Publications
Journal Papers
Henry, S.; and Christian, J.A.; “Absolute Triangulation Algorithms for Space Exploration,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 21-46, January, 2023.
Romero-Calvo, Á.; Urbanskiy, V.; Yudintsev, V.; Schaub, H.; and Trushlyakov, V.; “Novel Strategies for Liquid Rocket Engine Restart in Microgravity,“ Acta Astronautica, Vol. 202, pp. 214-228, January, 2023.
Hammerl, J.; López, A.; Romero-Calvo, Á.; and Schaub, H.; “Touchless Potential Sensing of Differentially-Charged Spacecraft Using X-Rays,“ Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Articles in Advance, November, 2022.
Christian, J.A.; and Arulraj, J.; “Review of the k-Vector and Its Relation to Classical Data Structures,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 45, No. 11, November, 2022.
Tomita, K.; Skinner, K.; and Ho, K.; “Bayesian Deep Learning for Segmentation for Autonomous Safe Planetary Landing,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No. 6, September, 2022.
Isaji, M; Takubo, Y.; and Ho, K.; “Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Approach to Integrated Space Mission Planning and Spacecraft Design,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No. 5, September, 2022.
Romero-Calvo, Á.; Ömer, A.; Schaub, H.; and Brinkert, K.; “Magnetic Phase Separation in Microgravity“, npj Microgravity, Vol. 8, No. 32, August, 2022.
McKee, P.; Nguyen, H.; Kudenov, M.W.; and Christian, J.A.; “StarNAV with a Wide Field-of-View Optical Sensor,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 197, 2022, pp. 220-234, August, 2022.
Núñez Garzón, U.E.; and Lightsey, E.G.; “Existence of Probability Density Function for Norm of Finite-Dimensional Random Vector,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 45, No. 6, June, 2022.
Shimane, Y.; and Ho, K.; “Gravity-Assist Low-Thrust Inter-System Trajectory Design with Manifold Captures,” The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 69, April, 2022.
Jun, W.W.; Cheung, K.M.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Lee, C.; “A Minimal Architecture for Real-Time Lunar Surface Positioning Using Joint Doppler and Ranging,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 58, No. 2, April 2022.
McKee, P.; Kowalski, J.; and Christian, J.A.; “Navigation and Star Identification for an Interstellar Mission,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 192, pp. 390-401, March, 2022.
Núñez Garzón, U.E.; and Lightsey, E.G.; “Relating Collision Probability and Separation Indicators in Spacecraft Formation Collision Risk Analysis,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 45, No.3, January, 2022.
Chen, H., Ornik, M., and Ho, K.; “Space Exploration Architecture and Design Framework for Commercialization,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No. 2, March, 2022.
Takubo, Y.; Chen, H.; and Ho, K.; “Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Framework for Stochastic Spaceflight Campaign Design,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No.2, March, 2022.
Saborio Borbon, R. J.; Lightsey, E.G.; Peet, S.; and McDaniel, A.J.; “Firmware Development for an Open-Source Small Satellite Amateur Radio Transceiver,” Journal of Small Satellites, Vol. 11, pp. 1109-1123, February, 2022.
Badura, G.P.; Valenta, C.R.; and Gunter, B.C.; “Convolutional Neural Networks for Inference of Space Object Attitude Status,” The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 69, February, 2022.
Christian, J.A.; Derksen, H.; and Watkins, R.; “Lunar Crater Identification in Digital Images,” The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 68, pp. 1056-1144, October, 2021.
Maxwell, A.J.; Wilhite, A.; and Ho, K.; “Spare Strategy Analysis for Life Support Systems for Human Space Exploration,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 58, No. 5, September, 2021.
Chen, H.; Gardner, B.M.; Grogan, P.T., and Ho, K.; “Flexibility Management for Space Logistics via Decision Rules,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 58, No. 5, September 2021.
Sarton du Jonchay, T.; Chen, H.; Isaji, M; Shimane, Y.; and Ho, K.; “On-Orbit Servicing Optimization Framework with High- and Low-Thrust Propulsion Tradeoff,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 59, No. 1, July, 2021.
Ho, K.; Beeson, R; Tomita, K; and Gunasekara, O; “Analysis of Information-Theoretic Initial Sensor Search Method for Space Situation Awareness,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 641-645, March, 2021.
Badura, G.P.; Valenta, C.R.; Gunter, B.C.; Renegar, L.; and Wu, D.; “Spectral Performance Optimization of Small-Diameter Telescopes for Space Object Detection,” The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 68, pp. 225-247, March, 2021.
Klempay, B.; Arandia-Gorostidi, N.; Dekas, A.E.; Bartlett, D.H.; Carr, C.E.; Doran, P.T.; Dutta, A.; Erazo, N.; Fisher, L.A.; Glass, J.B.; Pontefract, A.; Som, S.M.; Wilson, J.M.; Schmidt, B.E.; and Bowman, J.S.; “Microbial diversity and activity in Southern California salterns and bitterns: analogues for remnant ocean worlds,” Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 23, pp. 3825-3839, February, 2021.
Jun, W.; Cheung, K.M.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Lee, C.; “Time Position Determination on the Mars Surface Using Relative Joint Doppler and Ranging Measurements,” The Interplanetary Network Progress Report, Vol. 42-224, pp. 1-14, February, 2021.
Fisher, L.A.; Pontefract, A.; Som, S.M.; Carr, C.E.; Klempay, B.; Schmidt, B.E.; Bowman, J.S.; and Bartlett, D.H.; "Current state of athalassohaline deep sea hypersaline anoxic basin (DHAB) research in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea – recommendations for future work and relevance to astrobiology," Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 23, pp. 3360-3369, February, 2021.
Lee, H.; Shimizu, S.; Yoshikawa, S.; Ho, K.; “Satellite Constellation Pattern Optimization for Complex Regional Coverage,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vo. 57, No. 6, pp. 1309-1327, November, 2020.
Hart, K.A.; and Rimoli, J.J.; “Generation of statistically representative microstructures with direct grain geometry control,” Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Vol. 370, October, 2020.
Sarton du Jonchay, T.; Chen, H.; Wieger, A.; Szajnfarber, Z.; and Ho, K.; “Space Architecture Design for Commercial Suitability: A Case Study in In-Situ Resource Utilization Systems,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 175, pp. 45-50, October, 2020.
Golpashin, A.; Yeong, H.; Ho, K.; and Namachchivaya, N.; “Spacecraft Attitude Control: A Consideration of Thrust Uncertainty,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 43, No. 12, pp. 2349-2365, September, 2020.
Silva, T.M.; Bouvier, J.B.; Xu, K.; Hirabayashi, M.; and Ho, K.; “Spacecraft Trajectory Tracking and Parameter Estimation Around a Splitting Contact Binary Asteroid,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 171, pp. 280-289, June, 2020.
Ho, K.; Wang, H.; DeTrempe, P.A.; Sarton du Jonchay, T.; and Tomita, K.; “Semi-Analytical Model for Design and Analysis of On-Orbit Servicing Architecture,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, May, 2020.
Chen, H.; Sarton du Jonchay, T.; Hou, L.; and Ho, K.; “Integrated In-Situ Resource Utilization System Design and Logistics for Mars Exploration,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 170, pp. 80-92, May, 2020.
Stevenson, T.H.; and Lightsey, E.G.; “Design and Optimization of a Multifunctional 3D-Printed Structure for an Inspector Cubesat,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 170, pp. 331-341, May, 2020.
Jagannatha, B.B.; and Ho, K.; “Event-Driven Network Model for Space Mission Optimization with High-Thrust and Low-Thrust Spacecraft,”Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 57, No. 3, pp. 446-463, March, 2020.
Shepherd, A.; Ivins, E.; Rignot, E.; Smith, B.; van den Broeke, M.; Velicogna, I.; Whitehouse, P.; Briggs, K.; Joughin, I.; Krinner, G.; Nowicki, S.; Payne, T.; Scambos, T.; Schlegel, N.; A, G.; Agosta, C.; Ahlstrøm, A.; Babonis, G.; Barletta, V.; Bjørk, A.; Blazquez, A.; Bonin, J.; Csatho, B.; Cullather, R.; Engdahl, M.; Felikson, D.; Fettweis, X.; Forsberg, R.; Gallee, H.; Gardner, A.; Gilbert, L.; Gourmelen, N.; Groh, A.; Gunter, B.C.; Hanna, E.; Harig, C.; Helm, V.; Hogg, A.; Horvath, A.; Horwath, M.; Khan, S.; Kjeldsen, K.; Konrad, H.; Langen, P.; Lecavalier, B.; Loomis, B.; Luthcke, S.; McMillan, M.; Melini, D.; Mernild, S.; Mohajerani, Y.; Moore, P.; Mottram, R.; Mouginot, J.; Moyano, G.; Muir, A.; Nagler, T.; Nield, G.; Nilsson, J.; Noel, B.; Otosaka, I.; Pattle, M.; Peltier, R.; Pie, N.; Rietbroek, R.; Rott, H.; Sandberg-Sørensen, L.; Sasgen, I.; Save, H.; Scheuchl, B.; Schrama, E.; Schroder, L.; Seo, K-W.; Simonsen, S.; Slater, T.; Spada, G.; Sutterley, T.; Talpe, M.; Tarasov, L.; van de Berg; W.-J.; van der Wal, W.; van Wessem, M.; Vishwakarma, B.-D.; Wagner, T.; Wiese, D.; Wilton, D.; Wouters, B.; and Wuite, J.; “Mass balance of the Greenland Ice Sheet from 1992 to 2018,” Nature (IF 40.14), December, 2019.
Geng, F.; Gomez B.D.; Guan, Y.; and Saleh, J.H.; “Monte-Carlo value analysis of High-Throughput Satellites: Value levers, tradeoffs, and implications for operators and investors,” PLoS ONE 14(9): e0222133, September, 2019.
Guan, Y.; Geng, F.; and Saleh, J.H.; “Review of High Throughput Satellites: Market Disruptions, Affordability-Throughput Map, and the Cost Per Bit/Second Decision Tree,” IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems, pp. 54–80, May, 2019.
Groesbeck, D.S.; Hart, K.A.; and Gunter, B.C.; "Simulated Formation Flight of Nanosatellites Using Differential Drag with High-Fidelity Rarefied Aerodynamics," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 42, No. 5, pp. 175-184, January, 2019.
Engels, O.; Gunter, B.C.; Riva, R.E.M.; and Klees, R., “Separating geophysical signals using GRACE and high resolution data: a case study in Antarctica,” Geophysical Research Letters (IF 4.34), 45, 12,340–12,349., November, 2018.
Worthy, J.L.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Scheeres, D.J.; "An optimization approach for observation association with systemic uncertainty applied to electro-optical systems," Advances in Space Research, Vol. 61, No. 11, pp. 2709-2724, June, 2018.
Brew, J.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Probabilistic resident space object detection using archival THEMIS fluxgate magnetometer data," Advances in Space Research, Vol. 61, No. 9, pp. 2301-2319, May, 2018.
Jaunzemis, A.D.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Luu, K.K.; "Sensor Tasking for Spacecraft Custody Maintenance and Anomaly Detection Using Evidential Reasoning," Journal of Aerospace and Information Systems, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 131-156, March, 2018.
Lightsey, E.G.; Stevenson, T.; and Sorgenfrei, M.; "Development and Testing of a 3-D-Printed Cold Gas Thruster for an Interplanetary CubeSat," Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol. 106, No. 3, pp. 379-390, March, 2018.
Coder, R.D.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Linares, R.; "Three-Degree-of-Freedom Estimation of Agile Space Objects Using Marginalized Particle Filters," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 41, No. 2, pp. 388-400, February, 2018.
Favaro, F.M.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Application of temporal logic for safety supervisory control and model-based hazard monitoring," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 169, pp. 166-178, January, 2018.
Hart, K.A.; Simonis, K.R.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Analytic Free-Molecular Aerodynamics for Rapid Propagation of Resident Space Objects," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 27-36, January, 2018.
Holzinger, M.J.; and Jah, M.K.; "Challenges and Potential in Space Domain Awareness, Space Domain Awareness Special Issue Editorial," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 41, No. 1, pp. 15-18, January, 2018.
Murphy, T.S.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Flewelling, B.; "Visual Tracking Methods for Improved Sequential Image-Based Object Detection," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 41, No. 1, pp. 74-87, January, 2018.
Coder, R.D.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Jah, M.K.; "Space Object Active Control Mode Inference Using Light Curve Inversion," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 41, No. 1, pp. 88-100, January, 2018.
Coder, R.D.; Wetterer, C.J.; Hamada, K.M.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Jah, M.K.; "Inferring Active Control Mode of the Hubble Space Telescope Using Unresolved Imagery," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol.41, No. 1, pp. 164-170, January, 2018.
Ali H.K., and Braun R.D., “Modeling Magnetohydrodynamic Energy Generation and Storage in Planetary Entry System Conceptual Design,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 55, No. 2, pp. 356-364, December, 2017.
Coder, R.D.; Jaunzemis, A.D.; Matthew, M.; Worthy, J.L.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Georgia Tech Space Object Research Telescope," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 54, No. 6, pp. 1399-1403, November, 2017.
Felikson, D.; Urban, T.J.; Gunter, B.C.; Pie, N.; Pritchard, H.D.; Harpold, R.; and Schutz, B.E.; "Comparison of elevation change detection methods from ICESat altimetry over the Greenland Ice Sheet," IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Vol. 55, No. 10, pp. 5494-5505, October, 2017.
Saleh, J.H.; Geng, F.; Ku, M.; and Walker, M.L.R.; "Electric propulsion reliability: Statistical analysis of on-orbit anomalies and comparative analysis of electric versus chemical propulsion failure rates," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 139, pp. 141-156, October, 2017.
Worthy, J.L.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Use of Uninformative Priors to Initialize State Estimation for Dynamical Systems," Advances in Space Research, Vol. 60, No. 7, pp. 1373-1388, August, 2017.
Eldad, O.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Claudel, C.; "Minimum-Time Attitude Control of Deformable Solar Sails with Model Uncertainty," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 54, No. 4, pp. 863-870, July, 2017.
Tangdamrongsub, N.; Ditmar, P.G.; Steele-Dunne, S.C.; Gunter, B.C.; and Sutanudjaja, E.H.; "Improving estimates of water resources in a semi-arid region by assimilating GRACE data into the PCR-GLOBWB hydrological model," Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, Vol. 21, No. 4, pp. 2053-2074, April, 2017.
Murphy, T.S.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Flewelling, B.; "Space Object Detection in Images Using Matched Filter Bank and Bayesian Update," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 40, No. 3, pp. 497-509, March, 2017.
Grøtte, M.E.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Solar sail equilibria with albedo radiation pressure in the circular restricted three-body problem," Advances in Space Research,Vol. 59, No. 4, pp. 1112-1127, February, 2017.
Kazemba, C.D.; Braun, R.D.; Clark, I.G.; and Schoenenberger, M.A.; "Survey of Blunt Body Supersonic Dynamic Stability," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 54, pp. 109-127, January, 2017.
Rossman, G.; LeVine, M.J.; Lawlor, S.; Sloss, T.; Mishra, P.; Zu, P.T.; and Braun, R.D.; "Conceptual Design of a Small Earth Reentry Vehicle for Biological Sample Return," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 54, pp. 246-257, January, 2017.
Farahani, H.H.; Ditmar, P.; Inácio, P.; Didova, O.; Gunter, B.C.; Klees, R.; Guo, X.; Guo, J.; Sun, Y.; Liu, X.; Zhao, Q.; and Riva, R.; "A high resolution model of linear trend in mass variations from DMT-2: added value of accounting for coloured noise in GRACE data," Journal of Geodynamics, Vol. 103, pp. 12-25, January, 2017.
Coder, R.D.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Multi-Objective Design of Optical Systems for Space Situational Awareness," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 128, No. 1, pp. 669-684, Nov-Dec, 2016.
Holzinger, M.J.; Luu, K.K; Sabol, C.; and Hill, K.;"Uncorrelated Track Classification, Characterization, & Prioritization using Admissible Regions and Bayesian Inference," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 39, No. 11, pp. 2469-2484, November, 2016.
Didova, O.; Gunter, B.C.; Riva, R.E.M.; Klees, R.; and Roese-Koerner, L.; “An approach for estimating time-variable rates from geodetic time series,” Journal of Geodesy, Vol. 90, No. 11, pp. 1207-1221, November, 2016.
Tam, M.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Constrained Spacecraft Reorientation Using Mixed Integer Convex Programming," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 127, pp. 31-40, October, 2016.
Snelgrove, K.B.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Toward a new spacecraft optimal design lifetime? Impact of marginal cost of durability and reduced launch price," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 127, pp. 271-282, October, 2016.
Jaunzemis, A.D.; Mathew, M.V.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Control Cost and Mahalanobis Distance Binary Hypothesis Testing for Spacecraft Maneuver Detection," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 39, No. 9, pp. 2058-2072, September, 2016.
Spencer, D.A.; Chait, S.B.; Schulte, P.Z.; Okseniuk, K.J.; and Veto, M.; "Prox-1 University-Class Mission to Demonstrate Automated Proximity Operations," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 53, No. 5, pp. 847-863, September, 2016.
