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Stephen W. Bougher is affiliated with the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the United States. Their research primarily falls within the field of Physics and Astronomy, contributing extensively to Astronomy and Astrophysics, along with related subfields such as Physiology, Molecular Biology, Aerospace Engineering, and Atmospheric Science.

The scientist's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on planetary science and space-related phenomena. Main research topics covered include Astro and Planetary Science, Planetary Science and Exploration, Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life, Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics, Spaceflight Effects on Biology, Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies, and Space Exploration and Technology.

Stephen W. Bougher has published multiple scientific papers, some of the recent notable works are:

  • MONITORING OF MESOSPHERIC STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS, 2022, University of Arizona Press eBooks
  • Martian Thermospheric Warming Associated With the Planet Encircling Dust Event of 2018, 2020, Geophysical Research Letters
  • Thermal structure of Mars' middle and upper atmospheres: Understanding the impacts of dynamics and solar forcing, 2021, Icarus
  • Tidal Wave-Driven Variability in the Mars Ionosphere-Thermosphere System, 2020, Atmosphere
  • Tidal Effects on the Longitudinal Structures of the Martian Thermosphere and Topside Ionosphere Observed by MAVEN, 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics

The frequent collaboration pattern reveals several coauthors with whom they have published repeatedly. These include A. S. Brecht, M. K. Elrod, Justin Deighan, Paul Withers, and M. Benna.

Publishing venues where Stephen W. Bougher often appears include prominent journals such as the Journal of Geophysical Research Planets, Icarus, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics, Geophysical Research Letters, and University of Arizona Press eBooks.

Best Publications

  • The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) Mission

    Bruce M. Jakosky;R. P. Lin;J. M. Grebowsky;J. G. Luhmann

  • Loss of the Martian atmosphere to space: Present-day loss rates determined from MAVEN observations and integrated loss through time

    Bruce Jakosky;David Brain;Michael Chaffin;Shannon M. Curry

  • 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

  • Comparative terrestrial planet thermospheres: 3. Solar cycle variation of global structure and winds at solstices

    S. W. Bougher;S. Engel;R. G. Roble;B. Foster

  • Mars Global Ionosphere‐Thermosphere Model: Solar cycle, seasonal, and diurnal variations of the Mars upper atmosphere

    S. W. Bougher;D. Pawlowski;J. M. Bell;S. Nelli

  • MAVEN observations of the response of Mars to an interplanetary coronal mass ejection

    Bruce M. Jakosky;Joseph M. Grebowsky;Janet G. Luhmann;J. Connerney

  • Structure and composition of the neutral upper atmosphere of Mars from the MAVEN NGIMS investigation.

    P. R. Mahaffy;M. Benna;M. Benna;M. Elrod;M. Elrod;R. V. Yelle

  • Venus II--geology, geophysics, atmosphere, and solar wind environment

    S. W. Bougher;Donald M. Hunten;Roger J. Phillips

  • Mars Global Surveyor radio science electron density profiles : Neutral atmosphere implications

    Stephen W. Bougher;Steffi Engel;David P. Hinson;Jeffrey M. Forbes

  • Models of Venus neutral upper atmosphere: Structure and composition

    G. M. Keating;J. L. Bertaux;S. W. Bougher;Robert Earl Dickinson

  • MGS Radio Science electron density profiles: Interannual variability and implications for the Martian neutral atmosphere

    Stephen W. Bougher;S. Engel;D. P. Hinson;J. R. Murphy

  • The Mars thermosphere: 2. General circulation with coupled dynamics and composition.

    S. W. Bougher;R. G. Roble;E. C. Ridley;R. E. Dickinson

  • On the origin of aurorae on Mars

    D. A. Brain;J. S. Halekas;L. M. Peticolas;R. P. Lin

  • The MAVEN EUVM model of solar spectral irradiance variability at Mars: Algorithms and results

    Edward M. B. Thiemann;Phillip C. Chamberlin;Francis G. Eparvier;Brian Templeman

  • Polar warming in the Mars thermosphere: Seasonal variations owing to changing insolation and dust distributions

    S. W. Bougher;J. M. Bell;J. R. Murphy;M. A. Lopez-Valverde

  • The spatial distribution of planetary ion fluxes near Mars observed by MAVEN

    David A. Brain;J. P. Mcfadden;Jasper S. Halekas;J. E. P. Connerney

  • Morphology of the Venus ultraviolet night airglow

    A. I. F. Stewart;Jean-Claude Gérard;D. W. Rusch;S. W. Bougher

  • The structure and variability of Mars dayside thermosphere from MAVEN NGIMS and IUVS measurements: Seasonal and solar activity trends in scale heights and temperatures

    Stephen W. Bougher;Kali J. Roeten;Kirk Olsen;Paul R. Mahaffy

  • A comparison of global models for the solar wind interaction with Mars

    D. Brain;S. Barabash;A. Boesswetter;S. Bougher

  • The ancient oxygen exosphere of Mars: Implications for atmosphere evolution

    M. H. G. Zhang;J. G. Luhmann;S. W. Bougher;A. F. Nagy

  • Structure, Luminosity, and Dynamics of the Venus Thermosphere

    Jane L. Fox;Stephen W. Bougher

  • Photochemical escape of oxygen from Mars: First results from MAVEN in situ data

    Robert J. Lillis;Justin Deighan;Jane L. Fox;Stephen W. Bougher

Frequent Co-Authors

Bruce M. Jakosky
Bruce M. Jakosky University of Colorado Boulder
David A. Brain
David A. Brain University of Colorado Boulder
Yingjuan Ma
Yingjuan Ma University of California, Los Angeles
Robert J. Lillis
Robert J. Lillis University of California, Berkeley
Jasper Halekas
Jasper Halekas University of Iowa
Andrew F. Nagy
Andrew F. Nagy University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Janet G. Luhmann
Janet G. Luhmann University of California, Berkeley
Mehdi Benna
Mehdi Benna Goddard Space Flight Center
Paul R. Mahaffy
Paul R. Mahaffy Goddard Space Flight Center
Thomas E. Cravens
Thomas E. Cravens University of Kansas

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