A. D. Knighton

3.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
44 papers, 2.3k citations indexed

About

A. D. Knighton is a scholar working on Ecology, Soil Science and Earth-Surface Processes. According to data from OpenAlex, A. D. Knighton has authored 44 papers receiving a total of 2.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 33 papers in Ecology, 17 papers in Soil Science and 17 papers in Earth-Surface Processes. Recurrent topics in A. D. Knighton's work include Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes (32 papers), Geological formations and processes (17 papers) and Soil erosion and sediment transport (17 papers). A. D. Knighton is often cited by papers focused on Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes (32 papers), Geological formations and processes (17 papers) and Soil erosion and sediment transport (17 papers). A. D. Knighton collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom and Australia. A. D. Knighton's co-authors include Gerald C. Nanson, Colin D. Woodroffe and Wilfred H. Theakstone and has published in prestigious journals such as Water Resources Research, Journal of Hydrology and Geology.

In The Last Decade

A. D. Knighton

43 papers receiving 2.1k citations

Hit Papers

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1996 488 citations Gerald C. Nanson, A. D. Knighton Earth Surface Processes and Landforms profile →

Peers

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Edward J. Hickin Canada

E. D. Andrews United States

Chester C. Watson United States

Jean‐Paul Bravard France

W. R. Osterkamp United States

Wayne D. Erskine Australia

Jiongxin Xu China

Walter F. Megahan United States

Noel A. Trustrum New Zealand

A. M. Gurnell United Kingdom

Edward J. Hickin Canada

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1.4k ×1.4

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1000 ×1.3

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560 ×0.8

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495 ×1.0

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Fields of papers citing papers by A. D. Knighton

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of A. D. Knighton

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All Works

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Knighton, A. D. & Gerald C. Nanson. (2001). An event-based approach to the hydrology of arid zone rivers in the Channel Country of Australia. Journal of Hydrology. 254(1-4). 102–123. 85 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1999). The gravel–sand transition in a disturbed catchment. Geomorphology. 27(3-4). 325–341. 52 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D. & Gerald C. Nanson. (1994). Flow transmission along an arid zone anastomosing river, cooper creek, australia. Hydrological Processes. 8(2). 137–154. 122 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D. & Gerald C. Nanson. (1993). Anastomosis and the continuum of channel pattern. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 18(7). 613–625. 205 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D., et al.. (1992). The evolution of tidal creek networks, mary river, northern Australia. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 17(2). 167–190. 59 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1991). Channel bed adjustment along mine-affected rivers of northeast Tasmania. Geomorphology. 4(3-4). 205–219. 56 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D., et al.. (1991). Tidal-creek extension and saltwater intrusion in northern Australia. Geology. 19(8). 831–831. 67 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D., et al.. (1990). Velocity‐discharge relationships in three lowland rivers. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 15(6). 501–512. 2 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1988). The impact of the Parangana Dam on the River Mersey, Tasmania. Geomorphology. 1(3). 221–237. 9 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1985). Channel Form Adjustment in Supraglacial Streams, Austre Okstindbreen, Norway. Arctic and Alpine Research. 17(4). 451–466. 2 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1981). Channel Form and Flow Characteristics of Supraglacial Streams, Austre Okstindbreen, Norway. Arctic and Alpine Research. 13(3). 295–295. 30 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1981). Channel form and Flow Characteristics of Supraglacial Streams, Austre Okstindbreen, Norway. Arctic and Alpine Research. 13(3). 295–306. 6 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1981). Asymmetry of river channel cross‐sections: Part I. Quantitative indices. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 6(6). 581–588. 34 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1980). Comment on ‘Drainage network power’ by K. J. Gregory. Water Resources Research. 16(6). 1128–1129. 1 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D. & Wilfred H. Theakstone. (1978). Throughflow water velocities in Austre Okstindbreen, Norway. Journal of Glaciology. 20(84). 598–599. 6 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1977). The Meander Problem. Geography. 62(2). 106–111. 1 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1976). Stream Adjustment in a Small Rocky Mountain Basin. Arctic and Alpine Research. 8(2). 197–212.

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Knighton, A. D.. (1975). Channel gradient in relation to discharge and bed material characteristics. CATENA. 2. 263–274. 9 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1973). Grain-size characteristics of superglacial dirt. Journal of Glaciology. 12(66). 522–524. 6 indexed citations

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Knighton, A. D.. (1972). Meandering Habit of Supraglacial Streams. Geological Society of America Bulletin. 83(1). 201–201. 26 indexed citations

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