Tangdamrongsub, N.; Ditmar, P.G.; Steele-Dunne, S.C.; Gunter, B.C.; and Sutanudjaja, E.H.; "Assessing total water storage and identifying flood events over Tonlé Sap basin in Cambodia using GRACE and MODIS satellite observations combined with hydrological models," Remote Sensing of Environment, Vol. 181, pp. 162-173, August, 2016.
Favaro, F.M.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Toward risk assessment 2.0: Safety supervisory control and model-based hazard monitoring for risk-informed safety interventions," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 152, pp. 316-330, August, 2016.
Gonyea, K.C.; Braun, R.D.; and Auslender, A.H.; "Propulsion System Design for a Martian Atmosphere-Breathing Supersonic Retropropulsion Engine," Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 32, No. 3, pp. 574-582, May-June, 2016.
Gamble, K.; and Lightsey, E. G.; "Decision Analysis Tool for Small Satellite Risk Management," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 53, No. 3, pp. 420-432, May, 2016.
Snow, A.C.; Worthy III, J.L.; den Boer, A.; Alexander, L.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Spencer, D.A.; "Optimization of CubeSat Constellations for Uncued Electro-Optical Space Object Detection and Tracking," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 53, No. 3, pp. 401-419, May, 2016.
Kjellberg, H.C.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Discretized Quaternion Constrained Attitude Pathfinding," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 713-718, March, 2016.
McBryde, C.R.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "End-to-End Testing of a Dual Use Imaging Sensor for Small Satellites," Journal of Small Satellites, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 435-448, February, 2016.
Schulte, P.Z.; and Spencer, D.A.; "Development of an Integrated Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, & Control Subsystem for Automated Proximity Operations," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 118, No. 1-2, pp. 168-186, Jan-Feb, 2016.
Mandalia, A.B.; and Braun, R.D.; "High-Altitude Divert Architecture for Future Robotic and Human Mars Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 5, pp. 1311-1319, Sept-Oct, 2015.
Stevenson, T.; Imken, T.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Design and Testing of a Cold Gas Thruster for an Interplanetary CubeSat Mission," Journal of Small Satellites, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 371-386, October, 2015.
Johl, S.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "A Reusable Command and Data Handling System for University CubeSat Missions," Journal of Small Satellites, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 357-369, October, 2015.
Wolstencroft, M.; King, M.A.; Whitehouse, P.L.; Bentley, M.J.; Nield, G.A.; King, E.C.; McMillan, M.; Shepherd, A.; Barletta, V.R.; Bordoni, A.; Riva, R.E.M.; Didova, O.; and Gunter, B.C.; "Uplift rates from a new high-density GPS network in Palmer Land indicate significant late Holocene ice loss in the south-western Weddell Sea," Geophysical Journal International, Vol. 203, No. 1, pp. 737-754, October, 2015.
Geng, F.; Saleh, J.H.; Tien, A.; and Herd, R.A.; “Beyond cost tools: Spacecraft net present value and the hosted payload paradigm,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 51, No. 4, pp. 3348–3363, October, 2015.
Worthy, J.L.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Incorporating Uncertainty in Admissible Regions for Uncorrelated Detections," AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 38, No. 9, pp. 1673-1689, September, 2015.
Eldad, O.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Propellantless Attitude Control of a Nonplanar Solar Sail," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 38, No. 8, pp. 1531-1534, August, 2015.
Mahzari, M.; Braun, R.D.; White, T.R.; and Bose, D.; "Inverse Estimation of the Mars Science Laboratory Entry Aeroheating and Heatshield Response," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 1203-1216, July-August, 2015.
Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Extensibility of a Linear Rapid Robust Design Methodology," Engineering Optimization, July, 2015.
Mandalia, A.B.; and Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Retropropulsion Thrust Vectoring for Mars Precision Landing," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 3, pp. 827-835, May-June, 2015.
Tangdamrongsub, N.; Steele-Dunne, S.C.; Gunter, B.C.; Ditmar, P.G.; and Weerts, A.H.; “Data assimilation of GRACE terrestrial water storage estimates into a regional hydrological model of the Rhine River basin,” Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 2079-2100, April, 2015.
Holzinger, M.J.; Scheeres, D.J.; and Hauser, J.; "Reachability Using Arbitrary Performance Indices," IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. 60, No. 4, pp. 1099-1103, April, 2015, doi: 10.1109/TAC.2015.2391451.
Kazemba, C.D.; Braun, R.D.; Schoenenberger, M.A.; and Clark, I.G.; "Dynamic Stability Analysis of Blunt-Body Entry Vehicles Using Time-Lagged Aftbody Pitching Moments," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 2, pp. 393-403, Mar-Apr, 2015.
Miller, M.J.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Investigation of Drag Modulated Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Use on Mesospheric Sounding Rocket Payloads," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 2, pp. 383-392, Mar-Apr, 2015.
Putnam, Z.R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Extension and Enhancement of the Allen-Eggers Analytic Ballistic Entry Trajectory Solution," Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 414-430, March, 2015.
Grant, M.J.; and Braun, R.D.; "Rapid Indirect Trajectory Optimization for Conceptual Design of Hypersonic Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 177-182, Jan-Feb, 2015.
Levinsen, J. F.; Khvorostovsky, K.; Ticconi, F.; Shepherd, A.; Forsberg, R.; Sørensen, L. S.; Muir, A.; Pie, N.; Felikson, D.; Flament, T.; Hurkmans, R.; Moholdt, G.; Gunter, B.C.; Lindenbergh, R. C.; and Kleinherenbrink, M.; “ESA Ice Sheets CCI: Derivation of the optimal method for surface elevation change detection of the Greenland Ice Sheet – Round Robin results,” International Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 551-573, January, 2015.
Holzinger, M.J.; "Using Magnetometers for Space Object Characterization in Space Situational Awareness Applications," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 37, No. 5, pp. 1397-1405, August, 2014.
Dutta, S; and Braun, R.D.;"Statistical Entry, Descent and Landing Performance Reconstruction of the Mars Science Laboratory," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 4, pp. 1048-1061, July-Aug, 2014.
Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Utilizing Dynamical Systems Concepts in Multidisciplinary Design," AIAA Journal, Vol. 52, No. 6, pp. 1265-1279, June, 2014.
Dutta, S.; Karlgaard, C.D.; and Braun, R.D.; "Uncertainty Quantification for Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Reconstruction Using Adaptive Filtering," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 967-977, May-June, 2014.
Slobbe, D.C.; Klees, R.; and Gunter, B.C.; “Realization of a consistent set of vertical reference surfaces in coastal areas,” Journal of Geodesy, Vol. 88, No. 6, pp. 601-615, June, 2014.
Putnam, Z.R.;Grant, M.J.;Kelly, J.R.;Braun R.D.; and Krevor, Z.C.;"Feasibility of Guided Entry for a Crewed Lifting Body Without Angle-of-Attack Control," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 729-740, May, 2014.
Gunter, B.C.; Didova, O.; Riva, R.E.M.; Ligtenberg, S.R.M.; Lenaerts, J.T.M.; King, M.A.; van den Broeke, M.R.; and Urban, T.; “Empirical estimation of present-day Antarctic glacial isostatic adjustment and ice mass change,” The Cryosphere, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 743-760, April, 2014.
Holzinger, M.J.; Alfriend, K.T.; Wetterer, C.J.; Luu, K.K.; Sabol, C.; and Hamada, K.; "Photometric Attitude Estimation for Agile Space Objects with Shape Uncertainty,"Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 921-932, April 2014.
Putnam, Z.R. and Braun, R.D.; "Drag-Modulation Flight-Control System Options for Planetary Aerocapture," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 139-150, Jan-Feb, 2014.
Putnam, Z.R. and Braun, R.D.; "Precision Landing at Mars Using Discrete-Event Drag Modulation," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 128-138, Jan-Feb, 2014.
Dutta, S.;Braun, R.D.; and Karlgaard, C.D.; "Atmospheric Data System Sensor Placement Optimization for Mars Entry, Descent and Landing," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 163-174, Jan-Feb, 2014.
Dutta, S.;Braun, R.D.;Russell, R.P.;Striepe, S.A.; and Clark, I.G.; "Comparison of Statistical Estimation Techniques for Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Reconstruction," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 1207-1221, Nov-Dec, 2013.
Korzun, A.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Conceptual Modeling of Supersonic Retropropulsion Flow Interaction and Relationships to System Performance," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 1121-1133, Nov-Dec, 2013.
Mahzari, M.;Braun, R.D.; and White, T.R.; "Reconstruction of Mars Pathfinder Aerothermal Heating and Heatshield Material Response Using Inverse Methods,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 1171-1182, Nov-Dec, 2013.
Korzun, A.M.;Cordell, C.E.; and Braun, R.D.; "Computational Aerodynamic Predictions of Supersonic Retropropulsion Flowfields," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 950-960, Sept-Oct, 2013.
Korzun, A.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Application of a Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Approach to Supersonic Retropropulsion Flowfields," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 961-980, Sept-Oct, 2013.
Meginnis, I.M.;Putnam, Z.R.;Clark, I.G.;Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.H.; "Guided Entry Performance of Low Ballistic Coefficient Vehicles at Mars," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 1047-1059, Sept-Oct, 2013.
Gunter, B.C.; and Maessen, D.C.; "Space-Based Distributed Computing Using a Networked Constellation of Small Satellites", Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 1086-1095, Sept-Oct, 2013.
Dec, J.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Three-Dimensional Finite Element Ablative Thermal Response and Design of Thermal Protection Systems," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 4, pp. 725-734, July-Aug, 2013.
Bopp, M.S.;Ruffin, S.M.;Braun, R.D.;Clark, I.G.; and Theisinger, J.T.; "Multi-Fidelity Approach to Estimate Heating for Three-Dimensional Hypersonic Aeroshells," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 4, pp. 754-762, July-Aug, 2013.
Cordell, C.E.; and Braun, R.D.; "Analytical Modeling of Supersonic Retropropulsion Plume Structures," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 50, No. 4, pp. 763-770, July-Aug, 2013.
Mahzari, M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Time-dependent Mars Entry Aeroheating Estimation from Simulated In-Depth Heat Shield Temperature Measurements," Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 435-446, July 2013.
Wayer, J.K.; Castet, J.F.; and Saleh, J.H.; “Spacecraft attitude control subsystem: Reliability, multi-state analyses, and comparative failure behavior in LEO and GEO,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 85, pp. 83–92, April, 2013.
Brathwaite, J.; and Saleh, J.H.; “Bayesian framework for assessing the value of scientific space systems: Value of information approach with application to earth science spacecraft,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 84, pp. 24–35, March, 2013.
Clark, I.G.; Braun, R.D.; and Ruffin, S.M.; "Validation of Computational Analyses for Supersonic Tension Cone Static Aerodynamic Performance," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 49, No. 3, pp. 483-495, May-June, 2012.
Dec, J.A.; Braun, R.D.; and Laub, B.; "Ablative Thermal Response Analysis Using the Finite Element Method," Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 201-212, Apr-Jun, 2012.
Castet, J.F.; and Saleh, J.H.; “On the Concept of survivability, with application to spacecraft and space-based networks,” Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 99, No. 1, pp. 123-138, March, 2012.
Lafleur, J.M.; Fleming, E.S.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Response Surface Equations for Expendable Launch Vehicle Payload Mass Capability," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 49, No. 1, pp. 185-189, January-February, 2012.
Kim, S.Y.; Castet, J.F.; and Saleh, J.H.; “Spacecraft electrical power subsystem: Failure behavior, reliability, and multi-state failure analyses,” Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 98, No. 1, pp. 55–65, February, 2012.
Lafleur, J.M. and Cerimele, C.J.; "Mars Entry Bank Profile Design for Terminal State Optimization," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 48, No. 6, pp. 1012-1024, Nov-Dec, 2011.
Bonfiglio, E.; Adams, D.; Craig, L.; Spencer, D.; Arvidson, R.; and Heet, T.; "Landing Site Dispersion Analysis and Statistical Assessment for the Mars Phoenix Lander," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 48, No. 5, pp. 784-797, Sept-Oct, 2011.
Dubos, G.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Spacecraft Technology Portfolio: Probabilistic Modeling and Implications for Responsiveness and Schedule Slippage," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 68, No. 7-8, pp. 1126-1146, April-May, 2011.
Haga, R.A.; and Saleh, J.H.; “Epidemiology of satellite anomalies and failures: A subsystem-centric approach,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 69, No. 7-8, pp. 676–690, April, 2011.
Marsh, C.L. and Braun, R.D.; "Fully Propulsive Mars Atmospheric Transit Strategies for High-Mass Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 271-282, Mar-Apr, 2011.
Dubos, G.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Comparative Cost and Utility Analysis of Monolith and Fractionated Spacecraft Using Failure and Replacement Markov Models," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 68, No. 1-2, pp. 172-184, January-February, 2011.
Wise, M.A.; Saleh, J.H.; and Haga, R.A.; “Health scorecard of spacecraft platforms: Track record of on-orbit anomalies and failures and preliminary comparative analysis,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 68, No. 1–2, pp. 253–268, January, 2011.
Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "Survey of Mission Evolution and Flexibility in the Space Shuttle Program," Space Policy, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 236-245, November, 2010.
Arora, N. and Russell, R.P.; "A Fast, Accurate, and Smooth Planetary Ephemeris Retrieval System," Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 108, No. 2, pp. 107-124, Oct, 2010.
Dubos, G.F.; Castet, J.F.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Statistical Reliability Analysis of Satellites by Mass Category: Does Spacecraft Size Matter?," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 67, No. 1-2, pp. 584-595, July-August, 2010.
Dubos, G.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Risk of Spacecraft On-Orbit Obsolescence: Novel Framework, Stochastic Modeling, and Implications," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 67, No. 1-2, pp. 155-172, July-August, 2010.
Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "Survey of Intra- and Inter-mission Flexibility in Space Exploration Systems," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 67, No. 1, pp. 97-107, July-August, 2010.
Grant, M.J.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.H.; "Smart Divert: A New Entry, Descent and Landing Architecture," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 47, No. 3, pp. 385-393, May-June, 2010.
Korzun, A.M.; Dubos, G.F; Iwata, C.K.; Stahl, B.A.; and Quicksall, J.J; "A Concept for the Entry, Descent, and Landing of High-Mass Payloads at Mars," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 66, No. 7-8, pp. 1146-1159, April-May, 2010.
Castet, J.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Beyond Reliability, Multi-State Failure Analysis of Satellite Subsystems: A Statistical Approach," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 95, No. 4, pp. 311-322, April, 2010.
Castet, J.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Single Versus Mixture Weibull Distributions for Nonparametric Satellite Reliability," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 95, No. 3, pp. 295-300, March, 2010.
Steinfeldt, B.A.; Grant, M.J.; Matz, D.A.; Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.; "Guidance Navigation and Control System Performance Trades for Mars Pinpoint Landing,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 188-198, Jan-Feb, 2010.
Hiriart, T. and Saleh, J.H.; “Observations on the evolution of satellite launch volume and cyclicality in the space industry,” Space Policy, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 53–60, February, 2010.
Brathwaite, J. and Saleh, J.H.; "Value-Centric Framework and Pareto Optimality for Design and Acquisition of Communication Satellites," International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking, Vol. 27, No. 6, pp. 330-348, November-December, 2009.
Castet, J.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Satellite and Satellite Subsystems Reliability: Statistical Data Analysis and Modeling," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Vol. 94, No. 11, pp. 1718-1728, November, 2009.
Castet, J.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Satellite Reliability: Statistical Data Analysis and Modeling," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. 1065-1076, September-October, 2009.
Korzun, A.M.; Braun, R.D.; and Cruz, J.R.; "A Survey of Supersonic Retropropulsion Technology for Mars Entry, Descent and Landing," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. 929-937, Sept-Oct, 2009.
Theisinger, J.E.; and Braun, R.D.; "Multiobjective Hypersonic Entry Aeroshell Shape Optimization," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. 957-966, Sept-Oct, 2009.
Saleh, J.H. and Dubos, G.F.; "Responsive Space: Concept Analysis, Critical Review, and Theoretical Framework," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 65, No. 3-4, pp. 376-398, August-September, 2009.
Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "System-Level Feasibility Assessment of Microwave Power Beaming for Small Satellites," Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 976-983, July-August, 2009.
Russell, R.P. and Brinckerhoff, A.T.; "Circulating Eccentric Orbits Around Planetary Moons," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 424-436, Mar-Apr, 2009.
Clark, I.M.; Hutchings, A.L.; Tanner, C.L.; and Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Use on Future Robotic Missions to Mars," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 340-352, Mar-Apr, 2009.
Korzun, A.M.; Braun, R.D.; Wagner, E.B.; Fulford-Jones, T.R.; Deems, E.C.; Judnick, D.C.; and Keesee, J.E.; "Mars Gravity Biosatellite: Engineering, Science and Education," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 63, No. 4, pp. 8-19, July-Aug, 2008.
Korzun, A.M.; Braun, R.D.; Wagner, E.B.; Fulford-Jones, T.R.; Deems, E.C.; Judnick, D.C.; and Keesee, J.E.; "Mars Gravity Biosatellite: Engineering, Science and Education," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 63, No. 4, pp. 8-19, July-Aug, 2008.
