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2023

*Ettenborough, I. E., Thomson, B. J., Weitz, C. M., Bishop, J. L., & Seelos, K. D. (2023). Hydrated Sulfate Minerals in Gale Crater Observed from CRISM and HiRISE Imagery. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2481). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.2481E

Fassett, C. I., Beyer, R. A., Deutsch, A. N., Hirabayashi, M., Leight, C. J., Mahanti, P., . . . Minton, D. A. (2023). Lifetime of Small Lunar Craters and Saturation Equilibrium Constraints on the Scale Dependence of Diffusivity. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #1570). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.1570F

*Harris, C. P., Thomson, B. J., Cahill, J. T. S., Fassett, C. I., Turner, F. S., Dutton, N. T., & Patterson, G. W. (2023). Analysis of Corrective Methods for Mini-RF Monostatic Data. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2845). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.2845H

McAdam, M. M., Rathbun, J., McCanta, M. C., Deutsch, A., Knicely, J., Neveu, M., . . . Venkatesan, A. (2023). Cross-AG Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Working Group: 2023 Priorities. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2403). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.2403M

*Nypaver, C. A., Thomson, B. J., Moersch, J. E., & Kring, D. A. (2023). A Drone-Based Thermophysical Investigation of Barringer Meteorite Impact Crater Ejecta. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2479). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.2479N

*Nypaver, C. A., Thomson, B. J., Watters, T. R., Elder, C. M., Cahill, J. T., Clark, J. D., . . . Bramson, A. M. (2023). Lunar Boulder Fields as an Indicator of Recent Tectonic Activity. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2824). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.2824N

Patterson, G. W., Bhiravarasu, S. S., Fassett, C. I., Thomson, B. J., Cahill, J. T. S., Chakraborty, T., . . . Team, D. (2023). Availability of LRO Mini-RF and Chandrayaan-2 DFSAR Data for Artemis Landing Zone Characterization. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2397). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.2397P

*Seyglinski, T. J., & Thomson, B. J. (2023). The Mechanical Strength of Rocks Encountered at Meridiani Planum, Mars. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2473). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.2473S

*Sparks, D. J., Nypaver, C. A., Thomson, B. J., Clark, J. D., & Watters, T. R. (2023). Assessing the Timing of a Recently Active Wrinkle Ridge on the Lunar Mare. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2627). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.2627S

Thomson, B. J., Fassett, C. I., Bhiravarasu, S. S., Neish, C. D., Nypaver, C. A., Fisher, E. A., & Patterson, G. W. (2023). Characterization of Lunar Ice Stability Region (ISR) Host Craters: Size Distribution and Age Constraints. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2560). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2023LPICo2806.2560T

 

2022

*Harris, C. P., Thomson, B. J., Cahill, J. T. S., Patterson, G. W., & Kirk, R. L. (2022). Characterizing Positional Offsets in Map-Projected Mini-RF Monostatic Data. In 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Vol. 2678 (abstract #2856). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2022LPICo2678.2856H

Morgan, G. A., Patterson, G. W., Bramson, A. M., Bhiravarasu, S. S., Thomson, B. J., Tolometti, G., & Mini-RF Team. (2022). Unpacking the Diversity of Aristarchus and Procellarum Volcanism with Multi-Wavelength Radar. In 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Vol. 2678 (abstract #2762). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2022LPICo2678.2762M

Thomson, B. J., Stopar, J. D., Patterson, G. W., Bhiravarasu, S. S., Morgan, G. A., & Nypaver, C. N. (2022). Mini-RF Radar Characteristics of the Chang’e-5 Landing Site in Oceanus Procellarum. In 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Vol. 2678 (abstract #2744). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2022LPICo2678.2744T

*Ettenborough, I. E., Thomson, B. J., Weitz, C. M., Bishop, J. L., & Seelos, K. D. (2022). Characterization of Monohydrated and Polyhydrated Sulfates in Southeastern Aeolis Mons. In 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Vol. 2678 (abstract #2496). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2022LPICo2678.2496E

Lang, N. P., & Thomson, B. J. (2022). Global Distribution of “Undeformed” Channels on Venus: First Look and Thoughts. In 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Vol. 2678 (abstract #2325). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2022LPICo2678.2325L

*Ahern, A. A., Rogers, A. D., Macke, R. J., Thomson, B. J., Kronyak, R., Peters, G., & Carey, E. (2022). Thermal Inertia and Thermal Conductivity Measurements of Well-Characterized Mars Analog Rocks. In 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Vol. 2678 (abstract #2284). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2022LPICo2678.2284A

*Nypaver, C. A., Thomson, B. J., & Fassett, C. I. (2022). Investigating Tectonically Induced Mass Wasting as a Cause for Enhanced Boulder Populations on the Lunar Maria. In 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Vol. 2678 (abstract #2145). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2022LPICo2678.2145N

Bhiravarasu, S. S., Campbell, B. A., Tolometti, G. D., Cahill, J. T. S., Das, A., Patterson, G. W., . . . Putrevu, D. (2022). New Orbital L-Band Radar Observations of Aristarchus Plateau. In 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Vol. 2678 (abstract #1773). Retrieved from https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2022LPICo2678.1773B

 

2021

Buczkowski, D. L., Ettenborough, I. E., Seelos, K. D., Thomson, B. J., & Crumpler, L. S. (2021). Geologic mapping (1:60K) of Aeolis Mons, Gale crater, Mars and spectral interpretation of map units. In Planetary Geology Mappers Meeting (abstract #7039).

