
Dr Nick Teanby
MA, MSci(Cantab.), PhD(Leeds)
Current positions
Reader in Planetary Science
School of Earth Sciences
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Research interests
My research comprises application of geophysical techniques to solve planetary science problems. Currently my research focuses on two areas:
1) Atmospheric radiative transfer of planetary atmospheres: I use infra-red remote sensing combined with radiative transfer analyses to study the atmospheres of Titan, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Mars using both space-based and ground-based instruments such as Cassini, ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, the Atacama Large Millimeter/sub-millimeter Array, and Herschel. In particular I use unstable species to provide new insights into large-scale atmospheric dynamics.
2) Planetary seismology. I apply seismic techniques developed for Earth to planetary interiors to aid in-situ geophysical missions to the planets including NASA's InSight mission to Mars. In particular impact induced seismicity and crustal properties using broadband and short period seismometers.
Projects and supervisions
Research projects
Exploring the Seismicity of Mars with InSight (YR2+YR3)
Principal Investigator
Managing organisational unit
School of Earth SciencesDates
01/04/2022 to 31/03/2024
Exploring the Seismicity of Mars with InSight (YR1)
Principal Investigator
Managing organisational unit
School of Earth SciencesDates
01/04/2021 to 31/03/2023
Exploring the Seismicity of Mars with InSight (YR2+YR3)
Principal Investigator
Managing organisational unit
School of Earth SciencesDates
01/04/2021 to 31/03/2022
ExploRing the surface slopes Of aSteroids
Principal Investigator
Managing organisational unit
School of Earth SciencesDates
01/01/2020 to 31/12/2021
Mars' crustal structure and seismic environment from NASA/InSight (updated for 1/4/2018 start)
Principal Investigator
Managing organisational unit
School of Earth SciencesDates
01/04/2018 to 31/03/2022
Thesis supervisions
Publications
Selected publications
01/08/2015Predicted detection rates of regional-scale meteorite impacts on Mars with the InSight short-period seismometer
Icarus
HCN ice in Titan's high-altitude southern polar cloud
Nature
Science goals and mission concept for the future exploration of Titan and Enceladus
Planetary and Space Science
Constraints on Jupiter’s Stratospheric HCl abundance and chlorine cycle from Herschel/HIFI
Planetary and Space Science
Estimates of seismic activity in the Cerberus Fossae region of Mars
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets
Recent publications
24/08/2023Spectral determination of the colour and vertical structure of dark spots in Neptune’s atmosphere
Nature Astronomy
The temporal brightening of Uranus’ northern polar hood from HST/WFC3 & HST/STIS observations
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets
Two seismic events from InSight confirmed as new impacts on Mars
Planetary Science Journal
Variability in Titan’s Mesospheric HCN and Temperature Structure as Observed by ALMA
Planetary Science Journal
An Autonomous Lunar Geophysical Experiment Package (ALGEP) for future space missions
Experimental Astronomy