Dubos, G.F.; Saleh, J.H.; and Braun, R.D.; "Technology Readiness Level, Schedule Risk, and Slippage in Spacecraft Design" Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 836-842, July-August, 2008.
Rohrschneider, R.R. and Braun, R.D.; "Static Aeroelastic Analysis of a Thin-Film Clamped Ballute for Titan Aerocapture," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 785-801, July-Aug, 2008.
Clark, I.G. and Braun, R.D.; "Ballute Entry Systems for Lunar Return and Low-Earth-Orbit Return Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 619-630, May-June, 2008.
Wilhite, A.W.; Gholston, S.E.; Farrington, P.A.; and Swain, J.J.; "Evaluating Technology Projections and Weight Prediction Method Uncertainty of Future Launch Vehicles,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 587-591, May-June, 2008.
Saleh, J.H.; “Flawed metrics: Satellite cost per transponder and cost per day,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 147–156, May, 2008.
Putnam, Z.R.; Bairstow, S.H.; Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.H.; "Improving Lunar Return Entry Footprints Using Enhanced Skip Trajectory Guidance," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 309-315, Mar-Apr, 2008.
Christian, J.A.; Manyapu, K.; Wells, G.W.; Lafleur, J.M.; Verges, A.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Sizing of an Entry, Descent, and Landing System for Human Mars Exploration,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 130-141, Jan-Feb, 2008.
Wooster, P.D.; Braun, R.D.; Ahn, J.; and Putnam, Z.R.; "Mission Design Options for Human Mars Missions," MARS: The International Journal of Mars Science and Exploration, Vol. 3, pp. 12-28, Aug, 2007.
Braun, R.D. and Manning, R.M.; "Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Challenges," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 310-323, Mar-Apr, 2007
Putnam, Z.R.; Braun, R.D.; Rohrschneider, R.R.; and Dec, J.A; "Entry System Options for Human Return from the Moon and Mars," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 194-202, Jan-Feb, 2007.
Rohrschneider, R. and Braun, R.; "A Survey of Ballute Technology for Aerocapture,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 10-23, Jan-Feb, 2007.
Saleh, J.H. and Torres-Padilla, J.P.; “Beyond cost models: Communications satellite revenue models. Integrating cost considerations into a value-centric mindset,” International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 69–92, December, 2006.
Jordan, N.C.; Saleh, J.H. and Newman, D.J.; “The extravehicular mobility unit: A review of environment, requirements, and design changes in the US spacesuit,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 59, No. 12, pp. 1135–1145, December, 2006.
Braun, R.D.; Wright, H.S.; Croom, M.A.; Levine, J.S.; and Spencer, D.A.; "Design of the ARES Mars Airplane and Mission Architecture," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 5, pp. 1026-1034, Sept-Oct, 2006.
Reeves, D.M.; Scher, M.D.; Wilhite, A.W.; and Stanley, D.O.; "Apollo Lunar Orbit Rendezvous Architecture Decision Revisited," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 910-915, July-Aug, 2006.
Shelton, J.D.; Frederick, R.A.; and Wilhite, A.W.; "Launch Vehicle Propulsion Design with Multiple Selection Criteria," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 893-902, July-Aug, 2006.
Saleh, J.H.; Torres-Padilla, J.P.; Morgan, E.; and Sperber, R.; “Utilization Rates of Geostationary Communication Satellites: Models of Loading Dynamics,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 903–909, July, 2006.
Saleh, J.H.; Torres-Padilla, J.P.; Hastings, D.E.; and Newman, D.J.; “To Reduce or to Extend a Spacecraft Design Lifetime?,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp. 207–217, January, 2006.
Saleh, J. H.; “Will we see a regional or global duopoly in the satellite manufacturing industry? The European perspective,” Space Policy, Vol. 21, No. 4, pp. 277-285, November, 2005.
Olds, J.; McCormick, D.; Charania, A.; and Marcus, L.; "Space Tourism: Making it Work for Fun and Profit," Journal of the British Interplanetary Society (JBIS), Vol. 58, No. 7-8, pp. 241-256, July-Aug, 2005.
Budianto, I.A. and Olds, J.R.; "The Design and Deployment of a Satellite Constellation Using Collaborative Optimization," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 41, No. 6, pp. 956-963, Nov-Dec, 2004.
Saleh, J.H.; Newman, D.J.; and Hastings, D.E.; “Flexibility in system design and implications for aerospace systems,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 53, No. 12, pp. 927–944, December, 2003.
Saleh, J.H.; Lamassoure, E.; Hastings, D.E.; and Newman, D.J.; “Flexibility and the Value of On-Orbit Servicing: A New Customer-Centric Perspective,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Volume 40, No. 1, pp. 279–291, March, 2003.
Saleh, J.H.; Lamassoure, E.; and Hastings, D.E.; "Space Systems Flexibility Provided by On-Orbit Servicing: Part I,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Volume 39, No. 4, pp. 551-560, July, 2002.
Saleh, J.H.; Lamassoure, E.; and Hastings, D.E.; "Space Systems Flexibility Provided by On-Orbit Servicing: Part II,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Volume 39, No. 4, pp. 551-560, July, 2002.
Ledsinger, L.A. and Olds, J.R.; "Optimized Solutions for Kistler K-1 Branching Trajectories Using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Techniques," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 420-429, May-June, 2002.
Saleh, J.H.; Hastings, D.E.; and Newman, D.J; “Spacecraft Design Lifetime,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Volume 39, No. 2, pp. 244-257, March, 2002.
Way, D.W. and Olds, J.R.; "Space Transfer-Vehicle Concept for Deploying Solar-Power Satellites," Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 65-71, Apr, 2001.
Olds, J.R. and Bradford, J.E.; "SCCREAM: A Conceptual Rocket-Based Combined-Cycle Engine Performance Analysis Tool," Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 333-339, Mar-Apr, 2001.
Olds, J.R.; "Two Options for Flight Testing Rocket-Based Combined-Cycle Engines,"Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 36, No. 5, pp. 693-700, Sept-Oct, 1999.
Rowell, L.F.; Braun, R.D.; Olds, J.R.; and Unal, R.; "Multidisciplinary Conceptual Design Optimization of Space Transportation Systems," Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 218-226, Jan-Feb, 1999.
Conference Papers/Presentations
Hart, S.; and Lightsey, E. G; "Improvements on Two-Phase Cold Gas Propulsion Systems for Small Spacecraft,” AAS Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2023.
Hart, S.; Lightsey, E. G.; and Romero-Calvo, Á.; "Capillary and Electromagnetic SmallSat Propellant Positioning,” AAS Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2023.
Gollins, N.J.; Isaji, M.; Shimane, Y.; and Ho, K.; “A Heuristic Method for Determining Payload-to-Vehicle Assignment & Launch Order for Multi-Vehicle Exploration Campaigns,” AIAA SciTech Forum, National Harbor, MD, January 2023.
Fear, A.; and Lightsey, E.G.; “Reachability and Sensitivity Analysis of a CubeSat Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking MPC Algorithm,” AIAA SciTech Forum, National Harbor, MD, January 2023.
Han, S.; and Ho, K.; "Terminal Landing Guidance Law Using Analytic Gravity Turn Trajectory," AAS 23-152, 33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, TX, January 2023.
Champion, K; Romero-Calvo, Á.; and Schaub, H.; “Large Scale Particle Tracing Simulation for Touchless Potential Sensing,” AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, S. Gaylord National Harbor, MD, January 2023.
Mancini, M.; De Vries, C.; Thrasher, A.; and Christian, J.A.; “Crater Projection in Linear Pushbroom Images,” SIW22-33, 3rd Space Imaging Workshop, Atlanta, GA, October 2022.
Henry, S.; and Christian, J.A.; “LOST in Space: Optimal Triangulation for Celestial Localization,” SIW22-36, 3rd Space Imaging Workshop, Atlanta, GA, October 2022.
Christian, J.A.; “Methods for Navigation in the Nearby Interstellar Medium,” IAC-22,B2,1,1,x69864, 73rd International Astronautical Congress, Paris, France, September 2022.
Zaman, A.; and Christian, J.A.; “Reconstruction of Particle Dispersion Events with Optical Measurements,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, August 2022.
Badura, G.; Shimane, Y.; Gregoire, A.; Patel, R.; Gilmartin, M.; Gangolli, K.; Visonneau, L.; Tysor, J.; Manojkumar, S.; Humphrey, F.; Valenta, C.; Blair, R.; Lourenco, N.; Hodkin, J.; Sudol, A.; Borowitz, M.; Gunter, B.; Christian, J.A.; and Ho, K.; “System Design and Analysis for Cislunar Space Domain Awareness Through Distributed Sensors,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, August 2022.
Sasaki, T.; Ho, K.; and Lightsey, E. G.; “Nonlinear Spacecraft Formation Flying Using Constrained Differential Dynamic Programming,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, August 2022.
Duff, T.; Mancini, M.; Leykin, A.; and Christian, J.A.; “Geometric Initial Orbit Determination From Bearing Measurements,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, August 2022.
Christian, J.A.; and Derksen, H.; “Invariant Theory as a Tool for Spacecraft Navigation,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, August 2022.
De Vries, C.; Christian, J.A.; Hansen, M.; and Crain, T.; “Lidar Odometry for Lunar Terrain Relative Navigation,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, August 2022.
Lee, H.W.; Chen, H.; and Ho, K.; “Maximizing Observation Throughput via Multi-Stage Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, August 2022.
Tomita, K.; Shimane, Y.; and Ho, K.; “Small Body Reconnaissance by Multiple Spacecraft via Deep Reinforcement Learning,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, August 2022.
Shimane, Y.; and Ho, K.; “Concurrent Optimization of Gravity-Assist Low-Thrust Trajectory with Power and Propulsion Subsystem Sizing,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, August 2022.
McDonald, D.; “Recovery of a Lost Satellite: The ARMADILLO Mission,” AIAA Small Satellite Conference, Logan, UT, August 2022.
Cheek, N.; Gonzalez, C.; Adell, P.; Baker, J.; Ryan, C.; Statham, S.; Lightsey, E. G., Smith, C. R.; Awald, C.; and Ready, J.; “Systems Integration and Test of the Lunar Flashlight Spacecraft,” AIAA Small Satellite Conference, Logan, UT, August 2022.
Romero-Calvo, Á.; Champion, K.; and Schaub, H.; “Touchless Spacecraft Potential Sensing Using Energetic Electron Beams and Active Photoemission,” 16th Spacecraft Charging Technology Conference, Virtual Event, April 2022.
Hammerl, J.; López, A.; Romero-Calvo, Á.; and Schaub, H.; “Measuring Multiple Potentials of a Rotating and Differentially-Charged Object Simultaneously Using X-rays,” 16th Spacecraft Charging Technology Conference, Virtual Event, April 2022.
Lightsey, E. G.; Arunkumar, E.; Kimmel, E.; Kolhof, M.; Paletta, A.; Rawson, W.; Selvamurugan, S.; Sample, J.; Guffanti, T.; Bell, T.; Koenig, A.; D'Amico, S.; Park, H.; Rabin, D.; Daw, A.; Chamberlin, P.; and Kamalabadi, F.; "Concept of Operations for the VISORS Mission: A Two Satellite Cubesat Formation Flying Telescope," AAS 22-125, 2022 AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2022.
Hart, S.; Daniel, N.; Hartigan, M.; and Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of the 3-D Printed Cold Gas Propulsion Systems for the VISORS Mission,” AAS 22-095, 2022 AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2022.
Colón, B.; Glaser, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; Bruno, A.; Cavender, D.; and Lozano, P.; “SPECTRE: Design of a Dual-Mode Green Monopropellant Propulsion System,” AAS 22-094, 2022 AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2022.
Molina, G.; Hansen, M.; Getchius, J.; Christensen, R.; Christian, J.A.; Stewart, S.; and Crain, T.; “Visual Odometry for Precision Lunar Landing,” AAS 22-113, 2022 AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2022.
Christian, J.A.; Ertl, C.; Horneman, K.; and Lovell, T.A.; “Doppler-Only Initial Orbit Determination for an Orbiting Transmitter,” AIAA SciTech Forum, San Diego, CA, January 2022.
Smith, C.; Littleton, L.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Cavender, D.; “Assembly Integration and Test of the Lunar Flashlight Propulsion System,” AIAA-6.6.2022-1731, 2022 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, San Diego, CA, January 2022.
K.Tomita.; and K. Ho.; “Adaptive Hazard Detection and Avoidance for Planetary Landing via Bayesian Semantic Segmentation,” AIAA SciTech Forum, San Diego, CA, January 2022.
Isaji, M.; Takubo, Y.; and Ho, K.; “Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Approach to Integrated Space Mission Planning and Spacecraft Design,” 2021 AIAA ASCEND, Las Vegas NV, November 2021.
Shimane, Y.; and Ho, K.; “Robustness Assessment of Low-Thrust Trajectory via Sequentially Truncated Sims-Flanagan Problems,” 2021 AIAA ASCEND, Las Vegas NV, November 2021.
Christian, J.A.; “Analytic Initial Orbit Determination using Satellite Streaks in Digital Images”, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, August 2021.
Núñez Garzón, U.E.; and Lightsey, E.G.; “Sensitivity of Separation Indicators in Spacecraft Formation Collision Risk Analysis,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, August 2021.
Sarton du Jonchay, T.; Shimane, Y.; Isaji, M; Chen, H.; and Ho, K.; “On-Orbit Servicing Logistics Framework Generalized to the Multi-Orbit Case,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, August 2021.
Lee, H.; and Ho, K.; “A Lagrangian Relaxtion-Based Heuristic Approach to Regional Constellation Reconfiguration Problem,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, August 2021.
Shimane, Y.; and Ho, K.; “Interplanetary Low-Thrust Trajectory Design to Libration Point Orbits via Sims-Flanagan Transcription,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, August 2021.
Macke, R.; Gunter, B.C.; Borowitz, M.; and Birch, M.; “ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL COLLISION MANEUVER GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE SPACE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, August 2021.
Kumar, B.; Anderson, R.L.; Llave, R.; and Gunter, B.C.; “COMPUTATION AND ANALYSIS OF JUPITER-EUROPA AND JUPITER-GANYMEDE RESONANT ORBITS IN THE PLANAR CONCENTRIC CIRCULAR RESTRICTED 4-BODY PROBLEM,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, August 2021.
Kolhof, M.; Rawson, W.; Yanakieva, R.; Loomis, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Peet, S.; “Lessons Learned from the GT-1 1U CubeSat Mission,” 35th AIAA Small Satellite Conference, Logan, UT, August 2021.
Cheek, N.; Daniel, N.; Lightsey, E.G.; Peet, S.; Smith, C.; and Cavender, D.; “Development of a COTS-Based Propulsion System Controller for NASA’s Lunar Flashlight CubeSat Mission,” 35th AIAA Small Satellite Conference, Logan, UT, August 2021.
Gundamraj, A.R.; Thatavarthi, R.; Carter, C.A.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Preliminary Design of a Distributed Telescope CubeSat Formation for Coronal Observations," AIAA-6.2021-0422, 2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Virtual Event, January 2021.
Koenig, A.W.; D'Amico, S.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Formation Flying Orbit and Control Concept for the VISORS Mission," AIAA-6.2021-0423, 2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Virtual Event, January 2021.
Huggins, G.; Talaksi, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; Andrews, D.; Cavender, D.; Diaz, C.; McQueen, D.; Williams, H.; Baker, J.; and Kowalkowski, M.; "Development of a CubeSat-Scale Green Monopropellant Propulsion System for NASA's Lunar Flashlight Mission," AIAA-6.2021-1976, 2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Virtual Event, January 2021.
Núñez Garzón, U.E.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Mahalanobis Shell Sampling (MSS) Method for Collision Probability Computation," AIAA-6.2021-1855, 2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Virtual Event, January 2021.
Thatavarthi, R.; Gundamraj, A.R.; Carter, C.A.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Systems Architecture and Conceptual Design of a CubeSat Formation Serving as a Distributed Telescope," 2020 AIAA ASCEND, November 2020.
Bryson, F.E.; Nassif, M;, Szot, P.A.; Chivers, C.J.; Daniel, L.; Wiley, B.E.; Hanna, A.; Rapoport, S.; Spiers, E.M.; Pierson, S.; Hodges, A.; Lawrence, J.; Mullen, A. D.; Dichek, D.; Hughson, K.; Meister, R.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Schmidt, B.E; “Vertical Entry Robot for Navigating Europa (VERNE): Mission Concept and System Design.” 2020 AIAA ASCEND, November 2020.
Lee,H,; and Ho, K.; “Binary Integer Linear Programming Formulation for Optimal Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration,” 2020 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, South Lake Tahoe, CA, August 2020.
Núñez Garzón, U.E.; and Lightsey, E.G.; “Relating Collision Probability and Miss Distance Indicators in Spacecraft Formation Collision Risk Analysis,” 2020 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, South Lake Tahoe, CA, August 2020.