Hare, T. M., Thomson, B. J., Gaddis, L. R., Stopar, J., Archinal, B. A., Laura, J. R., & Mapsit Steering Committee. (2021). Building a Lunar Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI). In 5th Planetary Data Workshop (PDW) and 2nd Planetary Science Informatics & Data Analytics (PSIDA) meeting (abstract #7054).

*Leight, C. J., McCanta, M. C., Thomson, B. J., & Dyar, M. D. (2021). Identifying volcanic glass concentration and composition with remote sensing using multivariate methods. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract-#2214).

Patterson, G. W., Cahill, J. T. S., Carter, L. M., Morgan, G. A., Neish, C. D., Nolan, M. C., . . . Mini-RF Team. (2021). Mini- RF X-band bistatic observations of the Moon. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2607).

Thomson, B. J., Bhiravarasu, S. S., Nypaver, C. A., Patterson, G. W., Stickle, A. M., Fassett, C. I., . . . Plescia, J. B. (2021). One of these poles is not like the other: Asymmetry in the global distribution of lunar CPR anomalous craters. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2489).

*Nypaver, C. A., Thomson, B. J., Rivera-Valentín, E. G., Fassett, C. I., Neish, C. D., Patterson, G. W., . . . Taylor, P. A. (2021). Prolonged boulder exhumation at the rims of kilometer-scale craters on the lunar maria. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2324).

*Ettenborough, I. E., Thomson, B. J., Weitz, C. M., Bishop, J. L., & Seelos, K. D. (2021). Monohydrated and polyhydrated sulfates in southeastern Aeolis Mons. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #2308).

Bhiravarasu, S. S., Chakraborty, T., Das, A., Kumar, R., Neish, C. D., Pandey, D. K., . . . Thomson, B. J. (2021). L-Band radar observations of Cabeus crater: Initial results from DFSAR onboard Chandrayaan-2 mission. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #1787).

*Shaver, E., & Thomson, B. J. (2021). Quantifying erosion rates on Mars using impact crater statistics. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #1760).

Weitz, C. M., Bishop, J. L., Thomson, B. J., Seelos, K. D., Lewis, K., Ettenborough, I., & Arvidson, R. E. (2021). The marker bed at Gale crater, Mars: Predictions for exploration by the Curiosity rover. In Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (abstract #1484).

2020

Mondro, C., Thomson, B., & Benner, J. (2020). Augmented Reality (AR) sandboxes as interactive visualization tools for investigating planetary morphology in the classroom. In GSA Annual Meeting (abstract #185-4).

Buczkowski, D. L., K. D. Seelos, B. J. Thomson, and L. S. Crumpler (2020), Sedimentary Layers in Southwestern Aeolis Mons, Gale Crater, Mars, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2664, The Woodlands, TX, 2020.

Lang, N. P., J. S. McCarthy, and B. J. Thomson (2020), Morphology of Small Shield Edifices at Idunn Mons, Venus: Implications for the Volcanic History of a Potentially Active Volcano, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #1560, The Woodlands, TX, 2020.

*Nypaver, C. A., B. J. Thomson, M. C. McCanta, G. W. Patterson, J. T. Cahill, and S. S. Bhiravarasu, Prolonged Roughness at Simple Lunar Impact Crater Rims, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2258, The Woodlands, TX, 2020.

Patterson, G. W., S. S. Bhiravarasu, L. M. Carter, J. T. S. Cahill, T. Chakraborty, A. Das, E. Heggy, R. Kumar, G. A. Morgan, C. D. Neish, C. A. Nypaver, E. M. Palmer, D. K. Pandey, J. B. Plescia, D. Putrevu, A. M. Stickle, P. A. Taylor, B. J. Thomson, Mini-Rf, and D. Teams, Characterizing the Scattering Properties of the Moon with the LRO Mini-RF and Chandrayaan-2 DFSAR Radars, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2507, The Woodlands, TX, 2020.

Radebaugh, J., B. J. Thomson, B. Archinal, R. Beyer, D. DellaGiustina, C. Fassett, L. Gaddis, S. Goossens, J. Hagerty, T. Hare, J. Laura, P. Mouginis-Mark, A. Nass, A. Patthoff, J. Stopar, S. Sutton, and D. Williams, Seeing Clearly the Ground Beneath Our Feet: A Planetary Spatial Data Infrastructure, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2775, The Woodlands, TX, 2020.

*Rader, L. X., B. J. Thomson, C. M. Fedo, and M. C. McCanta, Understanding the Threshold of Detection in Magellan Synthetic Aperture Radar Data Using Venusian and Terrestrial Dune Fields, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2158, The Woodlands, TX, 2020.

