399. 2 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B., et al.. (1988). Thermal Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy of Impact-Related Rocks: Implications for Geologic Remote Sensing of Mars and Earth. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 19. 243. 1 indexed citations
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Ulaby, F.T., et al.. (1988). Microwave dielectric spectrum of rocks. Unknow. 33 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B., F.T. Ulaby, & William J. Webster. (1988). Dielectric Properties of Meteorites: Implications for Radar Observations of PHOBOS. LPI. 19. 377. 4 indexed citations
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Peterfreund, Alan, et al.. (1985). Surface Units on Venus Derived from Pioneer-venus Altimetry, Roughness, and Reflectivity Measurements. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 101–102. 1 indexed citations
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Garvin, J. B. & J. W. Head. (1982). Radar Roughness at Venus Landing Sites. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 235–236. 1 indexed citations

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