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Selected Conference Proceedings (*indicates student-led contribution, primary advisor; indicates non-primary advisee)

2026

Banks, M. E., M. K. Barker, K. A. Bennett, E. Dolgas, C. Grava, M. R. Henriksen, M. R. Manheim, E. Mazarico, N. E. Petro, K. D. Retherford, M. S. Robinson, L. V. Robinthal, D. E. Smith, H. E. Spence, X. Sun, B. J. Thomson, A. D. Whizin, J.-P. Williams, and J. K. Wilson, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Landing Site Support and Characterization, paper presented at Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG), abstract #5103, Laurel, MD, 2026.

Beddingfield, C. B., D. A. Patthoff, M. Bland, J. Kargel, E. Leonard, E. Martin, B. Thomson, S. Menten, and F. Nichols-Fleming, Foundations for Exploring the Moons of the Uranian System, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 57, abstract #1331, The Woodlands, TX, 2026.

*Foerder, A. B., B. J. Thomson, and B. L. Magocs, Earth-to-Mars Transfer Learning: A Novel Method for the Automatic Detection of Volatile-Influenced Landforms on Mars, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 57, abstract #1717, The Woodlands, TX, 2026.

Noragong, M. T., B. J. Thomson, and M. C. McCanta, Comparing the Composition of Lunar Regolith Meteorite Northwest Africa (NWA) 10986 with Known Regolith Data from Apollo 16, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 57, abstract #1360, The Woodlands, TX, 2026.

Nypaver, C. A., J. T. Haber, R. L. McGlasson, T. R. Watters, S. L. Pérez Cortés, B. J. Thomson, A. M. Stickle, and G. A. Morgan, A Multi-Instrument Characterization of Recently Formed Lunar Landslides, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 57, abstract #1617, The Woodlands, TX, 2026.

*Samaddar, T., T. Frueh, B. J. Thomson, and C. A. Nypaver, Investigation of the Slater Plains: Preliminary Geomorphic Map of the Region, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 57, abstract #1850, The Woodlands, TX, 2026.

*Samaddar, T., B. J. Thomson, C. A. Nypaver, S. L. Perez-Cortes, J. Mehar, R. S. Chatterjee, and S. S. Bhiravarasu, Multi-Wavelength Radar Investigation of Lunar Impact Craters: Expected and Unexpected Results, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 57, abstract #1776, The Woodlands, TX, 2026.

 

2025

Bramson, A. M., C. I. Fassett, A. M. Stickle, L. O. Magaña, G. W. Patterson, L. M. Jozwiak, C. D. Neish, E. G. Rivera-Valentín, G. A. Morgan, C. A. Nypaver, B. J. Thomson, K. Chan, and J. T. S. Cahill, Temporal Variability of Radar Properties in Shadowed Regions at the Moon’s South Pole Using LRO Mini-RF, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 56, abstract #2137, The Woodlands, TX, 2025.

Fassett, C. I., E. G. Rivera-Valentín, G. W. Patterson, J. T. S. Cahill, C. A. Nypaver, and B. J. Thomson, Mini-RF X/C-Band Bistatic Radar Observations of the Moon as a Function of Incidence and Phase Angles, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 56, abstract #2129, The Woodlands, TX, 2025.

*Frueh, T., T. Samaddar, B. J. Thomson, C. A. Nypaver, and D. A. Kring, Kocher Crater: A Landing Site to Sample SPA Ejecta in the Artemis Exploration Zone, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 56, abstract #1267, The Woodlands, TX, 2025.

Patterson, G. W., G. Morgan, A. Stickle, T. Himani, C. Fassett, E. Rivera-Valentín, A. Agrawal, A. Bramson, S. L. Pérez Cortéz, L. Magaña, B. Thomson, T. Samaddar, T. Frueh, C. Nypaver, and J. Cahill, Availability of LRO Mini-RF S- and X/C-band Data for Landing Site Characterization, paper presented at EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2025, EPSC-DPS2025-1415, Helsinki, Finland, 2025.

