B. C. Clark

25.1k citations
174 papers · 8.2k · 3 hit papers · h-index 43

Impact in

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics top 0.2%
    • Planetary Science and Exploration
    • Astro and Planetary Science
    • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
  • Paleontology top 1%
    • Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils

Papers in

Co-authors
A. K. Baird (18 shared papers)D. W. Ming (55 shared papers)S. W. Squyres (28 shared papers)A. S. Yen (49 shared papers)R. Gellert (51 shared papers)G. Klingelhöfer (16 shared papers)Samuel P. Kounaves (12 shared papers)R. E. Arvidson (26 shared papers)
Journals
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres (24 papers)Science (10 papers)International Journal of Astrobiology (7 papers)Journal of Geophysical Research Planets (7 papers)Icarus (7 papers)
Partner nations
United StatesCanadaGermany

In The Last Decade

B. C. Clark

165 papers receiving 7.7k citations

B. C. Clark's Hit Papers

Identification of Carbonate-Rich Outcrops on Mars by the Spirit Rover 2010 · 310 citations
3100+7+14Years since publication250500750
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if any of the following hold:

  • it has ≥500 total citations;
  • it reaches ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (the threshold is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it);
  • it reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.
  1. 2010 Science
  2. 2009 Science
  3. 2004 Science

Peers

B. C. Clark
Comparison fields: 5 of 115
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics 7.0k
  • Paleontology 952
  • Geochemistry and Petrology 568
  • Atmospheric Science 1.6k
  • Environmental Chemistry 506
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David C. Catling United States
B. L. Ehlmann United States
R. Gellert United States
A. S. Yen United States
J. L. Bishop United States
W. V. Boynton United States
N. Mangold France
F. Poulet France
R. V. Morris United States
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All Works

