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Christopher P. McKay

Ames Research CenterUS
Planetary Science and ExplorationAstro and Planetary ScienceSpace Exploration and TechnologySpace Science and Extraterrestrial LifePolar Research and Ecology
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1,464
Publications
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Total Citations
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Top Publicationsvia OpenAlex
1
Rapid calculation of radiative heating rates and photodissociation rates in inhomogeneous multiple scattering atmospheres
1989·1,019 citations
2
In situ measurements of the physical characteristics of Titan's environment
2005·702 citations
3
Mars-Like Soils in the Atacama Desert, Chile, and the Dry Limit of Microbial Life
2003·594 citations
4
Metabolic Activity of Permafrost Bacteria below the Freezing Point
2000·594 citationsOpen Access
5
The Sample Analysis at Mars Investigation and Instrument Suite
2012·563 citationsOpen Access
6
H <sub>2</sub> O at the Phoenix Landing Site
2009·557 citationsOpen Access
7
The ChemCam Instrument Suite on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Rover: Body Unit and Combined System Tests
2012·548 citationsOpen Access
8
Valley floor climate observations from the McMurdo dry valleys, Antarctica, 1986–2000
2002·533 citations
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Research Topics
Planetary Science and ExplorationPhysics and Astronomy
Astro and Planetary SciencePhysics and Astronomy
Space Exploration and TechnologyEngineering
Space Science and Extraterrestrial LifePhysics and Astronomy
Polar Research and EcologyEnvironmental Science
Publication Activity
1981
4 pubs
1978
1 pubs
1972
1 pubs
1971
1 pubs
1901
1 pubs
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