Shukla, S., A. Maiti, G. W. Patterson, P. Prem, J. T. S. Cahill, B. J. Thomson, V. A. Tolpekin, and S. Kumar (2020), Mini-RF Global and Polar S-Band Maps of the Variation in the Moon’s Regolith Dielectric Constant, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2509, The Woodlands, TX, 2020.

Thomson, B. J., S. S. Bhiravarasu, C. A. Nypaver, G. W. Patterson, A. M. Stickle, C. I. Fassett, and J. B. Plescia, One of These Poles is Not Like the Other: Asymmetry in the Global Distribution of Lunar CPR Anomalous Craters, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2424, The Woodlands, TX, 2020.

Weitz, C. M., J. L. Bishop, K. D. Seelos, B. J. Thomson, and R. E. Arvidson, The Marker Bed at Gale Crater, Mars: Predictions for Exploration by Curiosity Rover, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #1425, The Woodlands, TX, 2020.

 

2019–1998

Ahern, A. A., A. D. Rogers, R. J. Macke, B. J. Thomson, R. Kronyak, and L. C. Kah, Thermal Inertia and Conductivity Measurements of Mars Analog Rock Samples, Ninth International Conference on Mars, abstract #6337, Pasadena, CA, 2019.

Bhiravarasu, S. S., E. G. Rivera-Valentín, P. A. Taylor, G. W. Patterson, C. D. Neish, and B. J. Thomson, Radar Circular Polarization Ratio Characteristics of Lunar Terrain as a Function of Viewing Geometry, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2742, 2019.

Heggy, E., E. M. Palmer, T. W. Thompson, B. J. Thomson, and G. W. Patterson, Dielectric Constraints on Ice Detectability in Permanently Shadowed Lunar Crater Fills as Assessed from LRO/Mini-RF and Chandrayaan-1/Mini-SAR Radar Observations, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #3022, 2019.

Leeburn, J., L. M. Jozwiak, G. W. Patterson, A. M. Stickle, C. Nypaver, B. J. Thomson, and J. P. Williams, Enabling future exploration of the Moon through co-analysis of LRO data in a GIS framework, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, abstract #P31C-3459, 2019.

*Leight, C. J., M. C. McCanta, and B. J. Thomson, Spectral Characterization of Explosive Volcanic Products, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2747, 2019.

*Mondro, C. A., J. S. Benner, and B. J. Thomson, Augmented reality sandboxes as a topographic map teaching tool in 100-level geology classes: Measuring the impact on student learning and classroom engagement, GSA Annual Meeting, Abstract No. 181-112, Phoenix, AZ, 2019.

*Nypaver, C., B. J. Thomson, D. M. Burr, C. I. Fassett, C. D. Niesh, G. W. Patterson, and J. T. Cahill, Constraining Degradation of Lunar Crater Ejecta Using Multiple Remote Sensing Datasets, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2483, March 01, 2019a.

*Nypaver, C., B. J. Thomson, G. W. Patterson, S. S. Bhiravarasu, C. D. Neish, L. M. Jozwiak, and J. T. Cahill, Improved Geospatial Control of Mini-RF Bistatic Observations, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2524, 2019b.

Patterson, G. W., L. M. Jozwiak, R. Kirk, T. L. Becker, R. Perkins, L. M. Carter, A. M. Stickle, J. T. S. Cahill, B. J. Thomson, C. D. Neish, and M.-R. Team, Mini-RF Radar Observations of Polar Craters: Are They Rough, Smooth, or Icy?, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2861, 2019.

Radebaugh, J., B. Thomson, B. Archinal, R. Beyer, D. DellaGiustina, C. Fassett, L. Gaddis, J. Hagerty, T. Hare, J. Laura, S. Lawrence, E. Mazarico, A. Naß, A. Patthoff, S. Sutton, and D. Williams, A Community Roadmap for NASA Planetary Spatial Data Infrastructure, EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting, EPSC-DPS2019-2951, 15-20 September, 2019a.

Radebaugh, J., B. J. Thomson, B. Archinal, R. Beyer, D. DellaGuistina, C. Fassett, L. Gaddis, J. Hagerty, T. Hare, J. Laura, S. Lawrence, E. Mazarico, A. Nass, A. Pathoff, J. Skinner, S. Sutton, and D. Williams, A Roadmap for Planetary Spatial Data Infrastructure, paper presented at LPSC, abstract #1667, March 01, 2019b.

*Rader, L. X., B. J. Thomson, and M. C. McCanta, A Review of Surface-Atmosphere Interactions on Venus via Observable Aeolian Features, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2979, 2019.

Seelos, K. D., D. L. Buczkowski, A. A. Fraeman, B. J. Thomson, and L. S. Crumpler, Spatial Distribution of Hematite Around the Base of Aeolis Mons, Gale Crater, Mars, paper presented at LPSC, abstract #2785, 2019.

Thomson, B. J., S. S. Bhiravarasu, C. Nypaver, C. D. Neish, G. W. Patterson, P. Prem, and E. Heggy, Latitudinal Trends of Anomalous Craters Observed with LRO Mini-RR Radar Data, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2855, 2019.

