Dr. John Moores

Biography

John Moores is a faculty member at York University specializing in planetary sciences. His research focuses on planetary volatiles, ice atmospheres, and laboratory simulations of planetary bodies. He has extensive experience in space mission operations, design, and data analysis, as well as planetary instrument design and development. His work addresses critical questions related to the solar system, particularly the interactions between planetary atmospheres and surfaces. Moores is currently involved in supporting Surface Operations for the Mars Science Laboratory Rover (Curiosity) and is developing planetary simulation facilities at York University as part of the Planetary Volatile Laboratory. Previously, he led experimental studies on the interactions between volatiles and the Martian surface polar caps, trained Mars Exploration Rovers, and contributed to the development of the Surface Stereo Imager for the Phoenix Mars Lander. He has also been involved in conceptual space mission design studies and possesses significant experience in modeling atmospheric scattering on Earth and Mars, including the direct detection of fog on Mars and estimates of methane content in the Martian atmosphere.

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