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1
Detection of Perchlorate and the Soluble Chemistry of Martian Soil at the Phoenix Lander Site
Science ·M. H. Hecht, Samuel P. Kounaves, R. C. Quinn, Steven J. West, S. M. M. Young, D. W. Ming, David C. Catling, B. C. Clark, W. V. Boynton, J. H. Hoffman, Lauren DeFlores, K. Gospodinova, Jason Kapit, Peter H. Smith
Hit paper breakdown →		2009810
2
In Situ Evidence for an Ancient Aqueous Environment at Meridiani Planum, Mars
Science ·S. W. Squyres, J. P. Grotzinger, R. E. Arvidson, J. F. Bell, W. M. Calvin, P. R. Christensen, B. C. Clark, J. A. Crisp, W. H. Farrand, K. E. Herkenhoff, J. R. Johnson, G. Klingelhöfer, Andrew H. Knoll, S. M. McLennan, H. Y. McSween, R. V. Morris, J. W. Rice, R. Rieder, L. A. Soderblom
Hit paper breakdown →		2004706
3
Stratigraphy and sedimentology of a dry to wet eolian depositional system, Burns formation, Meridiani Planum, Mars
Earth and Planetary Science Letters ·J. P. Grotzinger, R. E. Arvidson, J. F. Bell, W. M. Calvin, B. C. Clark, David A. Fike, M. P. Golombek, R. Greeley, A. F. C. Haldemann, K. E. Herkenhoff, B. L. Jolliff, Andrew H. Knoll, M. C. Malin, S. M. McLennan, T. J. Parker, L. A. Soderblom, Jascha Sohl‐Dickstein, S. W. Squyres, Nicholas J. Tosca, W. A. Watters
2005417
4
Geochemical and mineralogical interpretation of the Viking inorganic chemical results
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres ·Priestley Toulmin, A. K. Baird, B. C. Clark, Klaus Keil, Harry J. Rose, R. P. Christian, P. H. Rhŷs Evans, Warren C. Kelliher
1977313
5
Identification of Carbonate-Rich Outcrops on Mars by the Spirit Rover
Science ·R. V. Morris, Steven W. Ruff, R. Gellert, D. W. Ming, R. E. Arvidson, B. C. Clark, D. C. Golden, K. L. Siebach, G. Klingelhöfer, Christian Schröder, I. Fleischer, A. S. Yen, S. W. Squyres
Hit paper breakdown →		2010310
6
Chemistry of Rocks and Soils at Meridiani Planum from the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer
Science ·R. Rieder, R. Gellert, Robert C. Anderson, J. Brückner, B. C. Clark, G. Dreibus, T. Economou, G. Klingelhöfer, G. W. Lugmair, D. W. Ming, S. W. Squyres, C. d’Uston, H. Wänke, A. S. Yen, J. Zipfel
2004305
7
Alpha Particle X‐Ray Spectrometer (APXS): Results from Gusev crater and calibration report
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres ·R. Gellert, R. Rieder, J. Brückner, B. C. Clark, G. Dreibus, G. Klingelhöfer, G. W. Lugmair, D. W. Ming, H. Wänke, A. S. Yen, J. Zipfel, S. W. Squyres
2006302
8
Chemical composition of Martian fines
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres ·B. C. Clark, A. K. Baird, Ray J. Weldon, Donald M. Tsusaki, Lorraine Schnabel, Magell P. Candelaria
1982296
9
Chemistry of Rocks and Soils in Gusev Crater from the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer
Science ·R. Gellert, R. Rieder, Robert C. Anderson, J. Brückner, B. C. Clark, G. Dreibus, T. Economou, G. Klingelhöfer, G. W. Lugmair, D. W. Ming, S. W. Squyres, C. d’Uston, H. Wänke, A. S. Yen, J. Zipfel
2004236
10
Geochemical and mineralogical indicators for aqueous processes in the Columbia Hills of Gusev crater, Mars
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres ·D. W. Ming, David W. Mittlefehldt, R. V. Morris, D. C. Golden, R. Gellert, A. S. Yen, B. C. Clark, S. W. Squyres, W. H. Farrand, Steven W. Ruff, R. E. Arvidson, G. Klingelhöfer, H. Y. McSween, D. Rodionov, Christian Schröder, Paulo de Souza, Alian Wang
2006214
11
Atmospheric origins of perchlorate on Mars and in the Atacama
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres ·David C. Catling, Mark W. Claire, Kevin Zahnle, R. C. Quinn, B. C. Clark, M. H. Hecht, Samuel P. Kounaves
2010210
12
Geochemical modeling of evaporation processes on Mars: Insight from the sedimentary record at Meridiani Planum
Earth and Planetary Science Letters ·Nicholas J. Tosca, S. M. McLennan, B. C. Clark, J. P. Grotzinger, J. A. Hurowitz, Andrew H. Knoll, Christian Schröder, S. W. Squyres
2005198
13
Inorganic Analyses of Martian Surface Samples at the Viking Landing Sites
Science ·B. C. Clark, A. K. Baird, Harry J. Rose, Priestley Toulmin, Klaus Keil, A. J. Castro, Warren C. Kelliher, Catherine D. Rowe, Peter H. Evans
