Scientific Research Papers by K. S. Edgett:

Updated: 7 July 2008

Papers are listed in "stratigraphic" order

• Bourke, M. C., K. S. Edgett, and B. A. Cantor (2008), Recent aeolian dune changes on Mars, Geomorphology, 94, 247–255, doi:10.1016/j.geomorph.2007.05.012.

• Malin, M. C., J. F. Bell III, B. A. Cantor, M. A. Caplinger, W. M. Calvin, R. T. Clancy, K. S. Edgett, L. Edwards, R. M. Haberle, P. B. James, S. W. Lee, M. A. Ravine, P. C. Thomas, M. J. Wolff (2007), Context Camera investigation on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Journal of Geophysical Research, 112, E05S04, doi:10.1029/2006JE002808.

• Malin, M. C., K. S. Edgett, L. V. Posiolova, S. M. McColley, and E. Z. N. Dobrea (2006), Present-day impact cratering rate and contemporary gully activity on Mars, Science, 314(5805), 1573–1577, doi:10.1126/science.1135156.

• Cantor, B. A., K. M. Kanak, and K. S. Edgett (2006), Mars Orbiter Camera observations of martian dust devils and their tracks (September 1997 to January 2006) and evaluation of theoretical vortex models, Journal of Geophysical Research, 111, E12002, doi:10.1029/2006JE002700.

• The MEPAG Special Regions–Science Analysis Group: D. Beaty, K. Buxbaum, M. Meyer, N. Barlow, W. Boynton, B. Clark, J. Deming, P. T. Doran, K. Edgett, S. Hancock, J. Head, M. Hecht, V. Hipkin, T. Kieft, R. Mancinelli, E. McDonald, C. McKay, M. Mellon, H. Newsom, G. Ori, D. Paige, A. C. Schuerger, M. Sogin, J. A. Spry, A. Steele, K. Tanaka, and M. Voytek (2006), Findings of the Mars Special Regions Science Analysis Group, Astrobiology, 6(5), 677–732, doi:10.1089/ast.2006.6.677.

• Schatz, V., H. Tsoar, K. S. Edgett, E. J. R. Parteli, and H. J. Herrmann (2006), Evidence for indurated sand dunes in the martian north polar region, Journal of Geophysical Research, 111, E04006, doi:10.1029/2005JE002514.

• Schorghofer, N., and K. S. Edgett (2006), Seasonal surface frost at low latitudes on Mars, Icarus, 180(2), 321–334, doi:10.1016/j.icarus.2005.08.022.

• Edgett, K. S. (2005), The sedimentary rocks of Sinus Meridiani: Five key observations from data acquired by the Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Odyssey orbiters, Mars, 1, 5–58, doi:10.1555/mars.2005.0002.

• Malin, M. C., and K. S. Edgett (2003), Evidence for persistent flow and aqueous sedimentation on early Mars, Science, 302, 1931–1934, doi:10.1126/science.1090544. --(Click here for a link to a PDF of the paper)

• Edgett, K. S., R. M. E. Williams, M. C. Malin, B. A. Cantor, and P. C. Thomas (2003), Mars landscape evolution: Influence of stratigraphy on geomorphology in the north polar region, Geomorphology, 52(3–4), 289–297, doi:10.1016/S0169-555X(02)00262-3.

• Edgett, K. S., and M. C. Malin (2002), Martian sedimentary rock stratigraphy: Outcrops and interbedded craters of northwest Sinus Meridiani and southwest Arabia Terra, Geophysical Research Letters, 29(24), 2179, doi:10.1029/2002GL016515. --(PDF)

• Bandfield, J. L., K. S. Edgett, and P. R. Christensen (2002), Spectroscopic study of the Moses Lake dune field, Washington: Determination of compositional distributions and source lithologies, Journal of Geophysical Research, 107(E11), 5092, doi:10.1029/2000JE001469.

• Edgett, K. S. (2002), Low albedo surfaces and eolian sediment: Mars Orbiter Camera views of western Arabia Terra craters and wind streaks, Journal of Geophysical Research, 107(E6), 5038, doi:10.1029/2001JE001587. --(PDF)

• Cantor, B., M. Malin, and K. S. Edgett (2002), Multiyear Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) observations of repeated martian weather phenomena during the northern summer season, Journal of Geophysical Research, 107(E3), 5014, doi:10.1029/2001JE001588.

• Malin, M. C., and K. S. Edgett (2001), Mars Global Surveyor Mars Orbiter Camera: Interplanetary Cruise through Primary Mission, Journal of Geophysical Research, 106(E10), 23429–23570, doi:10.1029/2000JE001455. --(PDF)

• Sullivan, R., P. Thomas, J. Veverka, M. Malin, and K. S. Edgett (2001), Mass movement slope streaks imaged by the Mars Orbiter Camera, Journal of Geophysical Research, 106(E10), 23607–23633, doi:10.1029/2000JE001296.

