Planetary Geodynamics Laboratory
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Christopher Shuman
Planetary Geodynamics Laboratory
NASA/GSFC, Code 698 Greenbelt, MD 20771 Phone: (301) 614-5706 FAX: (301) 614-5644 |
Overview:
- When I am not in the polar regions or otherwise traveling, I am an
Associate Research Scientist for the University of Maryland's Goddard
Earth Science and Technology Center at Goddard Space Flight Center
(NASA/GSFC) in Greenbelt, Maryland. As a member of the Planetary
Geodynamics Laboratory in the Topography and Surface Change group, I am
working with Dr. David Harding on a new swath laser altimeter, and
continuing to study the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets using
satellite and field observations. Of particular interest is assessing
elevation change with ICESat laser altimetry data and the nature of
Antarctica's large subglacial lakes. The overall goal is to help
understand the current status of these vast ice sheets in the climate
system so that their future may be predicted. I am also an Adjunct
Faculty member of the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center at
the University of Maryland, College Park.
Education:
Ph.D. Geosciences 1992, The Pennsylvania State University, Advisor: Dr. R.R. Parizek.
M.S. Geology 1987, The Pennsylvania State University, Advisor:Dr. R.R. Parizek.
B.S. Geology 1982, Moravian College, Advisor: Dr. J.J. Gerencher, Jr.
Previous Positions:
2001-Present -Earth Scientist, Cryospheric Sciences Branch, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Deputy Project Scientist for the ICESat Mission (2001-2005), Greenbelt, MD and Adjunct Research Faculty, ESSIC, University of Maryland, College Park.
1999-2001 -Assistant Research Scientist, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, College Park, Dr. Antonio J. Busalacchi, Director.
1996-1998 -Visiting Research Fellow, Universities Space Research Association, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Oceans and Ice Branch, Greenbelt, MD with Dr. Robert A. Bindschadler.
1994-1996 -National Research Council, Resident Research Associate, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Oceans and Ice Branch, Greenbelt, MD working with Dr. Robert A. Bindschadler.
1992-1994 -Research Associate, Earth System Science Center and Department of Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA working with Dr. Richard B. Alley.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:
Shuman, C.A., T.A. Scambos, W.B. Krabill, R.A. Thomas, A. Rivera, G. Casassa, C. Hulbe, C.F. Martin, J. Bohlander, and V.P. Suchdeo (in prep.), Significant thinning of Crane Glacier 2002-2006, Larsen B Embayment, Antarctica, Geophysical Research Letters.
Shuman, C.A., D.K. Hall, R.S. Williams, Jr., O. Sigurosson and J.F. Jonsdottir, (in prep.) Detection of surface-elevation change on Drangajokull, Iceland, Annals of Glaciology.
Shuman, C.A., M.A. Fahnestock, T. Scambos, R. Bauer, T. Haran, M. Albert (in prep). Antarctic megadunes - Form and scale, Journal of Geophysical Research.
DiMarzio, J., A. Brenner, H.A. Fricker, B.E. Schutz, C.A. Shuman, H.J. Zwally (in prep). Digital elevation maps of Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets from ICESat. Geophysical Research Letters.
Humbert, A. and C.A. Shuman (submitted). The beauty and complexity of the Brunt Ice Shelf from MOA and ICESat, Journal of Glaciology.
Shuman, C.A., H.J. Zwally, B.E. Schutz, A. Brenner, R. J. DiMarzio, and V.P. Suchdeo (2006, in press). ICESat Antarctic Ice Sheet elevations - Preliminary precision and accuracy assessments, Geophysical Research Letters.
Stroeve, J., D. Long, C.A. Shuman, T.A. Scambos, and J.C. Comiso (in press). Hydrological application of remote sensing: Surface states - Glaciers and sea-ice, extent and properties, Encyclopedia of Hydrology, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Bell, R.E., M. Studinger, M.A. Fahnestock, and C.A. Shuman (2006). Tectonically controlled subglacial lakes on the flanks of the Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains, East Antarctica, Geophysical Research Letters 33, L02504 (2006)
Schutz, B.E., H.J. Zwally, C.A. Shuman, D. Hancock, J. DiMarzio (2005). Overview of the ICESat Mission, Geophysical Research Letters, 32, L21S01.
Bindschadler, R.A., H. Choi, C.A. Shuman, and T. Markus, (2005). Detecting and measuring new snow accumulation on ice sheets by satellite remote sensing, Remote Sensing of Environment, 98, 388 402
Steig, E.J. and 11 others (2005). High-resolution ice cores from US ITASE (West Antarctica): development and validation of chronologies and determination of precision and accuracy, Annals of Glaciology, v. 41, 8 pages.
Mann, J.L., S.E. Long, C.A. Shuman, W.R. Kelly (2005). Determination of mercury content in a shallow firn core from Summit, Greenland by isotope dilution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 163, 19-32.
Albert, M. C.A. Shuman, Z. Courville, R. Bauer, M. Fahnestock, and T. Scambos (2005). Extreme firn metamorphism: Impact of decades of vapor transport on near surface firn at a low-accumulation glazed site on the East Antarctic Plateau, Annals of Glaciology, v. 39, 73-78.
