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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