Patterson, G. W., G. A. Morgan, A. M. Stickle, T. P. Himani, C. I. Fassett, E. G. Rivera-Valentín, A. Agrawal, A. M. Bramson, S. L. Perez-Cortés, L. O. Magaña, B. J. Thomson, T. Samaddar, T. Frueh, C. A. Nypaver, and M.-R. Team, Availability of LRO Mini-RF S- and X/C-Band Data for Artemis III Landing Zone Characterization, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 56, abstract #2570, The Woodlands, TX, 2025.

*Samaddar, T., T. Frueh, B. J. Thomson, and C. A. Nypaver, Investigation of the Slater Plains: A Candidate Region for Artemis III, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 56, abstract #2401, The Woodlands, TX, 2025.

Stickle, A. M., E. G. Rivera-Valentín, G. W. Patterson, C. A. Nypaver, B. J. Thomson, and M.-R. Team, Mini-RF Observations of Radar Scattering Behavior Can Be Used to Evaluate Relative Ages of Young Lunar Craters, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 56, abstract #2485, The Woodlands, TX, 2025.

Thomson, B. J., C. A. Nypaver, G. W. Patterson, A. M. Stickle, and J. T. S. Cahill, Intuitive Machines (IM-1) Lunar Landing Site: The View from Orbit, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 56, abstract #2262, The Woodlands, TX, 2025.

Thomson, B. J., C. Nypaver, G. Wes Patterson, A. Stickle, T. Fruh, and J. Cahill, Characterization of the Intuitive Machines (IM-1) Lunar Landing Site Near the South Pole, paper presented at EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, EGU25-20315, Vienna, Austria, 2025.

Waller, C. D., J. T. S. Cahill, C. I. Fassett, B. J. Thomson, L. O. Magaña, C. A. Nypaver, K. Izquierdo, G. W. Patterson, and K. D. Retherford, Regional Crustal Characterization Trends in the Western Lunar Limb of Orientale and the Outer Felsic Highlands Terrain, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 56, abstract #2618, The Woodlands, TX, 2025.

 

2024

Banks, M. E., M. K. Barker, K. A. Bennett, E. Dolgas, M. R. Henriksen, T. Horvath, M. R. Manheim, E. Mazarico, N. E. Petro, K. D. Retherford, M. S. Robinson, D. E. Smith, H. E. Spence, X. Sun, B. J. Thomson, A. D. Whizin, J.-P. Williams, and J. K. Wilson, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Landing Site Support and Characterization, paper presented at Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group, abstract #5077, Houston, TX, 2024.

*Bourque, M. B., and B. J. Thomson, Hazard Mapping of the Southern Lunar Surface: Candidate Artemis Landing Site — Malapert Massif, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 55, abstract #2493, The Woodlands, TX, 2024.

D’Incecco, P., J. Filiberto, J. B. Garvin, G. N. Arney, S. A. Getty, L. M. Zelenyi, L. V. Zasova, O. Korablev, M. A. Ivanov, J. W. Head, D. A. Gorinov, S. Bhattacharya, S. S. Bhiravarasu, D. Putrevu, I. López, R. Ghail, P. Mason, J. Brossier, C. Monaco, S. Branca, D. Trang, J. R. Crandall, N. Mari, M. Blackett, G. Komatsu, N. P. Lang, B. J. Thomson, G. L. Eggers, A. Kosenkova, and G. Di Achille, The Analogs for VENus’ GEologically Recent Surfaces (AVENGERS) Initiative: Updates and New Target Areas, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 55, abstract #1908, The Woodlands, TX, 2024.

D’incecco, P., D. Gorinov, L. Zelenyi, L. Zasova, O. Korablev, D. Evdokimova, M. Ivanov, J. Garvin, G. Arney, S. Getty, J. Filiberto, E. Kohler, L. Bruzzone, J. Head, S. Bhattacharya, S. Bhiravarasu, D. Putrevu, I. López, R. Ghail, P. Mason, I. Flynn, J. Brossier, S. Branca, R. A. Corsaro, C. Monaco, S. Aveni, D. Trang, J. Crandall, N. Mari, M. Blackett, G. Komatsu, N. Lang, B. Thomson, I. Pagano, S. Cassisi, G. Eggers, A. Kosenkova, and G. D. Achille, Active volcanoes of Kamchatka as suitable terrestrial analogs for future landing missions and for change detection analysis on Venus, paper presented at COSPAR Scientific Assembly, 45, Abstract B4.2-0003-0024, 2024.

