World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Frederick J. Rich

Frederick J. Rich

D-Index & Metrics

Earth Science

D-Index
62
Citations
11383
World Ranking
1723
National Ranking
758

Frederick J. Rich 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 Frederick J. Rich sits on this spectrum.

38–42 publications: 1 scientists 43–47 publications: 0 scientists 48–52 publications: 3 scientists 53–57 publications: 8 scientists 58–62 publications: 11 scientists 63–67 publications: 16 scientists 68–72 publications: 24 scientists 73–77 publications: 31 scientists 78–82 publications: 49 scientists 83–87 publications: 77 scientists 88–92 publications: 86 scientists 93–97 publications: 88 scientists 98–102 publications: 92 scientists 103–107 publications: 84 scientists 108–112 publications: 102 scientists 113–117 publications: 108 scientists 118–122 publications: 117 scientists 123–127 publications: 126 scientists 128–132 publications: 146 scientists 133–137 publications: 114 scientists 138–142 publications: 102 scientists 143–147 publications: 127 scientists 148–152 publications: 102 scientists 153–157 publications: 112 scientists 158–162 publications: 102 scientists 163–167 publications: 127 scientists 168–172 publications: 121 scientists 173–177 publications: 112 scientists 178–182 publications: 109 scientists 183–187 publications: 98 scientists 188–192 publications: 92 scientists 193–197 publications: 105 scientists 198–202 publications: 77 scientists 203–207 publications: 80 scientists 208–212 publications: 89 scientists 213–217 publications: 70 scientists 218–222 publications: 74 scientists 223–227 publications: 74 scientists 228–232 publications: 70 scientists 233–237 publications: 67 scientists 238–242 publications: 59 scientists 243–247 publications: 67 scientists 248–252 publications: 51 scientists 253–257 publications: 46 scientists 258–262 publications: 41 scientists 263–267 publications: 39 scientists 268–272 publications: 34 scientists 273–277 publications: 39 scientists 278–282 publications: 35 scientists 283–287 publications: 36 scientists 288–292 publications: 35 scientists 293–297 publications: 29 scientists 298–302 publications: 23 scientists 303–307 publications: 39 scientists 308–312 publications: 34 scientists 313–317 publications: 23 scientists 318–322 publications: 18 scientists 323–327 publications: 18 scientists 328–332 publications: 21 scientists 333–337 publications: 20 scientists 338–342 publications: 15 scientists 343–347 publications: 13 scientists 348–352 publications: 24 scientists 353–357 publications: 25 scientists 358–362 publications: 10 scientists 363–367 publications: 20 scientists 368–372 publications: 17 scientists 373–377 publications: 18 scientists 378–382 publications: 15 scientists 383–387 publications: 7 scientists 388–392 publications: 22 scientists 393–397 publications: 9 scientists 398–402 publications: 11 scientists 403–407 publications: 16 scientists 408–412 publications: 4 scientists 413–417 publications: 5 scientists 418–422 publications: 14 scientists 423–427 publications: 8 scientists 428–432 publications: 7 scientists 433–437 publications: 7 scientists 438–442 publications: 10 scientists 443–447 publications: 10 scientists 448–452 publications: 3 scientists 453–457 publications: 9 scientists 458–462 publications: 11 scientists 463–467 publications: 4 scientists 468–472 publications: 6 scientists 473–477 publications: 11 scientists 478–482 publications: 8 scientists 483–487 publications: 2 scientists 488–492 publications: 3 scientists 493–497 publications: 4 scientists 498–502 publications: 4 scientists 503–507 publications: 4 scientists 508–509 publications: 4 scientists 510+ publications: 100 scientists
38 publications 510+

This scientist: 199 publications — 60th percentile

60% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.

