S.W.S. McKeever
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Total Citations
75
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About
S.W.S. McKeever is a pioneering figure in the application of luminescence dating techniques to planetary science, specifically targeting the Martian surface. His research focuses on the development of optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) as a tool for *in situ* dating of Martian sediments and regolith, a critical capability for understanding the planet's geological history and habitability. McKeever’s major contribution lies in bridging terrestrial geochronology with robotic space exploration. He established the foundational concepts and approaches for *in situ* luminescence dating of Martian sediments, as outlined in his most cited work (2003, 43 citations), and advanced the methodology through the characterization of Martian simulants and minerals (2007, 13 citations). His work culminated in the design and construction of the ODIN prototype (2011, 4 citations), a robotic OSL reader intended for deployment on Mars. This instrument represents a significant engineering and scientific achievement, addressing the unique challenges of automated dating in an extraterrestrial environment. McKeever’s research has laid the groundwork for future missions capable of directly measuring the burial age of Martian sediments, offering a transformative tool for planetary geology.
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- 1Concepts and approaches to in situ luminescence dating of martian sediments43 citations · 2003
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