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David B. Spencer

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25

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Active since

1972

Affiliations

Pennsylvania State University(Current)

The Aerospace Corporation

RTX (United States)

David B. Spencer is an author at Pennsylvania State University specializing in engineering, space engineering, and systems engineering.

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EngineeringSpace EngineeringSystems EngineeringPropulsionSpace VehiclesSpace ScienceSpace MissionsMissile DefenseSpacecraft ControlSpace Flight Systems

Publications per year

1972–2018

25

Publications

25

Rheological behavior of Sn-15 pct Pb in the crystallization range

David B. Spencer, R. Mehrabian, M. C. Flemings · Metallurgical Transactions · 1972 · 777 citations

Materials Science, Engineering, Crystal Growth Technology +5

The WindSat spaceborne polarimetric microwave radiometer: sensor description and early orbit performance

P.W. Gaiser, Karen M. St. Germain, E.M. Twarog et al. · IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing · 2004 · 517 citations

Engineering, Windsat Spaceborne Polarimetric, Sensor Description +20

Optimal Spacecraft Rendezvous Using Genetic Algorithms

Young‐Ha Kim, David B. Spencer · Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets · 2002 · 97 citations

Missile, Space Vehicle, Engineering +22

Satellite Constellation Design Tradeoffs Using Multiple-Objective Evolutionary Computation

Matthew P. Ferringer, David B. Spencer · Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets · 2006 · 77 citations

Missile, Space Vehicle, Engineering +22

Optimal, Low-Thrust Earth-Orbit Transfers Using Higher-Order Collocation Methods

Albert L. Herman, David B. Spencer · Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics · 2002 · 56 citations

Numerical Analysis, Space Transportation, Engineering +11

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