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Alfred S. McEwen publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alfred S. McEwen sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 510+

The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.

Alfred S. McEwen D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alfred S. McEwen sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 15 scientists 31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32 D-Index: 60 scientists 33 D-Index: 90 scientists 34 D-Index: 103 scientists 35 D-Index: 108 scientists 36 D-Index: 142 scientists 37 D-Index: 147 scientists 38 D-Index: 147 scientists 39 D-Index: 152 scientists 40 D-Index: 143 scientists 41 D-Index: 157 scientists 42 D-Index: 141 scientists 43 D-Index: 151 scientists 44 D-Index: 140 scientists 45 D-Index: 135 scientists 46 D-Index: 121 scientists 47 D-Index: 108 scientists 48 D-Index: 128 scientists 49 D-Index: 111 scientists 50 D-Index: 106 scientists 51 D-Index: 112 scientists 52 D-Index: 102 scientists 53 D-Index: 103 scientists 54 D-Index: 94 scientists 55 D-Index: 61 scientists 56 D-Index: 101 scientists 57 D-Index: 71 scientists 58 D-Index: 65 scientists 59 D-Index: 78 scientists 60 D-Index: 93 scientists 61 D-Index: 56 scientists 62 D-Index: 58 scientists 63 D-Index: 52 scientists 64 D-Index: 63 scientists 65 D-Index: 49 scientists 66 D-Index: 53 scientists 67 D-Index: 57 scientists 68 D-Index: 50 scientists 69 D-Index: 44 scientists 70 D-Index: 44 scientists 71 D-Index: 31 scientists 72 D-Index: 33 scientists 73 D-Index: 33 scientists 74 D-Index: 23 scientists 75 D-Index: 32 scientists 76 D-Index: 24 scientists 77 D-Index: 17 scientists 78 D-Index: 19 scientists 79 D-Index: 9 scientists 80 D-Index: 21 scientists 81 D-Index: 20 scientists 82 D-Index: 17 scientists 83 D-Index: 19 scientists 84 D-Index: 19 scientists 85 D-Index: 14 scientists 86 D-Index: 6 scientists 87 D-Index: 14 scientists 88 D-Index: 17 scientists 89 D-Index: 10 scientists 90 D-Index: 8 scientists 91 D-Index: 8 scientists 92 D-Index: 9 scientists 93 D-Index: 6 scientists 94+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 94+

The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Earth Science in United States Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Earth Science in United States Leader Award
  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America
  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America
  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America

Overview

Alfred S. McEwen is affiliated with the University of Arizona in the United States. Their research spans primarily the fields of physics and astronomy with a strong focus on planetary science and exploration. Their publication record includes significant contributions to astronomy and astrophysics, aerospace engineering, atmospheric science, geophysics, and environmental chemistry.

The scientist's main topics of work include planetary science and exploration, astro and planetary science, space science and extraterrestrial life, space exploration and technology, spacecraft and cryogenic technologies, geology and paleoclimatology research, and methane hydrates and related phenomena.

Among the recent papers authored or coauthored by Alfred S. McEwen are:

  • Widespread Exposures of Extensive Clean Shallow Ice in the Midlatitudes of Mars, 2021, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • Modern Mars' geomorphological activity, driven by wind, frost, and gravity, 2021, Geomorphology
  • The Science Case for a Return to Enceladus, 2021, The Planetary Science Journal
  • Science Overview of the Europa Clipper Mission, 2024, Space Science Reviews
  • Investigating Europa's Habitability with the Europa Clipper, 2023, Space Science Reviews

Frequent coauthors include:

  • I. J. Daubar
  • N. Thomas
  • C. M. Dundas
  • Shane Byrne
  • L. L. Tornabene

Alfred S. McEwen's publications commonly appear in venues such as Icarus, Planetary and Space Science, Space Science Reviews, Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America, and arXiv (Cornell University). These venues reflect the scientist's active participation in disseminating research findings in planetary sciences and related fields.

The scientist has been recognized by their peers and holds the distinction of Fellow of the Geological Society of America.