Andrews, D.; Huggins, G.; Lightsey, E.G.; Cheek, N.; Lee, N.D.; Talaksi, A.; Peet, S.; Littleton, L.; Patel, S.; Skidmore, L.; Glaser, M.; Cavender, D.; Williams, H.; McQueen, D.; Baker, J.; and Kowalkowski, M.; “Design of a Green Monopropellant Propulsion System from the Lunar Flashlight CubeSat Mission,” 34th AIAA Small Satellite Conference, Logan, UT, August 2020.
Jun, W.; Cheung, K.M.; Milton, J.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Lee, C.; “Autonomous Navigation for Crewed Lunar Missions with DBAN,” 2020 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2020.
Jun, W.; Cheung, K.M.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Lee, C.; “Localizing in Urban Canyons using Joint Doppler and Ranging and the Law of Cosines Method,” 2019 ION GNSS Conference, Miami, FL, September 2019.
Pujari, S.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Imken, T.; “Predictive Modeling of Safing Events for Interplanetary Spacecraft,” 2019 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2019.
Cheung, K.M.; Jun, W.; Lee, C.; and Lightsey, E.G.; “Single Satellite Doppler Localization with Law of Cosines (LOC),” 2019 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2019.
Schulte, P.Z.; and Spencer, D.A.; “On-Board Model-Based Fault Diagnosis for Autonomous Proximity Operations,” IAC-18-C1.5.11x45016, 69th International Astronautical Congress, Bremen, Germany, September 2018.
Sidor, A.T.; Braun, R.D.; and Kennedy, G.J.; "Methodology for Optimal Design of a Conformal Ablative Heatshield," 2018 AIAA Aviation Forum, Altanta, GA, June 2018.
Cheung, K.M.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Lee, C.H.; "Accuracy/Computation Performance of a New Trilateration Scheme for GPS-Style Localization," 2018 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2018.
Sotin, C.; Avice, G.; Baker, J.; Freeman, A.; Madzunkov, S.; Stevenson, T.; Arora, N.; Darrach, M.; Lightsey, G.; and Marty, B.; "Cupid's Arrow: A Small Satellite Concept to Measure Noble Gases in Venus's Atmosphere," 49th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, The Woodlands, TX, March 2018.
Stevenson, T.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Design and Operation of a Thrust Test Stand for University Small Satellite Thrusters," AIAA-2018-2117, 2018 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Kissimmee, FL, January 2018.
Himani, T.; Lightsey, E.G.; Frounchi, M.; Cressler, J.D.; Coen, C.; and Williams, W.; "MicroNimbus: A CubeSat Mission for Millimeter-Wave Atmospheric Temperature Profiling," AIAA-2018-1941, 2018 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Kissimmee, FL, January 2018.
Murphy, N.; Jefferies, S.; Fleck, B.; Berrilli, F.; Velli, M.; Lightsey, G.; Gizon, L.; and Braun, D.; "Solar Activity Investigation (SAI): A 6U CubeSat Mission Concept," 9th European CubeSat Symposium, Ostend, Belgium, December 2017.
Jaunzemis, A.D.; Minotra, D.; Holzinger, M.J.; Feigh, K.M.; Chan, M.W.; and Shenoy, P.P.; "Judicial Evidential Reasoning for Decision Support Applied to Orbit Insertion Failure," IAA-ICSSA-17-0X-XX, 1st IAA Conference on Space Situational Awareness, Orlando, FL, November 2017.
Aguilar-Marsillach, D.A.; Virani, S.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Real-Time Hardware-in-the-Loop Hand-Off from a Finder Scope to a Larger Telescope," IAA-ICSSA-17-0X-XX, 1st IAA Conference on Space Situational Awareness, Orlando, FL, November 2017.
Murphy, T.S.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Generalized Minimum-Time Follow-up Approaches Applied to Tasking Electro-Optical Sensor Tasking," 2017 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, September 2017.
Long, A.C.; and Spencer, D.A.; "A Passively Stable Pyramid Sail for the Deorbit of Small Satellite Constellations," IAC-17-A6.5.2, 68th International Astronautical Congress, Adelaide, AU, September 2017.
Virani, S.; Murphy, T.S.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Jones, B.A.; "Empirical Dynamic Data Driven Detection and Tracking Using Detectionless and Traditional FiSSt Methods," 2017 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, September 2017.
Schulte, P.Z.; and Spencer, D.A.; "State Machine Fault Protection for Autonomous Proximity Operations," IAC-17-C1.5.11, 68th International Astronautical Congress, Adelaide, AU, September 2017.
Worthy, J.L.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Uninformative Prior Multiple Target Tracking Using Evidential Particle Filters," 2017 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, September 2017.
Mueller, R.P.; Braun, R.D.; Sforzo, B.; Sibille, L.; Gonyea, K.; and Ali, H.; "Mars Molniya Orbit Atmospheric Resource Mining," IAC-17-D3.2.4, 68th International Astronautical Congress, Adelaide, AU, September 2017.
Pellegrino, P.; Gibson, A.; Mariscal, J.C..; and Schulte, P.Z.; "UniSpace+50: Shared Vision, Common Action," IAC-17-E3.1.1, 68th International Astronautical Congress, Adelaide, AU, September 2017.
Dixon, J.; DiPrete, J.; Green, J.; Healy, C.; Underwood, W.; Wittenstein, I.; Smith, L.; Wingate, K.A.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Preliminary CubeSat Design for Laser Remote Maneuver of Space Debris at the Space Environment Research Centre," 2017 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, September 2017.
Sforzo, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Feasibility of Supersonic Retropropulsion Based on Assessment of Mars-Relevant Flight Data," AIAA 2017-5295, 2017 AIAA SPACE Conferences and Exposition, Orlando, FL, September 2017.
Sidor, A.T.; Braun, R.D.; Beck, R.A.; and Stackpoole, M.M.; "Vacuum Infusion Process Development for Conformal Ablative Thermal Protection System Materials," AIAA 2017-5199, 2017 AIAA SPACE Conferences and Exposition, Orlando, FL, September 2017.
Braun, R.D.; Sforzo, B.A.; and Campbell, C.H.; "Advancing Supersonic Retropropulsion Using Mars-Relevant Flight Data: An Overview," AIAA 2017-5292, 2017 AIAA SPACE Conferences and Exposition, Orlando, FL, September 2017.
Groesbeck, D.; Gunter, B.C.; and Hart, K.; "Simulated Formation Control Maneuvers for the RANGE CubeSat Mission," AAS 17-753, 2017 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Stevenson, WA, August 2017.
DeGraw, C.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "A Massive-Scale Satellite Constellation Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator and its Applications," 9th International Workshop on Satellite Constellations and Formation Flight, Boulder, CO, June 2017.
Brew, J.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Schuet, S.; "Reachability Subspace Exploration Using Continuation Methods," AAS 17-464, 27th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2017.
Worthy, J.L.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Dempster-Shafer Theory Applied to Admissible Regions," AAS 17-382, 27th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2017.
Jaunzemis, A.D.; Roscoe, C.W.T.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Multi-Tiered Approach to Constellation Maneuver Optimization for Low-Thrust Station-Keeping," AAS 17-416, 27th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2017.
Murphy, T.S.; Luu, K.K.; Sabol, C.; and Holzinger, M.J..; "Optical Sensor Follow-up Tasking on High Priority Uncorrelated Track," AAS 17-401, 27th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2017.
Barrow, K.S..; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Recursive Multi-Objective Optimization of Mars-Earth-Venus Trajectories," AAS 17-zzz, 27th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2017.
Anderson, T.; and Braun, R.D.; "Guidance Trades for High Ballistic Coefficient Mars Lander Trajectories," AAS 17-033, 2017 AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2017.
Werner, M.S.; and Braun, R.D.; "Characterization of Guidance Algorithm Performance for Drag Modulation-Based Aerocapture," AAS 17-032, 2017 AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2017.
McBryde, C.R.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Spacecraft Relative Navigation Using Appearance Matching and Sensor Fusion," ION ITM 2017, Monterey, CA, February 2017.
Sorgenfrei, M.; Stevenson, T.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Performance Characterization of a Cold Gas Propulsion System for a Deep Space Cubesat," AAS 17-141, 2017 AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2017.
Choi, T.; Stevenson, T.H.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Reference Ground Station Design for University Satellite Missions with Varying Communication Requirements," AIAA 2017-1334, 2017 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Grapevine, TX, January 2017.
Rossman, G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Thermogravimetric Analysis of Carbon Felt Insulation for Flexible Thermal Protection System Thermal Response Modeling," AIAA 2017-0898, 2017 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Grapevine, TX, January 2017.
Skolnik, N.; Kamezawa, H.; Li, L.; Rossman, G.A.; Sforzo, B.; and Braun, R.D.; "Design of a Novel Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator for Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing," AIAA 2017-0469, 2017 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Grapevine, TX, January 2017.
Werner, M.S.; Woollard, B.A.; Tadanki, A.; Pujari, S.R.; Braun, R.D.; Lock, R.E.; Nelessen, A.P.; and Woolley, R.C.; "Development of an Earth Smallsat Flight Test to Demonstrate Viability of Mars Aerocapture," AIAA 2017-0164, 2017 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Grapevine, TX, January 2017.
Schulte, P.Z.; Spencer, D.A.; Smith, N.G.; McCabe, M.F.; "Development of a Fault Protection Architecture Based Upon State Machines," IAC-16-D1.IP.2, 67th International Astronautical Congress, Guadalajara, MX, September 2016.
Grøtte, M.E.; Virani, S.; Holzinger, M.J.; Register, A.; Perez, C.A.; and Tapia, J.E.; "All-Sky Image Fusion for a Synoptic Survey Telescope in Arctic and Antarctic Domains," 2016 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, September 2016
Jaunzemis, A.D.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Jah, M.K.; "Evidence-based sensor tasking for space domain awareness," 2016 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, September 2016.
Murphy, T.S.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Uncued Low SNR Detection with Likelihood from Image Multi Bernoulli Filter," 2016 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, September 2016.
Long, A.C.; and Spencer, D.A.; "Stability of a Deployable Drag Device for Small Satellite Deorbit," AIAA 2016-5676, 2016 AIAA SPACE Conferences and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2016.
Hart, K.A.; Gunter, B.C.; and Braun, R.D.; "Aerodynamics of the RANGE Nanosatellites from Direct Flowfield Simulation," AIAA 2016-5520, 2016 AIAA SPACE Conferences and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2016.
Stevenson, T.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Design and Characterization of a 3D-Printed Attitude Control Thruster for an Interplanetary 6U CubeSat," 30th AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Logan, UT, August 2016.
Mueller, R.; Howe, S.; Kochmann, D.; Ali, H.; Andersen, C.; Burgoyne, H.; Chambers, W.; Clinton, R.; De Kestelier, X.; Ebelt, K.; Gerner, S.; Hofmann, D.; Hogstrom, K.; Ilves, E.; Jerves, A.; Keenan, R.; Keravala, J.; Khoshnevis, B.; Lim, S.; Metzger, P.; Meza, L.; Nakamura, T.; Nelson, A.; Partridge, H.; Pettit, D.; Pyle, R.; Reiners, E.; Shapiro, A; Singer, R.; Tan, W.-L.; Vazquez, N.; Wilcox, B.; Wilkinson, S.; and Zelhofer, A.; "Automated Additive Construction (AAC) for Earth and Space Using In-situ Resources," Fifteenth Biennial ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments (Earth & Space 2016), Orlando, FL, April, 2016.
Blette, D.J.; and Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Vehicle Configuration Transitions to Enable Supersonic Retropropulsion during Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing," IEEEAC 2247, 2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2016.
Woollard, B.A.; Braun, R.D.; and Bose, D.; "Aerothermodynamic and Thermal Protection System Instrumentation Reference Guide," IEEEAC 2104, 2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2016.
Brew, J.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Resident Space Object Detection Using Archival THEMIS Fluxgate Magnetometer Data," AAS 16-538, 2016 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Napa, CA, February 2016.
Jaunzemis, A.D.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Evidential Reasoning Applied to Single-Object Loss-of-Custody Scenarios for Telescope Tasking," AAS 16-482, 2016 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Napa, CA, February 2016.
Lee, J.; Zubair, L.; Virani, S.; Murphy, T.S.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Hardware-in-the-Loop Comparison of Space Object Detection and Tracking Methodologies," AAS 16-266, 2016 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Napa, CA, February 2016.
Murphy, T.S.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Flewelling, B.R.; "Direct Image-to-Likelihood for Track-Before-Detect Multi-Bernoulli Filter," AAS 16-453, 2016 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Napa, CA, February 2016.
Sorgenfrei, M.; Stevenson, T.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Considerations for Operation of a Deep Space Nanosatellite Propulsion System," AAS 16-125, 2016 AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Meeting, Breckenridge, CO, February 2016.
Putnam, Z.R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Advances in Guidance, Navigation and Control for Planetary Entry, Descent and Landing Systems," AAS 16-092, 2016 AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Meeting, Breckenridge, CO, February 2016.
Gross, J.N.; Kessee, A.M.; Christian, J.A.; Gu, Y.; Scime, E.; Komjathy, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; and Pollock, C.J.; "The CuSPED Mission: CubeSat for GNSS Sounding of the Ionosphere-Plasmasphere Electron Density," 2016 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, San Diego, CA, January 2016
Anderson, T.; Putnam, Z.R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Strategies for Landing Large Ballistic Coefficient Vehicles on Mars," AIAA 2016-0021, 2016 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, San Diego, CA, January 2016
Price, H.W.; Braun, R.D.; Manning, R.M.; and Sklyanski, E.; "A High-Heritage Blunt-Body Entry, Descent, and Landing Concept for Human Mars Exploration," AIAA 2016-0219, 2016 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, San Diego, CA, January 2016.
Putnam, Z.R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Review and Assessment of the Steep Lifting Entry Closed-Form Trajectory Solution," AIAA 2016-0278, 2016 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, San Diego, CA, January 2016.
Rossman, G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Thermogravimetric Analysis of Flexible Thermal Protection Systems for Thermal Response Modeling," AIAA 2016-1513, 2016 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, San Diego, CA, January 2016.
Sidor, A.; Anderson, T.; and Braun, R.D.; "Small Probe Flight Testing of Thermal Protection Systems in Simulated Earth Entries," AIAA 2016-2193, 2016 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, San Diego, CA, January 2016.
Flewelling, B.R.; Murphy, T.S.; Rhodes, A.P.; Holzinger, M.J.; Christian, J.A. "Spatio-Temporal Scale Space Analysis of Photometric Signals with Tracking Error," Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Wailea, HI, September, 2015
Murphy, T.S.; Holzinger, M.J.; Flewelling, B.R.; "Orbit Determination for Partially Understood Object via Matched Filter Bank," AAS 15-726, 2015 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vail, CO, August 2015.
Putnam, Z.R.; Braun, R.D.; "Analytical Assessment of Drag-Modulation Trajectory Control for Planetary Entry with Application to Real-Time Guidance," AAS 15-748, 2015 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vail, CO, August 2015.
Worthy, J.L.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Application of Probability Transformation Mappings to the Admissible Region Method," AAS 15-733, 2015 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vail, CO, August 2015
Okseniuk, K.J., Chait, S.B., Schulte, P.Z., Spencer, D.A.; "Prox-1: Automated Proximity Operations on an ESPA Class Platform," SSC15-IX-4, AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Logan, UT, August 2015
Snow, A.C.; Den Boer, A.; Alexander, L.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Design and Optimization of a Disaggregated Constellation for Space Situational Awareness," SSC15-VIII-3, AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Logan, UT, August 2015
Ali, K.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Effects of Magnetohydrodynamic Energy Generation on Planetary Entry Vehicle Flight Dynamics," AIAA 2015-4179, Propulsion and Energy Forum, Orlando, FL, July 2015
Rossman, G., LeVine, M., Lawlor, S., Sloss, T., Mishra, P., Tan, Z.P., and Braun R.D.; "BioDOME: Concept of an EDL System for Returning Small Biological Samples from LEO," IPPW2015-2108, 12th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Cologne, Germany, June 2015
Worthy, J.L.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Uncued Satellite Initial Orbit Determination Using Signals of Opportunity," AAS 15-738, 2015 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vail, CO, August 2015
Hill, J.L.; and Braun, R.D.; "Explicit Finite Element Analysis of Inflatable Braided Strapped Beams," AIAA 2015-0804, 23rd AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, April 2015
Sease, B.; Murphy, T.; Flewelling, B.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "GEODETICA-ICART: A general algorithm for on-line space object detection and tracking in optical imagery," SPIE DSS 2015, SPIE Defense, Sensing and Security, Baltimore, MD, April 2015
Jaunzemis, A.D.; Mathew, M.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Control Metric Maneuver Detection with Gaussian Mixtures and Real Data," AAS 2015-329, AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Williamsburg, VA, January 2015
Coder, R.D.; Linares, R.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Improved Models for Radiometric Attitude Estimation of Agile Space Objects," AAS 2015-231, AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Williamsburg, VA, January 2015.