Frederick J. Rich 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 Frederick J. Rich sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 15 scientists 31 D-Index: 42 scientists 32 D-Index: 60 scientists 33 D-Index: 90 scientists 34 D-Index: 103 scientists 35 D-Index: 108 scientists 36 D-Index: 142 scientists 37 D-Index: 147 scientists 38 D-Index: 147 scientists 39 D-Index: 152 scientists 40 D-Index: 143 scientists 41 D-Index: 157 scientists 42 D-Index: 141 scientists 43 D-Index: 151 scientists 44 D-Index: 140 scientists 45 D-Index: 135 scientists 46 D-Index: 121 scientists 47 D-Index: 108 scientists 48 D-Index: 128 scientists 49 D-Index: 111 scientists 50 D-Index: 106 scientists 51 D-Index: 112 scientists 52 D-Index: 102 scientists 53 D-Index: 103 scientists 54 D-Index: 94 scientists 55 D-Index: 61 scientists 56 D-Index: 101 scientists 57 D-Index: 71 scientists 58 D-Index: 65 scientists 59 D-Index: 78 scientists 60 D-Index: 93 scientists 61 D-Index: 56 scientists 62 D-Index: 58 scientists 63 D-Index: 52 scientists 64 D-Index: 63 scientists 65 D-Index: 49 scientists 66 D-Index: 53 scientists 67 D-Index: 57 scientists 68 D-Index: 50 scientists 69 D-Index: 44 scientists 70 D-Index: 44 scientists 71 D-Index: 31 scientists 72 D-Index: 33 scientists 73 D-Index: 33 scientists 74 D-Index: 23 scientists 75 D-Index: 32 scientists 76 D-Index: 24 scientists 77 D-Index: 17 scientists 78 D-Index: 19 scientists 79 D-Index: 9 scientists 80 D-Index: 21 scientists 81 D-Index: 20 scientists 82 D-Index: 17 scientists 83 D-Index: 19 scientists 84 D-Index: 19 scientists 85 D-Index: 14 scientists 86 D-Index: 6 scientists 87 D-Index: 14 scientists 88 D-Index: 17 scientists 89 D-Index: 10 scientists 90 D-Index: 8 scientists 91 D-Index: 8 scientists 92 D-Index: 9 scientists 93 D-Index: 6 scientists 94+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 62 D-Index — 79th percentile

79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.

Overview

Frederick J. Rich is affiliated with MIT in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on physics and astronomy, with additional contributions in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The scientist has produced scholarly work in subfields including astronomy and astrophysics, molecular biology, and oceanography.

The scientist's research topics include:

  • Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
  • Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism studies
  • Solar and space plasma dynamics
  • Geophysics and gravity measurements

Frederick J. Rich has authored several recent papers, contributing to multiple respected publication venues. Notable publications include:

  • Initial on-Orbit Results from the GOES-18 Spacecraft Science Magnetometer, 2023, Space Science Reviews
  • Intersatellite Comparisons of GOES Magnetic Field Measurements, 2024, Space Weather
  • Long-Term Bias Stability of the GOES-NOP Magnetometers, 2023, Earth and Space Science

The scientist frequently collaborates with several co-authors. Among these are:

  • P. T. M. Loto'aniu
  • S. Califf
  • H. J. Singer
  • A. B. Davis
  • Albert Jarvis

Frederick J. Rich publishes in venues that include:

  • Space Science Reviews
  • Space Weather
  • Earth and Space Science

Best Publications

  • A nearly universal solar wind-magnetosphere coupling function inferred from 10 magnetospheric state variables

    P. T. Newell;T. Sotirelis;K. Liou;C.-I. Meng

  • Large-scale convection patterns observed by DMSP

    Frederick J. Rich;Marc Hairston

  • Quantitative simulation of a magnetospheric substorm 1. Model logic and overview

    M. Harel;R. A. Wolf;P. H. Reiff;R. W. Spiro

  • Multiradar observations of the polar tongue of ionization

    J. C. Foster;A. J. Coster;P. J. Erickson;J. M. Holt

  • Ionospheric effects of major magnetic storms during the International Space Weather Period of September and October 1999: GPS observations, VHF/UHF scintillations, and in situ density structures at middle and equatorial latitudes

    Sunanda Basu;Santimay Basu;C. E. Valladares;H.-C. Yeh

  • Response of the equatorial ionosphere in the South Atlantic Region to the Great Magnetic Storm of July 15, 2000

