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J. Oberst 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 J. Oberst sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 510+

This scientist: 245 publications — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

J. Oberst 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 J. Oberst sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 40 D-Index — 26th percentile

26% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

J. Oberst is an active researcher affiliated with the Technical University of Berlin in Germany. Their research spans across multiple disciplines, primarily focusing on Physics and Astronomy as well as Engineering. Within these fields, Oberst's work is concentrated on subfields that include Astronomy and Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Oceanography, and Molecular Biology.

The main topics covered by Oberst's research include Astro and Planetary Science, Planetary Science and Exploration, Space Exploration and Technology, Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation, Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life, Geophysics and Gravity Measurements, as well as Inertial Sensor and Navigation.

Oberst has authored several papers in respected scientific venues. Notable recent publications include:

  • The BepiColombo Laser Altimeter, 2021, published in Space Science Reviews
  • Crustal Porosity of Lunar Impact Basins, 2020, published in Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • PIXEL-RESOLUTION DTM GENERATION FOR THE LUNAR SURFACE BASED ON A COMBINED DEEP LEARNING AND SHAPE-FROM-SHADING (SFS) APPROACH, 2022, published in ISPRS annals of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences
  • Searching for the sources of ice block falls at the martian north polar scarps, 2022, published in Icarus
  • DETECTING THE SOURCES OF ICE BLOCK FALLS AT THE MARTIAN NORTH POLAR SCARPS BY ANALYSIS OF MULTI-TEMPORAL HIRISE IMAGERY, 2021, published in International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences

Frequent co-authors in Oberst's work include:

  • K. Gwinner
  • K. Wünnemann
  • Shu Su
  • Lida Fanara
  • Ernst Hauber

The primary venues where Oberst has contributed research are:

  • International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences
  • Space Science Reviews
  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • ISPRS annals of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences
  • Icarus

J. Oberst's multidisciplinary work overlaps key areas of space exploration and planetary science, combining observational methods, instrumentation, and computational techniques. Their research into lunar and Martian environments particularly highlights an interest in surface characterization and remote sensing approaches.

Best Publications

  • Report of the IAU Working Group on Cartographic Coordinates and Rotational Elements: 2009

    B. A. Archinal;M. F. A’Hearn;E. Bowell;A. Conrad

  • 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

  • Report of the IAU/IAG/COSPAR working group on cartographic coordinates and rotational elements of the planets and satellites: 1991

    P. Seidelmann;V. K. Abalakin;M. Bursa;M. E. Davies

  • Lunar global shape and polar topography derived from Kaguya-LALT laser altimetry.

    H. Araki;S. Tazawa;H. Noda;Y. Ishihara

  • 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

  • Results from the Mars Pathfinder camera.

    P. H. Smith;J. F. Bell;N. T. Bridges;D. T. Britt

  • Observations of comet 19P/Borrelly by the miniature integrated camera and spectrometer aboard Deep Space 1

    Laurence A. Soderblom;T.L. Becker;G. Bennett;D.C. Boice

  • Working models for spatial distribution and level of Mars' seismicity

    M. Knapmeyer;J. Oberst;E. Hauber;M. Wählisch

  • 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

  • Summary of the results from the lunar orbiter laser altimeter after seven years in lunar orbit

    David E. Smith;Maria T. Zuber;Gregory A. Neumann;Erwan Mazarico

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

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

  • Geology, geochemistry, and geophysics of the Moon: Status of current understanding

    R. Jaumann;R. Jaumann;H. Hiesinger;M. Anand;I. A. Crawford

  • Deep Space 1 photometry of the nucleus of Comet 19P/Borrelly

    B.J Buratti;M.D Hicks;L.A Soderblom;D Britt

  • Derivation and Validation of High-Resolution Digital Terrain Models from Mars Express HRSC Data

    Klaus Gwinner;Frank Scholten;Michael Spiegel;Ralph Schmidt

  • 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

  • The "European Fireball Network": Current status and future prospects

    J. Oberst;S. Molau;D. Heinlein;C. Gritzner

  • The BepiColombo laser altimeter (BELA): Concept and baseline design

    N. Thomas;T. Spohn;J.-P. Barriot;W. Benz

  • Mountains and Calderas on Io: Possible Implications for Lithosphere Structure and Magma Generation

    Michael H. Carr;Alfred S. McEwen;Keith A. Howard;Frank C. Chuang

  • MarcoPolo-R near earth asteroid sample return mission

    Maria Antonietta Barucci;A. F. Cheng;P. Michel;L. A. M. Benner

  • The morphology and surface processes of Comet 19/P Borrelly

    D.T. Britt;D.C. Boice;B.J. Buratti;H. Campins

Frequent Co-Authors

Sean C. Solomon
Sean C. Solomon Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
James W. Head
James W. Head Brown University
Ralf Jaumann
Ralf Jaumann Freie Universität Berlin
Frank Scholten
Frank Scholten German Aerospace Center
Nicolas Thomas
Nicolas Thomas University of Bern
Roger J. Phillips
Roger J. Phillips Washington University in St. Louis
Ernst Hauber
Ernst Hauber German Aerospace Center
Ian A. Franchi
Ian A. Franchi The Open University
Daniel T. Britt
Daniel T. Britt University of Central Florida

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