Grøtte, A.D.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Solar Sail Equilibria Points in the Circular Restricted Three Body Problem," AAS 2015-442, AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Williamsburg, VA, January 2015
Murphy, T.S.; Flewelling, B.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Particle and Matched Filtering Using Admissible Regions," AAS 2015-253, AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Williamsburg, VA, January 2015
Gamble, K.G; and Lightsey, E.G.; "Decision Analysis Applied to Small Satellite Risk Management," AIAA 2015-1863, 2015 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Kissimmee, FL, January 2015
Fear, A.J.; and Lightsey, E.G.; "CubeSat Autonomous Rendevous Simulation," AIAA 2015-0318, 2015 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Kissimmee, FL, January 2015
Hart, K.A.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Formulation and Applications of a Probabilistic Pareto Chart," AIAA 2015-0804, 2015 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Kissimmee, FL, January 2015
Hart, K.A.; Simonis, K.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Analytical Aerodynamic Force and Moment Coefficients of Axisymmetric Composite Geometries in Rarefied Flow," AIAA 2015-0520, 2015 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Kissimmee, FL, January 2015
Li, L.; Gonyea, K.; and Braun, R.D.; "Finite Element Analysis of the Inflatable Re-Entry Vehicle Experiment," AIAA 2015-0204, 2015 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Kissimmee, FL, January 2015
Matz, D.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "A Comparison of Three Algorithms for Orion Drogue Parachute Release," AIAA 2015-0524, 2015 AIAA Science and Technology Forum, Kissimmee, FL, January 2015
Battat, J.; Alifanov, O.; Braun, R.; Crawley, E.; Logsdon, J.; Zeleny, L.; Borowitz, M.; Capparelli, E.; Davison, P.; Golkar, A.; and Steinfeldt, B.;"Cooperative Scenarios for Human Exploration Beyond Low Earth Orbit," 65th International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, ON, Canada, Sep-Oct 2014.
Long, A.C.; and Spencer, D.A.;"Deployable Drag Device for Launch Vehicle Upper Stage De-orbit," 65th International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, ON, Canada, Sep-Oct 2014.
Schulte, P.; and Spencer, D.A.;"Development of an Integrated Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, & Control Subsystem for Automated Proximity Operations," 65th International Astronautical Congress, Toronto, ON, Canada, Sep-Oct 2014
Filipe, N.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Tsiotras, P.;"Pose-Tracking Controller for Satellites with Time-Varying Inertia," AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, San Diego, CA, August 2014
Worthy, J.L. and Holzinger, M.J.;"Incorporating Uncertainty in Admissible Regions for Uncorrelated Detections," AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, San Diego, CA, August 2014
Ali, H.K.; and Braun, R.D.;"Application of Magnetohydrodynamic Energy Generation to Planetary Entry Vehicles," AIAA 2014-3556, AIAA Propulsion and Energy ForumAIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Cleveland, OH, June 2014.
Gonyea, K.; Auslender, A.H; and Braun, R.D.;"Propulsion System Design for a Martian Atmospheric Breathing Supersonic Retropropulsion Engine," AIAA 2014-3449, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, Cleveland, OH, June 2014.
Ginn, J.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.;"Parachute Dynamic Stability and the Effects of Apparent Inertia," AIAA 2014-2390, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 2014.
Putnam, Z.R.; and Braun, R.D.;"Extension of the Allen-Eggers Analytic Solution for Ballistic Entry Trajectories with Application to Drag-Modulation," AIAA 2014-2381, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 2014.
Petersen, C.; Jaunzemis, A.; Baldwin, M.; Holzinger, M.J. and Kolmanovsky, I.;"Model Predictive Control and Extended Command Governor for Improving Robustness of Relative Motion Guidance and Control," AAS 14-249 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, January 2014.
Holzinger, M.J.;"Initial Orbit Determination, Data Association, and Admissible Regions of Space Objects Using Magnetometers," AAS 2014-204, AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, January 2014.
Li, L. and Braun, R.D.; "Photogrammetry Analysis of a Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator Structural Test Article," AIAA 2014-0353, 55th AIAA/ASMe/ASCE/AHS/SC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Dutta, S. and Braun, R.D.; "Statistical Entry, Descent, and Landing Performance Reconstruction of the Mars Science Laboratory," AIAA 2014-0385, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Mandalia, A.B. and Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Propulsive Divert Maneuvers for Future Robotic and Human Mars Missions," AIAA 2014-0386, 44th AIAA Thermophysics Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Hill, J.R. and Braun, R.D.; "Modeling of Plain Woven Fabrics for Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators," AIAA 2014-0631, 55th AIAA/ASMe/ASCE/AHS/SC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Rossman, G.A.; Dec, J.A.; and Braun, R.D.;"Flexible Thermal Protection System Physics-Based Modeling for Temperature Profile Predictions," AIAA 2014-0700, 52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Hart, K.A.; Dutta, S.; Simonis, K.R.; Steinfeldt, B.A. and Braun, R.D.; "Analytically-derived Aerodynamic Force and Moment Coefficients of Resident Space Objects in Free-Molecular Flow," AIAA 2014-0728, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Steinfeldt, B.A. and Braun, R.D.;"Using Estimation Techniques in Multidisciplinary Design," AIAA 2014-0801, 10th AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Steinfeldt, B.A. and Braun, R.D.;"Extensibility of a Linear Rapid Robust Design Methodology," AIAA 2014-0804, 10th AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Miller, M.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Use on Sounding Rocket Payloads," AIAA 2014-1092, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Cordell, Jr. C.E. and Braun, R.D.; "An Analytical Approach to Modeling Supersonic Retropropulsion Flow Field Components," AIAA 2014-1093, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Harper, B. and Braun, R.D.; "Asymmetrically Stacked Tori Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator Design Study for Mars Entry," AIAA 2014-1095, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Sidor, A. and Braun, R.D.;"RED-Data2 Commercial Reentry Recorder: Size Reduction and Improved Electronics Design," AIAA 2014-1231, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, National Harbor, MD, January 2014.
Worthy, J.; Holzinger, M.J.; and Fujimoto, K.; "Optical Sensor Constraints on Space Object Detection and Admissable Regions," AAS 13-707,AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Hilton Head, SC, August 2013.
Douglass, E.J.; Holzinger, M.J.; McMahon, J.W.; and Jaunzemis, A.; "Formation Control Problems for Decentralized Spacecraft Systems," AAS 13-794,AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Hilton Head, SC, August 2013.
Braun, R.D.; Putnam, Z.R.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; and Grant, M. J.; "Advances in Inertial Guidance Technology for Aerospace Systems," AIAA 2013-5123 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Boston, MA, August 2013.
Cho, D.; Tsiotras, P.; Zhang, G.; and Holzinger, M.J.; "Robust Feature Detection, Acquisition and Tracking for Relative Navigation in Space with a Known Target," AIAA 2013-5197 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Boston, MA, August 2013.
Miller, M.; Steinfeldt, B. ; and Braun, R.D.; "Mission Architecture Considerations for Recovery of High-Altitude Atmospheric Dust Samples," AIAA 2013-4604, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Boston, MA, August 2013.
Dutta, S.; Braun, R.D.; "Cramér-Rao Lower Bound Optimization of Flush Atmospheric Data System Sensor Placement," AIAA 2013-4502, AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Boston, MA, August 2013.
Mahzari, M.; Braun, R.; White, T.; and Bose, D.; "Inverse Estimation of the Mars Science Laboratory Entry Aerothermal Environment and Thermal Protection System Response," AIAA 2013-2780, 44th AIAA Thermophysics Conference, San Diego, CA, June 2013.
Holzinger, M.J. and McMahon, J.W.; "Decentralized Mean Orbit-Element Formation Stability for Uncoordinated Maneuvers," 2013 AIAA/IEEE American Control Conference, Washington, DC, June 2013.
Hill, J.R.; and Braun, R.D.;"Implementation of a Mesomechanical Material Model for IAD Fabrics within LS-DYNA," AIAA 2013-1367, 22nd AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, March 2013.
Gonyea, K.C.; Tanner, C.L.; Clark, I.G.; Kushner, L.K.; Schairer, E.T.; and Braun, R.D.; "Aerodynamic Stability and Performance of Next-Generation Parachutes for Mars Descent," AIAA 2013-1356, 22nd AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, March 2013.
Putnam, Z.R. and Braun, R.D.; "Precision Landing at Mars Using Discrete-event Drag Modulation," AAS-13-438, 23rd AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, February 2013.
Coder, R.D. and Holzinger, M.J.; "Autonomy Architecture for a Raven-Class Telescope with Space Situational Awareness Applications," AAS-13-359, 23rd AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, February 2013.
Bose, D.; White, T.; Mahzari, M.; and Edquist, K.; "A Reconstruction of Aerothermal Environment and Thermal Protection System Response of the Mars Science Laboratory Entry Vehicle," AAS-13-311, 23rd AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, February 2013.
Dutta, S. and Braun, R.D.; "Preliminary Statistical Trajectory and Atmosphere Reconstruction of MSL Entry, Descent, and Landing," AAS-13-309, 23rd AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, February 2013.
Steinfeldt, B.A. and Braun, R.D.; "Leveraging Dynamical System Theory to Incorporate Design Constraints in Multidisciplinary Design," AIAA 2013-1041, 51st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, TX, January 2013.
Bose, D.; White T.; Santos, J.; Feldman, J.; Mahzari, M.; Olson, M.; and Laub, B.; "Initial Assessment of Mars Science Laboratory Heatshield Instrumentation and Flight Data," AIAA 2013-0908, 51st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, TX, January 2013.
Mahzari, M.; Braun, R.D.; White, T.; and Bose, D.; "Preliminary Analysis of the Mars Science Laboratory's Entry Aerothermodynamic Environment and Thermal Protection System Performance," AIAA 2013-0185, 51st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, TX, January 2013.
Steinfeldt, B.A.; Rossman, G.A.; Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.H.; "Rapid Robust Design of a Deployable System for Boost-Glide Vehicles," AIAA 2013-0031, 51st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, TX, January 2013.
Putnam, Z. R. and Braun, R. D.; "Drag Modulation Flight Control System Options for Planetary Aerocapture," AIAA 2013-0030, 51st AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, TX, January 2013.
Putnam, Z. R.; Grant, M. J.; Kelly, J. R.; Braun, R. D.; and Krevor, Z. C.; "Variable Angle-of-Attack Profile Entry Guidance for a Crewed Lifting Body," AIAA 2013-0029, 51st AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, TX, January 2013.
Dutta, S.; Braun, R.D.; and Karlgaard, C.D.; "Uncertainty Quantification for Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Reconstruction Using Adaptive Filtering," AIAA 2013-0026, 51st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Grapevine, TX, January 2013.
Steinfeldt, B.A. and Braun, R.D.; "Utilizing Dynamical Systems Concepts in Multidisciplinary Design," AIAA 2012-5655, 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, IN, September 2012.
Steinfeldt, B.A. and Braun, R.D.; "Design Convergence Using Stability Concepts from Dynamical Systems Theory," AIAA 2012-5657, 14th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Indianapolis, IN, September 2012.
Holzinger, M.J.; Alfriend, K.T.; Wetterer, C.J.; Luu, K.K.; Sabol, C.; Hamada, K.; and Harms, A.; "Attitude Estimation for Unresolved Agile Space Objects with Shape Model Uncertainty," 2012 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Wailea, HI, September 2012.
Holzinger, M.J. and McMahon, J.W.; "Decentralized Mean Orbit-Element Formation Guidance, Navigation, and Control: Part 1," AIAA 2012-4515, 2012 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Minneapolis, MN, August 2012.
McMahon, J.W. and Holzinger, M.J.; "Decentralized Mean Orbit-Element Formation Guidance, Navigation, and Control: Part 2," AIAA 2012-4516, 2012 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Minneapolis, MN, August 2012.
Dutta, S.; Braun, R.D.; and Karlgaard, C.D.; "Atmospheric Data System Sensor Placement Optimization for Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing," AIAA 2012-4507, 2012 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Minneapolis, MN, August 2012.
Grant, M.J. and Braun, R.D.; "The Extension of Analytic Hypersonic Force Coefficients for Conceptual Design Using the Divergence Theorem," AIAA 2012-4580, 2012 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Minneapolis, MN, August 2012.
Kazemba, C.D.; Braun, R.D.; Clark, I.G.; and Schoenenberger, M.; "Survey of Blunt Body Dynamic Stability in Supersonic Flow," AIAA 2012-4509, 2012 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Minneapolis, MN, August 2012.
Walker, L.A. and Spencer, D.A.; "Automated Proximity Operations Using Image-Based Relative Navigation," SSC12-VIII-3, 26th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Logan, UT, August 2012.
Mahzari, M. and Braun, R.D.; "Time-dependant Estimation of Mars Science Laboratory Surface Heating from Simulated MEDLI Data," AIAA 2012-2871, 43rd AIAA Thermophysics Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 2012.
Mahzari, M. and Braun, R.D.; "Reconstruction of Mars Pathfinder Aerothermal Heating and Heatshield Material Response Using Inverse Methods," AIAA 2012-2872, 43rd AIAA Thermophysics Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 2012.
Cruz Ayoroa, J.G.; Kazemba, C.D.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; Kelly, J.R.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Mass Model Development for Conceptual Design of a Hypersonic Rigid Deployable Decelerator," 9th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Toulouse, France, June 2012.
Dutta, S.; Mahzari, M.; White, T.R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Integrated Trajectory, Atmosphere, and Aerothermal Reconstruction Methodology Using the MEDLI Dataset," 9th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Toulouse, France, June 2012.
Korzun, A.M. and Braun, R.D.; "Conceptual Modeling of Supersonic Retropropulsion Flow Interactions and the Relationship to System Performance," 9th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Toulouse, France, June 2012.
Tanner, C.L.; Cruz, J.R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Fluid-Structure Interaction Analyses of a Tension Cone Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator," 9th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Toulouse, France, June 2012.
Copeland, S.R.; Mahzari, M.; Cozmuta, I.; and Alonso, J.J.; "A Statistics-Based Material Property Analysis to Support Ablation Simulation UQ Efforts," AIAA 2012-1763, 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2012.
Dutta, S.; Smith, B.P.; Prabhu, D.; and Venkatapathy, E.; "Mission Sizing and Trade Studies for Low Ballistic Coefficient Entry Systems to Venus," IEEEAC 1343, 2012 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2012.
Meginnis, I.M; Putnam, Z.R.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Guided Entry Performance of Low Ballistic Coefficient Vehicles at Mars," IEEEAC 1161, 2012 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2012.
Putnam, Z.R.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Drag Modulation Flight Control for Aerocapture," IEEEAC 1437, 2012 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2012.
Dutta, S.; Braun, R.D.; Russell, R.P.; and Clark, I.G.; "Comparison of Statistical Estimation Techniques for Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Reconstruction from MEDLI-like Data Sources," AIAA 2012-0400, 50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, Nashville, TN, January 2012.
Spencer, D.A.; Bauer, N.; Juneau, J.R.; Kelly, J.R.; Mandalia, A.; Nehrenz, M.; Willingham, A.; McClellan, J.; and Sisco, J.; "Small Probes for Orbital Return of Experiments," AIAA 2012-0213, 50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, Nashville, TN, January 2012.
Spencer, D.A.; Bauer, N.; Juneau, J.R.; Willingham, A.; Mandalia, A.; Kelly, J.R.; and McClellan, J.; "SPORE Entry, Descent and Landing," AIAA 2012-0214, 50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, Nashville, TN, January 2012.
Chua, Z.K.; Steinfeldt, B.A.; Kelly, J.R.; and Clark, I.G.; "System Level Impact of Landing Point Redesignation for High-Mass Mars Missions," AIAA 2011-7296, AIAA Space 2011 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2011.
Lafleur, J.M.; "A Markovian State-Space Flexibility Framework Applied to Distributed-Payload Satellite Design Decisions," AIAA 2011-7274, AIAA Space 2011 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2011.
Arora, N. and Russell, R.P.; "Fast, Efficient and Adaptive Interpolation of the Geopotential," AAS 11-501, 2011 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, Girdwood, AK, August 2011.
Lafleur, J.M.; "The Conditional Equivalence of ΔV Minimization and Apoapsis Targeting in Numerical Predictor-Corrector Aerocapture Guidance," NASA TM-2011-216156, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX, August 2011.
Grant, M.; Clark, I.; and Braun, R.; "Rapid Design Space Exploration for Conceptual Design of Hypersonic Missions," AIAA 2011-6576, 2011 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Portland, OR, August 2011.
Grant, M.; Clark, I.; and Braun, R.; "Rapid Simultaneous Hypersonic Aerodynamic and Trajectory Optimization Using Variational Methods," AIAA 2011-6640 , 2011 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Portland, OR, August 2011.
Dutta, S.; Clark, I.G.; Russell, R.P.; and Braun, R.D.; "Statistical Entry, Descent and Landing Performance Reconstruction of the Mars Phoenix Lander," 8th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Portsmouth, VA, June 2011.
Kazemba, C.D.; McGuire, M.K.; Howard, A.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Performance Characterization, Sensitivity and Comparison of a Dual Layer Thermal Protection System," 8th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Portsmouth, VA, June 2011.
Post, E.A.; Dupzyk, I.C.; Korzun, A.M.; Dyakonov, A.A.; Tanimoto, R.L.; and Edquist, K.T.; "Supersonic Retropropulsion Flight Test Concepts," 8th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Portsmouth, VA, June 2011.
Mahzari, M.; Cozmuta, I.; Clark, I.; and Braun, R.; "An Inverse Parameter Estimation Methodology for the Analysis of Aeroheating and Thermal Protection System Experimental Data," AIAA 2011-4027, 42nd AIAA Thermophysics Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 2011.
