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Advancing Astrobiology Through Public/Private Partnership: The FDL Model

Published in 49th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2018

Discussion of the Frontier Development Lab model for advancing astrobiology research through public-private partnerships and machine learning.

Recommended citation: Cabrol, N.A., Diamond, W.H., Bishop, J., Cady, S.L., Fenton, L., Hinman, N., Jain, S., Lowndes, A., …, Phillips, M.S., et al. (2018). "Advancing Astrobiology Through Public/Private Partnership: The FDL Model." 49th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1275.
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Feldspathic Rock in Ancient Crust, N. Hellas, Mars: Implications for Early Mantle Conditions

Published in Differentiation: Building the Internal Architecture of Planets, 2018

Analysis of feldspathic rock compositions in northern Hellas providing insights into early Martian mantle conditions and differentiation.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Moersch, J.E., & Viviano, C.E. (2018). "Feldspathic Rock in Ancient Crust, N. Hellas, Mars: Implications for Early Mantle Conditions." Differentiation: Building the Internal Architecture of Planets. Abstract 4026.
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Hydrothermal alteration in association with large impact basins on Mars

Published in European Planetary Science Congress, 2018

Study of hydrothermal processes and mineral alteration patterns around major Martian impact basins.

Recommended citation: Viviano, C. & Phillips, M.S. (2018). "Hydrothermal alteration in association with large impact basins on Mars." European Planetary Science Congress. Abstract EPSC2018-781.
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Hydrothermal Alteration and Large Impact Basins on Mars

Published in 50th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2019

Investigation of hydrothermal alteration processes associated with large impact basins and their implications for early Mars habitability.

Recommended citation: Viviano, C.E. & Phillips, M.S. (2019). "Hydrothermal Alteration and Large Impact Basins on Mars." 50th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2824.
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Plagioclase in Primary Mineralogy of Ancient Crust, Northern Hellas, Mars

Published in 50th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2019

Spectroscopic detection and analysis of plagioclase in ancient crustal rocks of northern Hellas region on Mars.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Viviano, C.E., & Moersch, J.E. (2019). "Plagioclase in Primary Mineralogy of Ancient Crust, Northern Hellas, Mars." 50th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2137.
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Landscape Ecology of Microbial Communities in the Mars Analog Salar de Pajonales, Chile

Published in Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) 2019, 2019

Ecological study of microbial communities in the Mars analog environment of Salar de Pajonales, Chile, examining habitability patterns.

Recommended citation: Warren-Rhodes, K., Cabrol, N.A., Hinman, N.W., Demergasso, C., Tebes, C.J., Rodriguez, C., Phillips, M.S., Chong, G., Moersch, J., & Sobron, P. (2019). "Landscape Ecology of Microbial Communities in the Mars Analog Salar de Pajonales, Chile." Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) 2019. Abstract 141-169.
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A New Community Resource for Terrestrial Analog Field Research: A Visible to Shortwave Infrared (400–2500 nm) Drone- and Ground-based Hyperspectral Imager for High Resolution Compositional Mapping

Published in 51st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Abstract #1865, 2020

Recommended citation: Moersch, J.E., Mondro, C.A., Leight, C.J., & Phillips, M.S. (2020). "A New Community Resource for Terrestrial Analog Field Research: A Visible to Shortwave Infrared (400–2500 nm) Drone- and Ground-based Hyperspectral Imager for High Resolution Compositional Mapping." 51st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Abstract #1865.
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Regional Compositional Mapping Using CRISM Multispectral Mapping Data

Published in 51st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2020

Recommended citation: Viviano, C.E., Seelos, K.D., Phillips, M.S., Cartwright, S.F.A., Beck, A.W., Seelos, F.P., Murchie, S.L., Dapremont, A.M., Frizzell, K.R., & Smith, I.B. (2020). "Regional Compositional Mapping Using CRISM Multispectral Mapping Data." 51st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1485.
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Temporal multispectral and 3D analysis of Cerro de Pasco, Peru

Published in Science of the Total Environment, 2020

Multispectral and 3D analysis of mining impacts and environmental changes at Cerro de Pasco using remote sensing techniques.

