Shiven Gupta
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Shiven Gupta is a pioneering researcher in planetary exploration technologies, with a focus on distributed sensor networks and in-situ measurement systems for extreme environments. His most-cited work, "PHALANX: Expendable projectile sensor networks for planetary exploration" (2020, 6 citations), introduces a novel paradigm for deploying low-cost, expendable sensors via projectile delivery to monitor hard-to-reach planetary terrains. This approach enables long-term, wide-ranging measurements of volatiles, gas composition, particulate density, and temperature variations—critical for understanding planetary dynamics. Gupta’s contributions address a fundamental gap in planetary science: the need for persistent, distributed sensing in hazardous or inaccessible areas. His work has been recognized for its potential to revolutionize how we study flows and changes in planetary atmospheres and surfaces. By combining engineering ingenuity with scientific necessity, Gupta is shaping future missions that demand resilient, scalable observation tools. His research continues to inspire new methods for autonomous environmental monitoring, bridging the gap between terrestrial sensor networks and extraterrestrial exploration.
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- 1PHALANX: Expendable projectile sensor networks for planetary exploration6 citations · 2020