Nicholas Warner, PhD
Assistant Professor of Geology
Abstract Excerpt: The acquisition of high-resolution imagery for the surface of Mars has enabled mapping of spatially limited (order of less than 103 km2) landforms such as alluvial fans, deltas, and lacustrine deposits that are targets for exploration due to their association with liquid water. It is essential for our understanding of the planet’s geologic and climate history therefore to place these landforms within the global chronostratigraphic context. Here, we analyze both the statistical variability in the cratering pattern as well as the influence of small crater resurfacing on crater counting small landforms.
Citation: Nicholas H. Warner, Sanjeev Gupta, Fred Calef, Peter Grindrod, Nathan Boll, Kate Goddard. Minimum effective area for high resolution crater counting of martian terrains. Icarus. doi:10.1016/j.icarus.2014.09.024
- Duller, Robert A., Warner, Nicholas H., De Angelis, Silvio, Armitage, John J., Poyatos-Moré, Miquel (2015). Reconstructing the timescale of a catastrophic fan-forming event on Earth using a Mars model. Geophysical Research Letters. doi:10.1002/2015GL066031.
- R. Jaumann, D. Tirsch, E. Hauber, V. Ansan, G. Di Achille, G. Erkeling, F. Fueten, J. Head, M.G. Kleinhans, N. Mangold, G.G. Michael, G. Neukum, A. Pacifici, T. Platz, M. Pondrelli, J. Raack, D. Reiss, D.A. Williams, S. Adeli, D. Baratoux, G. de Villiers, B. Foing, S. Gupta, K. Gwinner, H. Hiesinger, H. Hoffmann, L. Le Deit, L. Marinangeli, K-D Matz, V. Mertens, J.P. Muller, J.H. Pasckert, T. Roatsch, A.P. Rossi, F. Scholten, M. Sowe, J. Voigt, N. Warner. (2015). Quantifying geological processes on Mars—Results of the high resolution stereo camera (HRSC) on Mars express. Planetary and Space Science. doi:10.1016/j.pss.2014.11.029.
- Warner, N.H., Gupta, S., Calef, F., Grindrod, P., Boll, N., Goddard, K. (2015). Minimum effective area for high resolution crater counting of martian terrains. Icarus. doi:10.1016/j.icarus.2014.09.024
- P.M. Grindrod and Warner, N.H. (2014). Erosion rate and previous extent of interior layered deposits on Mars revealed by obstructed landslides. Geology. doi: 10.1130/G35790.1
- Duller, R. A., N. H. Warner, C. McGonigle, S. De Angelis, A. J. Russell, and N. P. Mountney (2014), Landscape reaction, response, and recovery following the catastrophic 1918 Katla jökulhlaup, southern Iceland, Geophys. Res. Lett., 41, 4214–4221, doi:10.1002/2014GL060090.
- Goddard, K, Warner, N.H., Gupta, S, Kim, J.R. (2014). Mechanisms and timescales of fluvial activity at Mojave and other young Martian craters. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets. doi: 10.1002/2013JE004564.
- M. P. Golombek, N. H. Warner, V. Ganti, M. P. Lamb, T. J. Parker, R. L. Fergason, R. Sullivan. (2014). Small crater modification on Meridiani Planum and implications for erosion rates and climate change on Mars. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets. doi: 10.1002/2014JE004658.
- Warner, N.H., Sowe, M., Gupta, S., Dumke, A., Goddard, K. (2013). Fill and spill of giant lakes in the eastern Valles Marineris region of Mars. Geology. doi: 10.1130/G34172.1
- Kim, J-R., Lin, S-Y., Muller, J-P., Warner, N.H., Gupta, S. (2013). Multi-resolution digital terrain models and their potential for Mars landing site assessments. Planetary and Space Science. doi: 10.1016/j.pss.2013.06.001.
- Rice, M., Bell, J.F., Gupta, S., Warner, N.H., Goddard, K., Anderson, R. (2013). A detailed geologic characterization of Eberswalde crater, Mars. The International Journal of Mars Exploration. doi:10.1555/mars.2005.1.0.
- McIntyre, N., Warner, N. H., Gupta, S. Kim, J.-R. and Muller, J.-P. (2012). Hydraulic modeling of a distributary channel of Athabasca Valles, Mars, using a high-resolution digital terrain model. Journal of Geophysical Research, Planets. doi:10.1029/2011JE003939.