1976159
14
The mineralogy and the isotopic composition of sulfur in hydrothermal sulfide/sulfate deposits on the East Pacific Rise, 21°N latitude
Earth and Planetary Science Letters ·M.M. Styrt, A.J. Brackmann, Heinrich Holland, B. C. Clark, Visut Pisutha‐Arnond, C. Stewart Eldridge, Hiroshi Ohmoto
1981152
15
Geochemical properties of rocks and soils in Gusev Crater, Mars: Results of the Alpha Particle X‐Ray Spectrometer from Cumberland Ridge to Home Plate
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres ·D. W. Ming, R. Gellert, R. V. Morris, R. E. Arvidson, J. Brückner, B. C. Clark, B. A. Cohen, C. d’Uston, T. Economou, I. Fleischer, G. Klingelhöfer, T. J. McCoy, David W. Mittlefehldt, M. E. Schmidt, Christian Schröder, S. W. Squyres, E. Tréguier, A. S. Yen, J. Zipfel
2008152
16
Two Years at Meridiani Planum: Results from the Opportunity Rover
Science ·S. W. Squyres, Andrew H. Knoll, R. E. Arvidson, B. C. Clark, J. P. Grotzinger, B. L. Jolliff, S. M. McLennan, Nicholas J. Tosca, J. F. Bell, W. M. Calvin, W. H. Farrand, T. D. Glotch, M. P. Golombek, K. E. Herkenhoff, J. R. Johnson, G. Klingelhöfer, H. Y. McSween, A. S. Yen
2006143
17
Iron mineralogy and aqueous alteration from Husband Hill through Home Plate at Gusev Crater, Mars: Results from the Mössbauer instrument on the Spirit Mars Exploration Rover
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres ·R. V. Morris, G. Klingelhöfer, Christian Schröder, I. Fleischer, D. W. Ming, A. S. Yen, R. Gellert, R. E. Arvidson, D. Rodionov, L. S. Crumpler, B. C. Clark, B. A. Cohen, T. J. McCoy, David W. Mittlefehldt, M. E. Schmidt, Paulo de Souza, S. W. Squyres
2008141
18
Wet Chemistry experiments on the 2007 Phoenix Mars Scout Lander mission: Data analysis and results
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres ·Samuel P. Kounaves, M. H. Hecht, Jason Kapit, K. Gospodinova, Lauren DeFlores, R. C. Quinn, W. V. Boynton, B. C. Clark, David C. Catling, P. Hredzak, D. W. Ming, Q. Moore, Jennifer A. Shusterman, Shannon T. Stroble, Steven J. West, S. M. M. Young
2010127
19
Mineralogic and Petrologic Implications of Viking Geochemical Results From Mars: Interim Report
Science ·A. K. Baird, Priestley Toulmin, B. C. Clark, Harry J. Rose, Klaus Keil, R. P. Christian, J. L. Gooding
1976126
20
Multiple stages of aqueous alteration along fractures in mudstone and sandstone strata in Gale Crater, Mars
Earth and Planetary Science Letters ·A. S. Yen, D. W. Ming, D. T. Vaniman, R. Gellert, D. F. Blake, R. V. Morris, Shaunna M. Morrison, T. F. Bristow, S. J. Chipera, K. S. Edgett, A. H. Treiman, B. C. Clark, Robert T. Downs, Jack D. Farmer, J. P. Grotzinger, E. B. Rampe, M. E. Schmidt, B. Sutter, L. M. Thompson
2017126

About B. C. Clark

B. C. Clark is a scholar working on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering, Ecology, Atmospheric Science and Paleontology, having authored 174 papers that have together received 8.2k indexed citations. Recurring topics across this work include Planetary Science and Exploration (151 papers), Astro and Planetary Science (81 papers), Space Exploration and Technology (36 papers), Isotope Analysis in Ecology (23 papers), Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life (22 papers), Geology and Paleoclimatology Research (18 papers), Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils (14 papers) and Spaceflight effects on biology (11 papers). The work is most often cited by research in Astronomy and Astrophysics (7.0k citations), Paleontology (952 citations), Geochemistry and Petrology (568 citations), Atmospheric Science (1.6k citations) and Environmental Chemistry (506 citations). B. C. Clark has collaborated with scholars based in United States, Canada and Germany. Frequent co-authors include A. K. Baird, D. W. Ming, S. W. Squyres, A. S. Yen, R. Gellert, G. Klingelhöfer, Samuel P. Kounaves, R. E. Arvidson, R. V. Morris and S. M. McLennan. Their work appears in journals such as Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres, Science, International Journal of Astrobiology, Journal of Geophysical Research Planets and Icarus.

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