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R. Todd Clancy is affiliated with the Space Science Institute in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on areas within physics and astronomy, with a significant emphasis on planetary science and exploration. Their work spans subfields such as astronomy and astrophysics, aerospace engineering, physiology, and atmospheric science.

The scientist has contributed to the body of knowledge concerning the Martian atmosphere and its components. Their recent papers showcase investigations into water vapor, ice clouds, and atmospheric chemistry on Mars, often utilizing data from orbiting spacecraft.

Selected recent publications include:

  • "Strong Variability of Martian Water Ice Clouds During Dust Storms Revealed From ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter/NOMAD" (2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets)
  • "The CRISM investigation in Mars orbit: Overview, history, and delivered data products" (2023, Icarus)
  • "Annual Appearance of Hydrogen Chloride on Mars and a Striking Similarity With the Water Vapor Vertical Distribution Observed by TGO/NOMAD" (2021, Geophysical Research Letters)
  • "Global Vertical Distribution of Water Vapor on Mars: Results From 3.5 Years of ExoMars-TGO/NOMAD Science Operations" (2022, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets)
  • "First Detection and Thermal Characterization of Terminator CO2Ice Clouds With ExoMars/NOMAD" (2021, Geophysical Research Letters)

Frequent coauthors in their publications include Shohei Aoki, M. D. Smith, Frank Daerden, Ann Carine Vandaele, and Giuliano Liuzzi. Collaboration with these researchers appears consistently across multiple studies.

The main venues where this scientist publishes include:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • Geophysical Research Letters
  • Icarus
  • Planetary and Space Science

R. Todd Clancy's work addresses topics such as:

  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Space Exploration and Technology
  • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
  • Spaceflight effects on biology
  • Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies
  • Atmospheric Ozone and Climate

Their research contributes to understanding the Martian environment and its dynamic atmospheric processes, often leveraging long-term datasets obtained from space missions like the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. The integration of atmospheric chemistry, cloud dynamics, and planetary surface conditions reflects the interdisciplinary nature of their scientific inquiries.

Best Publications

  • Context Camera Investigation on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

    Michael C. Malin;James F. Bell;Bruce A. Cantor;Michael A. Caplinger

  • Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM) on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)

    Scott Murchie;R. Arvidson;P. Bedini;K. Beisser

  • Mars Global Surveyor Thermal Emission Spectrometer experiment: Investigation description and surface science results

    Philip Christensen;J. L. Bandfield;V. E. Hamilton;Steven Ruff

  • An intercomparison of ground-based millimeter, MGS TES, and Viking atmospheric temperature measurements: Seasonal and interannual variability of temperatures and dust loading in the global Mars atmosphere

    R. T. Clancy;B. J. Sandor;M. J. Wolff;Philip Christensen

  • CRISM multispectral summary products: Parameterizing mineral diversity on Mars from reflectance

    S. M. Pelkey;J. F. Mustard;S. Murchie;R. T. Clancy

  • WATER VAPOR SATURATION AT LOW ALTITUDES AROUND MARS APHELION : A KEY TO MARS CLIMATE ?

    R.T. Clancy;A.W. Grossman;M.J. Wolff;P.B. James

  • A photochemical model of the martian atmosphere

    Hari Nair;Mark Allen;Ariel D. Anbar;Yuk L. Yung

  • Mars aerosol studies with the MGS TES emission phase function observations: Optical depths, particle sizes, and ice cloud types versus latitude and solar longitude

    R. Todd Clancy;Michael J. Wolff;Philip R. Christensen

  • Constraints on the size of Martian aerosols from Thermal Emission Spectrometer observations

    Michael J. Wolff;R. Todd Clancy

  • The structure of the upper atmosphere of mars: In situ accelerometer measurements from mars global surveyor

    G. M. Keating;S. W. Bougher;R. W. Zurek;R. H. Tolson

  • Wavelength dependence of dust aerosol single scattering albedo as observed by the Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer

    M. J Wolff;M. D Smith;R. T Clancy;R Arvidson

  • The atmosphere and climate of Mars

    Robert M. Haberle;R. Todd Clancy;Francois Forget;Michael D. Smith

  • A new model for Mars atmospheric dust based upon analysis of ultraviolet through infrared observations from Mariner 9, Viking, and Phobos

    R. T. Clancy;S. W. Lee;G. R. Gladstone;W. W. McMillan

  • Constraints on dust aerosols from the Mars Exploration Rovers using MGS overflights and Mini‐TES

    Michael J. Wolff;Michael D. Smith;R. T. Clancy;N. Spanovich

  • Results from the Mars Global Surveyor Thermal Emission Spectrometer

    Philip Christensen;D. L. Anderson;S. C. Chase;R. T. Clancy

  • Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer observations of water vapor and carbon monoxide

    Michael D. Smith;Michael J. Wolff;R. Todd Clancy;Scott L. Murchie

  • Heterogeneous chemistry in the atmosphere of Mars

    Franck Lefèvre;Jean-Loup Bertaux;R. Todd Clancy;Thérèse Encrenaz

  • Photochemistry and transport of carbon monoxide in the middle atmosphere

    S. Solomon;R. R. Garcia;J. J. Olivero;R. M. Bevilacqua

  • Martian dust storm impact on atmospheric H2O and D/H observed by ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter

    Ann Carine Vandaele;Oleg Korablev;Frank Daerden;Shohei Aoki

  • The Mars Dust Cycle

    Melinda A. Kahre;James R. Murphy;Claire E. Newman;R. John Wilson

  • Climatology and trends of mesospheric (58–90 km) temperatures based upon 1982–1986 SME Limb scattering profiles

    R. Todd Clancy;David W. Rusch

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael J. Wolff
Michael J. Wolff Space Science Institute
David W. Rusch
David W. Rusch University of Colorado Boulder
Bruce A. Cantor
Bruce A. Cantor Malin Space Science Systems (United States)
Scott L. Murchie
Scott L. Murchie Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Ann Carine Vandaele
Ann Carine Vandaele Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy
Michael C. Malin
Michael C. Malin Malin Space Science Systems (United States)
James F. Bell
James F. Bell Arizona State University
François Forget
François Forget Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
Franck Lefèvre
Franck Lefèvre Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
Michael J. Mumma
Michael J. Mumma Goddard Space Flight Center

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