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Overview

David A. Brain is affiliated with the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States. Their primary field of study is Physics and Astronomy, with a predominant focus on subfields such as Astronomy and Astrophysics. They have also contributed to Molecular Biology, Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric Science, and Mechanics of Materials.

The main topics of Brain's research encompass several areas within space sciences and planetary studies. These include:

  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
  • Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
  • Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
  • Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
  • Space Exploration and Technology

Brain has published extensively in various scientific journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • Geophysical Research Letters
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • Space Science Reviews
  • Icarus

Several of Brain's recent papers reflect a focus on Mars and its atmospheric and magnetospheric characteristics. Notable recent papers include:

  • The Emirates Mars Mission (2022), published in Space Science Reviews
  • Emirates Mars Mission Characterization of Mars Atmosphere Dynamics and Processes (2021), published in Space Science Reviews
  • Inverted-V Electron Acceleration Events Concurring With Localized Auroral Observations at Mars by MAVEN (2020), published in Geophysical Research Letters
  • The Influence of Interplanetary Magnetic Field Direction on Martian Crustal Magnetic Field Topology (2020), published in Geophysical Research Letters
  • Discrete Aurora on Mars: Insights Into Their Distribution and Activity From MAVEN/IUVS Observations (2021), published in Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics

Frequent coauthors working alongside Brain include:

  • J. S. Halekas
  • Shannon Curry
  • R. J. Lillis
  • D. L. Mitchell
  • Shaosui Xu

Brain's research contributions span over a broad scientific spectrum in space and planetary sciences, facilitated by collaborations with multiple researchers active in similar fields. Their scholarly work forms part of an ongoing exploration of planetary atmospheres, magnetospheres, and solar system plasma processes.

Best Publications

  • The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) Mission

    Bruce M. Jakosky;R. P. Lin;J. M. Grebowsky;J. G. Luhmann

  • Loss of the Martian atmosphere to space: Present-day loss rates determined from MAVEN observations and integrated loss through time

    Bruce Jakosky;David Brain;Michael Chaffin;Shannon M. Curry

  • MAVEN observations of the response of Mars to an interplanetary coronal mass ejection

    Bruce M. Jakosky;Joseph M. Grebowsky;Janet G. Luhmann;J. Connerney

  • Martian magnetic morphology: Contributions from the solar wind and crust

    D. A. Brain;F. Bagenal;M. H. Acuña;J. E. P. Connerney

  • Strong plume fluxes at Mars observed by MAVEN: An important planetary ion escape channel†

    Y. Dong;X. Fang;D. A. Brain;J. P. McFadden

  • Electron pitch angle distributions as indicators of magnetic field topology near Mars

    D. A. Brain;R. J. Lillis;D. L. Mitchell;J. S. Halekas

  • Bow Shock and Upstream Phenomena at Mars

    C. Mazelle;D. Winterhalter;K. Sauer;J. G. Trotignon

  • On the origin of aurorae on Mars

    D. A. Brain;J. S. Halekas;L. M. Peticolas;R. P. Lin

  • Initial results from the MAVEN mission to Mars

    Bruce M. Jakosky;Joseph M. Grebowsky;Janet G. Luhmann;David A. Brain

  • The spatial distribution of planetary ion fluxes near Mars observed by MAVEN

    David A. Brain;J. P. Mcfadden;Jasper S. Halekas;J. E. P. Connerney

  • Martian low‐altitude magnetic topology deduced from MAVEN/SWEA observations

    Shaosui Xu;David Mitchell;Michael Liemohn;Xiaohua Fang

  • Variability of the altitude of the Martian sheath

    D. A. Brain;J. S. Halekas;R. Lillis;D. L. Mitchell

  • Observations of low‐frequency electromagnetic plasma waves upstream from the Martian shock

    D. A. Brain;F. Bagenal;M. H. Acuña;J. E. P. Connerney

  • First results of the MAVEN magnetic field investigation

    J. E. P. Connerney;J. R. Espley;G. A. DiBraccio;J. R. Gruesbeck;J. R. Gruesbeck

  • A comparison of global models for the solar wind interaction with Mars

    D. Brain;S. Barabash;A. Boesswetter;S. Bougher

  • Atmospheric loss since the onset of the Martian geologic record: Combined role of impact erosion and sputtering

    David A. Brain;Bruce M. Jakosky

  • Discovery of diffuse aurora on Mars

    N. M. Schneider;J. I. Deighan;S. K. Jain;Arnaud Stiepen

  • Episodic detachment of Martian crustal magnetic fields leading to bulk atmospheric plasma escape

    D. A. Brain;A. H. Baker;J. Briggs;J. P. Eastwood

  • Characterizing Atmospheric Escape from Mars Today and Through Time, with MAVEN

    R. J. Lillis;D. A. Brain;Stephen W. Bougher;F. Leblanc

  • Venus‐like interaction of the solar wind with Mars

    P. A. Cloutier;C. C. Law;D. H. Crider;P. W. Walker

  • Early MAVEN Deep Dip campaign reveals thermosphere and ionosphere variability

    S. Bougher;B. Jakosky;J. Halekas;J. Grebowsky

Frequent Co-Authors

Jasper Halekas
Jasper Halekas University of Iowa
Bruce M. Jakosky
Bruce M. Jakosky University of Colorado Boulder
Janet G. Luhmann
Janet G. Luhmann University of California, Berkeley
John E. P. Connerney
John E. P. Connerney Goddard Space Flight Center
Christian Mazelle
Christian Mazelle Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
Jared Espley
Jared Espley Goddard Space Flight Center
David L. Mitchell
David L. Mitchell University of California, Berkeley
Robert J. Lillis
Robert J. Lillis University of California, Berkeley
Yingjuan Ma
Yingjuan Ma University of California, Los Angeles
J. P. McFadden
J. P. McFadden University of California, Berkeley

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