R. L. Fergason

4.3k total citations
72 papers, 1.6k citations indexed

About

R. L. Fergason is a scholar working on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering and Atmospheric Science. According to data from OpenAlex, R. L. Fergason has authored 72 papers receiving a total of 1.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 60 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 33 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 8 papers in Atmospheric Science. Recurrent topics in R. L. Fergason's work include Planetary Science and Exploration (58 papers), Astro and Planetary Science (35 papers) and Space Exploration and Technology (25 papers). R. L. Fergason is often cited by papers focused on Planetary Science and Exploration (58 papers), Astro and Planetary Science (35 papers) and Space Exploration and Technology (25 papers). R. L. Fergason collaborates with scholars based in United States, France and Germany. R. L. Fergason's co-authors include P. R. Christensen, H. H. Kieffer, M. P. Golombek, J. F. Bell, T. J. Parker, K. E. Herkenhoff, G. A. Abers, J. R. Michalski, Peter E. van Keken and Bradley R. Hacker and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres.

In The Last Decade

R. L. Fergason

72 papers receiving 1.5k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
R. L. Fergason United States	22	1.4k	346	299	182	124	72	1.6k
M. P. Golombek United States	11	857 0.6×	261 0.8×	159 0.5×	84 0.5×	91 0.7×	44	957
R. A. Yingst United States	19	926 0.7×	326 0.9×	181 0.6×	99 0.5×	84 0.7×	132	1.0k
K. D. Seelos United States	20	1.4k 1.0×	349 1.0×	258 0.9×	63 0.3×	68 0.5×	67	1.5k
J. E. Bleacher United States	19	883 0.6×	417 1.2×	192 0.6×	214 1.2×	26 0.2×	119	1.2k
Ken Herkenhoff United States	13	604 0.4×	223 0.6×	126 0.4×	83 0.5×	135 1.1×	26	699
J. A. Skinner United States	18	1.7k 1.2×	728 2.1×	219 0.7×	85 0.5×	46 0.4×	86	1.8k
I. J. Daubar United States	22	1.5k 1.1×	393 1.1×	299 1.0×	109 0.6×	49 0.4×	115	1.6k
S. E. H. Sakimoto United States	17	1.1k 0.8×	598 1.7×	138 0.5×	141 0.8×	67 0.5×	84	1.3k
A. Ghosh United States	10	659 0.5×	214 0.6×	144 0.5×	90 0.5×	56 0.5×	29	808

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Kirk, R. L., D. P. Mayer, R. L. Fergason, et al.. (2021). Evaluating Stereo Digital Terrain Model Quality at Mars Rover Landing Sites with HRSC, CTX, and HiRISE Images. Remote Sensing. 13(17). 3511–3511. 25 indexed citations

Fergason, R. L., et al.. (2019). The THEMIS Controlled Mosaics of Mars and Final Smithed Kernels. LPICo. 2151. 7059. 2 indexed citations

Fergason, R. L., et al.. (2017). THEMIS-Derived Thermal Inertia on Mars: Improved and Flexible Algorithm. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 1563. 2 indexed citations

Jolliff, B. L., N. E. Petro, D. P. Moriarty, et al.. (2017). Selecting and Certifying a Landing Site for Moonrise in South Pole-Aitken Basin. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 1326. 2 indexed citations

Lawrence, S. J., J. J. Hagerty, L. R. Gaddis, et al.. (2016). The Mapping and Planetary Spatial Infrastructure Team (MAPSIT): Addressing Strategic Planning Needs for Planetary Cartography. LPI. 1710. 4 indexed citations

Daubar, I. J., M. P. Golombek, A. S. McEwen, et al.. (2016). Depth-Diameter Ratio of Corinto Secondary Craters. LPI. 2950. 2 indexed citations

Christensen, P. R., et al.. (2013). THEMIS-Derived Thermal Inertia Mosaic of Mars: Product Description and Science Results. LPI. 2822. 27 indexed citations

Fergason, R. L., et al.. (2013). THEMIS Geodetically Controlled Mosaics of Mars. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 1642. 9 indexed citations

Fergason, R. L., L. R. Gaddis, & A. D. Rogers. (2013). Hematite-Bearing Materials in Candor Chasma, Mars: Identification of New Localities, Analysis, and Implications. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 2618. 1 indexed citations

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Fergason, R. L.. (2013). Understanding seasonal variations in thermal inertia on Mars. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. 2013. 1 indexed citations

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Redding, B., et al.. (2012). Controlled Polar Mosaics of the Moon for LMMP by USGS. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 2507. 4 indexed citations

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Rosiek, M. R., R. L. Fergason, D. Galuszka, et al.. (2012). USGS Digital Terrain Models and Mosaics for LMMP. LPI. 2343. 7 indexed citations

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Williams, D. A., et al.. (2011). The Circum-Hellas Volcanic Province, Mars.. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. 2011. 1 indexed citations

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Skinner, J. A. & R. L. Fergason. (2010). Contrasting Flow Events in Chryse and Acidalia Planitiae, Mars, as Determined Through Landform Mapping and Spatial Analyses. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. 2010. 1 indexed citations

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Golombek, M., J. A. Grant, A. R. Vasavada, et al.. (2010). Landing Sites Under Consideration for Mars Science Laboratory. LPI. 2407. 3 indexed citations

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Golombek, M. P., A. F. C. Haldemann, R. A. Simpson, et al.. (2009). Relationships Between Remote Sensing Data and Surface Properties of Mars Landing Sites. LPI. 1409. 1 indexed citations

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Michalski, J. R., E. Z. Noe Dobrea, R. L. Fergason, & M. P. Golombek. (2007). Geologic Mapping of the Mawrth Vallis Region, Mars: Clues to the Origin of Clay Mineral Deposits. LPI. 1065. 2 indexed citations

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Christensen, P. R., Noel Gorelick, & R. L. Fergason. (2005). Searching for Change in the Martian Night: Investigating Nighttime Temperature Anomalies Using THEMIS. AGUFM. 2005. 1 indexed citations

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Bandfield, J. L., et al.. (2005). Global Distribution of Bedrock on Mars Using THEMIS High Resolution Thermal Inertia. AGUFM. 2005. 5 indexed citations

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Fergason, R. L. & P. R. Christensen. (2002). Relationship Between Small-Scale Surface Features and Thermal Inertia Units. LPI. 1778. 1 indexed citations

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