Cahill, J. T. S., G. W. Patterson, F. S. Turner, G. A. Morgan, A. M. Stickle, E. J. Speyerer, R. Espiritu, B. J. Thomson, and the Mini RF Team, Detection and characterization of present day lunar impact craters with Mini-RF/Goldstone X-Band bistatic observations, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 49, abstract #2693, 2018.

Carter, L. M., G. W. Patterson, C. D. Neish, B. J. Thomson, J. T. Cahill, and the Mini-RF Team, Bistatic radar scattering and polarization properties of the Aristarchus and Taurus-Littrow pyroclastic deposits, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 49, abstract #2461, 2018.

Fassett, C. I., D. A. Minton, B. J. Thomson, M. Hirabayashi, and W. A. Watters, Re-analysis of observations of crater degradation on the lunar maria accounting for anomalous diffusion, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 49, abstract #1502, 2018.

Lang, N. P., M. T. Covley, J. Beltran, K. Rogers, and B. J. Thomson, Geologic mapping of impact craters and the Mahuea Tholus Construct: A year three progress report for the Mahuea Tholus (V-49) Quadrangle, Venus, Planetary Geologic Mappers Annual Meeting, abstract #7024, 2018.

*Leight, C., M. McCanta, and B. Thomson, Characterization of tephra spectra by VSWIR spectroscopy, AAS/Division for Planetary Sciences Meeting, 50, abstract 212.01, 2018.

Needham, D. H., C. I. Fassett, M. Hirabayashi, and B. J. Thomson, Local Variations in Lunar Regolith Thickness: Testing a New Model of Regolith Formation Near the Apollo 15 Landing Site, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 49, abstract #1599, 2018.

*Nypaver, C., B. Thomson, and D. Burr, Deriving lifetimes of lunar ejecta constituents using remote sensing data: A model for lunar erosion and regolith overturn, AAS/Division for Planetary Sciences Meeting, 50, abstract 116.03, 2018a.

*Nypaver, C., B. J. Thomson, D. Burr, C. Fassett, C. Neish, W. Patterson, and A. Stickle, Radar properties of impact ejecta on the lunar maria: A model for degradation and age, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 49, abstract #2560, 2018b.

*Rader, L. X., B. J. Thomson, C. I. Fassett, R. A. Beyer, and M. D. Dyar, Mapping stratigraphic layers of exposed impact craters on the edge of Valles Marineris, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 49, abstract #2723, 2018.

Thomson, B. J., Erosion rates on Mars: Relevance to astrobiology, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 49, abstract #1788, 2018.

Thomson, B. J., D. L. Buczkowski, L. S. Crumpler, and K. D. Seelos, Geologic Mapping at 1:60k scale of western Aeolis Mons, Gale crater, Planetary Geologic Mappers Annual Meeting, abstract #7020, 2018.

Cahill, J. T., G. Patterson, F. S. Turner, G. Morgan, A. M. Stickle, E. J. Speyerer, R. C. Espiritu, and B. J. Thomson, Surveying the lunar surface for new craters with Mini-RF/Goldstone X-band bistatic observations, AGU Fall Meeting, abstract #P13B-2563, 2017.

Edgar, L. A., F. J. Calef, B. J. Thomson, and R. B. Anderson, Geologic mapping of northwestern Aeolis Mons, Gale crater, Mars: Context for the Mars Science Laboratory extended mission traverse, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 48, abstract #2412, 2017.

Fassett, C., M. C. Crowley, C. Leight, M. D. Dyar, D. Minton, M. Hirabayashi, B. J. Thomson, and W. A. Watters, Using measurements of topography to infer rates of crater degradation and surface evolution on the Moon and Mercury, AGU Fall Meeting, abstract #P24C-01, 2017.

*King, I. R., C. I. Fassett, B. J. Thomson, D. A. Minton, and W. A. Watters, Evolution of Circular Polarization Ratio (CPR) Profiles of kilometer-scale craters on the lunar maria, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 48, abstract #1612, 2017.

Lang, N. P., K. Rogers, M. Covley, C. Nypaver, E. Baker, and B. J. Thomson (2017), Refining the Mahuea Tholus (V-49) Quadrangle, Venus, Planetary Geologic Mappers Annual Meeting, abstract #7118, 2017.

Nass, A., B. Archinal, R. Beyer, D. DellaGiustina, C. Fassett, L. Gaddis, J. Hagerty, T. Hare, J. Laura, S. Lawrence, E. Mazarico, A. Patthoff, J. Radebaugh, J. Skinner, S. Sutton, B. J. Thomson, and D. Williams, Creating a road map for Planetary Data Spatial Infrastructure, European Planetary Science Congress, abstract EPSC2017-414, 2017.

Radebaugh, J., B. Archinal, R. Beyer, D. DellaGiustina, C. Fassett, L. Gaddis, J. Hagerty, T. Hare, J. Laura, et al. (2017a), MAPSIT and a Roadmap for Lunar and Planetary Spatial Data Infrastructure, paper presented at 2017 Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group, 2041, 2017a.

