R. R. Vondrak

5.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
131 papers, 3.9k citations indexed

About

R. R. Vondrak is a scholar working on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics and Aerospace Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, R. R. Vondrak has authored 131 papers receiving a total of 3.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 124 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 39 papers in Geophysics and 30 papers in Aerospace Engineering. Recurrent topics in R. R. Vondrak's work include Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics (77 papers), Planetary Science and Exploration (52 papers) and Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics (45 papers). R. R. Vondrak is often cited by papers focused on Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics (77 papers), Planetary Science and Exploration (52 papers) and Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics (45 papers). R. R. Vondrak collaborates with scholars based in United States, Norway and Finland. R. R. Vondrak's co-authors include R. M. Robinson, D. M. Hurley, T. J. Stubbs, J. F. Vickrey, W. M. Farrell, Stephen J. Matthews, K. L. Miller, O. de La Beaujardière, D. A. Hardy and J. S. Halekas and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres and Geophysical Research Letters.

In The Last Decade

R. R. Vondrak

123 papers receiving 3.1k citations

Hit Papers

On calculating ionospheric conductances from the flux and... 1987 2026 2000 2013 1987 100 200 300

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
R. R. Vondrak United States 35 3.8k 1.2k 966 506 403 131 3.9k
S. Buchert Sweden 33 3.6k 0.9× 1.2k 1.0× 1.4k 1.5× 577 1.1× 244 0.6× 144 3.8k
Ayako Matsuoka Japan 28 3.0k 0.8× 1.3k 1.1× 1.0k 1.0× 218 0.4× 154 0.4× 188 3.2k
B. L. Barraclough United States 30 4.2k 1.1× 255 0.2× 700 0.7× 429 0.8× 340 0.8× 77 4.5k
J. A. Fedder United States 31 3.5k 0.9× 790 0.7× 1.6k 1.6× 316 0.6× 257 0.6× 85 3.7k
J. T. Steinberg United States 41 6.7k 1.8× 632 0.5× 2.5k 2.6× 225 0.4× 328 0.8× 113 6.8k
C.‐I. Meng United States 34 4.0k 1.1× 1.3k 1.1× 1.9k 1.9× 399 0.8× 506 1.3× 129 4.1k
R. C. Elphic United States 33 4.2k 1.1× 504 0.4× 1.4k 1.4× 303 0.6× 317 0.8× 107 4.3k
W. Kofman France 34 3.2k 0.8× 737 0.6× 244 0.3× 706 1.4× 664 1.6× 207 3.7k
H. C. Brinton United States 34 2.8k 0.7× 483 0.4× 435 0.5× 426 0.8× 860 2.1× 72 3.0k
K. Schlegel Germany 34 4.1k 1.1× 2.1k 1.7× 990 1.0× 1.2k 2.4× 396 1.0× 179 4.3k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of R. R. Vondrak

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Hurley, D. M., Parvathy Prem, M. Benna, et al.. (2019). Anatomy of the Lunar Water Exosphere. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 2547. 1 indexed citations
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Keller, J. W., et al.. (2014). Recent Results from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission and Plans for a Second Extended Science Mission. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 2294. 1 indexed citations
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Keller, J. W., et al.. (2014). Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission Results and Future Plans. EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts. 14497. 1 indexed citations
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Farrell, W. M., R. M. Killen, R. R. Vondrak, et al.. (2011). Could Lunar Polar Ice be a "Fountain" Source for the Dayside Water Veneer?. 1770. 1 indexed citations
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Vondrak, R. R., J. W. Keller, G. Chin, & J. B. Garvin. (2010). The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter at the Midpoint of the Exploration Mission. 1660. 1 indexed citations
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Stubbs, T. J., W. M. Farrell, J. S. Halekas, et al.. (2010). Characterizing the Plasma Shadowing and Surface Charging at the Moon Using LOLA Topographic Data: Predictions for the LCROSS Impact. LPI. 2658. 2 indexed citations
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Stubbs, T. J., D. A. Glenar, M. R. Collier, et al.. (2009). On the Role of Dust in the Lunar Exo-Ionosphere. AGUFM. 2009. 1 indexed citations
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Stubbs, T. J., D. A. Glenar, Joseph M. Hahn, et al.. (2008). Predictions for the Lunar Horizon Glow Observed by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera. LPI. 2378. 1 indexed citations
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Vondrak, R. R., et al.. (2007). Understanding Stratigraphy in Lunar Polar Cold Traps. LPI. 2225.
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Stubbs, T. J., J. S. Halekas, W. M. Farrell, R. R. Vondrak, & G. T. Delory. (2006). GLOBAL MODELING OF THE ELECTROSTATIC LUNAR SURFACE POTENTIAL.. 37th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. 2217.
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Stubbs, T. J., R. R. Vondrak, & W. M. Farrell. (2005). A Dynamic Fountain Model for Dust in the Lunar Exosphere. AGU Spring Meeting Abstracts. 2005. 21 indexed citations
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Stubbs, T. J., R. R. Vondrak, & W. M. Farrell. (2004). Impact of Lunar Dust on the Exploration Initiative. AGUFM. 2004. 2277. 7 indexed citations
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Østgaard, Nikolai, J. Stadsnes, & R. R. Vondrak. (2001). Energy Analysis of Substorms Based on Remote Sensing Techniques, Solar Wind Measurements and Magnetic Indices. AGU Spring Meeting Abstracts. 2001. 2 indexed citations
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Vondrak, R. R., et al.. (1993). Effects of Levitated Dust on Astronomical Observations from the Lunar Surface. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 182. 1033. 5 indexed citations
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Vondrak, R. R.. (1988). Lunar Base Activities and the Lunar Environment. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 652. 246. 9 indexed citations
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Vondrak, R. R., et al.. (1978). Chatanika Model of the High-Latitude Ionosphere for Application to HF Propagation Prediction. 12 indexed citations
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Perreault, P. D. & R. R. Vondrak. (1975). ICECAP '74: Chatanika radar results. Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). 1 indexed citations
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Vondrak, R. R., et al.. (1974). Measurements of Lunar Atmospheric Loss Rate. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Proceedings. 3. 2945–2954. 6 indexed citations
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Freeman, J. W., et al.. (1973). Ions from the lunar atmosphere. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Proceedings. 4. 2889. 17 indexed citations
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Freeman, J. W., H. K. Hills, & R. R. Vondrak. (1972). Water vapor, whence comest thou.. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Proceedings. 3. 2217. 6 indexed citations

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