Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies
if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the
same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average
within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
Global frequency and distribution of lightning as observed from space by the Optical Transient Detector
20031.1k citationsHugh J. Christian, Richard J. Blakeslee et al.Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheresprofile →
Gridded lightning climatology from TRMM-LIS and OTD: Dataset description
2012451 citationsDaniel J. Cecil, Dennis E. Buechler et al.Atmospheric Researchprofile →
The GOES-R Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM)
2013384 citationsSteven J. Goodman, Richard J. Blakeslee et al.Atmospheric Researchprofile →
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Fields of papers citing papers by Dennis E. Buechler
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Blakeslee, Richard J., Douglas M. Mach, Katrina S. Virts, et al.. (2018). Lightning Imaging Sensor on the International Space Station: Assessments and Results from First Year Operations. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA).2 indexed citations
Blakeslee, Richard J., et al.. (2018). Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) on the International Space Station (ISS): Path to Attaining Level 1 Science Requirements and Early Results in Year One. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).2 indexed citations
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Blakeslee, Richard J., H. J. Christian, Douglas M. Mach, et al.. (2017). Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) on the International Space Station (ISS): Launch, Installation, Activation, and First Results. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. 2016.2 indexed citations
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Goodman, Steven J., Richard J. Blakeslee, William J. Koshak, et al.. (2013). The GOES-R Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM). Atmospheric Research. 125-126. 34–49.384 indexed citations breakdown →
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Cecil, Daniel J., Dennis E. Buechler, & Richard J. Blakeslee. (2012). Gridded lightning climatology from TRMM-LIS and OTD: Dataset description. Atmospheric Research. 135-136. 404–414.451 indexed citations breakdown →
Buechler, Dennis E., Eugene W. McCaul, Steven J. Goodman, et al.. (2004). The Severe Weather Outbreak of 10 November 2002: Lightning and Radar Analysis of Storms in the Deep South. 11th Conference on Aviation, Range, and Aerospace and the 22nd Conference on Severe Local Storms.2 indexed citations
Bradshaw, T., Dennis J. Boccippio, Steven D. Goodman, et al.. (2003). The Integration of Total Lightning Information Into National Weather Service Operations. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. 2003.2 indexed citations
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Goodman, S. J., Richard J. Blakeslee, H. J. Christian, et al.. (2002). The North Alabama Lightning Mapping Array: Recent Results and Future Prospects. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA).
Goodman, Steven J., et al.. (2000). Tornadic Supercells on May 3, 1999 Viewed from Space During an Overpass of the NASA TRMM Observatory. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA).2 indexed citations
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Christian, Hugh J., Richard J. Blakeslee, Dennis J. Boccippio, et al.. (1999). Global Frequency and Distribution of Lightning as Observed by the Optical Transient Detector (OTD). NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA).49 indexed citations
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Buechler, Dennis E. & Steven J. Goodman. (1991). Radar characteristics of cloud-to-ground lightning producing storms in Florida.1 indexed citations
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Goodman, S. J., et al.. (1990). Lightning/rainfall relationships during COHMEX. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA).20 indexed citations
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