Radebaugh, J., B. Archinal, B. J. Thomson, R. Beyer, D. DellaGiustina, C. Fasset, L. Gaddis, J. Hagerty, T. Hare, et al. (2017b), MAPSIT and the importance of Planetary Spatial Data Infrastructure for Venus, paper presented at 15th Meeting of the Venus Exploration and Analysis Group (VEXAG), 2061, 8010, 2017b.

Radebaugh, J., B. J. Thomson, B. Archinal, J. Hagerty, L. Gaddis, S. J. Lawrence, S. Sutton, and MAPSIT Steering Committee, Obtaining and using planetary spatial data into the future: The role of the Mapping and Planetary Spatial Infrastructure Team (MAPSIT), Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop, abstract #1989, 2017c.

Thomson, B. J., Lazy river on Mars: Ring-shaped fluvial channel discovered north of Capri Chasma, AGU Fall Meeting, abstract #P11A-2501, 2017.

Thomson, B. J., K. L. Mitchell, N. P. Lang, and D. Nunes, Slope characteristics of new SAR-stereo derived topography of Venus, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 48, abstract #2393, 2017.

*King, I., C. Fassett, B. J. Thomson, D. A. Minton, and W. A. Watters, CPR evolution of kilometer-scale craters on the lunar mare, AAS/Division for Planetary Sciences Meeting Abstracts, 48, abstract 223.10, 2016.

Lang, N. P., C. Nypaver, E. Baker, and B. J. Thomson, year two progress report on geologic mapping of the Mahuea Tholus Quadrangle (V-49), Venus, Annual Planetary Geologic Mappers Meeting, abstract #7010, 2016.

Lawrence, S. J., J. Hagerty, L. R. Gaddis, B. A. Archinal, J. Radebaugh, S. Byrne, S. Sutton, D. DellaGiustina, B. Thomson, et al., The Mapping and Planetary Spatial Infrastructure Team (MAPSIT): Addressing strategic planning needs for planetary cartography, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 47, abstract #1710, 2016a.

Lawrence, S. J., B. L. Jolliff, J. D. Stopar, E. J. Speyerer, B. W. Denevi, M. S. Robinson, N. E. Petro, L. Gaddis, J. Gruener, D. Draper, B. J. Thomson, L. R. Ostrach, The New View of the Moon: Redefining future surface exploration using the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, New Views of the Moon 2, abstract #1911, 2016b.

*Maue, A. D., B. J. Thomson, and P. G. Withers, A quantitative approach to Venus shield field stratigraphy, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 47, abstract #2805, 2016.

*Nypaver, C., N. P. Lang, E. Baker, and B. J. Thomson, Geologic mapping of the Mahuea Tholus Quadrangle (V-49), Venus: An initial progress report, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 47, abstract #1338, 2016.

Patterson, G. W., A. M. Stickle, F. S. Turner, J. R. Jensen, D. B. J. Bussey, P. Spudis, R. C. Espiritu, R. C. Schulze, D. A. Yocky, et al., Mini-RF/AO bistatic observations of the floor of Cabeus crater and their implications for the presence of water ice, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 47, abstract #2320, 2016.

Thomson, B. J., L. S. Crumpler, K. D. Seelos, and D. L. Buczkowski, linking exposed stratigraphic sequences across Gale crater: Update on an 1:60K geologic map of Western Aeolis Mons, Annual Planetary Geologic Mappers Meeting, 1920, June 1, 2016.

Thomson, B. J., P. D. Spudis, P. O. Hayne, J. T. S. Cahill, G. W. Patterson, C. D. Neish, T. W. Thompson, E. Heggy, and A. M. Stickle, Evidence for possible low-density regolith at the lunar poles, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 47, abstract #2426, 2016.

Fassett, C. I., and B. J. Thomson, A landscape evolution perspective on how young is young on the lunar surface, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 46, abstract #1120, 2015a.

Fassett, C. I., and B. J. Thomson, Resurfacing, crater degradation, and crater statistics, Workshop on Issues in Crater Studies and the Dating of Planetary Surfaces, abstract #9025, 2015b.

Nguyen, A. V., A. M. Baldridge, and B. J. Thomson, Microbial analysis of australian dry lake cores; Analogs for biogeochemical processes, AGU Fall Meeting, abstract #P33C-4039, 2014.

Núñez, J. I., N. T. Bridges, F. P. Seelos, S. J. Hook, A. M. Balridge, and B. J. Thomson, Comparison of simulated CRISM observations using airborne hyperspectral images with ground truth: Implications for Mars, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 46, abstract #1133, 2015.

Thomson, B. J., and C. I. Fassett, Issues with counting craters on small areas: Fool me twice, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 46, abstract #2665, 2015.

Thomson, B. J., C. I. Fassett, D. L. Buczkowski, and K. D. Seelos, How much of the sediment in Gale crater’s central mound was fluvially transported?, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 46, abstract #2280, 2015.

Baldridge, A. M., B. J. Thomson, and S. S. Johnson, Investigations of phyllosilicate and sulfate layering in intraplaya deposits; analogs for martian layered deposits. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 45, abstract #1365, 2014.

