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David L. Mitchell is affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley in the United States. Their research focuses predominantly on the fields of physics and astronomy, with a particular emphasis on astronomy and astrophysics. The scientist has an extensive publication record covering several related subfields, including molecular biology, mechanics of materials, aerospace engineering, and atmospheric science.

The primary topics of David L. Mitchell's work address a range of subjects in space and planetary sciences. These include astro and planetary science, planetary science and exploration, solar and space plasma dynamics, space science and extraterrestrial life, geomagnetism and paleomagnetism studies, ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics, and laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma.

David L. Mitchell has authored numerous papers, with recent notable publications as follows:

  • In-Situ Measurements of Ion Density in the Martian Ionosphere: Underlying Structure and Variability Observed by the MAVEN-STATIC Instrument, 2022, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • Inverted-V Electron Acceleration Events Concurring With Localized Auroral Observations at Mars by MAVEN, 2020, Geophysical Research Letters
  • The Influence of Interplanetary Magnetic Field Direction on Martian Crustal Magnetic Field Topology, 2020, Geophysical Research Letters
  • In Situ Measurements of Thermal Ion Temperature in the Martian Ionosphere, 2021, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • Ion Jets Within Current Sheets in the Martian Magnetosphere, 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics

The frequented publication venues reflect a focus on geophysical and space physics research, including:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • Geophysical Research Letters
  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • The Astrophysical Journal Letters
  • The Astrophysical Journal

Collaboration is a significant aspect of their research, with frequent co-authors including J. S. Halekas, Shaosui Xu, C. Mazelle, Shannon Curry, and J. R. Espley. These collaborations point to a strong network within the planetary and space physics research community.

Best Publications

  • Global distribution of crustal magnetization discovered by the mars global surveyor MAG/ER experiment

    M. H. Acuna;J. E. P. Connerney;N. F. Ness;R. P. Lin

  • Magnetic Field and Plasma Observations at Mars: Initial Results of the Mars Global Surveyor Mission

    M. H. Acuña;J. E. P. Connerney;P. Wasilewski;R. P. Lin

  • The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) Mission

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

  • Use of Mass- and Area-Dimensional Power Laws for Determining Precipitation Particle Terminal Velocities

    David L. Mitchell

  • Magnetic lineations in the ancient crust of mars

    J. E. P. Connerney;M. H. Acuña;P. J. Wasilewski;N. F. Ness

  • The Space Physics Environment Data Analysis System (SPEDAS)

    V. Angelopoulos;P. Cruce;A. Drozdov;E. W. Grimes

  • The solar wind interaction with Mars: Locations and shapes of the bow shock and the magnetic pile-up boundary from the observations of the MAG/ER Experiment onboard Mars Global Surveyor

    D. Vignes;C. Mazelle;H. Rme;M. H. Acuña

  • Global simulations of ice nucleation and ice supersaturation with an improved cloud scheme in the Community Atmosphere Model

    A. Gettelman;Xiaohong Liu;S.J. Ghan;H. Morrison

  • The Solar Wind Ion Analyzer for MAVEN

    J. S. Halekas;E. R. Taylor;G. Dalton;G. Johnson

  • Parameterization of the scattering and absorption properties of individual ice crystals

    Ping Yang;K. N. Liou;Klaus Wyser;David Mitchell

  • Magnetic field of Mars: Summary of results from the aerobraking and mapping orbits

    M. H. Acuña;J. E. P. Connerney;P. Wasilewski;R. P. Lin

  • Probing Mars' crustal magnetic field and ionosphere with the MGS Electron Reflectometer

    D. L. Mitchell;R. P. Lin;C. Mazelle;H. Rème

  • The Global Magnetic Field of Mars and Implications for Crustal Evolution

    J. E. P. Connerney;M. H. Acuña;P. J. Wasilewski;G. Kletetschka

  • 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

  • Mass-Dimensional Relationships for Ice Particles and the Influence of Riming on Snowfall Rates

    David L. Mitchell;Renyi Zhang;Richard L. Pitter

  • The MAVEN Solar Wind Electron Analyzer

    D. L. Mitchell;C. Mazelle;J.-A. Sauvaud;J.-J. Thocaven

  • Lunar Surface Magnetic Fields and Their Interaction with the Solar Wind: Results from Lunar Prospector

    R. P. Lin;D. L. Mitchell;D. W. Curtis;K. A. Anderson

  • Tectonic implications of Mars crustal magnetism

    J. E. P. Connerney;M. H. Acuña;N. F. Ness;G. Kletetschka

  • Negative ions in the coma of comet Halley

    P. Chaizy;H. Rème;J. A. Sauvaud;C. d'Uston

  • Structure, dynamics, and seasonal variability of the Mars-solar wind interaction: MAVEN Solar Wind Ion Analyzer in-flight performance and science results

    J. S. Halekas;S. Ruhunusiri;Y. Harada;G. Collinson

  • Solar UVB-induced DNA damage and photoenzymatic DNA repair in antarctic zooplankton

    Kirk D. Malloy;Molly A. Holman;David L Mitchell;H. William Detrich

  • The Global Magnetic Field of Mars and Implications for Crustal Evolution

    J. Connerney;M. Acuna;P. Wasilewski;G. Kletetschka

Frequent Co-Authors

Jasper Halekas
Jasper Halekas University of Iowa
Christian Mazelle
Christian Mazelle Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
David A. Brain
David A. Brain University of Colorado Boulder
John E. P. Connerney
John E. P. Connerney Goddard Space Flight Center
Bruce M. Jakosky
Bruce M. Jakosky University of Colorado Boulder
Jared Espley
Jared Espley Goddard Space Flight Center
Mario H. Acuña
Mario H. Acuña Goddard Space Flight Center
Janet G. Luhmann
Janet G. Luhmann University of California, Berkeley
Robert J. Lillis
Robert J. Lillis University of California, Berkeley
R. P. Lin
R. P. Lin University of California, Berkeley

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