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Christopher P. McKay

Planetary Science and ExplorationAstro and Planetary ScienceSpace Science and Extraterrestrial LifePolar Research and EcologyGeology and Paleoclimatology Research
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1,592
Publications
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Top Publicationsvia OpenAlex
1
Rapid calculation of radiative heating rates and photodissociation rates in inhomogeneous multiple scattering atmospheres
1989·990 citations
2
A Habitable Fluvio-Lacustrine Environment at Yellowknife Bay, Gale Crater, Mars
2013·900 citations
3
In situ measurements of the physical characteristics of Titan's environment
2005·723 citations
4
Mars’ Surface Radiation Environment Measured with the Mars Science Laboratory’s Curiosity Rover
2013·690 citationsOpen Access
5
Mineralogy of a Mudstone at Yellowknife Bay, Gale Crater, Mars
2013·678 citations
6
Mars-Like Soils in the Atacama Desert, Chile, and the Dry Limit of Microbial Life
2003·602 citations
7
Metabolic Activity of Permafrost Bacteria below the Freezing Point
2000·585 citationsOpen Access
8
H 2 O at the Phoenix Landing Site
2009·572 citationsOpen Access
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Research Topics
Planetary Science and ExplorationPhysics and Astronomy
Astro and Planetary SciencePhysics and Astronomy
Space Science and Extraterrestrial LifePhysics and Astronomy
Polar Research and EcologyEnvironmental Science
Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences
Publication Activity
1984
3 pubs
1983
7 pubs
1982
6 pubs
1981
4 pubs
1978
1 pubs
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