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Research.com Recognitions

  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America
  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America

Overview

Ellen R. Stofan is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution in the United States. Their primary field of study is Physics and Astronomy, with a focus on several subfields including Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Science, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Aerospace Engineering.

Their research work covers a range of topics related to space and planetary sciences. The main topics include:

  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
  • Space exploration and regulation
  • Origins and Evolution of Life
  • Health and Medical Research Impacts
  • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life

Ellen R. Stofan has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications. Notable papers include:

  • Science Goals and Objectives for the Dragonfly Titan Rotorcraft Relocatable Lander, 2021, The Planetary Science Journal
  • LARGE VOLCANIC RISES ON VENUS, 2022, University of Arizona Press eBooks
  • Coronae on Venus: An Updated Global Database and Insights Into Morphology, Spatial Distribution, Geological Setting, and Lithospheric Properties, 2025, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • Hubble's successor, at last, 2021, Science

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers, including:

  • S. E. Smrekar
  • Nick Partridge
  • Jason W. Barnes
  • E. P. Turtle
  • M. G. Trainer

The venues where their work is often published include:

  • The Planetary Science Journal
  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • University of Arizona Press eBooks
  • Science

Among recognitions received, Ellen R. Stofan is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America.

Best Publications

  • The lakes of Titan

    Ellen R. Stofan;Charles Elachi;Jonathan I. Lunine;Ralf D. Lorenz

  • The sand seas of Titan: Cassini RADAR observations of longitudinal dunes.

    R. D. Lorenz;S. Wall;J. Radebaugh;G. Boubin

  • Radar Soundings of the Subsurface of Mars

    Giovanni Picardi;Jeffrey J. Plaut;Daniela Biccari;Ornella Bombaci

  • Subsurface radar sounding of the south polar layered deposits of Mars.

    Jeffrey J. Plaut;Giovanni Picardi;Ali Safaeinili;Anton B. Ivanov

  • Global distribution and characteristics of coronae and related features on Venus: Implications for origin and relation to mantle processes

    Ellen R. Stofan;Virgil L. Sharpton;Gerald Schubert;Gidon Baer

  • Venus tectonics: An overview of Magellan observations

    Sean C. Solomon;Suzanne E. Smrekar;Duane L. Bindschadler;Robert E. Grimm

  • Recent Hotspot Volcanism on Venus from VIRTIS Emissivity Data

    Suzanne E. Smrekar;Ellen R. Stofan;Nils Mueller;Nils Mueller;Allan Treiman

  • Hydrocarbon lakes on Titan: Distribution and interaction with a porous regolith

    A. Hayes;O. Aharonson;P. Callahan;C. Elachi

  • Cassini radar views the surface of Titan

    C. Elachi;S. Wall;M. Allison;Y. Anderson

  • Titan's inventory of organic surface materials

    Ralph D. Lorenz;Karl L. Mitchell;Randolph L. Kirk;Alexander G. Hayes

  • Cryovolcanic features on Titan's surface as revealed by the Cassini Titan Radar Mapper

    Rosaly M.C. Lopes;K. L. Mitchell;Ellen R. Stofan;Jonathan I. Lunine;Jonathan I. Lunine

  • Magellan mission summary

    R. S. Saunders;A. J. Spear;P. C. Allin;R. S. Austin

  • The morphology and evolution of coronae on Venus

    Steven W. Squyres;D. M. Janes;Gidon Baer;Duane L. Bindschadler

  • Rapid and extensive surface changes near Titan's equator: evidence of April showers.

    E. P. Turtle;J. E. Perry;A. G. Hayes;R. D. Lorenz

  • Dunes on Titan observed by Cassini Radar

    J. Radebaugh;R. D. Lorenz;J. I. Lunine;S. D. Wall

  • Corona Formation and Heat Loss on Venus by Coupled Upwelling and Delamination

    Suzanne E. Smrekar;Ellen R. Stofan

  • Geophysical models for the formation and evolution of coronae on Venus

    Daniel M. Janes;Steven W. Squyres;Duane L. Bindschadler;Gidon Baer

  • Correlations between Cassini VIMS spectra and RADAR SAR images: Implications for Titan's surface composition and the character of the Huygens Probe Landing Site

    Laurence A. Soderblom;Randolph L. Kirk;Jonathan I. Lunine;Jeffrey A. Anderson

  • Regional topographic rises on Venus: Geology of Western Eistla Regio and comparison to Beta Regio and Atla Regio

    D. A. Senske;G. G. Schaber;E. R. Stofan

  • Cryovolcanism on Titan: New results from Cassini RADAR and VIMS

    R. M. C. Lopes;R. L. Kirk;K. L. Mitchell;A. LeGall

  • The Lakes of Titan

    J. Lunine;E. Stofan;C. Elachi;R. Lorenz

Frequent Co-Authors

Rosaly M. C. Lopes
Rosaly M. C. Lopes California Institute of Technology
Ralph D. Lorenz
Ralph D. Lorenz Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Jani Radebaugh
Jani Radebaugh Brigham Young University
Bryan Stiles
Bryan Stiles Jet Propulsion Lab
Jonathan I. Lunine
Jonathan I. Lunine Jet Propulsion Lab
Alexander G. Hayes
Alexander G. Hayes Cornell University
Karl L. Mitchell
Karl L. Mitchell California Institute of Technology
Howard A. Zebker
Howard A. Zebker Stanford University
Charles Elachi
Charles Elachi California Institute of Technology
Tom G. Farr
Tom G. Farr California Institute of Technology

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