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.profile →
Discovery of Intense Gamma-Ray Flashes of Atmospheric Origin
1994576 citationsSteven J. Goodman et al.profile →
A Closer Look at the ABI on the GOES-R Series
2016510 citationsTimothy J. Schmit, Paul C. Griffith et al.Bulletin of the American Meteorological Societyprofile →
The GOES-R Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM)
2013384 citationsSteven J. Goodman, Richard J. Blakeslee et al.Atmospheric Researchprofile →
Citations per year, relative to Steven J. Goodman Steven J. Goodman (= 1×)
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This map shows the geographic impact of Steven J. Goodman's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by Steven J. Goodman with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Steven J. Goodman more than expected).
Fields of papers citing papers by Steven J. Goodman
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Steven J. Goodman. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Steven J. Goodman. The network helps show where Steven J. Goodman may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Steven J. Goodman
This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Steven J. Goodman.
A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Steven J. Goodman based on the total number of
citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges
represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together.
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the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.
Rudlosky, Scott D., Steven J. Goodman, Katrina S. Virts, & Eric C. Bruning. (2018). Initial Geostationary Lightning Mapper Observations. Geophysical Research Letters. 46(2). 1097–1104.146 indexed citations
8.
Mattos, Enrique Vieira, Luiz A. T. Machado, Earle Williams, et al.. (2017). Electrification life cycle of incipient thunderstorms. Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres. 122(8). 4670–4697.31 indexed citations
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Goodman, Steven J.. (2017). Nowcasting High Impact Weather for the Lake Victoria Basin: Initial Study of Lightning Forecasts and Their Validation.1 indexed citations
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Schmit, Timothy J., et al.. (2016). A Closer Look at the ABI on the GOES-R Series. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 98(4). 681–698.510 indexed citations breakdown →
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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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Schultz, Christopher J., et al.. (2012). Integration of the Total Lightning Jump Algorithm into Current Operational Warning Environment Conceptual Models. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).4 indexed citations
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McCaul, Eugene W., Katherine Lacasse, Steven J. Goodman, & Daniel J. Cecil. (2006). Use of High-Resolution WRF Simulations to Forecast Lightning Threat. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA).3 indexed citations
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Goodman, Steven J., et al.. (2004). Relationship between the parameters describing the feet position and the performance of elite seated discus throwers in Class F33/34 participating in the 2002 IPC World Championships. QUT ePrints (Queensland University of Technology).12 indexed citations
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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
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Gatlin, Patrick & Steven J. Goodman. (2004). Signatures in Lightning Activity during Tennessee Valley Severe Storms of 5-6 May 2003. 11th Conference on Aviation, Range, and Aerospace and the 22nd Conference on Severe Local Storms.3 indexed citations
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Knupp, Kevin R., et al.. (2004). Correlation of Lightning Flash Rates with a Microburst Event. 11th Conference on Aviation, Range, and Aerospace and the 22nd Conference on Severe Local Storms.1 indexed citations
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Knupp, Kevin R., Bart Geerts, & Steven J. Goodman. (1997). Analysis of a Small Vigorous Mesoscale Convective System in a Low-Shear Environment. Monthly Weather Review.7 indexed citations
Goodman, Steven J.. (1991). Sensor fusion techniques for predicting thunderstorm evolution using lightning and radar networks.1 indexed citations
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