- Grindrod, P.M., West, M. Warner, N.H., Gupta, S. (2011). Formation of an Hesperian-aged sedimentary basin containing phyllosilicates in Coprates Catena, Mars. Icarus. 218, 178-195.
- Armitage, J.J., Warner, N.H., Goddard, K., Gupta, S. (2011). Timescales of alluvial fan development by precipitation on Mars. Geophysical Research Letters. 38, L17203, doi:10.1029/2011GL048907.
- Rice, M., Gupta, S., Bell, J., and Warner, N.H. (2011). Influence of fault-controlled topography on fluvio-deltaic sedimentary systems in Eberswalde Crater, Mars. Geophysical Research Letters . 38, L16203, doi:10.1029/2011GL048149.
- Warner, N.H., Gupta, S., Kim, J., Muller, J. Le Corre, L., Morley, J., Lin, S., McGonigle, C. (2011). Constraints on the origin and evolution of Iani Chaos, Mars. Journal of Geophysical Research, Planets. 116, E06003, doi:10.1029/2010JE003787.
- Bargery, A.S., Balme, M.R., Warner, N., Gallagher, C.J., and Gupta, S. 2011. A background to Mars exploration and research. In: Balme, M.R., Bargery, A.S., Gallagher, C.J., and Gupta, S. (eds) Martian Geomorphology. Geological Society London Special Publications, 356. 5 - 21.
- Warner, N.H., Gupta, S., Kim, J., Lin, S., and Muller, J. (2010). Retreat of a giant cataract in a long-lived (3.7 Ga – 2.6 Ga) martian outflow channel. Geology. 38(9), 791-794.
- Warner, N., Gupta, S., Kim, J., Lin, S., and Muller, J. (2010). Hesperian equatorial thermokarst lakes in Ares Vallis as evidence for transient warm conditions on Mars. Geology. 38, 71-74.
- Warner, N., Gupta, S., Lin. S., Kim, J., Muller, J.P., and Morley, J. (2010). Late Noachian to Hesperian climate change on Mars: Evidence of episodic warming from transient crater lakes near Ares Vallis. Journal of Geophysical Research, Planets. Doi: 10.1029/2009JE003522.
- Warner, N.H., Farmer, J. (2010). Sub-glacial hydrothermal alteration minerals in Jökulhlaup deposits in southern Iceland, with implications for detecting past or present habitable environments on Mars. Astrobiology. 10(5), 523-547.
- Warner, N., Gupta, S., Muller, J, Kim, J. and Lin, S. (2009). A refined chronology of catastrophic outflow events in Ares Vallis, Mars. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 288, 58-69.
- Warner, N.H. and Farmer, J.D. (2008). The origin of conical mounds at the mouth of Chasma Boreale. Journal of Geophysical Research, Planets. 113, doi:10.1029/2007JE003028.
- Warner, N.H. and Farmer, J.D. (2008). Importance of aeolian processes in the origin of the north polar chasmata, Mars. Icarus. 196, 368-384.
- Warner, N.H. and Gregg, T.K.P. (2003). Evolved lavas on Mars? Observations from southwest Arsia Mons and Sabancaya volcano, Peru. Journal of Geophysical Research, Planets. 108, doi:10.1029/2002JE001969.