*Ettenborough, I. E., B. J. Thomson, C. M. Weitz, J. L. Bishop, and K. D. Seelos, Orbital Comparisons of Hydrated Sulfates Across Aeolis Mons, Gale Crater, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 55, abstract #2521, The Woodlands, TX, 2024.

Fassett, C., T. Himani, H. M. Meyer, W. Patterson, E. G. Rivera-Valentin, A. M. Stickle, and B. J. Thomson, The fresh crater population of the lunar poles: Craters with extended ejecta in incidence angle-normalized, orthorectified Mini-RF S-band radar data, paper presented at AGU Fall Meeting, abstract P13H-08, Washington, D.C., 2024.

Filiberto, J., P. D’Incecco, J. Garvin, G. Arney, S. Getty, E. Kohler, L. M. Zelenyi, L. V. Zasova, O. Korablev, M. A. Ivanov, J. Head, D. A. Gorinov, S. Bhattacharya, S. S. Bhiravarasu, D. Putrevu, I. Lopez, R. C. Ghail, P. Mason, J. Brossier, C. Monaco, S. Branca, R. Corsaro, D. Trang, J. R. Crandall, N. Mari, M. Blackett, G. Komatsu, A. Kosenkova, I. T. W. Flynn, S. Aveni, N. P. Lang, B. J. Thomson, I. Pagano, S. Cassisi, G. Eggers, R. Ernst, H. El Bilali, T. Kremic, N. Izenberg, L. Bruzzone, M. El Yazidi, E. Ferroni, D. Coero Borga, C. Badia, S. Parisini, G. Fiasconaro, S. Cussini, and G. Di Achille, Avengers (Analogs for Venus Geologically Recent Surfaces) Initiative: An Investigation of Terrestrial Analog Active Volcano-Tectonic Areas for Venus Exploration, paper presented at GSA Connects 2024 Meeting, 56, abstract #403006, 2024.

*Harris, C. P., B. J. Thomson, G. W. Patterson, E. G. Rivera-Valentin, and J. T. S. Cahill, Investigating Anomalous Lunar Radar Detections Using Orbital Datasets, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 55, abstract #2488, The Woodlands, TX, 2024.

Lang, N. P., B. J. Thomson, C. Nypaver, and K. Rogers, Evidence for the Preservation of Multiple Stress Orientations Within the Diana-Dali Rift System in the Mahuea Tholus (V-49) Quadrangle, Venus, paper presented at GSA Connects 2024 Meeting, 56, abstract #404289, 2024.

*Nypaver, C. A., B. J. Thomson, C. I. Fassett, and G. W. Patterson, Revisiting Lunar Impact Ejecta Breakdown Using New and Improved Orbital Datasets, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 55, abstract #1977, The Woodlands, TX, 2024.

*Seyglinski, T. J., and B. J. Thomson, The Strength of Sedimentary Rocks at Meridiani Planum, Mars, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 55, abstract #1114, The Woodlands, TX, 2024.

Thomson, B. J., I. E. Ettenborough, D. L. Buczkowski, and C. M. Weitz, 1:60,000 Scale Geologic Mapping of Gale Crater, Mars, paper presented at Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers, abstract #7022, Flagstaff, AZ, 2024.

Thomson, B. J., and T. J. Seyglinski, A Compilation of the Strength of Rocks on Mars as Sampled by Landed Spacecraft: Implications for Paleoenvironmental Conditions, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 55, abstract #2321, The Woodlands, TX, 2024.

 

2023

*Ettenborough, I. E., B. J. Thomson, C. M. Weitz, J. L. Bishop, and K. D. Seelos, Hydrated Sulfate Minerals in Gale Crater Observed from CRISM and HiRISE Imagery, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 54, abstract #2481, The Woodlands, TX, 2023.

Fassett, C. I., R. A. Beyer, A. N. Deutsch, M. Hirabayashi, C. J. Leight, P. Mahanti, C. A. Nypaver, B. J. Thomson, and D. A. Minton, Lifetime of Small Lunar Craters and Saturation Equilibrium Constraints on the Scale Dependence of Diffusivity, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 54, abstract #1570, The Woodlands, TX, 2023.