Carter, L. M., C. D. Neish, G. W. Patterson, D. B. J. Bussey, J. T. S. Cahill, M. C. Nolan, B. J. Thomson, and the Mini-RF Team, The Mini-RF radar: Polarization performance and comparison with prior radar data, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 45, abstract #2152, 2014.

*Cocks, C., A. M. Baldridge, and B. J. Thomson, Analysis of the paleoenvironment of Gale crater on Mars: Using ephemeral lakes in western Australia as analogs to the mineral assemblages of Gale crater, AGU Fall Meeting, abstract #P41A-3894, 2014.

*Kelly, N. J., N. P. Lang, and B. J. Thomson, An examination of four venusian shield fields, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 45, abstract #2884, 2014.

Lang, N. P., B. J. Thomson, and N. J. Kelly, Possible vent alignments in four venusian shield fields: A test of a MATLAB statistical tool, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 45, abstract #2219, 2014.

Thomson, B. J., and N. P. Lang, Unraveling the emplacement history of shield fields using two statistical methods, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 45, abstract #2347, 2014.

Thomson, B. J., J. A. Hurowitz, L. L. Baker, N. T. Bridges, A. Lennon, G. Paulson, and K. Zacny (2014), Mismatched physical and chemical weathering of rocks on Mars: Clues to past climate, International Mars Conference, 8, abstract #1315, 2014.

Lang, N. P., and B. J. Thomson, Testing of a MATLAB statistical tool at Chernava Colles, Venus, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 44, abstract #1808, 2013.

Lang, N. P., B. J. Thomson, and N. Kelley, Predicting venusian shield field orientations using a MATLAB-derived statistical tool, GSA Annual Conference Abstracts with Programs, 45(7), 295, 2013.

Thomson, B. J., and N. P. Lang, Inferring crustal stress-strain on Venus using shield fields: A MATLAB software tool, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 44, abstract #2021, 2013.

Thomson, B. J., D. B. J. Bussey, J. T. S. Cahill, F. El-Baz, C. D. Neish, R. K. Raney, D. Trang, Global distribution of radar-bright halos on the Moon detected by LRO Mini-RF, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 44, abstract #2107, 2013.

Trang, D., J. J. Gillis-Davis, J. T. S. Cahill, B. J. Thomson, B. R. Hawke, T. A. Giguere, P. J. Isaacson, D. B. J. Bussey, Characterization of localized and regional lunar pyroclastic deposits for compositional and block population, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 44, abstract #2694, 2013.

*Aldridge, T. M., B. J. Thomson, P. R. Stoddard, J. T. S. Cahill, D. B. J. Bussey, and the Mini-RF Science Team, A Mini-RF radar analysis of the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken Basin, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 43, abstract #2493, 2012.

Kirk, R. L., E. Howington-Kraus, T. L. Becker, D. Cook, J. M. Barrett, C. D. Neish, B. J. Thomson, and D. B. J. Bussey, Progress in radargrammetric analysis of Mini-RF lunar images, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 43, abstract #2772, 2012.

Thomson, B. J., D. B. J. Bussey, J. T. S. Cahill, C. D. Neish, R. Kirk, G. W. Patterson, R. K. Raney, P. D. Spudis, Excess numbers of enhanced CPR craters in the lunar polar regions, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 43, abstract #2104, 2012.

*Aldridge, T. M. B. J. Thomson, P. R. Stoddard, J. T. S. Cahill, D. B. J. Bussey, and the Mini-RF Science Team, A Mini-RF radar analysis of the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken Basin, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 42, abstract #1883, 2011.

*Bell, S. W., B. J. Thomson, M. D. Dyar, and D. B. J. Bussey, Dating fresh lunar craters with Mini-RF, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 42, abstract #1342, 2011.

Neish, C. D., L. Carter, D. B. J. Bussey, J. Cahill, B. Thomson, O. Barnouin, Correlation between surface roughness and slope on a lunar impact melt, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 42, abstract #1881, 2011.

Thomson, B. J., N. T. Bridges, J. Cohen, J. Hurowitz, and A. Lennon, Estimating rock strength parameters from Rock Abrasion Tool (RAT) grinds, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 42, abstract #1608, 2011.

Thomson, B. J., D. B. J. Bussey, J. T. S. Cahill, C. Neish, G. W. Patterson, and P. D. Spudis, The interior of Shackleton crater as revealed by Mini-RF orbital radar, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 42, abstract #1626, 2011.

Baldridge, A. M., S. J. Hook, N. T. Bridges, B. J. Thomson, and J. D. A. Clarke, Phyllosilicate and sulfate layering in interplaya dunes; Analogs for Mars intercrater deposits, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 41, abstract #2268, 2010.

Bridges, N. T., F. P. Seelos, S. J. Hook, A. M. Baldridge, and B. J. Thomson, Simulating CRISM and HiRISE data using airborne hyperspectral imagery: Lessons learned from ground truth, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 41, abstract #1887, 2010.

Bussey, D. B. J., P. D. Spudis, B. Butler, L. M. Carter, J. J. Gillis-Davis, E. Heggy, R. Kirk, C. Neish, S. Nozette, G. W. Patterson, M. S. Robinson, R. K. Raney, T. T. Thompson, B. J. Thomson, E. Ustinov, Initial results from Mini-RF: A Synthetic Aperture Radar on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 41, abstract #2319, 2010.

