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Marc Hunter

Marc is a Supervisory Cartographer with the USGS Astrogeology Science Center in Flagstaff, Arizona, specializing in planetary GIS and data management.

I came to Astrogeology as part of the Planetary Geologic Mapping group to help with GIS work (digitizing paper-only maps, new starts for NASA funded mappers, developing ArcGIS tools, planetary nomenclature, and help desk). My work has expanded from there to include data management, geospatial and metadata standards, archiving, and supervision. I enjoy applying my previous experiences in education and military leadership to help others further their career goals. Currently, I oversee the AstroLink archive and Terrestrial Analogs Data Portal projects, as well as co-lead the Data Integration section.

 

Professional Experience

  • 2016 - present: US Geological Survey

  • 2013 - 2016: Coconino County

  • 2011 - 2012: Oldcastle Building Envelope

  • 2007 - 2011: US Marine Corps

     

Education and Certifications

  • MS Applied Geospatial Sciences, Northern Arizona University (2014)

  • BAE Secondary Education, Arizona State University (2007)

     

Science and Products

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SP Crater Arizona

Terrestrial Analogs for Research and Geologic Exploration Training (TARGET)​

The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) Astrogeology Science Center (ASC) recently established the Terrestrial Analogs for Research and Geologic Exploration Training (TARGET) program. This service-oriented program is built around the recognition that the Earth is a fundamental training ground for human and robotic planetary exploration, and that ASC is in a unique position in northern Arizona with...
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Core Science Systems Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center, Planetary Geologic Mapping
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Terrestrial Analogs for Research and Geologic Exploration Training (TARGET)​

The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) Astrogeology Science Center (ASC) recently established the Terrestrial Analogs for Research and Geologic Exploration Training (TARGET) program. This service-oriented program is built around the recognition that the Earth is a fundamental training ground for human and robotic planetary exploration, and that ASC is in a unique position in northern Arizona with...
Learn More
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USGS

Astrolink: Online Collections + Resources

As the Astrolink works to digitize our materials for all to use, you can find collections and online resources related to our archive on this page.
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Astrolink: Online Collections + Resources

As the Astrolink works to digitize our materials for all to use, you can find collections and online resources related to our archive on this page.
Learn More
link
USGS

Astrolink

Astrolink currently houses more than 100,000 lunar and planetary maps, a reference library, an ever-growing photo and document collection that chronicles the historic and on-going activities of USGS Astrogeology, assorted artifacts (including Grover, the Apollo-era astronaut training rover), the MRCTR GIS Lab Space, and a work room for visiting researchers. Tours of Astrolink, as well as archival...
By
Astrogeology Science Center, Planetary Geologic Mapping
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Astrolink

Astrolink currently houses more than 100,000 lunar and planetary maps, a reference library, an ever-growing photo and document collection that chronicles the historic and on-going activities of USGS Astrogeology, assorted artifacts (including Grover, the Apollo-era astronaut training rover), the MRCTR GIS Lab Space, and a work room for visiting researchers. Tours of Astrolink, as well as archival...
Learn More

Astrogeology Science Center Eugene Shoemaker Collection

A set of data releases from the Astrogeology Shoemaker collection. This work was funded through an NGGDPP award (2023-0017). They include unpublished works, maps and correspondence.
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Map of Yellowstone’s Thermal Areas: Updated 2023-12-31

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Park Service, Yellowstone Center for Resources, as part of work for the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, has compiled a shapefile map of thermal areas and thermal water bodies in Yellowstone National Park. A thermal area is a continuous, or nearly continuous, geologic unit that contains one or more thermal features (e.g., hot...
By
Astrogeology Science Center

PAAD: The Planetary Aeolian Analog Database

The Terrestrial Analogs Data Portal (TADP; https://tadp.astrogeology.usgs.gov/) has been established as a repository and data discovery portal which leverages USGS ScienceBase, a trusted long-term digital repository that provides access to all USGS data services. Creation of the TADP service is in response to a number of NASA-generated reports identifying the need for a permanent...
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Astrogeology Science Center Monthly Reports 1961 - 1975

