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Kenneth E. Herkenhoff is affiliated with the United States Geological Survey in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the field of Physics and Astronomy, with a concentration in Astronomy and Astrophysics. They have additional specialization in Aerospace Engineering, Physiology, Earth-Surface Processes, and Atmospheric Science.

The scientist's main topics of study encompass Planetary Science and Exploration, Astro and Planetary Science, Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life, Spaceflight effects on biology, Space Exploration and Technology, Aeolian processes and effects, as well as Geology and Paleoclimatology Research.

Herkenhoff has contributed extensively to several publication venues, including:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets (8 publications)
  • Icarus (5 publications)
  • Space Science Reviews (4 publications)
  • Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America (2 publications)
  • Geology (1 publication)

Their recent papers include:

  • The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mast Camera Zoom (Mastcam-Z) Multispectral, Stereoscopic Imaging Investigation, 2021, Space Science Reviews
  • Alternating wet and dry depositional environments recorded in the stratigraphy of Mount Sharp at Gale crater, Mars, 2021, Geology
  • Pre-Flight Calibration of the Mars 2020 Rover Mastcam Zoom (Mastcam-Z) Multispectral, Stereoscopic Imager, 2021, Space Science Reviews
  • Radiometric Calibration Targets for the Mastcam-Z Camera on the Mars 2020 Rover Mission, 2020, Space Science Reviews
  • Overview of the Morphology and Chemistry of Diagenetic Features in the Clay-Rich Glen Torridon Unit of Gale Crater, Mars, 2022, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Herkenhoff include:

  • J. F. Bell
  • J. R. Johnson
  • R. Sullivan
  • E. A. Cloutis
  • K. M. Kinch

Best Publications

  • In situ evidence for an ancient aqueous environment at Meridiani Planum, Mars.

    Steven W. Squyres;John P. Grotzinger;Raymond E. Arvidson;James F. Bell

  • A habitable fluvio-lacustrine environment at Yellowknife Bay, Gale crater, Mars.

    J. P. Grotzinger;D. Y. Sumner;L. C. Kah;K. Stack

  • Overview of the Spirit Mars Exploration Rover Mission to Gusev Crater: Landing site to Backstay Rock in the Columbia Hills

    R. E. Arvidson;S. W. Squyres;R. C. Anderson;J. F. Bell

  • Stratigraphy and sedimentology of a dry to wet eolian depositional system, Burns formation, Meridiani Planum, Mars

    J.P. Grotzinger;R.E. Arvidson;J.F. Bell;W. Calvin

  • The ChemCam Instrument Suite on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Rover: Body Unit and Combined System Tests

    Roger C. Wiens;Sylvestre Maurice;Sylvestre Maurice;Bruce Barraclough;Bruce Barraclough;Muriel Saccoccio

  • The Opportunity Rover's Athena science investigation at Meridiani Planum, Mars.

    S. W. Squyres;R. E. Arvidson;J.F. Bell;J. Brückner

  • Provenance and diagenesis of the evaporite-bearing Burns formation, Meridiani Planum, Mars

    S.M. McLennan;J.F. Bell;W. M. Calvin;P. R. Christensen

  • The ChemCam Instrument Suite on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Rover: Science Objectives and Mast Unit Description

    S. Maurice;R. C. Wiens;M. Saccoccio;B. Barraclough

  • Volatile and organic compositions of sedimentary rocks in Yellowknife Bay, Gale crater, Mars.

    Douglas W. Ming;P. D. Archer;D. P. Glavin;J. L. Eigenbrode

  • The Spirit Rover's Athena Science Investigation at Gusev Crater, Mars

    Steven W. Squyres;Raymond E. Arvidson;James F. Bell;J. Bruckner

  • An integrated view of the chemistry and mineralogy of martian soils

    Albert S. Yen;Ralf Gellert;Christian Schröder;Richard V. Morris

  • Martian Fluvial Conglomerates at Gale Crater

    R. M. E. Williams;J. P. Grotzinger;W. E. Dietrich;S. Gupta

  • Mars Exploration Rover Athena Panoramic Camera (Pancam) investigation

    J.F. Bell;S. W. Squyres;Kenneth E. Herkenhoff;J.N. Maki

  • Elemental Geochemistry of Sedimentary Rocks at Yellowknife Bay, Gale Crater, Mars.

    S. M. McLennan;R. B. Anderson;J. F. Bell;J. C. Bridges

  • Athena Mars rover science investigation

    Steven W. Squyres;Raymond E. Arvidson;Eric T. Baumgartner;James F. Bell

  • Wind-driven particle mobility on Mars: Insights from Mars Exploration Rover observations at "El Dorado" and surroundings at Gusev Crater

    Robert J Sullivan;Raymond E Arvidson;Jim F Bell;Ralph Gellert

  • Redox stratification of an ancient lake in Gale crater, Mars

    J. A. Hurowitz;J. P. Grotzinger;W. W. Fischer;S. M. McLennan

  • Surface processes recorded by rocks and soils on Meridiani Planum, Mars: Microscopic Imager observations during Opportunity's first three extended missions

    Kenneth E. Herkenhoff;John P. Grotzinger;Andrew H. Knoll;Scott M. McLennan

  • Characterization and petrologic interpretation of olivine‐rich basalts at Gusev Crater, Mars

    H.Y. McSween;M.B. Wyatt;Ralf Gellert;J.F. Bell

  • Soil Diversity and Hydration as Observed by ChemCam at Gale Crater, Mars

    P.-Y. Meslin;P.-Y. Meslin;O. Gasnault;O. Gasnault;O. Forni;O. Forni;S. Schröder;S. Schröder

  • Results from the Mars Pathfinder camera.

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

Frequent Co-Authors

James F. Bell
James F. Bell Arizona State University
Steven W. Squyres
Steven W. Squyres Cornell University
Jeffrey R. Johnson
Jeffrey R. Johnson Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Raymond E. Arvidson
Raymond E. Arvidson Washington University in St. Louis
Matthew P. Golombek
Matthew P. Golombek California Institute of Technology
William H. Farrand
William H. Farrand Space Science Institute
Scott M. McLennan
Scott M. McLennan Stony Brook University
Shane Byrne
Shane Byrne University of Arizona
John P. Grotzinger
John P. Grotzinger California Institute of Technology
Nathan T. Bridges
Nathan T. Bridges Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

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