Robert C. Nelson

2.8k total citations · 1 hit paper
63 papers, 2.0k citations indexed

About

Robert C. Nelson is a scholar working on Computational Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering and Ocean Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert C. Nelson has authored 63 papers receiving a total of 2.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 43 papers in Computational Mechanics, 33 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 5 papers in Ocean Engineering. Recurrent topics in Robert C. Nelson's work include Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows (35 papers), Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics (24 papers) and Aerospace and Aviation Technology (11 papers). Robert C. Nelson is often cited by papers focused on Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows (35 papers), Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics (24 papers) and Aerospace and Aviation Technology (11 papers). Robert C. Nelson collaborates with scholars based in United States and Luxembourg. Robert C. Nelson's co-authors include Alain Pelletier, Andrew Arena, Stephen M. Batill, Kenneth D. Visser, Tammy Ng, Lewis B. Schiff, Flint O. Thomas, Xiaofeng Liu, S. A. Thompson and Roselie A. Bright and has published in prestigious journals such as AIAA Journal, Physics of Fluids and SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series.

In The Last Decade

Robert C. Nelson

58 papers receiving 1.8k citations

Hit Papers

Flight Stability and Automatic Control 1989 2026 2001 2013 1989 250 500 750 1000
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. Flight Stability and Automatic Control
    1989 1.0k citations Robert C. Nelson profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert C. Nelson United States 16 1.4k 853 554 128 105 63 2.0k
Eugene M. Cliff United States 24 662 0.5× 391 0.5× 551 1.0× 33 0.3× 61 0.6× 162 1.5k
Eugene A. Morelli United States 29 2.8k 1.9× 555 0.7× 1.9k 3.5× 145 1.1× 41 0.4× 98 3.3k
Jean‐Marc Moschetta France 19 724 0.5× 681 0.8× 125 0.2× 107 0.8× 74 0.7× 105 1.3k
Christian B Allen United Kingdom 24 674 0.5× 1.6k 1.8× 89 0.2× 158 1.2× 42 0.4× 124 2.0k
Russell M. Cummings United States 32 2.5k 1.7× 2.7k 3.2× 239 0.4× 227 1.8× 21 0.2× 193 3.5k
Henry J. Kelley United States 19 773 0.5× 196 0.2× 244 0.4× 42 0.3× 93 0.9× 82 1.3k
Zhenghong Gao China 17 419 0.3× 408 0.5× 119 0.2× 78 0.6× 38 0.4× 125 964
J. L. Stollery United Kingdom 20 890 0.6× 1.0k 1.2× 99 0.2× 93 0.7× 34 0.3× 74 1.5k
Soledad Le Clainche Spain 24 544 0.4× 1.2k 1.4× 155 0.3× 29 0.2× 56 0.5× 96 1.8k
Thomas D. Economon United States 20 898 0.6× 1.3k 1.5× 68 0.1× 186 1.5× 20 0.2× 57 1.9k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Johnson, Claire, et al.. (2013). Chiropractic and concussion in sport: a narrative review of the literature. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. 12(4). 216–229. 5 indexed citations
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Nelson, Robert C., et al.. (2010). An experimental investigation of bending wave instability modes in a generic four-vortex wake. Physics of Fluids. 22(7). 3 indexed citations
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Matsuno, Takashi, et al.. (2008). Forebody vortex control on high performance aircraft using PWM-controlled plasma actuators. 1. 3671–3677. 3 indexed citations
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Nelson, Robert C. & Alain Pelletier. (2003). The unsteady aerodynamics ofslender wings and aircraf t undergoing large amplitude maneuvers. 1 indexed citations
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Nelson, Robert C., et al.. (2002). Good Pharmacovigilance Practices. Drug Safety. 25(6). 407–414. 24 indexed citations
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Bright, Roselie A. & Robert C. Nelson. (2002). Automated support for pharmacovigilance: a proposed system. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. 11(2). 121–125. 14 indexed citations
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Thomas, Flint O., Robert C. Nelson, & Xiaofeng Liu. (2000). Experimental Investigation of the Confluent Boundary Layer of a High-Lift System. AIAA Journal. 38(6). 978–988. 16 indexed citations
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Pelletier, Alain & Robert C. Nelson. (2000). Prediction of Vortex Breakdown Location on a Banked Delta Wing. Journal of Aircraft. 37(4). 738–740. 2 indexed citations
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Liu, Xiaofeng, Flint O. Thomas, & Robert C. Nelson. (1999). Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Pressure Gradient Effects on Asymmetric Wake Development. APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts.
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Liu, Xiaofeng, Flint O. Thomas, & Robert C. Nelson. (1998). Asymmetric Wake Development and Structure in Arbitrary Pressure Gradients. APS Division of Fluid Dynamics Meeting Abstracts.
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Ahmad, Syed Rizwanuddin, Joel Freiman, David J. Graham, & Robert C. Nelson. (1996). Quality of adverse drug experience reports submitted by pharmacists and physicians to the FDA. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. 5(1). 1–7. 17 indexed citations
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Ng, Tammy, et al.. (1991). Visualization of leading edge vortices on a series of flat plate delta wings. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 2 indexed citations
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Nelson, Robert C. & Kenneth D. Visser. (1990). Breaking down the delta wing vortex: The role of vorticity in the breakdown process. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 5 indexed citations
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Batill, Stephen M., et al.. (1989). An Experimental Investigation of the Flow Field around Yawed Stranded Cables. NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N. 90. 19529. 7 indexed citations
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Nelson, Robert C.. (1988). Drug Safety, Pharmacoepidemiology, and Regulatory Decision Making. Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy. 22(4). 336–344. 3 indexed citations
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Nelson, Robert C., et al.. (1988). Vortex breakdown measurements on a 70 deg sweepback delta wing. Journal of Aircraft. 25(11). 991–992. 7 indexed citations
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Nelson, Robert C.. (1986). The role of flow visualization in the study of high-angle-of-attack aerodynamics. 87. 43–88. 2 indexed citations
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Nelson, Robert C., et al.. (1986). An experimental investigation of vortex breakdown on a delta wing. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 6 indexed citations
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Mueller, Thomas J. J., et al.. (1981). Boundary layer and side force characteristics of non-spinning axisymmetric bodies. Final Report. 1 indexed citations
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Nelson, Robert C., et al.. (1979). Cylinder/Splitter-Plate Data Illustrating High a Support Interference. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 16(2). 126–128. 4 indexed citations

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