McKerracher, P. L., J. R. Jensen, H. B. Sequeira, R. K. Raney, R. C. Schulze, D. B. J. Bussey, B. J. Butler, C. D. Neish, M. Palsetia, G. W. Patterson, P. D. Spudis, B. J. Thomson, F. S. Turner, Mini-RF calibration: A unique approach to on-orbit Synthetic Aperture Radar system calibration, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 41, abstract #2352, 2010.

Patterson, G. W., D. B. J. Bussey, P. D. Spudis, C. D. Neish, B. J. Thomson, L. M. Carter, K. Raney, K. Williams, and the Mini-RF Science Team, The geomorphology of the lunar surface as seen by the Mini-RF Instrument on LRO, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 41, abstract #2316, 2010.

*Payne, C. J., P. D. Spudis, B. Bussey, and B. J. Thomson, Scattering properties of lunar geological units revealed by the Mini-SAR imaging radar, Chandrayaan-1 mission, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 41, abstract #1211, 2010.

Thomson, B. J., P. D. Spudis, D. B. J. Bussey, L. Carter, R. L. Kirk, C. Neish, G. Patterson, R. K. Raney, H. Winters, and the Mini-RF Team, Roughness and radar polarimetry of lunar polar craters: Testing for ice deposits, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 41, abstract #2176, 2010.

Bridges, N. T., L. P. Keszthelyi, B. J. Thomson, J. J. Wray, M. E. Banks, R. A. Beyer, F. C. Chuang, K. E. Herkenhoff, K. E. Fishbaugh, A. S. McEwen, and T. I. Michaels, Characteristics and possible genetic link between dust aggregate bedforms and yardangs as seen by the HiRISE camera, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 40, abstract #2099, 2009.

Milliken, R. E., K. S. Edgett, G. Swayze, R. N. Clark, B. J. Thomson, R. Anderson, J. F. Bell, Clay and sulfate-bearing rocks in a stratigraphic sequence in Gale crater, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 40, abstract #1479, 2009.

Thomson, B. J., E. B. Grosfils, D. B. J. Bussey, and P. D. Spudis, The thickness of mare basalts in Imbrium Basin estimated from penetrating craters, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 40, abstract #1727, 2009.

Beyer, R. A., F. C. Chuang, B. J. Thomson, M. P. Milazzo, J. Wray, Martian slope streak brightening mechanisms, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 39, abstract #2538, 2008.

Bridges, N. T. E. Gorbaty, R. A., Beyer, S. Byrne, B. J. Thomson, J. Wray, HiRISE Team, Low thermal inertia and high elevation bedforms as seen by the HiRISE camera, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 39, abstract #2108, 2008.

Crowley, J. K., S. J. Hook, C. R. de Souza Filho, G. de Pereira Silva, N. T. Bridges, B. J. Thomson, J. S. Kargel, A. J. Brown, B. Ribeiro da Luz, A. Baldwin, G. M. Marion, Spectral diversity of terrestrial banded iron formations and associated rocks: Implications for Mars remote sensing, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 39, abstract #1263, 2008.

Marion, G. M., J. K. Crowley, B. J. Thomson, S. J. Hook, N. T. Bridges, A. J. Brown, J. S. Kargel, C. R. de Souza Filho, Acidic Australian playa lakes as analogues for Mars, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 39, abstract #1772, 2008.

Thomson, B. J., N. T. Bridges, and M. C. McCanta, Meteorites on Mars:  Implications for sample-return strategy, Workshop on Ground Truth from Mars: Science Payoff from a Sample Return Mission, abstract #1305, 2008.

Thomson, B. J., N. T. Bridges, R. Milliken, J. F. Bell III, W. C. Calvin and C. M. Weitz, New Constraints on the origin and evolution of the layered deposits in Gale Crater, Mars, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 39, abstract #1456, 2008.

Bridges, N. T., L. P. Keszthelyi, A. S. McEwen, N. Thomas, B. J. Thomson, and The HiRISE Team, Aeolian studies from HiRISE, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 38, abstract #2098, 2007.

Crowley, J. K., J. S. Kargel, G. M. Marion, S. J. Hook, B. J. Thomson, C. R. de Souza Filho, N. T. Bridges, and A. J. Brown, Detecting reduced zones in oxidized Fe-rich sedimentary rocks: Spectral clues to organic matter concentrations? Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 38, abstract #1274, 2007.

Thomson, B. J. and N. T. Bridges, Rock abrasion features in the Columbia Hills, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 38, abstract #1780, 2007.

Watson, A., S. Strong, O. Dawson, J. Likar, T. Balint, A. Aubrey, N. Bramall, A. Chereck, G. Dominguez, E. Hultgren, J. Levy, T. Liu, M. Elwood Madden, C. Plesko, D. Sigel, C. Soderlund, Y. Takahashi, S. Thompson, B. J. Thomson, and D. Wiese, Dual probes to Saturn: A New Frontiers class mission design concept, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 38, abstract #1199, 2007.

