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Frank Scholten is affiliated with the German Aerospace Center in Germany. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Physics and Astronomy, with an emphasis on Astronomy and Astrophysics. Their academic contributions span several key subfields, including Astronomy and Astrophysics, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Atmospheric Science, and Aerospace Engineering.

Their work covers a range of topics, notably in Astro and Planetary Science, Planetary Science and Exploration, and Isotope Analysis in Ecology. Additional areas of focus include Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Space Satellite Systems and Control, and Geological and Geochemical Analysis.

Frank Scholten has published research in multiple notable scientific venues. These include:

  • Nature Communications
  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
  • Planetary and Space Science
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

Their recent papers include:

  • "Magnetic Properties of Asteroid (162173) Ryugu", 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • "Mid-infrared emissivity of partially dehydrated asteroid (162173) Ryugu shows strong signs of aqueous alteration", 2022, Nature Communications
  • "Surface roughness of asteroid (162173) Ryugu and comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko inferred from in situ observations", 2020, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
  • "Attitude reconstruction of MASCOT lander during its descent and stay on asteroid (162173) Ryugu", 2020, Planetary and Space Science
  • "Characterization of the MASCOT landing area by Hayabusa2", 2022, Astronomy and Astrophysics

Frequent collaborators in Scholten's research include R. Jaumann, Naoya Sakatani, Seiji Sugita, Tra-Mi Ho, and Maximilian Hamm. These coauthors have contributed to multiple joint publications, reflecting ongoing professional partnerships.

Best Publications

  • On the nucleus structure and activity of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

    Holger Sierks;Cesare Barbieri;Philippe L. Lamy;Rafael Rodrigo;Rafael Rodrigo

  • The high-resolution stereo camera (HRSC) experiment on Mars Express: Instrument aspects and experiment conduct from interplanetary cruise through the nominal mission

    R. Jaumann;G. Neukum;T. Behnke;T.C. Duxbury

  • The morphological diversity of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

    Nicolas Thomas;Holger Sierks;Cesare Barbieri;Philippe L. Lamy

  • A homogeneous nucleus for comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko from its gravity field

    M Pätzold;T. Andert;Matthias Hahn;S.W. Asmar

  • The landing(s) of Philae and inferences about comet surface mechanical properties

    Jens Biele;Stephan Ulamec;Michael Maibaum;Reinhard Roll

  • GLD100: The near-global lunar 100 m raster DTM from LROC WAC stereo image data

    Frank Scholten;J. Oberst;J. Oberst;K.-D. Matz;Thomas Roatsch

  • Vesta’s Shape and Morphology

    R. Jaumann;R. Jaumann;David Williams;D. L. Buczkowski;R. A. Yingst

  • Shape model, reference system definition, and cartographic mapping standards for comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Stereo-photogrammetric analysis of Rosetta/OSIRIS image data

    Frank Preusker;F. Scholten;K.-D. Matz;Thomas Roatsch

  • Insolation, erosion, and morphology of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

    H. U. Keller;S. Mottola;B. Davidsson;S.E. Schröder

  • Images of Asteroid 21 Lutetia: A Remnant Planetesimal from the Early Solar System

    H. Sierks;P. Lamy;Cesare Barbieri;D. Koschny

  • Large heterogeneities in comet 67P as revealed by active pits from sinkhole collapse

    Jean-Baptiste Vincent;Dennis Bodewits;Sebastien Besse;Holger Sierks

  • Redistribution of particles across the nucleus of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

    N. Thomas;B. Davidsson;M. R. El-Maarry;S. Fornasier

  • Spectrophotometric properties of the nucleus of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko from the OSIRIS instrument onboard the ROSETTA spacecraft

    S. Fornasier;P. H. Hasselmann;M. A. Barucci;C. Feller

  • Regional surface morphology of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko from Rosetta/OSIRIS images

    M. R. El-Maarry;N. Thomas;L. Giacomini;M. Massironi

  • Two independent and primitive envelopes of the bilobate nucleus of comet 67P

    Matteo Massironi;Emanuele Simioni;Francesco Marzari;Gabriele Cremonese

  • Topography of Mars from global mapping by HRSC high-resolution digital terrain models and orthoimages: Characteristics and performance

    K. Gwinner;F. Scholten;Frank Preusker;S. Elgner

  • Mars Express HRSC Data Processing - Methods and Operational Aspects

    Frank Scholten;Klaus Gwinner;Thomas Roatsch;Klaus-Dieter Matz

  • Hollows on Mercury: MESSENGER Evidence for Geologically Recent Volatile-Related Activity

    David T. Blewett;Nancy L. Chabot;Brett W. Denevi;Carolyn M. Ernst

  • The global meter-level shape model of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

    Frank Preusker;Frank Scholten;Klaus-Dieter Matz;Thomas Roatsch

  • Summer fireworks on comet 67P

    J.-B. Vincent;M. F. A'Hearn;Z.-Y. Lin;Mohamed Ramy Elmaarry

  • The High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) of Mars Express and its approach to science analysis and mapping for Mars and its satellites

    K. Gwinner;R. Jaumann;R. Jaumann;E. Hauber;H. Hoffmann

Frequent Co-Authors

Ralf Jaumann
Ralf Jaumann Freie Universität Berlin
Frank Preusker
Frank Preusker German Aerospace Center
Laurent Jorda
Laurent Jorda Aix-Marseille University
Nicolas Thomas
Nicolas Thomas University of Bern
Ernst Hauber
Ernst Hauber German Aerospace Center
Francesco Marzari
Francesco Marzari University of Padua
Wing-Huen Ip
Wing-Huen Ip National Central University
Jean-Loup Bertaux
Jean-Loup Bertaux Atmospheres Laboratory Environments, Observations Spatiales
Matteo Massironi
Matteo Massironi University of Padua
J. Oberst
J. Oberst Technical University of Berlin

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