Recommended citation: Melton, C.A., Hughes, D.C., Page, D.L., & Phillips, M.S. (2020). "Temporal multispectral and 3D analysis of Cerro de Pasco, Peru." Science of the Total Environment. 706, 135640.
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Addressing Strategic Knowledge Gaps in the Search for Biosignatures on Mars

Published in Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, 2021

Strategic assessment of current knowledge gaps and future research priorities for Mars biosignature detection.

Recommended citation: Cabrol, N., Bishop, J., Cady, S.L., Demergasso, C., Hinman, N., Hoffman, M., Kanik, I., Moersch, J., …, Phillips, M.S., et al. (2021). "Addressing Strategic Knowledge Gaps in the Search for Biosignatures on Mars." Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 53(4), 223.
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Composition of >4.1 Ga Crustal Blocks Northern Hellas, Mars

Published in GSA Connects 2021, Portland, Oregon, Paper No. 240-1 (Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 53, No. 6), 2021

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Viviano, C.E., Moersch, J.E., Rogers, A.D., McSween, H.Y., & Seelos, F.P. (2021). "Composition of >4.1 Ga Crustal Blocks Northern Hellas, Mars." GSA Connects 2021, Portland, Oregon, Paper No. 240-1 (Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 53, No. 6). 53(6), Paper 240-1.
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Convolutional Neural Network Image Classification of Mars-Analog Terrain: Preliminary Results and Implications for the Search for Life on Mars

Published in 52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2021

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Moersch, J.E., Warren-Rhodes, K., Hinman, N.W., Cabrol, N.A., & Candela, A. (2021). "Convolutional Neural Network Image Classification of Mars-Analog Terrain: Preliminary Results and Implications for the Search for Life on Mars." 52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2510.
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Unique Basin-Related Alteration on Early Mars

Published in 52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2021

Recommended citation: Viviano, C.E., Phillips, M.S., Seelos, K.D., & Roberts, J.H. (2021). "Unique Basin-Related Alteration on Early Mars." 52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1675.
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Planetary Geologic Mapping

Published in Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, 2021

Recommended citation: Mouginis-Mark, P., Burr, D., Byrne, P., Coles, K., Crown, D.A., Patthoff, A., Phillips, M.S., Prockter, L., et al. (2021). "Planetary Geologic Mapping." Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. 53(4), 408.
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The lifecycle of hollows on Mercury: An evaluation of candidate volatile phases and a novel model of formation

Published in Icarus, 2021

Comprehensive analysis of Mercury's enigmatic hollow features, evaluating volatile phases and proposing a novel formation mechanism.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Moersch, J.E., Viviano, C.E., & Emery, J.P. (2021). "The lifecycle of hollows on Mercury: An evaluation of candidate volatile phases and a novel model of formation." Icarus. 359, 114306.
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Inferring molecular complexity from mass spectrometry data using machine learning

Published in Machine Learning and the Physical Sciences Workshop, NeurIPS 2022, 2022

Recommended citation: Gebhard, T.D., Bell, A.C., Gong, J., Hastings, J.J.A., Fricke, G.M., Cabrol, N., Sandford, S., Phillips, M.S., Warren-Rhodes, K., & Baydin, A.G. (2022). "Inferring molecular complexity from mass spectrometry data using machine learning." Machine Learning and the Physical Sciences Workshop, NeurIPS 2022.
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Insights of Extreme Desert Ecology to the Habitats and Habitability of Mars

Published in Microbiology of Hot Deserts (Ecological Studies, vol. 244), Springer Cham, 2022

Recommended citation: Warren-Rhodes, K., Phillips, M.S., Davila, A., & McKay, C.P. (2022). "Insights of Extreme Desert Ecology to the Habitats and Habitability of Mars." Microbiology of Hot Deserts (Ecological Studies, vol. 244), Springer Cham. Ecological Studies 244.
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Signatures of Life: Learning Features of Prebiotic and Biotic Molecules

Published in NASA Frontier Development Lab (FDL) 2022 Astrobiology technical report, 2022

Recommended citation: Bell, A.C., Gebhard, T.D., Gong, J., Hastings, J.J.A., Baydin, A.G., Fricke, G.M., Phillips, M.S., Warren-Rhodes, K., et al. (2022). "Signatures of Life: Learning Features of Prebiotic and Biotic Molecules." NASA Frontier Development Lab (FDL) 2022 Astrobiology technical report.
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Surface Morphologies in a Mars-Analog Ca-Sulfate Salar, High Andes, Northern Chile

Published in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2022

Characterization of surface morphologies in a high-altitude calcium sulfate salar, providing insights into Mars analog environments and sulfate formation processes.