Cozmuta, I.; White, T.; Santos, J.; Laub, B.; and Mahzari, M.; "Proposed Analysis Process for Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield Sensor Plug Flight Data," AIAA 2011-3957, 42nd AIAA Thermophysics Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 2011.
Korzun, A.M.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Application of a Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Approach to Supersonic Retropropulsion Flowfields," AIAA 2011-3193, 29th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 2011.
Cordell, Jr., C.E.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.; "CFD Verification of Supersonic Retropropulsion for a Central and Peripheral Configuration," IEEEAC 1190, 2011 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2011.
Hirsh, R.L; Chua, Z.K.; Heino, T.A.; Strahan, A.; Major, L.; and Duda, K.; "Developing a Prototype ALHAT Human System Interface for Landing," IEEEAC 1433, 2011 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2011.
Lafleur, J.M.; "Probabilistic AHP and TOPSIS for Multi-Attribute Decision-Making under Uncertainty," IEEEAC 1135, 2011 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2011.
Smith, B.P.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Thermal, Structural, and Inflation Modeling of an Isotensoid Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator," IEEEAC 1312, 2011 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2011.
Lafleur, J.M.; "Extension of a Simple Mathematical Model for Orbital Debris Proliferation and Mitigation," AAS 11-173, 21st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February 2011.
Russell, R.P. and Arora, N.; "Global Point Mascon Models for Simple, Accurate and Parallel Geopotential Computation," AAS 11-158, 21st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February 2011.
Otero, R.E. and Braun, R.D.; "Calculating Data Importance using Mutual Information for Engineering Design," AIAA 2010-9323, 13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Fort Worth, TX, September 2010.
Theisinger, J.E.; Braun, R.D.; and Clark, I.G.; "Aerothermodynamic Shape Optimization of Hypersonic Entry Aeroshells," AIAA 2010-9200, 13th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Fort Worth, TX, September 2010.
Wise, M.A.; Lafleur, J.M.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Regression Analysis of Launch Vehicle Payload Capability for Interplanetary Missions," IAC-10-D2.P06, 61st International Astronautical Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, September 2010.
Lafleur, J.M. and Heeg, C.; "Sun and Earth Access Trades for Lunar South Pole Landing Site Selection," AIAA 2010-8780, AIAA Space 2010 Conference and Exposition, Anaheim, CA, August 2010.
Grant, M.J.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Rapid Entry Corridor Trajectory Optimization for Conceptual Design," AIAA 2010-7810, 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, August 2010.
Steinfeldt, B.A.; Braun, R.D.; and Paschall, S.C.; "Guidance and Control Algorithm Robustness Baseline Indexing," AIAA 2010-8287, 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, August 2010.
Steinfeldt, B.A. and Tsiotras, P.; "A State-Dependent Riccati Equation Approach to Atmospheric Entry Guidance," AIAA 2010-8310, 2010 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada, August 2010.
Tanner, C.L.; Cruz, J.R.; Hughes, M.F.; Clark, I.G.; and Braun, R.D.; "Subsonic and Transonic Wind Tunnel Testing of Two Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators," 7th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Barcelona, Spain, June 2010.
Wells, G.; Dutta, S.; Mattson, S.; and Lisano, M.; "Phoenix Location Determination using HiRISE Imagery," IPPW-7-340, 7th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Barcelona, Spain, June 2010.
Edquist, K.T.; Dyakonov, A.A.; Korzun, A.M.; Shidner, J.D.; Studak, J.W.; Tigges, M.A.; Kipp, D.M.; Prakash, R.; Trumble, K.A.; and Dupzyk, I.C.; "Development of Supersonic Retro-Propulsion for Future Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems," AIAA 2010-5046, 10th AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference, Chicago, IL, June 2010.
Korzun, A.M.; Cordell, Jr., C.E.; and Braun, R.D.; "Comparison of Inviscid and Viscous Aerodynamic Predictions of Supersonic Retropropulsion Flowfields," AIAA 2010-5048, 10th AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference, Chicago, IL, June 2010.
Tanner, C.L.; Cruz, J.R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Structural Verification and Modeling of a Tension Cone Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator," AIAA 2010-2830, 51st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Orlando, FL, April 2010.
Dubos, G.F. and Saleh, J.H.; "Spacecraft Technology Portfolio: Probabilistic Modeling and Implications for Responsiveness and Schedule Slippage," AIAA 2010-3446, AIAA Infotech@Aerospace 2010, Atlanta, GA, April 2010.
Chua, Z.; Feigh, K.; and Braun, R.; "Examination of Human Performance During Lunar Landing," IEEEAC 1150, 2010 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2010.
Otero, R.E. and Braun, R.D.; "The Planetary Entry System Synthesis Tool: A Conceptual Design and Analysis Tool for EDL Systems," IEEEAC 1331, 2010 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2010.
Smith, B.P.; Tanner, C.L.; Mahzari, M.; Clark, I.G.; Braun, R.D.; and Cheatwood, F.M.; "A Historical Review of Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator Technology Development," IEEEAC 1276, 2010 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2010.
Walker, L.A. and Spencer, D.A.; "R3: Thermal Imaging and Rapid Feature Detection for Small Satellites," RS8-2010-3002, 8th Responsive Space Conference, Los Angeles, CA, March 2010.
Arora, N. and Russell, R.P.; "A GPU Accelerated Multiple Revolution Lambert Solver for Fast Mission Design," AAS 10-198, 20th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 2010.
Dutta, S. and Braun, R.D.; "Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectory and Atmosphere Reconstruction," AIAA 2010-1210, 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, Orlando, FL, January 2010.
Grant, M.J. and Braun, R.D.; "Analytic Hypersonic Aerodynamics for Conceptual Design of Entry Vehicles," AIAA 2010-1212, 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, Orlando, FL, January 2010.
Dubos, G.F.; Castet, J.F.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Statistical Reliability Analysis of Satellites by Mass Category: Does Spacecraft Size Matter?," IAC-09-D1.3.6, 60th International Astronautical Congress, Daejeon, South Korea, October 2009.
Hiriart, T.; Castet, J.; Lafleur, J.M.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Comparative Reliability of GEO, LEO, and MEO Satellites," IAC-09-D1.6.1, 60th International Astronautical Congress, Daejeon, South Korea, October 2009.
Fleming, E.S.; Lafleur, J.M.; and Saleh, J.H.; "Response Surface Equations for Expendable Launch Vehicle Payload Capability," AIAA 2009-6656, AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, September 2009.
Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "Exploring the F6 Fractionated Spacecraft Trade Space with GT-FAST," AIAA 2009-6802, AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, September 2009.
Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "GT-FAST: A Point Design Tool for Rapid Fractionated Spacecraft Sizing and Synthesis," AIAA 2009-6563, AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, September 2009.
Steinfeldt, B.A.; Theisinger, J.E.; Korzun, A.M.; Clark, I.G.; Grant, M.J.; and Braun, R.D.; "High Mass Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Architecture Assessment," AIAA 2009-6684, AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, CA, September 2009.
Arora, N.; Russell, R.P.; and Vuduc, R.; "Fast Sensitivity Computations for Trajectory Optimization," AAS 09-337, 2009 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, Pittsburgh, PA, August 2009.
Korzun, A.M. and Braun, R.D.; "Performance Characterization of Supersonic Retropropulsion for Application to High Mass Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing," AIAA 2009-5613, 2009 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Chicago, IL, August 2009.
Lafleur, J.M. and Cerimele, C.J.; "Angle of Attack Modulation for Mars Entry Terminal State Optimization," AIAA 2009-5611, 2009 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Chicago, IL, August 2009.
Lafleur, J.M.; "Trading Robustness Requirements in Mars Entry Trajectory Design," AIAA 2009-5612, 2009 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Chicago, IL, August 2009.
Otero, R.E. and Braun, R.D.; "The State of Problem Decomposition in Engineering Design," AIAA 2009-2188, 5th AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Specialist Conference, Palm Springs, CA, May 2009.
Clark, I.G.; Cruz, J.R.; Hughes, M.F.; Ware, J.S.; Madlangbayan, A.; and Braun, R.D.; "Aerodynamic and Aeroelastic Characteristics of a Tension Cone Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator," AIAA 2009-2967, 20th AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference and Seminar, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
Hutchings, A.L.; Braun, R.D.; Masuyama, K.; and Welch, J.; "Experimental Determination of Material Properties for Inflatable Aeroshell Structures," AIAA 2009-2949, 20th AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference and Seminar, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
Kelly, J.R. and Cruz, J.R.; "Test Plan for the Technology Maturation of Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators," AIAA 2009-2969, 20th AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerator Systems Technology Conference and Seminar, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
Chua, Z.K.; Major, L.M.; and Feigh, K.M.; "Modeling Cockpit Interface Usage during Lunar Landing Redesignation," 15th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, Dayton, OH, April 2009.
Chua, Z.K. and Major, L.M.; "Task Modeling for Lunar Landing Redesignation," AIAA 2009-2059, AIAA InfoTech@Aerospace 2009, Seattle, WA, April 2009.
Clark, I.G.; Cruz, J.R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Computational Aerodynamic Analysis of a Tension Cone Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator," IEEEAC 1384, 2009 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2009.
Marsh, C.L. and Braun, R.D.; "Fully-Propulsive Mars Atmospheric Transit Strategies for High-Mass Payload Missions," IEEEAC 1219, 2009 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2009.
Brinckerhoff, A.T. and Russell, R. P.; "Pathfinding and V-Infinity Leveraging for Planetary Moon Tour Missions," AAS 09-222, 19th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Savannah, GA, February 2009.
Dec, J.A. and Braun, R.D.; "Ablative Thermal Response Analysis Using the Finite Element Method," AIAA 2009-0259, 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, Orlando, FL, January 2009.
Grant, M.J; Steinfeldt, B.A.; Braun, R.D; and Barton, G.H.; "Smart Divert: A New Entry, Descent, and Landing Architecture," AIAA 2009-0522, 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, Orlando, FL, January 2009.
Wells, G.W. and Braun, R.D.; "Reconstruction of the Spirit Mars Exploration Rover Entry, Descent and Landing Performance," AA-3-2008-16, 2nd International ARA Days Conference, Arachon, France, October 2008.
Alemany, K. and Braun, R.D.; "Design Space Pruning Heuristics and Global Optimization Method for Conceptual Design of Low-Thrust Asteroid Tour Missions," IAC-08-C1.2.3, 59th International Astronautical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, September 2008.
Theisinger, J.E. and Braun, R.D.; "Multiobjective Hypersonic Entry Aeroshell Shape Optimization," AIAA 2008-5873, 12th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Victoria, BC, Canada, September 2008.
Korzun, A.M.; Stahl, B.A.; Dubos, G.F.; Quicksall, J.J.; and Iwata, C.K.; "A Concept for the Entry, Descent, and Landing of High-Mass Payloads at Mars," IAC-08-D2.3.9, 59th International Astronautical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, September 2008.
Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "Survey of Flexibility in Space Exploration Systems," IAC-08-D3.1.5, 59th International Astronautical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, September 2008.
Castet, J.F. and Saleh, J.; "Survivability and Resiliency of Spacecraft and Space-Based Networks: a Framework for Characterization and Analysis," AIAA 2008-7707, AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, San Diego, CA, September 2008.
Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "A Series of Unforeseen Events: The Space Shuttle, Mission Evolution, and Flexibility," AIAA 2008-7704, AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, San Diego, CA, September 2008.
Stahl, B.A. and Braun, R.D.; "Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Tool to Assess Options for Near-Earth Asteroid Deflection," AIAA 2008-6255, 2008 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, Honolulu, HI, August 2008.
Wilhite, A. W.; Tolson, R.; and Mazur, M.; "Lunar Module Descent Mission Design," AIAA-2008-6939, 2008 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, Honolulu, HI, August 2008.
Lafleur, J. and Cerimele, C.; "Mars Entry Bank Profile Design for Terminal State Optimization," AIAA 2008-6213, 2008 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Honolulu, HI, August 2008.
Steinfeldt, B.A.; Grant, M.J.; Matz, D.M.; Braun, R.D.; and Barton, G.H.; "Guidance, Navigation and Control Technology System Trades for Mars Pinpoint Landing," AIAA 2008-6216, 2008 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Honolulu, HI, August 2008.
Lafleur, J.M. and Saleh, J.H.; "Feasibility Assessment of Microwave Power Beaming for Small Satellites," AIAA 2008-5714, 6th International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Cleveland, OH, July 2008.
Korzun, A.M.; Smith, B.P.; Hartzell, C.M.; Yu, T.M.; Place, L.A.; Martinelli, S.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Entry, Descent and Landing System Design for the Mars Gravity Biosatellite," 6th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Atlanta, GA, June 2008.
Lafleur, J.; Lantoine, G; Hensley, A.; Retaureau, G.; Kranzusch, K.; Hickman, J.; Wilson, M.; and Schrage, D.; "A Systematic Concept Exploration Methodology Applied to Venus In Situ Explorer," 6th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Atlanta, GA, June 2008.
Clark, I.; Hutchings, A.; Tanner, C.; and Braun, R.; "Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamics Decelerators For Use On Future Robotic Missions To Mars," IEEEAC 1419, 2008 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2008.
Korzun, A.; Cruz, J.; and Braun, R.; "A Survey of Supersonic Retropropulsion Technology for Mars Entry, Descent and, Landing," IEEEAC 1246, 2008 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2008.
Norton, C.D.; Fang, H.; Michel, T.; Moussessian, A.; Schiermeier, J.; Springer, P.; and Otero, R.; "Model-Based Verification and Validation of Component Structures for RF and Optical Experimental Systems," IEEEAC 1001, 2008 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2008.
Pingree, P. J.; Scharenbroich, L. J.; Werne, T. A.; and Hartzell, C.; "Implementing Legacy-C Algorithms in FPGA Co-Processors for Performance Accelerated Smart Payloads," IEEEAC 1230, 2008 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2008.
Lara, M. and Russell, R.; "Fast Design of Repeat Ground Track Orbits in High-Fidelity Geopotentials," A Symposium Honoring Byron Tapley's 50 Years of Contributions to Aerospace Education, Austin, TX, February 2008.
Russell, R. and Brinckerhoff, A.; "Eccentric Orbits Around Planetary Moons," AAS 08-181, 18th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Galveston, TX, January 2008.
Townley, J.S.; Sharma, J.L.; and Lafleur, J.M.; "Cost-Based Launch Opportunity Selection Applied to Rendezvous with 99942 Apophis," AAS 08-251, 18th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Galveston, TX, January 2008.
Korzun, A.; Braun, R.; Wagner, E.B.; Fulford-Jones, T.R.F.; Deems, E.C.; Judnick, D.C.; and Keesee, J.E.; "Mars Gravity Biosatellite: Engineering, Science, and Education," IAC-07-A1.9-A2.7.05, 58th International Astronautical Congress, Hyderabad, India, September 2007.
Young, J. and Wilhite, A.; "A Value Proposition for Lunar Architectures Utilizing Propellant Re-supply Capabilities," IAC-07-A3.I.A.19, 58th International Astronautical Congress, Hyderabad, India, September 2007.
Arney, D.; Hickman, J.; Tanner, P.; Wagner, J.; Wilson, M.; and Wilhite, A. W.; "Gryphon: A Flexible Lunar Lander Design to Support a Semi-Permanent Lunar Outpost," AIAA 2007-6169, AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2007.
Christian, J.A.; Verges, A.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Statistical Reconstruction of Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectories and Atmospheric Profiles," AIAA 2007-6192, AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2007.
Dubos, G.; Saleh, J.; and Braun, R.; "Technology Readiness Level, Schedule Risk and Slippage in Spacecraft Design: Date Analysis and Modeling," AIAA 2007-6020, AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2007.
Dubos, G. and Saleh, J.; "Responsive Space: Concept Analysis, Critical Review, and Theoretical Framework," AIAA 2007-6015, AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2007.
Krevor, Z. and Wilhite, A. W.; "An Approach for Calculating the Cost of Launch Vehicle Reliability," AIAA 2007-9920, AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2007.
Lafleur, J.M.; Sharma, J.L.; and Apa, J.; "From Mission Objectives to Design: An Efficient Framework for Downselection in Robotic Space Exploration," AIAA 2007-6258, AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2007.
Alemany, K. and Braun, R.; "Design Space Pruning Techniques for Low-Thrust Multiple Asteroid Rendezvous Trajectory Design," AAS 07-348, 2007 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Mackinac Island, MI, August 2007.
Thompson, R.; Krevor, Z.; Young, D.; and Wilhite, A.; "A Reduced Order Lunar Lander Model for Rapid Architecture Analysis," AIAA 2007-6623, 2007 AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference and Exhibit, Hilton Head, SC, August 2007.
Young, J. and Wilhite, A.; "Development of a Lunar Architecture Simulation Environment for Evaluating the use of Propellant Re-supply," AIAA 2007-6620, 2007 AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference and Exhibit, Hilton Head, SC, August 2007.
Tanner, C.; "Optimization of Earth Flight Test Trajectories to Qualify Parachutes for use on Mars," 5th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Bordeaux, France, June 2007.
