Hugh W. Coleman

7.3k total citations · 3 hit papers
102 papers, 5.4k citations indexed

About

Hugh W. Coleman is a scholar working on Computational Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Hugh W. Coleman has authored 102 papers receiving a total of 5.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 44 papers in Computational Mechanics, 42 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 31 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Hugh W. Coleman's work include Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows (33 papers), Heat Transfer Mechanisms (23 papers) and Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation (16 papers). Hugh W. Coleman is often cited by papers focused on Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows (33 papers), Heat Transfer Mechanisms (23 papers) and Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation (16 papers). Hugh W. Coleman collaborates with scholars based in United States, Australia and Italy. Hugh W. Coleman's co-authors include W. Glenn Steele, F. C. Hurlbut, Fred Stern, Robert V. Wilson, Eric G. Paterson, Robert P. Taylor, Frederick Stern, B. K. Hodge, Mohammad H. Hosni and R. J. Moffat and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Fluid Mechanics, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer and AIAA Journal.

In The Last Decade

Hugh W. Coleman

97 papers receiving 5.1k citations

Hit Papers

Experimentation and Uncertainty Analysis for Engineers 1991 2026 2002 2014 1991 2001 2018 400 800 1.2k
What are hit papers?

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.

  1. Experimentation and Uncertainty Analysis for Engineers
    1991 1.4k citations Hugh W. Coleman et al. profile →
  2. Comprehensive Approach to Verification and Validation of CFD Simulations—Part 1: Methodology and Procedures
    2001 695 citations Hugh W. Coleman et al. Journal of Fluids Engineering profile →
  3. Experimentation, Validation, and Uncertainty Analysis for Engineers
    2018 622 citations Hugh W. Coleman, W. Glenn Steele profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Hugh W. Coleman United States 23 2.5k 2.0k 1.8k 926 766 102 5.4k
Henry Weller United Kingdom 21 4.2k 1.7× 799 0.4× 1.7k 0.9× 729 0.8× 718 0.9× 24 6.2k
Weeratunge Malalasekera United Kingdom 21 2.3k 0.9× 1.0k 0.5× 1.1k 0.7× 397 0.4× 689 0.9× 105 4.5k
Gavin Tabor United Kingdom 26 3.9k 1.5× 819 0.4× 1.6k 0.9× 718 0.8× 650 0.8× 88 6.4k
Anthony Leonard United States 23 3.9k 1.6× 974 0.5× 1.3k 0.7× 705 0.8× 716 0.9× 58 6.4k
Frank M. White United States 18 3.5k 1.4× 1.4k 0.7× 1.6k 0.9× 574 0.6× 1.3k 1.7× 49 6.0k
Hrvoje Jasak Croatia 31 5.5k 2.2× 1.2k 0.6× 1.8k 1.1× 1.4k 1.6× 1.0k 1.3× 142 8.7k
Kemal Hanjalić Netherlands 39 4.1k 1.6× 2.0k 1.0× 1.7k 1.0× 451 0.5× 610 0.8× 175 5.4k
J. H. Whitelaw United Kingdom 43 5.7k 2.3× 1.3k 0.6× 1.9k 1.1× 940 1.0× 987 1.3× 228 7.3k
Jiang Zhu China 19 4.0k 1.6× 1.8k 0.9× 2.3k 1.3× 772 0.8× 1.0k 1.4× 122 7.3k
J. H. Whitelaw United Kingdom 30 4.3k 1.7× 2.8k 1.3× 1.7k 1.0× 751 0.8× 1.6k 2.1× 129 7.1k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Coleman, Hugh W. & W. Glenn Steele. (2018). Experimentation, Validation, and Uncertainty Analysis for Engineers. 622 indexed citations breakdown →
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Moser, Marlow, et al.. (2005). Flammability Limits of Hydrogen-Oxygen-Helium Mixtures in Confined Spaces. 3 indexed citations
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Coleman, Hugh W., et al.. (2001). Thermal Characterization of a Direct Gain Solar Thermal Engine. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 38(2). 287–289. 1 indexed citations
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Coleman, Hugh W., et al.. (2001). Experimental study of the ionization of flowing gases by DC corona-discharge. 3 indexed citations
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Sims, Joseph L. & Hugh W. Coleman. (1999). Improving hybrid motor thrust measurements at test stand 500. 35th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit.
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Coleman, Hugh W., et al.. (1998). A detailed uncertainty assessment of methods used to determine turbine efficiency. 3 indexed citations
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Coleman, Hugh W., et al.. (1996). Evaluation of correlated bias approximations in experimental uncertainty analysis. AIAA Journal. 34(5). 1013–1018. 23 indexed citations
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Coleman, Hugh W.. (1996). Uncertainty considerations in validating CFD codes with experimental data. Fluid Dynamics Conference. 6 indexed citations
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Siginer, Dennis A., et al.. (1994). Developments in electrorheological flows and measurement uncertainty 1994. 5 indexed citations
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Frederick, Robert A., et al.. (1994). An assessment of microwave measurement techniques in rocket exhaust applications. 32nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit. 15 indexed citations
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Coleman, Hugh W., et al.. (1993). Hydraulic Model Studies of Y-Branch. Hydraulic Engineering. 1689–1694.
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Hosni, Mohammad H., Hugh W. Coleman, & Robert P. Taylor. (1993). Measurement and Calculation of Fluid Dynamic Characteristics of Rough-Wall Turbulent Boundary-Layer Flows. Journal of Fluids Engineering. 115(3). 383–388. 7 indexed citations
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Chakroun, Walid, Robert P. Taylor, W. Glenn Steele, & Hugh W. Coleman. (1993). Bias error reduction in experimental results by presentation as a ratio to a baseline experiment - A heat transfer case study. 31st Aerospace Sciences Meeting. 4 indexed citations
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Coleman, Hugh W., et al.. (1992). Integrating uncertainty analysis concepts into undergraduate laboratory courses. International journal of engineering education. 8(2). 147–153. 4 indexed citations
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Taylor, Robert P., et al.. (1992). Heat Transfer in the Turbulent Boundary Layer With a Step Change in Surface Roughness. Journal of Turbomachinery. 114(4). 788–794. 4 indexed citations
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Taylor, Robert P., et al.. (1988). Measurement and Prediction of Rough Wall Effects on Friction Factor—Uniform Roughness Results. Journal of Fluids Engineering. 110(4). 385–391. 25 indexed citations
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Coleman, Hugh W., B. K. Hodge, & Robert P. Taylor. (1984). A Re-Evaluation of Schlichting’s Surface Roughness Experiment. Journal of Fluids Engineering. 106(1). 60–65. 68 indexed citations
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Taylor, Robert P., Hugh W. Coleman, & B. K. Hodge. (1983). A Discrete Element Prediction Approach for Turbulent Flow Over Rough Surfaces. PhDT. 1–11. 29 indexed citations
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Coleman, Hugh W., et al.. (1983). Aeration for Cavitation Protection of Uribante Spillway. Adelaide Research & Scholarship (AR&S) (University of Adelaide). 438–443. 6 indexed citations
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Coleman, Hugh W., R. J. Moffat, & W. M. Kays. (1976). Momentum and energy transport in the accelerated fully rough turbulent boundary layer. Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). 9 indexed citations

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