Recommended citation: Hinman, N.W., Hofmann, M.H., Warren-Rhodes, K., Phillips, M.S., Noffke, N., Cabrol, N.A., Chong Diaz, G., Demergasso, C., et al. (2022). "Surface Morphologies in a Mars-Analog Ca-Sulfate Salar, High Andes, Northern Chile." Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences. 8, 797591.
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Gypsum Habit Demarcates Zones of Habitability at Decameter to Millimeter Scales

Published in Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) 2022, 2022

Study of gypsum crystal habits as indicators of habitable zones across multiple spatial scales in Mars analog environments.

Recommended citation: Hinman, N.W., Hofmann, M.H., Warren-Rhodes, K., Phillips, M.S., Cabrol, N.A., Tebes, C.J., Noffke, N.K., Carrizo, D., et al. (2022). "Gypsum Habit Demarcates Zones of Habitability at Decameter to Millimeter Scales." Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) 2022. Abstract 242-03.
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CRISM Hyperspectral Mapping Data Preliminary Empirical Radiometric Reconciliation

Published in 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2022

Development of radiometric calibration methods for CRISM hyperspectral mapping data to improve data quality and accuracy.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Seelos, F.P., & Murchie, S.L. (2022). "CRISM Hyperspectral Mapping Data Preliminary Empirical Radiometric Reconciliation." 53rd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1487.
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Decoding the Patterns of Life: Towards Predictive Search and Biosignature Detection in the Salar de Pajonales (Chile), A Blueprint for Mars and Beyond

Published in Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) 2022, 2022

Recommended citation: Warren-Rhodes, K., Cabrol, N.A., Phillips, M.S., Hinman, N.W., Kalaitzis, F., Tebes, C.J., Demergasso, C., Chong, G., Wettergreen, D.S., & Anza, D.A. (2022). "Decoding the Patterns of Life: Towards Predictive Search and Biosignature Detection in the Salar de Pajonales (Chile), A Blueprint for Mars and Beyond." Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) 2022. Abstract 203-01.
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Mars uplifted massifs: unique and extensive samples of ancient crust

Published in European Planetary Science Congress, 2022

Analysis of uplifted massifs on Mars as windows into ancient crustal composition and early planetary processes.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Viviano, C., Moersch, J., Rogers, A.D., & Seelos, F. (2022). "Mars uplifted massifs: unique and extensive samples of ancient crust." European Planetary Science Congress. Abstract EPSC2022-736.
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Extensive and ancient feldspathic crust detected across north Hellas rim, Mars: Possible implications for primary crust formation

Published in Geology, 2022

Discovery of extensive feldspathic crust around the northern Hellas basin rim, providing insights into Mars' primary crustal formation and early differentiation.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Viviano, C.E., Moersch, J.E., Rogers, A.D., McSween, H.Y., & Seelos, F.P. (2022). "Extensive and ancient feldspathic crust detected across north Hellas rim, Mars: Possible implications for primary crust formation." Geology. 50(10), 1182-1186.
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Modeling Molecular Complexity: Building a Novel Multidisciplinary Machine Learning Framework to Understand Molecular Synthesis and Signatures

Published in AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, 2022

Recommended citation: Hastings, J.J.A., Bell, A.C., Gebhard, T., Gong, J., Baydin, A.G., Fricke, M., Mascaro, M., Phillips, M.S., Warren-Rhodes, K., & Cabrol, N.A. (2022). "Modeling Molecular Complexity: Building a Novel Multidisciplinary Machine Learning Framework to Understand Molecular Synthesis and Signatures." AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. Abstract IN22D-0334.
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Molecular Complexity to Biosignatures: A Machine Learning Pipeline that Connects Mass Spectrometry to Molecular Synthesis and Reaction Networks