- Geographical Information Systems (ARCGIS)
- Planetary Image Processing Software (ISIS, SOCET SET, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine)
- 3D Visualization Systems and Software (IVS Fledermaus, 3D Stereoscopic Monitors)
- X-Ray Diffraction (JADE)
- Image Processing (GDAL)
- ASD Lab and Field Visible-Light Near-Infrared Spectrometers
- X-ray Diffractometer
- Scanning Electron Microscope
- Differential GPS
- 3Di Monitor for 3D Visualization
- Chile: Geology of Chile Field Course
- Iceland: Pro-Glacial Outflood Systems (Geomorphology and Alteration Minerology)
- New Zealand: Volcanology and Geothermal Field Course
- Andes Mountains, Peru: Mega-Blocky Lava Flow Morphology
- Appalachian Basin: Three month field and lab research collecting samples in eight states throughout the basin
- Greene River Formation, Wyoming: Two week field research to map Eocene-age lacustrine and river sediments
- Aug. 2015-current: NASA InSight (Mars Mission), Instrument Site Selection Working Group (ISSWG)
- Feb. 2012-current: NASA InSight (Mars Mission), Landing site hazards, characterization, and ellipse down-selection (supervisor: Matt Golombek, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
- Feb. 2012-current: NASA Mars Exploration Rover B (Opportunity), Geology Theme Group Lead
Professional Service & Workshops
- 2015: Workshop for Early Career Geoscience Faculty, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
- 2015: Workshop on Issues in Crater Studies and the Dating of Planetary Surfaces, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland
- 2015: Letchworth Park Nature Center Advisory Group, SUNY Geneseo
- 2015: Guest lecturer, INTD 105, SUNY Geneseo
- 2014: Physics Colloquium Speaker, “Choosing a Landing Site on Mars,” SUNY Geneseo
- 2014: All College Hour Faculty Panel, “What is Knowledge?”, SUNY Geneseo
- 2013: Workshop on Photogrammetric Processing of Planetary Stereo Imagery using ISIS and SOCET SET, USGS Astrogeology Science Center, Flagstaff, AZ
- 2010-current: NASA Proposal External Reviewer, Mars Data Analysis Program
- 2008-current: Journal Referee, Astrobiology, Icarus, Geol. Soc. London., Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, GSA Special Issue
- 2011: UK Space Agency Aurora Space Resource Development Day, London, United Kingdom
- 2011: 5th Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity) Mission Landing Site Workshop, Monrovia, CA
- 2010: 4th Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity) Mission Landing Site Workshop, Monrovia, CA
- 2010: Mars Sedimentology Workshop, El Paso, TX
- 2009: Mars Habitability/Landing Site Workshop, Open University, UK
- 2007-2008: Preparing Future Faculty, Arizona State University
- 2006: Volcanology and Geothermal Field Course, Auckland, NZ
- 2014-current: Assistant Professor of Geology, State University of New York at Geneseo
- 2012 Guest Lecturer, California Institute of Technology (Planetary Geology/Geologic Mapping)
- 2010-2011 Tutorial Instructor, Imperial College London (Second Year Students)
- 2010 Guest Lecturer in Geomorphology, Imperial College London
- 2009 Field Instructor in Fourth Year Geology Course, Imperial College London (Apennine Mountains, Italy)
- 2004-2007 Teaching Assistant in Historical and Introductory Geology Lab, Arizona State University
- 2002-2004 New York State Certified Earth and Environmental Science Teacher, Spencerport High School, NY (Grades 7-12)
- 2000-2002 Teaching Assistant in Introductory Geology Lab, State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1997-2000 Teaching Assistant in Introductory Geology Lab, State University of New York at Geneseo
- 2014-current: United University Professionals (UUP)
- 2006-current: American Geophysical Union (AGU)
- 2006-current: Geological Society of America (GSA)
- 2002-2004: New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
Grants, Awards and Honors
- 2015: National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Co-Investigator, five years, $693,000
- 2013: Mars Data Analysis Program (NASA-MDAP), Science Principal Investigator, 3 years, $360,000
- 2012: NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2 years, $120,000
- 2007: Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Research in Astrobiology Grant: American Philosphical Society/NASA
- 2005: NASA Space Grant Graduate Fellowship: Arizona State University
Awards and Honors
- 2002: Stephen E. Dwornik Award, Geological Society of America Planetary Division
- 2000: SUNY Geneseo Graduation with Honors, Geological Sciences
- 1997: SUNY Geneseo Geological Science Alumni Scholarship
Ph.D. in Geological Sciences
Arizona State University, School of Earth and Space Exploration
Advisor: Dr. Jack Farmer
Dissertation Title: “Chasma Boreale, Mars: A possible analog for catastrophic outwash systems in Iceland?”
M.S. in Geological Sciences
State University of New York at Buffalo, Department of Geology
Advisor: Dr. Tracy Gregg
Thesis Title: “Rheologic and emplacement parameters for a lava flow field southwest of Arsia Mons, Mars: Comparisons to Sabancaya volcano, Peru”
B.A. in Geological Sciences and Secondary (7-12) Education
State University of New York at Geneseo, Department of Geological Sciences
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Over
Honors Thesis Title: “Placing constraints on the Frasnian-Famennian extinction boundary near Norton, VA through conodont biostratigraphy”
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