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David D. Blackwell publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David D. Blackwell sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 603+

This scientist: 137 publications — 32nd percentile

32% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more.

David D. Blackwell D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David D. Blackwell sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 36 D-Index — 23rd percentile

23% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more.

Overview

David D. Blackwell is affiliated with Southern Methodist University in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of Engineering, with a focus on several specialized subfields including Mechanics of Materials, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Their recent publications reflect a diverse set of interests linked to both energy systems and antenna technology. Notable papers include "Heat flow and geothermal potential of Kansas" published in 2024 in the Bulletin (Kansas Geological Survey), and "S-Parameters and Radiative Properties of a Plasma Antenna," published in 2025 in the IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science.

Research topics covered in their work include:

  • Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
  • Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
  • Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods
  • Antenna Design and Analysis
  • Millimeter-Wave Propagation and Modeling
  • Precipitation Measurement and Analysis

David D. Blackwell has contributed to the scientific literature in various specialized areas that align with their broader engineering expertise. Their contributions to geothermal energy and hydrocarbon reservoir analysis are evident through their research on heat flow and energy potential. Concurrently, their involvement in antenna design and electromagnetic wave propagation is demonstrated by work on plasma antennas.

The scientist has collaborated with several coauthors, including John Steele, T. S. Ferguson, and Michael A. Rupar. Their publications have appeared mainly in the Bulletin (Kansas Geological Survey) and IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science.

Best Publications

  • Heat generation of plutonic rocks and continental heat flow provinces

    Robert F. Roy;David D. Blackwell;Francis Birch

  • Geothermal Map of North America

    David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele;David S. Chapman;Edward R. Decker

  • Neotectonics of North America

    D. Burton Slemmons;E. R. Engdahl;Mark D. Zoback;David D. Blackwell

  • The Thermal Structure of the Continental Crust

    David D. Blackwell

  • Impact of enhanced geothermal systems on US energy supply in the twenty-first century

    Jefferson W Tester;Brian J Anderson;Anthony S Batchelor;David D Blackwell

  • Heat flow in the united States

    Robert F. Roy;Edward R. Decker;David D. Blackwell;Francis Birch

  • 8: Heat flow and energy loss in the Western United States

    David D. Blackwell

  • Thermal Conductivity of Sedimentary Rocks: Measurement and Significance

    David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele

  • Heat flow, arc volcanism, and subduction in northern Oregon

    David D. Blackwell;Richard G. Bowen;Donald A. Hull;Joseph Riccio

  • Assessment of the Enhanced Geothermal System Resource Base of the United States

    David D. Blackwell;Petru T. Negraru;Maria C. Richards

  • The terrain effect on terrestrial heat flow

    David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele;Charles A. Brott

  • Thermal and tectonic implications of heat flow in the Eastern Snake River Plain, Idaho

    Charles A. Brott;David D. Blackwell;John P. Ziagos

  • Heat flow measurements in Yellowstone Lake and the thermal structure of the Yellowstone Caldera

    Paul Morgan;David D. Blackwell;Robert E. Spafford;Robert B. Smith

  • Heat flow in the state of washington and thermal conditions in the Cascade Range

    David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele;Shari Kelley;Michael A. Korosec

  • Heat flow in southern Mexico and the thermal effects of subduction

    John P. Ziagos;David D. Blackwell;Federico Mooser

  • Heat-flow determinations in the northwestern United States

    David D. Blackwell

  • Temperature-At-Depth Maps for the Conterminous U. S. and Geothermal Resource Estimates

    David Blackwell;M. Richards;Z. Frone;J. Batir

  • A model for the transient temperature effects of horizontal fluid flow in geothermal systems

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  • Numerical modeling of transient Basin and Range extensional geothermal systems

    Jason R McKenna;David D Blackwell

  • Heat flow in the Oregon Cascade Range and its correlation with regional gravity, Curie point depths, and geology

    David D. Blackwell;John L. Steele;Michael K. Frohme;Charles F. Murphey

  • Thermal Constraints on Earthquake Depths in California

    Jessie L. Bonner;David D. Blackwell;Eugene T. Herrin

Frequent Co-Authors

Paul Morgan
Paul Morgan Colorado School of Mines
John W. Shervais
John W. Shervais Utah State University
Douglas R. Schmitt
Douglas R. Schmitt Purdue University West Lafayette
Roland N. Horne
Roland N. Horne Stanford University
Matthew J. Hornbach
Matthew J. Hornbach Southern Methodist University
Eric H. Christiansen
Eric H. Christiansen Brigham Young University
Philip E. Wannamaker
Philip E. Wannamaker University of Utah
Teresa E. Jordan
Teresa E. Jordan Cornell University
Robert B. Smith
Robert B. Smith University of Utah
Jefferson W. Tester
Jefferson W. Tester Cornell University

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