*Harris, C. P., B. J. Thomson, J. T. S. Cahill, C. I. Fassett, F. S. Turner, N. T. Dutton, and G. W. Patterson, Analysis of Corrective Methods for Mini-RF Monostatic Data, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 54, abstract #2845, The Woodlands, TX, 2023.

*Nypaver, C. A., B. J. Thomson, J. E. Moersch, and D. A. Kring, A Drone-Based Thermophysical Investigation of Barringer Meteorite Impact Crater Ejecta, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 54, abstract #2479, The Woodlands, TX, 2023.

*Nypaver, C. A., B. J. Thomson, T. R. Watters, C. M. Elder, J. T. Cahill, J. D. Clark, S. L. Pérez-Cortés, and A. M. Bramson, Lunar Boulder Fields as an Indicator of Recent Tectonic Activity, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 54, abstract #2824, The Woodlands, TX, 2023.

Patterson, G. W., S. S. Bhiravarasu, C. I. Fassett, B. J. Thomson, J. T. S. Cahill, T. Chakraborty, D. Putrevu, G. A. Morgan, A. M. Stickle, E. G. Rivera-Valentin, C. A. Nypaver, P. A. Taylor, M. C. Nolan, M. Slade, M.-R. Team, and D. Team, Availability of LRO Mini-RF and Chandrayaan-2 DFSAR Data for Artemis Landing Zone Characterization, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 54, abstract #2397, The Woodlands, TX, 2023.

*Seyglinski, T. J., and B. J. Thomson, The Mechanical Strength of Rocks Encountered at Meridiani Planum, Mars, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 54, abstract #2473, The Woodlands, TX, 2023.

*Sparks, D. J., C. A. Nypaver, B. J. Thomson, J. D. Clark, and T. R. Watters, Assessing the Timing of a Recently Active Wrinkle Ridge on the Lunar Mare, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 54, abstract #2627, The Woodlands, TX, 2023.

Thomson, B. J., C. I. Fassett, S. S. Bhiravarasu, C. D. Neish, C. A. Nypaver, E. A. Fisher, and G. W. Patterson, Characterization of Lunar Ice Stability Region (ISR) Host Craters: Size Distribution and Age Constraints, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 54, abstract #2560, The Woodlands, TX, 2023.

 

2022

Ahern, A. A., A. D. Rogers, R. J. Macke, B. J. Thomson, R. Kronyak, G. Peters, and E. Carey, Thermal Inertia and Thermal Conductivity Measurements of Well-Characterized Mars Analog Rocks, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 53, abstract #2284, The Woodlands, TX, 2022.

Bhiravarasu, S. S., B. A. Campbell, G. D. Tolometti, J. T. S. Cahill, A. Das, G. W. Patterson, T. Chakraborty, G. A. Morgan, D. K. Pandey, B. J. Thomson, and D. Putrevu, New Orbital L-Band Radar Observations of Aristarchus Plateau, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 53, abstract #1773, The Woodlands, TX, 2022.

*Ettenborough, I. E., B. J. Thomson, C. M. Weitz, J. L. Bishop, and K. D. Seelos, Characterization of Monohydrated and Polyhydrated Sulfates in Southeastern Aeolis Mons, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 53, abstract #2496, The Woodlands, TX, 2022.

*Harris, C. P., B. J. Thomson, J. T. S. Cahill, G. W. Patterson, and R. L. Kirk, Characterizing Positional Offsets in Map-Projected Mini-RF Monostatic Data, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 53, abstract #2856, The Woodlands, TX, 2022.

Lang, N. P., J. McCarthy, and B. J. Thomson, A Morphologic Comparison of Small Venusian Edifices to Terrestrial Monogenetic Volcanoes: Possible Implications for Identifying and Interpreting Small Shield Volcanoes on Venus, paper presented at GSA Connects 2022, 54, abstract #380325, Denver, CO, 2022.

Lang, N. P., and B. J. Thomson, Global Distribution of “Undeformed” Channels on Venus: First Look and Thoughts, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 53, abstract #2325, The Woodlands, TX, 2022.

