Lynn Carter
Associate Department Head, Planetary Sciences
Associate Professor, Planetary Sciences
Associate Professor, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
Member of the Graduate Faculty
Lynn Carter’s research interests include volcanism and impact cratering on the terrestrial planets, surface properties of asteroids, climate change, and the development of radar remote sensing techniques including polarimetric imaging and ground penetrating radar. She has used the Arecibo radar system to study Venus, the Moon and asteroids, is Deputy PI of the Mini-RF radar on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, and is a Co-I on the SHARAD on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, REASON on the NASA Europa Mission and RIMFAX on the Mars2020 rover.
Offering Research Opportunities?
Yes
Prerequisite Courses
None
Majors Considered
Astronomy, Geosciences
Types of Opportunities
Description of Opportunity
No description given
Start Date
August 2020
End Date
May 2022
Primary Department
Affiliated Departments
Research Location
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Gerard P. Kuiper Space Sci., 533A