Published in AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, 2022

Recommended citation: Gong, J., Bell, A.C., Gebhard, T., Hastings, J.J.A., Baydin, A.G., Warren-Rhodes, K., Phillips, M.S., Fricke, M., et al. (2022). "Molecular Complexity to Biosignatures: A Machine Learning Pipeline that Connects Mass Spectrometry to Molecular Synthesis and Reaction Networks." AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. Abstract P25A-75.
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Planetary Mapping Using Deep Learning: A Method to Evaluate Feature Identification Confidence Applied to Habitats in Mars-Analog Terrain

Published in Astrobiology, 2023

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Moersch, J.E., Cabrol, N.A., Candela, A., Wettergreen, D., Warren-Rhodes, K., Hinman, N.W., & SETI Institute NAI Team (2023). "Planetary Mapping Using Deep Learning: A Method to Evaluate Feature Identification Confidence Applied to Habitats in Mars-Analog Terrain." Astrobiology. 23(1), 76-93.
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Salt Constructs in Paleo-Lake Basins as High-Priority Astrobiology Targets

Published in Remote Sensing, 2023

Identification and characterization of salt constructs in ancient lake basins as priority targets for astrobiology investigations and biosignature preservation.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., McInenly, M., Hofmann, M.H., Hinman, N.W., Warren-Rhodes, K., Rivera-Valentín, E.G., & Cabrol, N.A. (2023). "Salt Constructs in Paleo-Lake Basins as High-Priority Astrobiology Targets." Remote Sensing. 15(2), 314.
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Correlating Aerial and Ground-Based Hyperspectral Data with Microbial Composition and Diversity in a Mars Analog Hydrothermal System in Iceland

Published in 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2023

Recommended citation: Basu, U.A., Schroedl, P., Phillips, M.S., Moersch, J.E., Warren, K., Maierhaba, Y., & Hamilton, C.W. (2023). "Correlating Aerial and Ground-Based Hyperspectral Data with Microbial Composition and Diversity in a Mars Analog Hydrothermal System in Iceland." 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1840.
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A Processing Pipeline for CRISM Hyperspectral Mapping Data

Published in 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2023

Development of automated processing pipeline for CRISM hyperspectral data to enable systematic analysis of Mars surface composition.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Murchie, S.L., Seelos, F.P., Hancock, K.M., Stephens, D.C., & Kawamura, M. (2023). "A Processing Pipeline for CRISM Hyperspectral Mapping Data." 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 2260.
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Evaluating the Use of Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Planetary Surface Exploration in Analog Terrain

Published in 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2023

Recommended citation: Shah, J., Carr, B.B., Hadland, N., Varnam, M., Voigt, J.R.C., Basu, U., Bj, B., Chen, C., …, Phillips, M.S., et al. (2023). "Evaluating the Use of Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Planetary Surface Exploration in Analog Terrain." 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1732.
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Rover-Aerial Vehicle Exploration Network (RAVEN): Mission Planning, Implementation, and Results from the 2022 Rover-Only Field Campaign at Holuhraun, Iceland

Published in 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, 2023

Recommended citation: Gwizd, S., Stack, K.M., Calef, F., Francis, R., Tolometti, G., Graff, J., Langley, C., Kristinsson, Þ.H., …, Phillips, M.S., et al. (2023). "Rover-Aerial Vehicle Exploration Network (RAVEN): Mission Planning, Implementation, and Results from the 2022 Rover-Only Field Campaign at Holuhraun, Iceland." 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Abstract 1748.
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Orbit-to-ground framework to decode and predict biosignature patterns in terrestrial analogues

Published in Nature Astronomy, 2023

Multi-scale framework combining orbital remote sensing with ground observations to identify and predict biosignature patterns in Mars analog environments.

Recommended citation: Warren-Rhodes, K., Cabrol, N.A., Phillips, M.S., Tebes-Cayo, C., Kalaitzis, F., Ayma, D., Demergasso, C., Chong-Diaz, G., et al. (2023). "Orbit-to-ground framework to decode and predict biosignature patterns in terrestrial analogues." Nature Astronomy. 7, 406-422.
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Gypsum-lined degassing holes in tumuli

Published in Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 2023

Study of gypsum formations in volcanic tumuli with implications for Mars analog environments and habitability.