Morgan, G. A., G. W. Patterson, A. M. Bramson, S. S. Bhiravarasu, B. J. Thomson, G. Tolometti, and M.-R. Team, Unpacking the Diversity of Aristarchus and Procellarum Volcanism with Multi-Wavelength Radar, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 53, abstract #2762, The Woodlands, TX, 2022.

*Nypaver, C. A., B. J. Thomson, and C. I. Fassett, Investigating Tectonically Induced Mass Wasting as a Cause for Enhanced Boulder Populations on the Lunar Maria, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 53, abstract #2145, The Woodlands, TX, 2022.

*Nypaver, C. A., B. J. Thomson, and C. I. Fassett, New Observations of Recently Active Wrinkle Ridges in the Lunar Mare: Implications for the Timing and Origin of Lunar Tectonics, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 53, abstract #2140, The Woodlands, TX, 2022.

Thomson, B. J., J. D. Stopar, G. W. Patterson, S. S. Bhiravarasu, G. A. Morgan, and C. N. Nypaver, Mini-RF Radar Characteristics of the Chang’e-5 Landing Site in Oceanus Procellarum, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 53, abstract #2744, The Woodlands, TX, 2022.

Weitz, C., K. Lewis, J. Bishop, B. Thomson, R. Arvidson, J. Grant, K. Seelos, and I. Ettenborough, Orbital Observations of a Marker Horizon at Gale Crater, paper presented at COSPAR Scientific Assembly, 44, abstract B4.2-0035-0022, Athens, Greece, 2022.

 

2021

Ahern, A. A., A. D. Rogers, R. J. Macke, B. J. Thomson, R. Kronyak, G. Peters, and E. Carey, Thermal Inertia and Conductivity Measurements of Mars Analog Samples, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 52, abstract #2290, virtual, 2021.

Bhiravarasu, S. S., T. Chakraborty, A. Das, R. Kumar, C. D. Neish, D. K. Pandey, G. W. Patterson, D. Putrevu, and B. J. Thomson, L-Band Radar Observations of Cabeus Crater: Initial Results from DFSAR Onboard Chandrayaan-2 Mission, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 52, abstract #1787, virtual, 2021.

Buczkowski, D. L., I. E. Ettenborough, K. D. Seelos, B. J. Thomson, and L. S. Crumpler, Geologic Mapping (1:60K) of Aeolis Mons, Gale Crater, Mars and spectral interpretation of Map Units, paper presented at 2021 Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers, abstract #7039, virtual, 2021.

*Ettenborough, I. E., B. J. Thomson, C. M. Weitz, J. L. Bishop, and K. D. Seelos, Monohydrated and Polyhydrated Sulfates in Southeastern Aeolis Mons, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 52, abstract #2308, virtual, 2021.

Hare, T. M., B. J. Thomson, L. R. Gaddis, J. Stopar, B. A. Archinal, J. R. Laura, and M. S. Committee, Building a Lunar Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), paper presented at 5th Planetary Data Workshop & Planetary Science Informatics & Analytics, abstract #7054, virtual, 2021.

Lang, N. P., and B. J. Thomson, The UPS, Downs, Ins, and Outs of Two Complete Venusian Channel Systems: what can they Tell us about Their Formation?, paper presented at GSA Connects 2021, 53, abstract #365954, Portland, OR, 2021.

Leight, C. J., M. C. McCanta, B. J. Thomson, and M. D. Dyar, Identifying Volcanic Glass Concentration and Composition with Remote Sensing Using Multivariate Methods, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 52, abstract #2214, virtual, 2021.

*Nypaver, C., B. J. Thomson, C. I. Fassett, E. Rivera-Valentín, and G. W. Patterson, Prolonged Rock Exhumation at the Rims of Kilometer-Scale Lunar Craters, paper presented at GSA Connects 2021, 53, abstract #367822, Portland, OR, 2021.

*Nypaver, C. A., B. J. Thomson, E. G. Rivera-Valentín, C. I. Fassett, C. D. Neish, G. W. Patterson, A. K. Virkki, and P. A. Taylor, Prolonged Boulder Exhumation at the Rims of Kilometer-Scale Craters on the Lunar Maria, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 52, abstract #2324, virtual, 2021.

