Robert G. Melton

1.8k total citations · 1 hit paper
57 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Robert G. Melton is a scholar working on Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy and Astrophysics and Control and Systems Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert G. Melton has authored 57 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 39 papers in Aerospace Engineering, 13 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics and 10 papers in Control and Systems Engineering. Recurrent topics in Robert G. Melton's work include Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (29 papers), Space Satellite Systems and Control (20 papers) and Astro and Planetary Science (11 papers). Robert G. Melton is often cited by papers focused on Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (29 papers), Space Satellite Systems and Control (20 papers) and Astro and Planetary Science (11 papers). Robert G. Melton collaborates with scholars based in United States, Italy and South Korea. Robert G. Melton's co-authors include Fabio Curti, Dario Spiller, David B. Spencer, Mauro Pontani, Puneet Singla, Bohdan T. Kułakowski, Gerald Cook, Nezih Mrad, I. D. Jacobson and Don B. Wilmeth and has published in prestigious journals such as IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics and Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures.

In The Last Decade

Robert G. Melton

49 papers receiving 1.3k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications

1998 927 citations Robert G. Melton Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics profile →

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Robert G. Melton United States	9	1.1k	688	112	112	87	57	1.3k
Dong Qiao China	18	879 0.8×	553 0.8×	131 1.2×	144 1.3×	70 0.8×	116	1.1k
Luke Shepherd	4	874 0.8×	577 0.8×	138 1.2×	79 0.7×	83 1.0×	5	1.1k
David Folta United States	22	1.2k 1.0×	981 1.4×	102 0.9×	51 0.5×	38 0.4×	124	1.4k
Fanghua Jiang China	20	1.4k 1.2×	821 1.2×	147 1.3×	85 0.8×	34 0.4×	65	1.6k
Roberto Armellin New Zealand	19	1.0k 0.9×	602 0.9×	97 0.9×	265 2.4×	56 0.6×	152	1.3k
David Geller United States	18	1.2k 1.0×	396 0.6×	210 1.9×	181 1.6×	24 0.3×	57	1.3k
Pierluigi Di Lizia Italy	19	962 0.8×	558 0.8×	91 0.8×	299 2.7×	58 0.7×	137	1.3k
Richard Linares United States	14	404 0.4×	289 0.4×	76 0.7×	113 1.0×	81 0.9×	59	681
Richard Linares United States	16	780 0.7×	388 0.6×	79 0.7×	193 1.7×	45 0.5×	92	1.0k
Shengping Gong China	23	1.6k 1.4×	1.1k 1.6×	159 1.4×	49 0.4×	23 0.3×	148	1.9k

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Singla, Puneet, et al.. (2025). Higher-Order Differential Correction Schemes for the Two-Point Boundary Value Problem. Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics. 48(7). 1477–1491.

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Singla, Puneet, et al.. (2023). Accurate Uncertainty Characterization of Impulsive Thrust Maneuvers in the Restricted Three Body Problem. The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences. 70(5). 3 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (2020). Fireworks Algorithm Applied to Trajectory Design for Earth to Lunar Halo Orbits. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. 57(2). 235–246. 4 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (2020). Multiple small-satellite salvage mission sequence planning for debris mitigation. 4229–4244. 3 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (2018). Time-optimal reorientation using neural network and particle swarm formulation. 233–246. 2 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (2016). Time-optimal reorientation via inverse dynamics: A quaternion and particle swarm formulation. 1631–1646. 2 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G.. (2014). Maximum-likelihood estimation optimizer for constrained, time-optimal satellite reorientation. Acta Astronautica. 103. 185–192. 11 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G.. (2010). Constrained time-optimal slewing maneuvers for rigid spacecraft. 107–126. 7 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (2010). Optimizing spacecraft reorientation maneuvers using a pseudospectral method. 2(1). 1–14. 5 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G.. (2010). Boundary Points and Arcs in Constrained, Time-Optimal Satellite Reorientation Maneuvers. AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference. 3 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (2005). Attitude determination and control of a nanosatellite using geomagnetic field data and sun sensors. 119. 639–657. 3 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G.. (2000). Time-Explicit Representation of Relative Motion Between Elliptical Orbits. Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics. 23(4). 604–610. 173 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G.. (1999). Preliminary orbital control strategy for LISA. 805–810. 2 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G.. (1998). Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications. Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics. 21(4). 672–672. 927 indexed citations breakdown →

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (1997). Optimal low-thrust trajectories to earth-moon L2 halo orbits (circular problem). 1741–1756. 7 indexed citations

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Wiesner, Paul J., et al.. (1995). Taking Training Seriously: A Policy Statement on Public Health Training by the Joint Council of Governmental Public Health Agencies. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 1(4). 60–69. 2 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (1992). Approximate analytic representations for low-thrust trajectories. 1455–1467. 3 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (1986). Orbit transfer error analysis for multiple finite perigee burn, ascent trajectories.. 34(4). 355–373. 3 indexed citations

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Melton, Robert G., et al.. (1986). First-order perturbation analysis for low-thrust spacecraft.. 139–150. 1 indexed citations

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Cook, Gerald, et al.. (1982). Methodology for Multiaircraft Minimum Noise Impact Landing Trajectories. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. AES-18(1). 131–146. 3 indexed citations

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