David A. Spencer

632 total citations
17 papers, 343 citations indexed

About

David A. Spencer is a scholar working on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering and Global and Planetary Change. According to data from OpenAlex, David A. Spencer has authored 17 papers receiving a total of 343 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 16 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 9 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 4 papers in Global and Planetary Change. Recurrent topics in David A. Spencer's work include Planetary Science and Exploration (12 papers), Astro and Planetary Science (11 papers) and Space exploration and regulation (4 papers). David A. Spencer is often cited by papers focused on Planetary Science and Exploration (12 papers), Astro and Planetary Science (11 papers) and Space exploration and regulation (4 papers). David A. Spencer collaborates with scholars based in United States, Netherlands and Canada. David A. Spencer's co-authors include Robert D. Braun, Mark A. Croom, Joel S. Levine, H. Stephen Wright, R. E. Arvidson, Eugene Bonfiglio, Douglas Adams, J. J. Plaut, R. M. Vaughan and P. H. Kallemeyn and has published in prestigious journals such as Space Science Reviews, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets and Aerospace.

In The Last Decade

David A. Spencer

17 papers receiving 317 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
David A. Spencer United States	10	202	171	59	38	38	17	343
P. H. Kallemeyn United States	6	212 1.0×	286 1.7×	71 1.2×	9 0.2×	43 1.1×	13	389
Jeffery L. Hall United States	13	358 1.8×	343 2.0×	62 1.1×	7 0.2×	97 2.6×	52	558
Cesare Molfese Italy	11	59 0.3×	169 1.0×	8 0.1×	81 2.1×	27 0.7×	43	331
Karl Heinz Ilk Germany	10	88 0.4×	68 0.4×	29 0.5×	8 0.2×	11 0.3×	22	253
Courtney Duncan United States	9	262 1.3×	125 0.7×	13 0.2×	5 0.1×	16 0.4×	21	338
S. W. Thurman United States	8	255 1.3×	155 0.9×	62 1.1×	3 0.1×	8 0.2×	43	326
Markus Markgraf Germany	11	316 1.6×	106 0.6×	10 0.2×	5 0.1×	29 0.8×	46	361
Stijn Lemmens Germany	13	355 1.8×	309 1.8×	14 0.2×	4 0.1×	8 0.2×	59	435
S. A. Kumakshev Russia	9	84 0.4×	69 0.4×	81 1.4×	21 0.6×	8 0.2×	38	297
G.G. Swinerd United Kingdom	12	229 1.1×	292 1.7×	11 0.2×	19 0.5×	37 1.0×	68	381

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17 of 17 papers shown

Bellardo, John, et al.. (2023). LightSail 2 Solar Sail Control and Orbit Evolution. Aerospace. 10(7). 579–579. 10 indexed citations

Sori, Michael M., A. Ermakov, J. T. Keane, et al.. (2021). Transformative science unlocked by future geodetic data at Mars, Venus, and Ocean Worlds. 53(4). 1 indexed citations

Aakash, C., et al.. (2019). DSMC-SPARTA aerodynamic characterization of a deorbiting CubeSat. AIP conference proceedings. 2132. 70024–70024. 5 indexed citations

Schulte, P., et al.. (2019). Mars Sample Return Terminal Rendezvous State-Based Fault Protection. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 57(1). 187–197. 1 indexed citations

Quigley, John M., et al.. (2012). A Survey of Mission Opportunities to Trans-Neptunian Objects - Part II, Orbital Capture. AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference. 4 indexed citations

Bonfiglio, Eugene, et al.. (2011). Landing-Site Dispersion Analysis and Statistical Assessment for the Mars Phoenix Lander. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 48(5). 784–797. 18 indexed citations

Spencer, David A., Douglas Adams, Eugene Bonfiglio, et al.. (2009). Phoenix Landing Site Hazard Assessment and Selection. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 46(6). 1196–1201. 12 indexed citations

Bonfiglio, Eugene, R. E. Arvidson, T. Heet, et al.. (2008). Landing Site Dispersion Analysis and Statistical Assessment for the Mars Phoenix Lander. AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit. 10 indexed citations

Braun, Robert D., H. Stephen Wright, Mark A. Croom, Joel S. Levine, & David A. Spencer. (2006). Design of the ARES Mars Airplane and Mission Architecture. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 43(5). 1026–1034. 85 indexed citations

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Braun, Robert D., H. Stephen Wright, Mark A. Croom, Joel S. Levine, & David A. Spencer. (2005). The Mars airplane: a credible science platform. 396–408. 17 indexed citations

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Saunders, R. S., R. E. Arvidson, G. D. Badhwar, et al.. (2004). 2001 Mars Odyssey Mission Summary. Space Science Reviews. 110(1-2). 1–36. 68 indexed citations

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Spencer, David A., et al.. (2002). 2001 Mars Odyssey project report. 680. 1 indexed citations

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Braun, Robert D., David A. Spencer, P. H. Kallemeyn, & R. M. Vaughan. (1999). Mars Pathfinder Atmospheric Entry Navigation Operations. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 36(3). 348–356. 14 indexed citations

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Plaut, J. J. & David A. Spencer. (1999). Mission Plan for the Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter and Lander. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 83. 2 indexed citations

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Kallemeyn, P. H., et al.. (1996). The Mars Pathfinder navigation system. Astrodynamics Conference. 4 indexed citations

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Spencer, David A. & Robert D. Braun. (1996). Mars Pathfinder atmospheric entry - Trajectory design and dispersion analysis. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 33(5). 670–676. 60 indexed citations

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Francey, R. J., L. P. Steele, R. L. Langenfelds, et al.. (1996). Global Atmospheric Sampling Laboratory (GASLAB): supporting and extending the Cape Grim trace gas programs. 31 indexed citations

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