Patterson, G. W., J. T. S. Cahill, L. M. Carter, G. A. Morgan, C. D. Neish, M. C. Nolan, D. M. Schroeder, M. A. Slade, A. M. Stickle, B. J. Thomson, and M.-R. Team, Mini-RF X-Band Bistatic Observations of the Moon, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 52, abstract #2607, virtual, 2021.

*Shaver, E., and B. J. Thomson, Quantifying Erosion Rates on Mars Using Impact Crater Statistics, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 52, abstract #1760, virtual, 2021.

Stickle, A., G. Patterson, S. Bhiravarasu, C. Nypaver, and B. Thomson, Mini-RF Bistatic Radar X-band Observations of the Scattering Properties of Lunar Crater Ejecta, paper presented at AGU Fall Meeting, 2021, abstract P35G-2216, New Orleans, LA, 2021.

Thomson, B. J., S. S. Bhiravarasu, C. A. Nypaver, G. W. Patterson, A. M. Stickle, C. I. Fassett, J. T. S. Cahill, and J. B. Plescia, One of These Poles is Not Like the Other: Asymmetry in the Global Distribution of Lunar CPR Anomalous Craters, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 52, abstract #2489, virtual, 2021.

Weitz, C., K. Lewis, J. Bishop, B. J. Thomson, K. D. Seelos, R. Arvidson, J. A. Grant, and I. Ettenborough, Orbital Observations of the Marker Bed at Gale Crater, paper presented at GSA Connects 2021, 53, abstract #365490, Portland, OR, 2021.

Weitz, C. M., J. L. Bishop, B. J. Thomson, K. D. Seelos, K. Lewis, I. Ettenborough, and R. E. Arvidson, Observations of the Marker Bed at Gale Crater with Recommendations for Future Exploration by the Curiosity Rover, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 52, abstract #1484, virtual, 2021.

 

2020

Buczkowski, D. L., K. D. Seelos, B. J. Thomson, and L. S. Crumpler, Sedimentary layers in southwestern Aeolis Mons, Gale crater, Mars, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 51, abstract #2664, virtual, 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, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #1560, virtual, TX, 2020.

Lang, N., J. McCarthy, and B. J. Thomson, Using Small Shield Edifices to Gain Insight Into the Volcanic History of Idunn Mons, a Potentially Active Volcano on Venus, paper presented at GSA 2020 Connects Online, 52, abstract #106-3, virtual, 2020.

Mondro, C., B. J. Thomson, and J. S. Benner, Augmented Reality (AR) sandboxes as interactive visualization tools for investigating planetary morphology in the classroom, paper presented at GSA 2020 Connects Online, 52, abstract #185-4, virtual, 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, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 51, abstract #2258, virtual, TX, 2020.

Palmer, E. M., E. Heggy, B. J. Thomson, T. W. Thompson, and G. W. Patterson, Evidence for Fe-Ti Oxide Enrichment in the Lunar Subsurface from the LRO Mini-RF Observations, paper presented at AGU Fall Meeting, 2020, abstract P023-0005, virtual, 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 DFSAR Teams, Characterizing the Scattering Properties of the Moon with the LRO Mini-RF and Chandrayaan-2 DFSAR Radars, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 51, abstract #2507, virtual, 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, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #2775, virtual, 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, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 51, abstract #2158, The virtual, 2020.

Shukla, S., A. Maiti, G. W. Patterson, P. Prem, J. T. S. Cahill, B. J. Thomson, V. A. Tolpekin, and S. Kumar, Mini-RF Global and Polar S-Band Maps of the Variation in the Moon’s Regolith Dielectric Constant, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 51, abstract #2509, virtual, 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, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 51, abstract #2424, virtual, 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, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 51, abstract #1425, virtual, 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, 50, 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, 50, 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, 50, 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 #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, 50, abstract #2483, 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, 50, 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, 50, 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, 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, 50, abstract #1667, 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, 50, 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, Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 50, 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, 50, 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 a 1:60K geologic map of Western Aeolis Mons, Annual Planetary Geologic Mappers Meeting, abstract #1920, 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.

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.

Koehler, U., J. W. Head, III, H. Hiesinger, J. Mustard, S. Pratt, and B. Thomson, Geology and Topography in the Sinus Meridiani Region, Proposed as a Possible Mars Landing Site, paper presented at Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 31, abstract #1805, Houston, Texas, 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.