Monthly report to show updates on personnel and conferences and scientific meetings. Includes unpublished works and works in progress.
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Known Terrestrial Analog Sites for Planetary Science

A point layer of sites known to be useful analogs for planetary science, such as impact craters, dunes, volcanoes, and other processes observed on bodies across the solar system.
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Mars Dune Digital Database - Merged

The Mars Global Digital Dune Database provides a comprehensive and quantitative view of the geographic distribution of dune fields from 65° N to 65° S latitude. The database encompasses ~ 550 dune fields, covering ~ 70,000 km2, with an estimated total volume between 3,600 km3 and 13,400 km3. Over 2300 selected Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) infrared (IR), THEMIS visible (VIS)...
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Appendices for Planetary Geologic Mapping: Program Status and Future Needs

Appendices include the original survey, response data, and collated results related to the Open File Report. Geoscience maps, regardless of target body, are spatial and temporal representations of materials and processes recorded on planetary surfaces (Varnes, 1973; Spencer, 2000). The information and context provided by these maps promote basic and applied research within and across...
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Image mosaic and topographic maps of Mercury

Map DescriptionsSheet 1: This image mosaic is based on observations acquired by the Mercury Dual Imaging System (MDIS; Hawkins and others, 2009), an instrument on the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, Geochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) spacecraft (Solomon and others, 2007). The Mercator projection is used between latitudes ±57°, with a...
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Lunar grid systems, coordinate systems, and map projections for the Artemis missions and lunar surface navigation

ForewardThis document contains design specifications of a navigational standard for the Moon, including a Lunar Transverse Mercator system, a Lunar Polar Stereographic system, a Lunar Grid Reference System, and a unique coordinate structure, Artemis Condensed Coordinates, for Artemis mission navigation and lunar surface science.The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...
Authors
Mark T McClernan, Michael L. Dennis, Ike H. Theriot, Trent M. Hare, Brent A. Archinal, Lillian R. Ostrach, Marc A. Hunter, Matthew J. Miller, Ross A. Beyer, Andrew M. Annex, Samuel J. Lawrence
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Assessing community needs for terrestrial analog studies

Executive SummaryThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) developed and released a survey to assess the terrestrial analog needs of the planetary science community. The goal was to assess the current state of terrestrial analog studies and determine community needs related to the use of field sites for training and research, data dissemination and archiving, and sample collections.The survey...
Authors
Lauren A. Edgar, M. Elise Rumpf, James A. Skinner, Amber L. Gullikson, Laszlo Kestay, Marc A. Hunter, Tenielle A. Gaither
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Planetary geologic mapping protocol—2022

The Planetary Geologic Mapping Protocol covers the idealized process of compiling a NASA-funded map product of a non-terrestrial solid surface planetary body for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) publication and summarizes technical specifications of the Mapping Process for authors and reviewers. Directed by community and programmatic recommendations, the USGS Planetary Geologic Map...
Authors
James A. Skinner, Alexandra E. Huff, Sarah R. Black, Holly C. Buban, Corey M. Fortezzo, Tenielle A. Gaither, Trent M. Hare, Marc A. Hunter
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Planetary geologic mapping—Program status and future needs

The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) Planetary Geologic Map Coordination Group (Flagstaff, Ariz.) surveyed planetary geoscience map makers and users to determine the importance, relevance, and usability of such products to their planetary science research and to current and future needs of the planetary science community. This survey was prepared because the planetary science...
Authors
James A. Skinner, Alexandra E. Huff, Corey M. Fortezzo, Tenielle A. Gaither, Trent M. Hare, Marc A. Hunter, Holly Buban
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Large crater clustering tool