Best Publications

  • Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE)

    Alfred S. McEwen;Eric M. Eliason;James W. Bergstrom;Nathan T. Bridges

  • Cassini Observes the Active South Pole of Enceladus

    Carolyn Porco;Paul Helfenstein;Peter Thomas;Andy Ingersoll

  • Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) Instrument Overview

    Mark Robinson;S. M. Brylow;M. Tschimmel;D. Humm

  • Evidence for a subsurface ocean on Europa

    Michael H. Carr;Michael J. S. Belton;Clark R. Chapman;Merton E. Davies

  • A synthesis of Martian aqueous mineralogy after 1 Mars year of observations from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

    Scott L. Murchie;John F. Mustard;Bethany L. Ehlmann;Ralph E. Milliken

  • Voyager 2 at neptune: imaging science results.

    B. A. Smith;L. A. Soderblom;D. Banfield;c. Barnet

  • Spectral evidence for hydrated salts in recurring slope lineae on Mars

    Lujendra Ojha;Mary Beth Wilhelm;Mary Beth Wilhelm;Scott L. Murchie;Alfred S. McEwen

  • Seasonal Flows on Warm Martian Slopes

    Alfred S. McEwen;Lujendra Ojha;Colin M. Dundas;Sarah S. Mattson

  • Cassini imaging of Jupiter's atmosphere, satellites, and rings.

    Carolyn C. Porco;Robert A. West;Alfred McEwen;Anthony D. Del Genio

  • The Clementine Mission to the Moon: Scientific Overview

    Stewart Nozette;P. Rustan;L. P. Pleasance;D. M. Horan

  • Does Europa have a subsurface ocean? Evaluation of the geological evidence

    Robert T. Pappalardo;Michael J.S. Belton;H.H. Breneman;M.H. Carr

  • Cassini Imaging Science: Instrument Characteristics And Anticipated Scientific Investigations At Saturn

    Carolyn C. Porco;Robert A. West;Steven Squyres;Alfred McEwen

  • Ultrahigh resolution topographic mapping of Mars with MRO HiRISE stereo images: Meter‐scale slopes of candidate Phoenix landing sites

    Randolph L. Kirk;Elpitha Howington-Kraus;Mark R. Rosiek;Jeffery A. Anderson

  • Imaging of Titan from the Cassini spacecraft

    Carolyn C. Porco;Emily Baker;John Barbara;Kevin Beurle

  • Morphology and Composition of the Surface of Mars: Mars Odyssey THEMIS Results

    Philip R. Christensen;Joshua L. Bandfield;James F. Bell;Noel Gorelick

  • Transient liquid water and water activity at Gale crater on Mars

    F. Javier Martín-Torres;F. Javier Martín-Torres;María Paz Zorzano;Patricia Valentín-Serrano;Ari Matti Harri

  • A new analysis of Mars "Special Regions": findings of the second MEPAG Special Regions Science Analysis Group (SR-SAG2)

    John D. Rummel;David W. Beaty;Melissa A. Jones;Corien Bakermans

  • The rayed crater Zunil and interpretations of small impact craters on Mars

    Alfred S. McEwen;Brandon S. Preblich;Elizabeth P. Turtle;Natalia A. Artemieva

  • Distribution of Mid-Latitude Ground Ice on Mars from New Impact Craters

    Shane Byrne;Colin M. Dundas;Megan R. Kennedy;Michael T. Mellon

  • THE IMPORTANCE OF SECONDARY CRATERING TO AGE CONSTRAINTS ON PLANETARY SURFACES

    Alfred S. McEwen;Edward B. Bierhaus

  • Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE).

    A. McEwen;N. Thomas;HiRISE Team

Frequent Co-Authors

Shane Byrne
Shane Byrne University of Arizona
Colin M. Dundas
Colin M. Dundas United States Geological Survey
Laszlo P. Keszthelyi
Laszlo P. Keszthelyi United States Geological Survey
Ronald Greeley
Ronald Greeley Arizona State University
Livio L. Tornabene
Livio L. Tornabene University of Western Ontario
Candice Hansen
Candice Hansen Planetary Science Institute
James W. Head
James W. Head Brown University
James J. Wray
James J. Wray Georgia Institute of Technology
Nicolas Thomas
Nicolas Thomas University of Bern
Scott L. Murchie
Scott L. Murchie Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

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