Recommended citation: Hofmann, M.H., Hinman, N.W., Phillips, M.S., McInenly, M., Chong-Diaz, G., Warren-Rhodes, K., & Cabrol, N.A. (2023). "Gypsum-lined degassing holes in tumuli." Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 48(15), 3220-3236.
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Using AI to Fine Tune the Search for Life

Published in 2nd Joint Symposium of Environmental Biogeochemistry and Subsurface Microbiology; ARPHA Conference Abstracts 6, 2023

Application of artificial intelligence techniques to improve biosignature detection and astrobiology research methodologies.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S. (2023). "Using AI to Fine Tune the Search for Life." 2nd Joint Symposium of Environmental Biogeochemistry and Subsurface Microbiology; ARPHA Conference Abstracts 6. 6, e108253.
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Unraveling the context of unique basin-related alteration on early Mars

Published in 55th Annual Meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences, 2023

Investigation of hydrothermal alteration processes associated with large impact basins on early Mars.

Recommended citation: Viviano, C., Phillips, M.S., Seelos, K., & Roberts, J. (2023). "Unraveling the context of unique basin-related alteration on early Mars." 55th Annual Meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences. Abstract 300.06.
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Pattern Recognition and Analysis in Planetary Contexts: Re-examining the Effects of Imaging Conditions and Environments on Spatial Metric Computations

Published in Astrobiology Science Conference 2024 (AbSciCon24), Providence, RI, abstract 212-04 (eLightning), 2024

Recommended citation: Gong, J., Warren-Rhodes, K., Garcia-Araya, J., Phillips, M.S., Hofmann, M.H., & Baydin, A.G. (2024). "Pattern Recognition and Analysis in Planetary Contexts: Re-examining the Effects of Imaging Conditions and Environments on Spatial Metric Computations." Astrobiology Science Conference 2024 (AbSciCon24), Providence, RI, abstract 212-04 (eLightning).
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Bottlenecks and Next Steps in the Integration of AI/ML into Astrobiology and the Search for Life Beyond Earth

Published in Astrobiology Science Conference 2024 (AbSciCon24), Providence, RI, abstract 202-03 (Oral), 2024

Analysis of current limitations and future directions for artificial intelligence applications in astrobiology research.

Recommended citation: Warren-Rhodes, K., Phillips, M.S., Gong, J., Hofmann, M.H., Walther-Antonio, M.R., & Cabrol, N.A. (2024). "Bottlenecks and Next Steps in the Integration of AI/ML into Astrobiology and the Search for Life Beyond Earth." Astrobiology Science Conference 2024 (AbSciCon24), Providence, RI, abstract 202-03 (Oral).
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New Views into Pre-Noachian Mars

Published in Tenth International Conference on Mars, 2024

Investigation of ancient Martian crustal composition and processes from the earliest period of Mars history.

Recommended citation: Viviano, C.E. & Phillips, M.S. (2024). "New Views into Pre-Noachian Mars." Tenth International Conference on Mars. Abstract 3501.
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Interpreting Plagioclase Detections in Igneous Rock Spectra: Felsic Rocks and Plagioclase-Rich Basalts are Similar to Mars Detections

Published in Tenth International Conference on Mars, 2024

Spectroscopic analysis comparing terrestrial and Martian plagioclase detections in igneous rocks.

Recommended citation: Vannier, H., Horgan, B., Phillips, M.S., Eddy, M., & Greenberger, R. (2024). "Interpreting Plagioclase Detections in Igneous Rock Spectra: Felsic Rocks and Plagioclase-Rich Basalts are Similar to Mars Detections." Tenth International Conference on Mars. Abstract 3548.
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A first look at CRISM hyperspectral mapping mosaicked data: Results from Mawrth Vallis

Published in Icarus, 2024

First comprehensive analysis of CRISM hyperspectral mapping data from Mawrth Vallis, Mars, revealing detailed mineralogical compositions.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Murchie, S.L., Seelos, F.P., Hancock, K.M., Selby, C., Poffenbarger, R.T., Stephens, D.C., & Kawamura, M. (2024). "A first look at CRISM hyperspectral mapping mosaicked data: Results from Mawrth Vallis." Icarus. 419, 115712.
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Comparing Rover and Helicopter Planetary Mission Architectures in a Mars Analog Setting in Iceland

Published in The Planetary Science Journal, 2024

Field study comparing rover and helicopter mission architectures for planetary exploration using Mars analog terrain in Iceland.