In this paper we present the Large Crater Clustering (LCC) tool set, an ArcGIS plugin that supports the quantitative approximation of a primary impact location from user-identified locations of possible secondary impact craters or the long-axes of clustered secondary craters. The identification of primary impact craters directly supports planetary geologic mapping and topical science...
Authors
Jason R. Laura, James A. Skinner, Marc A. Hunter
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Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Planetary Geologic Mapping Python Toolbox for ArcGIS

A collection of ArcGIS python toolboxes and plugins used by the Planetary Geologic Mapping program. They are designed to work with ArcPro 2.0 and ArcMap 10.0 or higher.
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Science and Products

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SP Crater Arizona

Terrestrial Analogs for Research and Geologic Exploration Training (TARGET)​

The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) Astrogeology Science Center (ASC) recently established the Terrestrial Analogs for Research and Geologic Exploration Training (TARGET) program. This service-oriented program is built around the recognition that the Earth is a fundamental training ground for human and robotic planetary exploration, and that ASC is in a unique position in northern Arizona with...
By
Core Science Systems Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center, Planetary Geologic Mapping
link

Terrestrial Analogs for Research and Geologic Exploration Training (TARGET)​

The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) Astrogeology Science Center (ASC) recently established the Terrestrial Analogs for Research and Geologic Exploration Training (TARGET) program. This service-oriented program is built around the recognition that the Earth is a fundamental training ground for human and robotic planetary exploration, and that ASC is in a unique position in northern Arizona with...
Learn More
link
USGS

Astrolink: Online Collections + Resources

As the Astrolink works to digitize our materials for all to use, you can find collections and online resources related to our archive on this page.
link

Astrolink: Online Collections + Resources

As the Astrolink works to digitize our materials for all to use, you can find collections and online resources related to our archive on this page.
Learn More
link
USGS

Astrolink

Astrolink currently houses more than 100,000 lunar and planetary maps, a reference library, an ever-growing photo and document collection that chronicles the historic and on-going activities of USGS Astrogeology, assorted artifacts (including Grover, the Apollo-era astronaut training rover), the MRCTR GIS Lab Space, and a work room for visiting researchers. Tours of Astrolink, as well as archival...
By
Astrogeology Science Center, Planetary Geologic Mapping
link

Astrolink

Astrolink currently houses more than 100,000 lunar and planetary maps, a reference library, an ever-growing photo and document collection that chronicles the historic and on-going activities of USGS Astrogeology, assorted artifacts (including Grover, the Apollo-era astronaut training rover), the MRCTR GIS Lab Space, and a work room for visiting researchers. Tours of Astrolink, as well as archival...
Learn More

Astrogeology Science Center Eugene Shoemaker Collection

A set of data releases from the Astrogeology Shoemaker collection. This work was funded through an NGGDPP award (2023-0017). They include unpublished works, maps and correspondence.
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Map of Yellowstone’s Thermal Areas: Updated 2023-12-31

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Park Service, Yellowstone Center for Resources, as part of work for the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, has compiled a shapefile map of thermal areas and thermal water bodies in Yellowstone National Park. A thermal area is a continuous, or nearly continuous, geologic unit that contains one or more thermal features (e.g., hot...
By
Astrogeology Science Center

PAAD: The Planetary Aeolian Analog Database

The Terrestrial Analogs Data Portal (TADP; https://tadp.astrogeology.usgs.gov/) has been established as a repository and data discovery portal which leverages USGS ScienceBase, a trusted long-term digital repository that provides access to all USGS data services. Creation of the TADP service is in response to a number of NASA-generated reports identifying the need for a permanent...
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Astrogeology Science Center Monthly Reports 1961 - 1975

Monthly report to show updates on personnel and conferences and scientific meetings. Includes unpublished works and works in progress.
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Known Terrestrial Analog Sites for Planetary Science

A point layer of sites known to be useful analogs for planetary science, such as impact craters, dunes, volcanoes, and other processes observed on bodies across the solar system.
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Mars Dune Digital Database - Merged

