Knapp WeatherSat Services LLC

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Publications

Research contributions to satellite meteorology and climate science

Scientific publications provide the transparency and peer validation that clients deserve—they demonstrate not just what I’ve accomplished, but how that work has been scrutinized and validated by the global scientific community.

Citation Metrics

My research has been widely cited in the atmospheric science community. For comprehensive publication lists, citation metrics, and detailed impact analysis, visit my Google Scholar profile.

Key Metrics (as of Jan. 2026)

  • Total Citations: 5,866
  • h-index: 20
  • i10-index: 27

Selected Publications

My publications span satellite climate data record development, tropical cyclone climatology, and satellite calibration methodologies. Below are some of my most highly cited contributions:

IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship

Knapp, K.R., M.C. Kruk, D.H. Levinson, H.J. Diamond, C.J. Neumann (2010) Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 91(3), 363-376
3,250+ citations - Foundational database unifying global tropical cyclone data for climate research

Globally Gridded Satellite Observations for Climate Studies (GridSat-B1 CDR)

Knapp, K.R., S. Ansari, C.L. Bain, M.A. Bourassa, M.J. Dickinson, C. Funk, et al. (2011) Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 92(7), 893
425+ citations - GridSat Climate Data Record methodology and applications

Quantifying Interagency Differences in Tropical Cyclone Best-Track Wind Speed Estimates

Knapp, K.R., M.C. Kruk (2010) Monthly Weather Review, 138(4), 1459-1473
200+ citations - Critical analysis of tropical cyclone intensity estimation methods

Scientific Data Stewardship of ISCCP B1 Global Geostationary Observations

Knapp, K.R. (2008) Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, 2(1), 023548
170+ citations - Framework for geostationary satellite climate data stewardship

Calibration Assessment of ISCCP Geostationary Infrared Observations

Knapp, K.R. (2008) Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 25(2), 183-195
55+ citations - Intercalibration methodology for multi-satellite climate records

For a complete list of publications with full citations and co-authored works, please see my Google Scholar profile.

Conference Presentations

Over 50+ conference presentations at major international scientific forums, including presentations at:

  • American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meetings
  • International conferences on climate data records and satellite meteorology
  • NOAA and NASA technical workshops
  • International collaborations with EUMETSAT and WMO