Thompson, R.; Cliatt, L.; Gruber, C.; Steinfeldt, B.; Sebastin, T.; and Wilson, J; "Design of an Entry System for Cargo Delivery to Mars," 5th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Bordeaux, France, June 2007.
Verges, A. and Braun, R.; "Evaluation of the Mars Pathfinder Parachute Drag Coefficient," 5th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Bordeaux, France, June 2007.
Theisinger, J. and Braun, R.; "Hypersonic Entry Aeroshell Shape Optimization," 5th International Planetary Probe Workshop, Bordeaux, France, June 2007.
Krevor, Z. and Wilhite, A.; "Launch Vehicle Engine Selection Using Probabilistic Techniques," AIAA 2007-1963, 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2007.
Rohrschneider, R. and Braun, R.; "Aeroelastic Design Considerations of a Clamped Ballute for Titan Aerocapture," AIAA 2007-1850, 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2007.
Young, D. and Wilhite, A.; "A Resource Allocation Method for Achieving Optimal Reliability in a Lunar Architecture," AIAA 2007-1862, 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2007.
Alemany, K.; Easter, R.; and Morse, E.; "Control Authority Analysis Applied to Lunar Outpost Deployment," IEEEAC 1090, 2007 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2007.
Alemany, K. and Braun, R.; "Survey of Global Optimization Methods for Low-Thrust, Multiple Asteroid Tour Missions," AAS 07-211, 17th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Sedona, AZ, January 2007.
Young, D.; Kokan, T.; Ian, C.; Tanner, C.; and Wilhite, A.; "Lazarus: A SSTO Hypersonic Vehicle Concept Utilizing RBCC and HEDM Propulsion Technologies," AIAA 2006-8099, 14th AIAA/AHI Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Canberra, Australia, November 2006.
Kokan, T. and Olds, J.; "Characterizing High-Energy-Density Propellants for Space Propulsion Applications," IAC-06-C4.P.10, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain, October 2006.
Krevor, Z. and Wilhite, A.; "Cost of Safety for Space Transportation," IAC-06-D1.1.08, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain, October 2006.
Tanner, C.; Young, J.; Thompson, R.; and Wilhite, A.; "On-Orbit Propellant Re-supply Options for Mars Exploration Architectures," IAC-06-D1.1.01, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain, October 2006.
Young, D. and Wilhite, A.; "A Method for Allocating Reliability and Cost in a Lunar Exploration Architecture," IAC-06-D1.3.09, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain, October 2006.
Christian, J.; Manyapu, K.; Wells, G.; Lafleur, J.; Verges, A.; and Braun, R.; "Sizing of an Entry, Descent, and Landing System for Human Mars Exploration," AIAA 2006-7427, AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, San Jose, CA, September 2006.
Putnam, Z.; Bairstow, S.; Barton, G.; and Braun, R.; "Improving Lunar Return Entry Footprints Using Enhanced Skip Trajectory Guidance," AIAA 2006-7438, AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, San Jose, CA, September 2006.
Simon, M.; Wilhite, A. W.; and Young, J.; "Evaluation of Applications of ESAS Cargo Launch Vehicle to Manned Mars Mission," AIAA 2006-7434, AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, San Jose, CA, September, 2006.
Young, J.; Thompson, R.; and Wilhite, A.; "Architecture Options for Propellant Re-supply of Lunar Exploration Elements," AIAA 2006-7237, AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, San Jose, CA, September, 2006.
Alemany, K.; Braun, R.; Clark, I.; Theisinger, J.; and Wells, G.; "Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Parametric Sizing and Design Space Visualization," AIAA 2006-6022, 2006 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, Keystone, CO, August 2006.
Wooster, P.; Braun, R.; Ahn, J.; and Putnam, Z.; "Trajectory Options for Human Mars Missions," AIAA 2006-6308, 2006 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, Keystone, CO, August 2006.
Clark, I.; Wells, G.; Theisinger, J.; and Braun, R.; "An Evaluation of Ballute Entry Systems for Lunar Return Missions," AIAA 2006-6276, 2006 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, Keystone, CO, August 2006.
Rohrschneider, R. and Braun, R.; "Static Aeroelastic Analysis of a Thin-Film Clamped Ballute for Titan Aerocapture," AA2006-1-33, 1st International ARA Days Conference, Arcachon, France, May 2006.
Wells, G. and Braun, R.; "An Entry Handbook for the Conceptual Design of Mars Missions," AA2006-1-34, 1st International ARA Days Conference, Arcachon, France, May 2006.
Masciarelli, J.; Lin, J.; Ware, J.; Rohrschneider, R.; Braun, R.; Bartels, R.; Moses, R.; and Hall, J.; "Ultra Lightweight Ballutes for Return to Earth from the Moon," AIAA 2006-1698, 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Newport, RI, May 2006.
Alemany, K. and Olds, J.; "Probabilistic Cost, Risk, and Throughput Analysis of Lunar Transportation Architectures," IEEEAC 1436, 2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2006.
Braun, R. and Manning, R.; "Challenges of Mars Entry, Descent and Landing," IEEEAC 0076, 2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2006.
Prakash, R.; Colby, L.; Flaherty, K.; Francis, S.; Gunduz, M.; Lafleur, J.; and Braun, R.; "Design of a Long Endurance Titan VTOL System," 2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2006.
Thompson, R. and Olds, J.; "System Architecture Modeling for technology portfolio Management using ATLAS," 2006 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2006.
Wells, G.; Lafleur, J.; Verges, A.; Lewis, C.; Christian, J.; Manyapu, K.; and Braun, R.; "Entry Descent and Landing Challenges of Human Mars Exploration," AAS 06-072, 29th Annual AAS Guidance and Control Conference, Breckenridge, CO, February 2006.
Dec, J. and Braun, R.; "An Approximate Ablative Thermal Protection System Sizing Tool for Entry System Design," AIAA 2006-0780, 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Conference and Exhibit, Reno, NV, January 2006.
Young, D.; Krevor, Z.; Tanner, C.; Thompson, R.; and Wilhite, A; "Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) Independent Performance Evaluation," GT-SSEC.E.4, 1st Annual Space Systems Engineering Conference, Atlanta, GA, November 2005.
Alemany, K. and Olds, J.; "LASSO - Lunar Architecture Stochastic Simulator and Optimizer," AIAA 2005-6415, 2005 AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference and Exhibit, San Francisco, CA, August 2005.
Putnam, Z.R.; Braun, R.D.; Rohrschneider, R.R.; and Dec, J.A.; "Entry System Options for Human Return from the Moon and Mars," AIAA 2005-5915, 2005 AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, San Francisco, CA, August 2005.
Colby, L.S.; Prakash, R; and Braun, R.D.; "Nuclear Gas Turbine Propulsion System for Long Endurance Titan Exploration," AIAA 2005-4561, 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Tucson, AZ, July 2005.
Kokan, T. and Olds, J.; "An Experimental and Analytical Study of High-Energy-Density propellants for Liquid Rocket Engines," AIAA 2005-4471, 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Tucson, AZ, July 2005.
Hutchinson, Jr., V.; Olds, J.; Alemany, K.; Christian, J.; Clark, I.; and Crowley, J.; "Tempest: Crew Exploration Vehicle Concept," AIAA 2005-4190, 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Tucson, AZ, July 2005.
Shelton, J.; Frederick, R.; and Wilhite, A. W.; "Launch Vehicle Propulsion Design with Multiple Selection Criteria," AIAA 2005-3851, 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Tucson, AZ, July 2005.
Young, D. and Olds, J.; "Artemis: A Reusable Excursion Vehicle Concept for Lunar Exploration," AIAA 2005-4010, 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Tucson, AZ, July 2005.
Kipp, D.M.; Dec, J.A.; Wells, G.M.; and Braun, R.D.; "Development of a Planetary Entry System Synthesis Tool for Conceptual Design and Analysis," 3rd International Planetary Probe Workshop, Athens, Greece, June 2005.
Rohrschneider, R.R. and Braun, R.D.; "A Survey of Ballute Technology for Aerocapture," 3rd International Planetary Probe Workshop, Athens, Greece, June 2005.
Young, D. and Olds, J.; "Responsive Access Small Cargo Affordable Launch (RASCAL) Independent Performance Evaluation," AIAA 2005-3241, 13th International Space Planes and Hypersonics Systems and Technologies Conference, Capua, Italy, May 2005.
Clark, I.; Francis, S.; Otero, R.; and Wells, G.; "Reusable Exploration Vehicle (REV): Orbital Space Tourism Concept," 2005 RASC-AL Design Competition, Coco Beach, FL, May 2005.
Thompson, R.W.; Francis, S.R.; Olsen, R,; Parsons, M.; Coffman, R.; and Braun, R.D.; "Cadmus: A Europa Lander Mission Concept," IEEEAC 1577, 2005 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2005.
Christian, J. and Olds, J.; "A Quantitative Methodology for Identifying Evolvable Space Systems," AIAA 2005-2543, 1st AIAA Space Exploration Conference, Orlando, FL, January 2005.
LaFleur, J.M.; Olds, J.; and Braun, R.D.; "Daedalon: A Revolutionary Morphing Spacecraft Design for Planetary Exploration," AIAA 2005-2771, 1st AIAA Space Exploration Conference, Orlando FL, January 2005.
Sakai, T.; Olds, J.; and Alemany, K.; "Development of SAMURAI - Simulation and Animation Model Used for Rockets with Adjustable Isp," AAS 05-181, 15th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Copper Mountain, CO, January 2005.
Rohrschneider, R.R.; Olds, J.R.; Kuhl, C.A.; Braun, R.D.; Steffes, S.R.; and Hutchinson V.; "Flight System Options for a Long Duration Mars Airplane," AIAA 2004-6568, 3rd AIAA Unmanned...Unlimited Conference, Chicago, IL, September 2004.
Rohrschneider, R.; Olds, J.R.; Braun, R.; Hutchinson, V.; Kuhl, C.; and Steffes, S.; "Modeling Approach for Analysis and Optimization of a Long-Duration Mars Airplane," AIAA 2004-4313, AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Albany, NY, August 2004.
Young, J.; Alemany, K.; Cole, B.; Depasquale, D.; Dvilyanski, M.; and Fornuff, J.; "A Multi-Role Architecture Using Turbine Based Combined Cycle," 2004 RASC-AL Design Competition, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2004.
Biltgen, P.; Lafleur, J.; Loughman, J.; Martin, R.; Flaherty, K.; Cho, M.; Becker, K.; Ong, C.; and Olds, J.R.; "StarRunner: A Single-Stage-to-Orbit, Airbreathing, Hypersonic Propulsion System," AIAA 2004-3729, 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2004.
Hutchinson Jr., V. and Olds, J.R.; "Estimation of Launch Vehicle Propellant Tank Structural Weight Using Simplified Beam Approximation," AIAA 2004-3661, 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2004.
Kokan, T.; Hutchinson, V.; Reeves, J.D.; and Olds, J.R.; "Aztec: A TSTO Hypersonic Vehicle Concept Utilizing TBCC and HEDM Propulsion Technologies," AIAA 2004-3728, 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2004.
Young, D.; Olds, J.R.; Hutchinson, V.; Krevor, Z.; Pimentel, J.; Reeves, J.D.; Sakai, T.; and Young, J.; "Centurion: A Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle Family for Cis-Lunar Exploration," AIAA 2004-3735, 40th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2004.
Braun, R.D.; Wright, H.S.; Croom, M.A.; Levine, J.S.; and Spencer, D.A.; "The Mars Airplane: A Credible Science Platform," IEEEAC 1260, 2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2004.
Steffes, S. R. and Olds, J. R.; "Magel: An Advanced Partially Reusable Launch Architecture Concept," AIAA 2003-7054, 12th AIAA/AHI Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Norfolk, VA, December 2003.
Crowley, J.; Hutchinson, V.; Keisner, A.; Young, D.; Curry, M.; Jackson, J.; Maatsch J.; Piletsky, P.; and Olds, J.; "Chimera: A Low Cost Solution to Small Satellite Space Access," SSC03-VII-2, 17th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Logan, UT, August 2003.
Sakai, T. and Olds, J.R.; "Development of a Multipurpose Low Thrust Interplanetary Trajectory Calculation Code," AAS 03-667, 2003 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, Big Sky, MT, August 2003.
Rohrschneider, R.; Sakai, T.; Steffes, S.; Grillmayer, G.; St. Germain, B.; and Olds, J.; "Solar Electric Propulsion Module Concept for the BiFrost Architecture," IAC-02-S.4.09, 53rd International Astronautical Congress, Houston, TX, October 2002.
St. Germain, B.; Kokan, T.; Marcus, L.; Miller, J.; Rohrschneider, R.; Staton, E.; and Olds, J.; "Tanker Argus: Re-supply for a LEO Cryogenic Propellant Depot," IAC-02-V.P.10, 53rd International Astronautical Congress, Houston, TX, October 2002.
McCormick, D. and Olds, J.; "A Design of Experiments-Based Method for Point Selection in Approximating Output Distributions," AIAA 2002-5535, 2002 AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Atlanta, GA, September 2002.
McCormick, D. and Olds, J.; "A Distributed Framework for Probabilistic Analysis," AIAA 2002-5587, 2002 AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Atlanta, GA, September 2002.
Kokan, T. and Olds, J.; "Mission Capture Rate versus Turnaround Time and Fleet Size for the Military Spaceplane," AIAA 2002-3905, 38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference And Exhibit, Indianapolis, IN, July 2002.
Marcus, L.; Way, D.; Medlin, M.; Sakai, T.; McIntire, J.; and Olds, J.; "Technology Assessment for Manned Mars Exploration Using a ROSETTA Model of a Bimodal Nuclear Thermal Rocket (BNTR)," AIAA 2001-4623, AIAA Space 2001 Conference and Exposition, Albuquerque, NM, August 2001.
Rohrschneider, R. and Olds, J.; "A Comparison of Modern and Historic Mass Estimating Relationships on a Two-Stage to Orbit Launch Vehicle," AIAA 2001-4542, AIAA Space 2001 Conference and Exposition, Albuquerque, NM, August 2001.
Nelson, D.; Marcus, L.; Bechtel, R.; Cormier, T.; Weglian, J.; and Alexander, R.; "Moon-based Advanced Reusable Transportation Architecture," AIAA 2001-3524, 37th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Salt Lake City, UT, July 2001.
St. Germain, B.; Olds, J.; McIntire, J.; Nelson, D.; Weglian, J.; and Ledsinger, L.; "Starsaber: A Small Payload-Class TSTO Vehicle Concept Utilizing Rocket-Based Combined Cycle Propulsion," AIAA 2001-3516, 37th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Salt Lake City, UT, July 2001.
Weglian, J.; Olds, J.; Marcus, L.; McIntire, J.; Nelson, D.; and Blevins, J.; "ASPEN Revisited: The Challenge of Nuclear Propulsion for ETO," AIAA 2001-3514, 37th AIAA/ ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Salt Lake City, UT, July 2001.
Charania, A. and Olds, J.; "A Unified Economic View of Space Solar Power (SSP)," IAF-00-R.1.06, 51st International Astronautical Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 2000.
Olds, J.; McCormick, D.; Charania, A.; and Marcus, L.; "Space Tourism: Making it Work for Fun and Profit," IAA-00-IAA.1.3.05, 51st International Astronautical Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 2000.
Olds, J.; Way, D.; Charania, A.; Budianto, I.; and Marcus, L.; "In-Space Deployment Options for Large Space Solar Power Satellites," IAA-00-R.2.02, 51st International Astronautical Congress, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 2000.
Cormier, T.; Scott, A.; Ledsinger, L.; McCormick, D.; Way, D.; and Olds, J.; "Comparison of Collaborative Optimization to Conventional Design Techniques for a Conceptual RLV," AIAA 2000-4885, 8th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Long Beach, CA, September 2000.
Ledsinger, L. and Olds, J.; "Optimized Solutions for the Kistler K-1 Branching Trajectory Using MDO Techniques," AIAA 2000-4884, 8th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Long Beach, CA, September 2000.
McCormick, D. and Olds, J.; "Approximation of Probabilistic Distributions Using Selected Discrete Simulations," AIAA 2000-4863, 8th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Long Beach, CA, September 2000.
Bradford, J.; Olds, J.; Bechtel, R.; Cormier, T.; and Messitt, D.; "Exploration of the Design Space for the ABLV-GT SSTO Reusable Launch Vehicle," AIAA 2000-5136, AIAA Space 2000 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2000.
Cowart, K. and Olds, J.; "TCAT - A Tool For Automated Thermal Protection System Design," AIAA 2000-5265, AIAA Space 2000 Conference and Exposition, Long Beach, CA, September 2000.
Budianto, I. and Olds, J.; "A Collaborative Optimization Approach to Design and Deployment of a Space Based Infrared System Constellation," IEEE P335E, 2000 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 2000.
Cowart, K. and Olds, J.; "Integrating Aeroheating and TPS into Conceptual RLV Design," AIAA 99-4806, 9th International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Norfolk, VA, November 1999.
Olds, J.; Bradford, J.; Charania, A.; Ledsinger, L.; McCormick, D.; and Sorensen, K.; "Hyperion: An SSTO Vision Vehicle Concept Utilizing Rocket-Based Combined Cycle Propulsion," AIAA 99-4944, 9th International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Norfolk, VA, November 1999.