Likar, J. J., Strong, S., Dawson, O., Watson, A., Balint, T., Aubrey, A., Bramall, N., Chereck, A., Dominguez, G., Hultgren, E., Levy, J., Liu, T., Elwood Madden, M., Plesko, C., Sigel, D., Soderlund, K., Takahashi, Y., Thompson, S., Thomson, B., Wiese, D., Mission design concept for in situ characterization of Saturnian atmospheric composition, AGU Fall Meeting, abstract #P41C-1297, 2006.

Thomson, B. J. and N. T. Bridges, Ventifact orientations at the MER Spirit landing site:  Correlations with local topography, AGU Fall Meeting, abstract #P41B-1272, 2006.

Thomson, B. J., Cut craters on Mars: A study of impact craters exposed in cross-section, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 37, abstract #1906, 2006.

Thomson, B. J., Surface age conundrum in the Northern Plains of Mars: Ground truth at the Viking 2 Lander Site, Workshop on Surface Ages and Histories, abstract #6021, 2006.

Thomson, B. J., and P. H. Schultz, The geology of the Viking 2 Landing Site revisited, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 36, abstract #1800, 2005.

Thomson, B. J., and P. H. Schultz, Erosion rates at the Viking 2 Landing Site, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 35, abstract #1885, 2004.

Thomson, B. J., and P. H. Schultz, Carbonates on Mars: Probable occurrences, spectral signatures, and exploration strategies, 6th International Mars Conference, abstract #3229, 2003.

Thomson, B. J., and P. H. Schultz, Analogs of Martian surface components: Distinguishing impact glass from volcanic glass, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 34, abstract #1416, 2003.

Farr, T. G., S. Arcone, R. W. Arvidson, V. Baker, N. G. Barlow, D. Beaty, M. S. Bell, D. D. Blankenship, N. Bridges, G. Briggs, M. Bulmer, F. Carsey, S. M. Clifford, R. A. Craddock, P. W. Dickerson, N. Duxbury, G. L. Galford, J. Garvin, J. Grant, J. R. Green, T. K. P. Gregg, E. Guinness, V. L. Hansen, M. H. Hecht, J. Holt, A. Howard, L. P. Keszthelyi, P. Lee, P. D. Lanagan, R. C. F. Lentz, D. W. Leverington, L. Marinangeli, J. E. Moersch, P. A. Morris-Smith, P. Mouginis-Mark, G. R. Olhoeft, G. G. Ori, P. Paillou, Reilly, J. F., II, Rice, J. W., Jr, C. A. Robinson, M. Sheridan, K. Snook, B. J. Thomson, K. Watson, K. Williams, K. Yoshikawa, Terrestrial Analogs to Mars, in The Future of Solar System Exploration (2003-2013), edited by M. V. Sykes, ASP Conference Proceedings, 272, pp. 35-76, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 2002.

Thomson, B. J., and P. H. Schultz, Mid-infrared spectra of Argentine impact melt: Implications for Mars, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 33, abstract #1595, 2002.

Hiesinger, H., J. W. Head III, P. Russell, B. Thomson, G. Neukum, R. Jaumann, E. Hauber, H.  Hoffmann, Arabia Terra, Mars: Evaluation of potential target sites for the High-Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on board the MARS EXPRESS mission, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 32, abstract #1041, 2001.

Rogers, J. N., B. Thomson, M. Harlow, J. Mustard, and K. Staffier, Detection of water quality and aquatic macrophyte vegetation in the South Coastal Watershed, Massachusetts using Landsat ETM+ and Ikonos Imagery, GSA Annual Meeting, A-319, 2001.

Thomson, B. J., and J. W. Head, An investigation of proposed glacial landforms in the Hellas Basin, Mars, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 32, abstract #1374, 2001.

Head, J. W., III, M. A. Ivanov, H. Hiesinger, M. Kreslavsky, B. Thomson, S. Pratt, Oceans in the past history of Mars?: Evidence for recession and timing from MOLA data, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 31, abstract #1750, 2000.

Thomson, B. J., and Head, J. W., Estimating the silica content of Martian lava flows using MOLA, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 31, abstract #1883, 2000.

Head, J. W., M. Kreslavsky, H. Hiesinger, B. Thomson, and S. Pratt, An analysis of evidence from MOLA for northern seas and oceans in the past history of Mars, 5th International Mars Conference, abstract #6184, 1999.

Jager, K. M., J. W. Head III, B. Thomson, P. J. McGovern, S. C. Solomon, Alba Patera, Mars: Characterization using Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) data and comparison with other volcanic edifices, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 30, abstract #1915, 1999.

Thomson, B. J., and Head, J. W., Utopia Basin, Mars: A new assessment using Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) Data, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 30, abstract #1894, 1999.

Thomson, B. J., and Head, J. W., The role of water/ice in the resurfacing history of Hellas Basin, 5th International Mars Conference, abstract #6200, 1999.

Thomson, B. J., P. D. Spudis, and D. B. J Bussey, Impact craters as probes of the lunar crust, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 29, abstract #1820, 1998.