• Malin, M. C., and K. S. Edgett (2000), Sedimentary rocks of early Mars, Science, 290, 1927–1937, doi:10.1126/science.290.5498.1927. --(Click here for a link to PDF of paper)

• Malin, M. C., and K. S. Edgett (2000), Evidence for recent groundwater seepage and surface runoff on Mars, Science, 288, 2330–2335, doi:10.1126/science.288.5475.2330. --(Click here for a link to PDF of the paper)

• Christensen, P. R., J. L. Bandfield, R. N. Clark, K. S. Edgett, V. E. Hamilton, T. Hoefen, H. H. Kieffer, R. O. Kuzmin, M. D. Lane, M. C. Malin, R. V. Morris, J. C. Pearl, R. Pearson, T. L. Roush, S. W. Ruff, and M. D. Smith (2000), Detection of crystalline hematite mineralization on Mars by the Thermal Emission Spectrometer: Evidence for near-surface water, Journal of Geophysical Research, 105(E4), 9623–9642, doi:10.1029/1999JE001093.

• James, P. B., B. A. Cantor, M. C. Malin, K. Edgett, M. H. Carr, G. E. Danielson, A. P. Ingersoll, M. E. Davies, W. K. Hartmann, A. S. McEwen, L. A. Soderblom, P. C. Thomas, and J. Veverka (2000), The 1997 spring regression of the martian south polar cap: Mars Orbiter Camera observations, Icarus, 144, 410–418, doi:10.1006/icar.1999.6289.

• Thomas, P. C., M. C. Malin, K. S. Edgett, M. H. Carr, W. K. Hartmann, A. P. Ingersoll, P. B. James, L. A. Soderblom, J. Veverka, and R. Sullivan (2000), North-south geological differences between the residual polar caps on Mars, Nature, 404, 161–164, doi:10.1038/35004528.

• Edgett, K. S., and M. C. Malin (2000), New views of Mars eolian activity, materials, and surface properties: Three vignettes from the Mars Global Surveyor Mars Orbiter Camera, Journal of Geophysical Research, 105(E1), 1623–1650, doi:10.1029/1999JE001152. --(PDF)

• Malin, M. C., and K. S. Edgett (1999), Oceans or seas in the martian northern lowlands: High resolution imaging tests of proposed coastlines, Geophysical Research Letters, 26(19), 3049–3052, doi:10.1029/1999GL002342. --(PDF)

• Edgett, K. S. (1997), Aeolian dunes as evidence for explosive volcanism in the Tharsis region of Mars, Icarus, 130, 96–114, doi:10.1006/icar.1997.5806. --(PDF)

• Edgett, K. S., and T. J. Parker (1997), Water on early Mars: Possible subaqueous sedimentary deposits covering ancient cratered terrain in western Arabia and Sinus Meridiani, Geophysical Research Letters, 24(22), 2897–2900, doi:10.1029/97GL02840. --(PDF)

• Edgett, K. S., B. J. Butler, J. R. Zimbelman, and V. E. Hamilton (1997), Geologic context of the Mars radar "Stealth" region in southwestern Tharsis, Journal of Geophysical Research, 102(E9), 21545–21567, doi:10.1029/97JE01685. --(PDF)

• Edgett, K. S., and P. R. Christensen (1997), Rocks and aeolian features in the Mars Pathfinder landing site region: Viking infrared thermal mapper observations, Journal of Geophysical Research, 102(E2), 4107–4116, doi:10.1029/96JE02825. --(PDF)

• Rice, J. W., Jr., and K. S. Edgett (1997), Catastrophic flood sediments in Chryse Basin, Mars, and Quincy Basin, Washington: Application of sandar facies model, Journal of Geophysical Research, 102(E2), 4185–4200, doi:10.1029/96JE02824. --(PDF)

• Merényi, E., K. S. Edgett, and R. B. Singer (1996), Deucalionis Regio, Mars: Evidence for a new type of immobile weathered soil unit, Icarus, 124, 296–307, doi:10.1006/icar.1996.0205. -- (PDF)

• Edgett, K. S. (1994), The volcaniclastic Shifting Sand Dunes of Christmas Lake Valley, Oregon; Chapter 6 in The Sand Component of the Modern Martian Aeolian Sedimentary System, Ph.D. Dissertation, p. 145–201, Arizona State University, Tempe.
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• Edgett, K. S., and D. G. Blumberg (1994), Star and linear dunes on Mars, Icarus, 112, 448–464, doi:10.1006/icar.1994.1197. --(PDF)

• Edgett, K. S., and P. R. Christensen (1994), Mars aeolian sand: Regional variations among dark-hued crater floor features, Journal of Geophysical Research, 99(E1), 1997–2018, doi:10.1029/93JE03094 --(PDF)

• Edgett, K. S., and N. Lancaster (1993), Volcaniclastic aeolian dunes: Terrestrial examples and application to martian sands, Journal of Arid Environments, 25, 271–297, doi:10.1006/jare.1993.1061.

• Moore, J. M., and K. S. Edgett (1993), Hellas Planitia, Mars: Site of net dust erosion and implications for the nature of basin floor deposits, Geophysical Research Letters, 20(15), 1599–1602, doi:10.1029/93GL01302. -- (PDF)

• Zimbelman, J. R., and K. S. Edgett (1992), The Tharsis Montes, Mars: Comparison of volcanic and modified landforms, Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Science, 22, 31–44. -- (PDF)

• Edgett, K. S., and P.R. Christensen (1991), The particle size of martian aeolian dunes, Journal of Geophysical Research, 96(E5), 22765–22776, doi:10.1029/91JE02412. -- (PDF)

• Edgett, K. S. (1991), The ejecta deposit of the ancient basin Herschel: An example of a generally unrecognized martian sedimentological unit, Proceedings of Lunar and Planetary Science, 21, 657–667. -- (PDF)