Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics
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174 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
This Journal is devoted to the advancement of the science and technology of guidance, control, and dynamics through the dissemination of original archival papers disclosing significant technical knowledge, exploratory developments, design criteria, and applications in aeronautics, astronautics, celestial mechanics, and related fields. The Journal publishes qualified papers on dynamics, stability, guidance, control, navigation, optimization, electronics, avionics, and information processing related to aeronautical, astronautical, and marine systems. Papers are sought which demonstrate the application of recent research to practical engineering problems. Papers that describe aspects of the dynamics and control of significant recent developments, such as a new or different aircraft or spacecraft, also are desired.
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ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Guidance Control and Dynamics (abbr: J GUID CONTROL DYNAM, ISSN: 0731-5090) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA) in United States since 1982. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.40, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.235 (Q1), an H-index of 174.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 232 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,456 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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