    S. Basu;Su Basu;K. M. Groves;H.-C. Yeh

  • Multisatellite observations of rapid subauroral ion drifts (SAID)

    P. C. Anderson;D. L. Carpenter;K. Tsuruda;T. Mukai

  • Intense poleward‐directed electric fields near the ionospheric projection of the plasmapause

    M. Smiddy;M. C. Kelley;W. Burke;F. Rich

  • Quantitative simulation of a magnetospheric substorm 2. Comparison with observations

    M. Harel;R. A. Wolf;R. W. Spiro;P. H. Reiff

  • Global energy deposition during the January 1997 magnetic cloud event

    G. Lu;D. N. Baker;R. L. McPherron;Charlie J. Farrugia

  • On the balance of stresses in the plasma sheet

    F. J. Rich;V. M. Vasyliunas;R. A. Wolf

  • Effects of high-latitude conductivity on observed convection electric fields and Birkeland currents

    M. Smiddy;W. J. Burke;M. C. Kelley;N. A. Saflekos

  • Electric and magnetic field characteristics of discrete arcs in the polar cap

    W. J. Burke;M. S. Gussenhoven;M. C. Kelley;D. A. Hardy

  • Response of the equatorial ionosphere at dusk to penetration electric fields during intense magnetic storms

    S. Basu;Su. Basu;F. J. Rich;K. M. Groves

  • Coordinated stable auroral red arc observations: Relationship to plasma convection

    J. C. Foster;M. J. Buonsanto;M. Mendillo;D. Nottingham

  • Electrodynamics of the inner magnetosphere observed in the dusk sector by CRRES and DMSP during the magnetic storm of June 4–6, 1991

    W. J. Burke;N. C. Maynard;M. P. Hagan;R. A. Wolf

  • Quiet-Time Intensifications Along the Poleward Auroral Boundary Near Midnight

    O. de la Beaujardière;L. R. Lyons;J. M. Ruohoniemi;E. Friis-Christensen

  • On the relationship of SAPS to storm-enhanced density

    J.C. Foster;W. Rideout;B. Sandel;W.T. Forrester

  • High spatial and temporal resolution observations of the ionospheric cusp

    Unknown

  • High-level spacecraft charging in the low-altitude polar auroral environment

    M. S. Gussenhoven;D. A. Hardy;F. Rich;W. J. Burke

  • Quantitative simulation of a magnetospheric substorm. 1: Model logic and overview

    M. Harel;R. A. Wolf;R. W. Spiro;P. H. Reiff

Frequent Co-Authors

Marc R. Hairston
Marc R. Hairston The University of Texas at Dallas
William J. Burke
William J. Burke Boston College
O. de la Beaujardiere
O. de la Beaujardiere SRI International
David S. Evans
David S. Evans National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Roderick A. Heelis
Roderick A. Heelis The University of Texas at Dallas
Michael C. Kelley
Michael C. Kelley Cornell University
Patrick T. Newell
Patrick T. Newell Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
J. M. Ruohoniemi
J. M. Ruohoniemi Virginia Tech
Barbara A. Emery
Barbara A. Emery National Center for Atmospheric Research

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Earth Science in the USA opens doors to a variety of interdisciplinary career options. Many students complement their Earth Science knowledge with degrees in related fields, enhancing their expertise and marketability. For those interested in blending science with creativity, exploring master of fine arts online programs can offer unique perspectives on environmental communication and science illustration.

Moreover, leadership and management skills are essential in Earth Science careers, especially in organizational settings. Pursuing an online masters degree in human resource management can prepare graduates for roles that require managing teams or projects in scientific organizations.

Online education has also become more accessible to diverse age groups, with many programs designed specifically for mature learners. Those considering a return to education later in life can explore the best online degree programs for seniors, which offer flexible scheduling and tailored support.

Additionally, for careers in information science related to Earth Science data, degrees from ala-accredited schools ensure quality education recognized by industry professionals. These varied pathways reflect the dynamic opportunities for students who study Earth Science.

Best Scientists Citing Frederick J. Rich

Trending Scientists