The Mars Global Digital Dune Database provides a comprehensive and quantitative view of the geographic distribution of dune fields from 65° N to 65° S latitude. The database encompasses ~ 550 dune fields, covering ~ 70,000 km2, with an estimated total volume between 3,600 km3 and 13,400 km3. Over 2300 selected Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) infrared (IR), THEMIS visible (VIS)...
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Appendices for Planetary Geologic Mapping: Program Status and Future Needs

Appendices include the original survey, response data, and collated results related to the Open File Report. Geoscience maps, regardless of target body, are spatial and temporal representations of materials and processes recorded on planetary surfaces (Varnes, 1973; Spencer, 2000). The information and context provided by these maps promote basic and applied research within and across...
By
Astrogeology Science Center

Image mosaic and topographic maps of Mercury

Map DescriptionsSheet 1: This image mosaic is based on observations acquired by the Mercury Dual Imaging System (MDIS; Hawkins and others, 2009), an instrument on the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, Geochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) spacecraft (Solomon and others, 2007). The Mercator projection is used between latitudes ±57°, with a...
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Lunar grid systems, coordinate systems, and map projections for the Artemis missions and lunar surface navigation

ForewardThis document contains design specifications of a navigational standard for the Moon, including a Lunar Transverse Mercator system, a Lunar Polar Stereographic system, a Lunar Grid Reference System, and a unique coordinate structure, Artemis Condensed Coordinates, for Artemis mission navigation and lunar surface science.The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...
Authors
Mark T McClernan, Michael L. Dennis, Ike H. Theriot, Trent M. Hare, Brent A. Archinal, Lillian R. Ostrach, Marc A. Hunter, Matthew J. Miller, Ross A. Beyer, Andrew M. Annex, Samuel J. Lawrence
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Assessing community needs for terrestrial analog studies

Executive SummaryThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) developed and released a survey to assess the terrestrial analog needs of the planetary science community. The goal was to assess the current state of terrestrial analog studies and determine community needs related to the use of field sites for training and research, data dissemination and archiving, and sample collections.The survey...
Authors
Lauren A. Edgar, M. Elise Rumpf, James A. Skinner, Amber L. Gullikson, Laszlo Kestay, Marc A. Hunter, Tenielle A. Gaither
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Planetary geologic mapping protocol—2022

The Planetary Geologic Mapping Protocol covers the idealized process of compiling a NASA-funded map product of a non-terrestrial solid surface planetary body for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) publication and summarizes technical specifications of the Mapping Process for authors and reviewers. Directed by community and programmatic recommendations, the USGS Planetary Geologic Map...
Authors
James A. Skinner, Alexandra E. Huff, Sarah R. Black, Holly C. Buban, Corey M. Fortezzo, Tenielle A. Gaither, Trent M. Hare, Marc A. Hunter
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Planetary geologic mapping—Program status and future needs

The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) Planetary Geologic Map Coordination Group (Flagstaff, Ariz.) surveyed planetary geoscience map makers and users to determine the importance, relevance, and usability of such products to their planetary science research and to current and future needs of the planetary science community. This survey was prepared because the planetary science...
Authors
James A. Skinner, Alexandra E. Huff, Corey M. Fortezzo, Tenielle A. Gaither, Trent M. Hare, Marc A. Hunter, Holly Buban
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Large crater clustering tool

In this paper we present the Large Crater Clustering (LCC) tool set, an ArcGIS plugin that supports the quantitative approximation of a primary impact location from user-identified locations of possible secondary impact craters or the long-axes of clustered secondary craters. The identification of primary impact craters directly supports planetary geologic mapping and topical science...
Authors
Jason R. Laura, James A. Skinner, Marc A. Hunter
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, Astrogeology Science Center

Planetary Geologic Mapping Python Toolbox for ArcGIS

A collection of ArcGIS python toolboxes and plugins used by the Planetary Geologic Mapping program. They are designed to work with ArcPro 2.0 and ArcMap 10.0 or higher.
By
Astrogeology Science Center
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