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D-Index
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7838
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3125
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David P. Hinson 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 David P. Hinson sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 510+

This scientist: 173 publications — 48th percentile

48% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

David P. Hinson 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 David P. Hinson sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 52 D-Index — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

David P. Hinson is affiliated with Stanford University in the United States and focuses primarily on research within the fields of Physics and Astronomy. Their academic work encompasses 34 publications in this main area of study, with subfield contributions in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Physiology, Atmospheric Science, and Oceanography.

The scientist's primary research explores topics associated with Planetary Science and Exploration, supported by 28 publications. Additional research interests include Astro and Planetary Science, Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life, Spaceflight effects on biology, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Marine and environmental studies, and Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics.

David P. Hinson's research has appeared frequently in several key scientific journals and venues. The most common publication venues are:

  • Icarus
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • The Planetary Science Journal

Recent published papers include the following titles:

  • "Baroclinic waves in the northern hemisphere of Mars as observed by the MRO Mars Climate Sounder and the MGS Thermal Emission Spectrometer," 2020, Icarus
  • "MOSAIC: A Satellite Constellation to Enable Groundbreaking Mars Climate System Science and Prepare for Human Exploration," 2021, The Planetary Science Journal
  • "Nighttime convection in water-ice clouds at high northern latitudes on Mars," 2021, Icarus
  • "Pre- and Post-entry, Descent and Landing Assessment of the Martian Atmosphere for the Mars 2020 Rover," 2022, The Planetary Science Journal
  • "Dust-storm forcing of Rossby waves on Mars," 2024, Icarus

Frequent collaboration is also a significant feature of David P. Hinson's work. Regular co-authors with multiple joint publications include:

  • R. J. Wilson
  • M. Pätzold
  • A. Kleinböhl
  • M. A. Mischna
  • D. M. Kass

Best Publications

  • The atmosphere of Uranus: Results of radio occultation measurements with Voyager 2

    G. F. Lindal;J. R. Lyons;D. N. Sweetnam;V. R. Eshleman

  • The Pluto system: Initial results from its exploration by New Horizons.

    S. A. Stern;F. Bagenal;K. Ennico;G. R. Gladstone

  • Initial results from radio occultation measurements with Mars Global Surveyor

    D. P. Hinson;R. A. Simpson;J. D. Twicken;G. L. Tyler

  • Voyager Radio Science Observations of Neptune and Triton

    G. L. Tyler;D. N. Sweetnam;J. D. Anderson;S. E. Borutzki

  • A sporadic third layer in the ionosphere of Mars.

    M. Pätzold;S. Tellmann;B. Häusler;D. Hinson

  • The atmosphere of Pluto as observed by New Horizons

    G. R. Gladstone;S. A. Stern;K. Ennico;C. B. Olkin

  • Mars Global Surveyor radio science electron density profiles : Neutral atmosphere implications

    Stephen W. Bougher;Steffi Engel;David P. Hinson;Jeffrey M. Forbes

  • Voyager 2 Radio Science Observations of the Uranian System: Atmosphere, Rings, and Satellites

    G. L. Tyler;D. N. Sweetnam;J. D. Anderson;J. K. Campbell

  • Effects of Solar Flares on the Ionosphere of Mars

    Michael Mendillo;Paul Withers;David Hinson;Henry Rishbeth

  • MGS Radio Science electron density profiles: Interannual variability and implications for the Martian neutral atmosphere

    Stephen W. Bougher;S. Engel;D. P. Hinson;J. R. Murphy

  • Magellan radio occultation measurements of atmospheric waves on Venus

    David P. Hinson;Jon M. Jenkins

  • The ionosphere of Europa from Galileo radio occultations

    A. J. Kliore;D. P. Hinson;F. M. Flasar;A. F. Nagy

  • Temperature inversions, thermal tides, and water ice clouds in the Martian tropics

    D. P. Hinson;R. J. Wilson

  • Radio science observations with Mars Global Surveyor: Orbit insertion through one Mars year in mapping orbit

    G. Leonard Tyler;Georges Balmino;David P. Hinson;William L. Sjogren

  • Radio Occultation Studies of the Venus Atmosphere with the Magellan Spacecraft: 2. Results from the October 1991 Experiments

    Jon M. Jenkins;Paul G. Steffes;David P. Hinson;Joseph D. Twicken

  • Global and seasonal distribution of gravity wave activity in Mars' lower atmosphere derived from MGS radio occultation data

    John E. Creasey;Jeffrey M. Forbes;David P. Hinson

  • Sub‐Fresnel‐scale vertical resolution in atmospheric profiles from radio occultation

    E. Tuna Karayel;David P. Hinson

  • Jupiter's ionosphere: Results from the First Galileo Radio Occultation Experiment

    D. P. Hinson;F. M. Flasar;A. J. Kliore;P. J. Schinder

  • Jupiter's ionosphere: New results from Voyager 2 radio occultation measurements

    David P. Hinson;Joseph D. Twicken;E. Tuna Karayel

  • Structure and dynamics of the convective boundary layer on Mars as inferred from large-eddy simulations and remote-sensing measurements: The Martian Convective Boundary Layer

    A. Spiga;F. Forget;S. R. Lewis;D. P. Hinson

  • The depth of the convective boundary layer on Mars

    D.P. Hinson;D.P. Hinson;M. Pätzold;S. Tellmann;B. Häusler

  • Ionospheric characteristics above Martian crustal magnetic anomalies

    Paul Withers;M. Mendillo;H. Rishbeth;H. Rishbeth;D. P. Hinson

Frequent Co-Authors

G. L. Tyler
G. L. Tyler Stanford University
Michael Mendillo
Michael Mendillo Boston University
Paul Withers
Paul Withers Boston University
Henry Rishbeth
Henry Rishbeth University of Southampton
Darrell F. Strobel
Darrell F. Strobel Johns Hopkins University
Michael E. Summers
Michael E. Summers George Mason University
Harold A. Weaver
Harold A. Weaver Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Sami W. Asmar
Sami W. Asmar California Institute of Technology
Joseph D. Twicken
Joseph D. Twicken Ames Research Center
Stephen R. Lewis
Stephen R. Lewis The Open University

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