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Wendy M. Calvin is affiliated with the University of Nevada Reno in the United States, specializing in Physics and Astronomy with a focus on planetary science and related fields. Their research encompasses multiple disciplines within astronomy and planetary studies, addressing key topics in the understanding of planetary surfaces and atmospheric phenomena.

The main fields of study include:

  • Physics and Astronomy

Within these, the primary subfields of research are:

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Global and Planetary Change
  • Aerospace Engineering

Wendy M. Calvin's work covers several significant topics, notably:

  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
  • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
  • Atmospheric aerosols and clouds
  • Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
  • Space Exploration and Technology

Their recent publications demonstrate a focus on Martian polar science and computer vision applications in planetary research. Selected recent papers include:

  • "The Holy Grail: A road map for unlocking the climate record stored within Mars' polar layered deposits" (2020), Planetary and Space Science
  • "Tracking the northern seasonal cap retreat of Mars using computer vision" (2022), Icarus
  • "Characterizing Seasonal and Residual Ices at the South Pole of Mars Using a Universal Set of CRISM Spectral Endmembers" (2022), Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • "Polar science results from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: Multiwavelength, multiyear insights" (2023), Icarus
  • "Tracking the south polar seasonal cap retreat of Mars using computer vision" (2024), Icarus

Frequent collaborators in their research include:

  • Mohammad Reza Sadrian
  • S. F. A. Cartwright
  • Pooja Sheevam
  • I. B. Smith
  • C. J. Hansen

Publications are often featured in venues such as:

  • Abstracts with programs - Geological Society of America
  • Icarus
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • American Mineralogist

Best Publications

  • Context Camera Investigation on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

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

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

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

  • Orbital Identification of Carbonate-Bearing Rocks on Mars

    Bethany L. Ehlmann;John F. Mustard;Scott L. Murchie;Francois Poulet

  • The US Geological Survey, digital spectral reflectance library: version 1: 0.2 to 3.0 microns

    Roger N. Clark;Gregg A. Swayze;Trude V. V. King;Andrea J. Gallagher

  • 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 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

  • Detection of silica-rich deposits on Mars.

    Steven W. Squyres;Raymond E. Arvidson;S. Ruff;R. Gellert

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

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

  • Mineralogy at Meridiani Planum from the Mini-TES Experiment on the Opportunity Rover.

    Philip Christensen;M. B. Wyatt;T. D. Glotch;A. D. Rogers

  • Chemistry and mineralogy of outcrops at Meridiani Planum

    Benton C. Clark;R. V. Morris;S. M. McLennan;R. Gellert

  • The U. S. Geological Survey, Digital Spectral Library: Version 1 (0.2 to 3.0um)

    Roger N. Clark;Gregg A. Swayze;Andrea J. Gallagher;Trude V.V. King

  • Aeolian processes at the Mars Exploration Rover Meridiani Planum landing site.

    R. Sullivan;D. Banfield;J.F. Bell;W. Calvin

  • Overview of the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover mission to Meridiani Planum: Eagle crater to Purgatory ripple

    S. W. Squyres;R. E. Arvidson;D. Bollen;James F. Bell

  • Characteristics, distribution, origin, and significance of opaline silica observed by the Spirit rover in Gusev crater, Mars

    Steven W. Ruff;Jack D. Farmer;Wendy M. Calvin;Kenneth E. Herkenhoff

  • Evidence for crystalline water and ammonia ices on Pluto's satellite charon.

    Michael E. Brown;Wendy M. Calvin

  • Two years at Meridiani Planum: results from the Opportunity Rover.

    S. W. Squyres;A.H. Knoll;R. E. Arvidson;B. C. Clark

  • Charge-coupled device spectra of the Galilean satellites: Molecular oxygen on Ganymede

    John R. Spencer;Wendy M. Calvin

  • Surface mineral mapping at Steamboat Springs, Nevada, USA, with multi-wavelength thermal infrared images

    R. Greg Vaughan;Simon J. Hook;Wendy M. Calvin;James V. Taranik

Frequent Co-Authors

James F. Bell
James F. Bell Arizona State University
William H. Farrand
William H. Farrand Space Science Institute
Jeffrey R. Johnson
Jeffrey R. Johnson Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Michael C. Malin
Michael C. Malin Malin Space Science Systems (United States)
Scott M. McLennan
Scott M. McLennan Stony Brook University
Raymond E. Arvidson
Raymond E. Arvidson Washington University in St. Louis
Scott L. Murchie
Scott L. Murchie Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Philip R. Christensen
Philip R. Christensen Arizona State University
John P. Grotzinger
John P. Grotzinger California Institute of Technology
Andrew H. Knoll
Andrew H. Knoll Harvard University

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