Recommended citation: Gwizd, S., Stack, K.M., Francis, R., Calef, F., Carr, B.B., Langley, C., Graff, J., Kristinsson, Þ.H., …, Phillips, M.S., et al. (2024). "Comparing Rover and Helicopter Planetary Mission Architectures in a Mars Analog Setting in Iceland." The Planetary Science Journal. 5(8), 172.
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HyPyRameter: A Python Toolbox to Calculate Spectral Parameters from Hyperspectral Reflectance Data

Published in The Planetary Science Journal, 2024

Comprehensive Python toolkit for calculating spectral parameters from hyperspectral data, designed for planetary science applications.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Tai Udovicic, C., Moersch, J.E., Basu, U., & Hamilton, C.W. (2024). "HyPyRameter: A Python Toolbox to Calculate Spectral Parameters from Hyperspectral Reflectance Data." The Planetary Science Journal. 5(11), 258.
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A novel theoretical approach to predict the interannual variability of sulfur in Mercury’s exosphere and subsurface

Published in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 2025

Recommended citation: Verkercke, S., Chaufray, J.Y., Leblanc, F., Georgiou, A., Phillips, M.S., Munaretto, G., Lewis, J., Ricketts, A., & Morrissey, L. (2025). "A novel theoretical approach to predict the interannual variability of sulfur in Mercury’s exosphere and subsurface." Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences. 12, 1565830.
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Alteration of Pre-Noachian Mars

Published in 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #1579 (LPI Contrib. 3090), 2025

Recommended citation: Viviano, C.E. & Phillips, M.S. (2025). "Alteration of Pre-Noachian Mars." 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, abstract #1579 (LPI Contrib. 3090).
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Mars Analog Field Testing Reveals Key Operational Strategies for Planetary Exploration Using Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Published in AGU Fall Meeting 2025, abstract P21C-265, 2025

Recommended citation: Hamilton, C.W., Carr, B.B., Varnam, M., Hadland, N., Shah, J., Voigt, J., Gwizd, S., Stack, K., …, Phillips, M.S., et al. (2025). "Mars Analog Field Testing Reveals Key Operational Strategies for Planetary Exploration Using Unoccupied Aircraft Systems (UAS)." AGU Fall Meeting 2025, abstract P21C-265.
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SaganMC: A molecular complexity dataset with mass spectra

Published in University of Oxford Research Archive (ORA) dataset; also on Hugging Face (oxai4science/sagan-mc, DOI 10.57967/hf/5637), 2025

Recommended citation: Baydin, A.G., Bell, A., Gebhard, T., Gong, J., Hastings, J., Fricke, M., Phillips, M.S., Warren-Rhodes, K., et al. (2025). "SaganMC: A molecular complexity dataset with mass spectra." University of Oxford Research Archive (ORA) dataset; also on Hugging Face (oxai4science/sagan-mc, DOI 10.57967/hf/5637).
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Widespread ancient anorthosites in the lower crust of Mars

Published in Communications Earth & Environment, 2025

Discovery of widespread ancient anorthosite in Mars' lower crust, providing new insights into early planetary differentiation and crustal evolution.

Recommended citation: Phillips, M.S., Viviano, C.E., Rogers, A.D., Larson, L., Tornabene, L., Trowbridge, A., Moersch, J.E., & McSween Jr, H.Y. (2025). "Widespread ancient anorthosites in the lower crust of Mars." Communications Earth & Environment. 6, 1026.
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A Domain-Specific Vision Foundation Model for Mars: Self-Supervised Learning for Planetary-Scale Science Discovery

Published in Journal of Geophysical Research: Machine Learning and Computation, 2026

Recommended citation: Fang, J., Luo, W., Huang, Q., Zhang, L., Phillips, M.S., Seethi, V.D.R., & Giannakis, I. (2026). "A Domain-Specific Vision Foundation Model for Mars: Self-Supervised Learning for Planetary-Scale Science Discovery." Journal of Geophysical Research: Machine Learning and Computation. 3, e2025JH000827.
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