Olds, J.; Ledsinger, L.; Bradford, J.; Charania, A.; McCormick, D.; and Komar, D.R.; "Stargazer: A TSTO Bantam-X Vehicle Concept Utilizing Rocket-Based Combined Cycle Propulsion," AIAA 99-4888, 9th International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Norfolk, VA, November 1999.
Bradford, J.E. and Olds, J.R.; "SCCREAM v.5: A Web-Based Airbreathing Propulsion Analysis Tool," AIAA 99-2104, 35th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.
St. Germain, B.D. and Olds, J.R.; "An Evaluation of Two Alternate Propulsion Concepts for Bantam-Argus: Deeply-Cooled Turbojet+Rocket and Pulsed Detonation Rocket+Ramjet," AIAA 99-2354, 35th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.
Way, D.W. and Olds, J.R.; "SCORES: Web-Based Rocket Propulsion Analysis Tool for Space Transportation System Design," AIAA 99-2353, 35th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.
Budianto, I.A.; Olds, J.R.; and Baker, N.C.; "Demonstration of CLIPS as an Intelligent Front-End for POST," AIAA 99-0110, 37th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, January 1999.
McCormick, D.J. and Olds, J.R.; "System Robustness Comparison of Advanced Space Launch Concepts," AIAA 98-5209, 1998 Defense and Civil Space Programs Conference and Exhibit, Huntsville, AL, October 1998.
Scott, J.M. and Olds, J.R.; "Transforming Aerodynamic Datasets into Parametric Equations for use in Multi-disciplinary Design Optimization," AIAA 98-5208, 1998 Defense and Civil Space Programs Conference and Exhibit, Huntsville, AL, October 1998.
Whitfield, J.A. and Olds, J.R.; "Economic Uncertainty of Weight and Market Parameters for Advanced Space Launch Vehicles," AIAA 98-5179, 1998 Defense and Civil Space Programs Conference and Exhibit, Huntsville, AL, October 1998.
Acton, D.E. and Olds, J.R.; "Computational Frameworks for Collaborative Multidisciplinary Design of Complex Systems," AIAA 98-4942, 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization," St. Louis, MO, September 1998.
Ledsinger, L.A. and Olds, J.R.; "Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Techniques for Branching Trajectories," AIAA 98-4713, 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, St. Louis, MO, September 1998.
Olds, J.R. and Steadman, K.B.; "Cross-Platform Computational Techniques for Analysis Code Integration and Optimization," AIAA 98-4743, 7th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, St. Louis, MO, September 1998.
Bradford, J.E. and Olds, J.R.; "Improvements and Enhancements to SCCREAM, A Conceptual RBCC Engine Analysis Tool," AIAA 98-3775, 34th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cleveland, OH, July 1998.
Olds, J.R. and Bellini, P.X.; "Argus, a Highly Reusable SSTO Rocket-Based Combined Cycle Launch Vehicle with Maglifter Launch Assist," AIAA 98-1557, 8th International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Norfolk, VA, April 1998.
Olds, J.R. and Budianto, I.A.; "Constant Dynamic Pressure Trajectory Simulation in POST," AIAA 98-0302, 36th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, January 1998.
Olds, J.R. and Ledsinger, L.A.; "Multidisciplinary Optimization Techniques for Branching Trajectories," A companion paper to an AIAA Off-the-Drawing-Board Presentation, 36th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, January 1998.
Lee, H. and Olds, J.R.; "Integration of Cost and Business Simulation into Conceptual Launch Vehicle Design," AIAA 97-3911, 1997 Defense and Civil Space Programs Conference and Exhibit, Huntsville, AL, September 1997.
Olds, J.R. and McCormick, D.J.; "Component-Level Weight Analysis for RBCC Engines," AIAA 97-3953, 1997 Defense and Civil Space Programs Conference and Exhibit, Huntsville, AL, September 1997.
Olds, J.R. and Bradford, J.E.; "SCCREAM (Simulated Combined-Cycle Rocket Engine Analysis Module): A Conceptual RBCC Engine Design Tool," AIAA 97-2760, 33rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Seattle, WA, July 1997.
Way, D.W. and Olds, J.R.; "Sirius: A New Launch Vehicle Option for Mega-LEO Constellation Deployment," AIAA 97-3122, 33rd AIAA/ASME/ SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Seattle, WA, July 1997.
Olds, J.R. and Saks, G.; "A Conceptual Design Tool for RBCC Engine Performance Analysis," 1997 Space Technology and Applications International Forum, Albuquerque, NM, January 1997.
Olds, J.R. and Lee, H.; "Application of a New Economic Analysis Tool to a Two-Stage-to-Orbit RBCC Launch Vehicle Design," AIAA 96-4092, 6th AIAA/USAF/NASA/ISSMO Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, Bellevue, WA, September 1996.
Olds, J.R.; "Options for Flight Testing Rocket-Based Combined-Cycle (RBCC) Engines," AIAA 96-2688, 32nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Lake Buena Vista, FL, July 1996.
Way, D.W. and Olds, J.R.; "SCORES: Developing an Object-Oriented Rocket Propulsion Analysis Tool," AIAA 98-3227, 34th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cleveland, OH, July 1998.
Masters Projects
Hart, S.T.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of the VISORS and SWARM-EX Propulsion Systems,” December 2022.
Rawson, W.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Best Practices and Considerations for Planning and Conducting Integration of University CubeSats,” December 2022.
Sheikh, F.; Ho, K.; “Numerical Optimization of Satellite Avoidance Maneuvers,” December 2022.
McDonald, D.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Fault Management in Small Satellites,” December 2022.
Dupont, A.; Lightsey, E. G.; “Extension of the GMAT Analysis Report to the Formation with Both CubeSats,” August 2022.
Shirazi, K.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Integration and Testing of a 2U Cold-Gas Propulsion System for the SunRISE Mission," August 2022.
Ramanathan, K.; Lightsey, E. G.; “Investigation and Analysis into Establishing a Cislunar PNT System and Performing a Soft Landing on the Lunar Surface,” May 2022.
Medisetti, J.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Development of a Lunar Mission Operations Center for the NASA JPL Lunar Flashlight Mission," May 2022.
Manchikanti, K.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design and Test of an Embedded Systems Controller for a BiModal CubeSat Propulsion System,” December 2021.
Colón, B.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Spectre – Design of a Bimodal Propulsion System,” December 2021.
Kolhof, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of a Payload Avionics Interface Board for the VISORS (VIrtual SuperOptics with Reconfigurable Swarms) CubeSat Mission,” December 2021.
Littleton, L.M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Assembly, Integration, and Testing of a Green Monopropellant Propulsion System for NASA’s Lunar Flashlight Mission,” August 2021.
Skidmore, L.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of a Cold Gas Propulsion System for the SunRISE Mission,” August 2021.
Blair, W.R.; Lightsey, E.G.; “An Orbital Capability Analysis of CubeSats Utilizing a Bimodal Monopropellant Propulsion System,” August 2021.
Dutta, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; “VISORS Mission Design and Spacecraft Layout,” August 2021.
Gundamraj, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Attitude Guidance and Control Law Design for the Science Phases of the SWARM-EX Mission," May 2021.
Rapoport, S.; Lightsey, E.G.; "A Technology Development Plan to Enable a Europa Subsurface Probe Mission Concept Based on the Vertical Entry Robot for Navigating Europa (VERNE)," May 2021.
Saborio Borbon, R. J.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Development of an Open-Source Amateur Radio Transceiver for Small Satellites," May 2021.
Harathi, A.; Gunter, B.C.; "The Attitude and Determination Control Subsystem (ADCS) for the Tethering and Ranging Mission of the Georgia Institute of Technology (TARGIT)," May 2021.
McNulty, W.; Gunter, B.C.; "Evaluation of an Inexpensive Alternative to a Lidar-Based Aerial UAV Surveying Platform," May 2021.
Jagatia, B.; Gunter, B.C.; "Exploratory Study of Interplanetary Trajectories for a Twin-Spacecraft Mission to the Ice Giants," May 2021.
Hartwell, K.E.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Design and Creation of a Mission Control Center for Georgia Tech Satellites," May 2021.
Nassif, M.; Gunter, B.C.; "Gravity Science Requirements for Future Icy/Ocean Worlds SmallSats Missions," December 2020.
Daniel, N.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Simulation and Dynamic Modeling of a Thermomechanical Ice Probe," December 2020.
Talaksi, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Manufacturing, Integration, and Testing of the Green Monopropellant Propulsion System for NASA’s Lunar Flashlight Mission," December 2020.
Thatavarthi, R.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Payload System Design of a CubeSat Distributed Telescope," December 2020.
Huggins, G.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Development of a Cubesat-Scale Green Monopropellant Propulsion System for NASA’s Lunar Flashlight Mission," August 2020.
Renegar, Luke.; Gunter, B.C.; "Optical Satellite Orbit Determination from Geographically Dispersed Sensors," August 2020.
Hall, S.; Gunter, B.C.; "A Survey of Free Space Optical Communications in Satellites," May 2020.
Carter, C.; Lightsey, E.G.; "CubeSat Slosh Dynamics and Its Effect on Precision Attitude Control for the VISORS Distributed Spacecraft Telescope Mission," May 2020.
Szot, P.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Vertical Entry Robot for Navigating Europa (VERNE)," May 2020.
Wu, D.; Gunter, B.C.; "SDA Visible Range Object Detection Performance Optimization Under Urban Environment," May 2020.
Guecha-Ahumada, N.G.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Design of the Attitude Estimation Algorithms for the GT-1 CubeSat," May 2020.
Núñez Garzón, U.E.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Mahalanobis Shell Sampling (MSS) method for collision probability computation," December 2019.
Andrews, D.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Design of a Green Monopropellant Propulsion System for the Lunar Flashlight Mission," December 2019.
Ingersoll, J.; Gunter, B.C.; "A Technical Evaluation of Integrating Optical Inter-Satellite Links into Proliferated Polar LEO Constellations," December 2019.
Amin, J.; Lightsey, E.G.; "The Design, Assembly, and Testing of Magnetorquers for a 1U CubeSat Mission," December 2019.
Payne, J. H.; Lightsey, E.G.; "X-Ray Pulsar Navigation Instrument Performance and Scale Analysis," December 2019.
Groesbeck, D.; Gunter, B.C.; "Autonomous Control of Small Satellite Formations using Differential Drag," May 2019.
Wilk, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Development of Maneuverable Deep Space Small Satellites," May 2019.
Tadanki, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Closing the Power Budget Architecture for a 1U CubeSat Framework," May 2019.
Henley, B.; Gunter, B.C.; "Lunar Laser Ranging from Low Earth Orbit," May 2019.
Simmons, E.E.; Gunter, B.C.; "Application of Self-Healing Materials to Leak Repair in Inflatable Structures," May 2019.
Claybrook, A.W.; Gunter, B.C.; "A Preliminary Assessment of the RANGE Mission's Orbit Determination Capabilities," August 2018.
DeGraw, C.F.; Holzinger, M.J.; "A Scalable Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation for Satellite Constellations and Other Multi-Agent Networks," May 2018.
Yuricich, J.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Strategic Planning of Abort Trajectories for Manned Lunar Missions," May 2018.
Heron, M.R.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Analysis of an Aerotorquer for the Control of CubeSats with Large Torque Requirements," May 2018.
Himani, T.; Lightsey, E.G.; "MicroNimbus: A CubeSat Mission for Millimeter-Wave Atmospheric Temperature Profiling," May 2018.
Axon, L.E.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Early Collision and Fragmentation Detection of Space Objects without Orbit Determination," May 2018.
Li, J.H.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Design, Analysis, and Simulation of Attitude Controllers for the MicroNimbus Mission," May 2018.
Boisvert, A.J.; Gunter, B.C.; "Attitude Dynamics of a Tethered CubeSat-Inflatable System in Low Earth Orbit," May 2018.
Pujari, S.R.; Lightsey, E.G.; "A Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Safing Events for Interplanetary Spacecraft," May 2018.
Carnes, J.T.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Algorithmic Insufficiency of RSSI Based UKF for RFID Localization Deployment On-Board the ISS," May 2018.
Swenson, J.C.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Coulomb-Force Based Control Methods for an n-Spacecraft Reconfiguration Maneuver," May 2018.
Li, J.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Design, Analysis, and Simulation of Attitude Controllers for the MicroNimbus Mission," May 2018.
Brew, J.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Probabilistic Resident Space Object Detection Using Archival THEMIS Fluxgate Magnetometer Data," December 2017.
Selvaratnam, R.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Flyby Trajectory Analysis and Thermal Simulation of a Venus Atmospheric Probe," December 2017.
Dahl, T.A.; Gunter, B.C.; "An Evaluation of Spacecraft Pointing Requirements for Optically Linked Satellite Systems," August 2017.
Roelke, E.; Braun, R.D.; "Trajectory Trade-space Design for Robotic Entry at Titan," May 2017.
Werner, M.S.; Braun, R.D.; "Development of an Earth SmallSat Flight Test to Demonstrate Viability of Mars Aerocapture," May 2017.
Choi, T.; Lightsey, E.G.; "User Guide and Status Update for Small Satellite Communication System at Georgia Tech," May 2017.
Levine, Z.A.; Gunter, B.C.; "The Development and Characterization of the Laser Ranging System on the RANGE CubeSat Mission," December 2016.
Woollard, B.A.; Braun, R.D.; "Mechanical Design of a Cubesat Aeroshell for an Earth Demonstration of Single-Stage Drag Modulated Aerocapture," August 2016.
Francis, P.; Lightsey, E.G.; "Development of The Evolved Common Hardware Bus (TECHBus)," August 2016.
Seywald, K.; Gunter, B.C.; "Refinements to the General Methodology Behind Strapdown Airborne Gravimetry," August 2016.
Booher, R.M.; Braun, R.D.; "Entry Characteristics of a Half-Ogive Aeroshell at Earth," May 2016.
Blette, D.J.; Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Vehicle Configuration Transitions to Enable Supersonic Retropropulsion during Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing," May 2016.
Sabitbek, B.; Gunter, B.C.; "Orbit Design For A Phobos-Deimos Cycler Mission," May 2016.
Murphy, T.S.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Space Object Detection in Images Using Matched Filter Bank and Bayesian Update," December 2015.
Jaunzemis, A.D.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Control Cost and Mahalanobis Distance Binary Hypothesis Testing for Spacecraft Maneuver Detection ," December 2015.
Snow, A.C.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Multi-Objective CubeSat Constellation Optimization for Space Situational Awareness ," December 2015.
Chait, S.B.; Spencer, D.A.; "Georgia Tech Small Satellite Real-Time Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Environment: SoftSim6D," December 2015.
Worthy III, J.L.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Use of Uninformative Priors to Initialize State Estimation for Dynamical Systems," December 2015.
Grøtte, M.E.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Solar Sail Equilibria with Albedo Radiation Pressure in the Circular Restricted Three Body Problem ," May 2015.
Ali, H.K.; Braun, R.D.; "In Situ Magnetohydrodynamic Energy Generation for Planetary Entry Systems ," May 2015.
Hart, K.A.; Braun, R.D.; "Analytic Aerodynamic and Solar Radiation Pressure Modeling of Resident Space Objects ," May 2015.
Tyman, N.M.; Holzinger, M.J.; "Coding Framework and Implementation for Resident Space Object Observation ," May 2015.
Long, A.C.; Spencer, D.A.; "Trade Study and Analysis for a Deployable Drag Device for Launch Vehicle Upper Stage Deorbit ," May 2015.
Ginn, J.M.; Clark, I.G.; Braun, R.D.; "Parachute Dynamic Stability and the Effects of Apparent Inertia ," December 2014.
Schulte, P.Z.; Spencer, D.A.; "Prox-1 Guidance, Navigation, & Control Overview: Development, Algorithms, and Integrated Simulation ," December 2014.
Sidor, A.T.; Braun, R.D.; "Design and Development of RED-Data2: A Data Recording Reentry Vehicle ," August 2014.
Harper, B.P.; Braun, R.D.; "Preliminary Design Study of Asymmetric Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Mars Entry ," May 2014.
Matz, D.A.; Braun, R.D.; "A Comparison of Three Algorithms for Orion Drogue Parachute Release ," May 2014.
Mandalia, A.B.; Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Propulsive Divert Maneuvers for Future Robotic and Human Mars Missions," December 2013.
Miller, M.J.; Steinfeldt, B.A..; Braun, R.D.; "Investigation of Drag Modulated Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Use on Sounding Rocket Payloads," December 2013.
Rossman, G.A.; Braun, R.D.; "Flexible Thermal Protection System Physics-Based Modeling for Temperature Profile Predictions," December 2013.
Gonyea, K.; Braun, R.D.; "Aerodynamic Stability and Performance of Next-Generation Parachutes for Mars Descent," July 2013.
Li, L.; Braun, R.D.; "Photogrammetry Analysis of a Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator Structural Test Article," July 2013.
Bernatovich, M.; Clark, I.G.; "A Method to Characterize Parachute System Instability Modes," May 2013.
Zappulla II, R.; Spencer, D.A.; "Prox-1 Guidance, Navigation & Control Formulation and Algorithms," May 2013.
Cruz-Ayoroa, J.G.; Braun, R.D.; Garcia, J.A.; Melton, J.D.; Gnoffo, P.A.; "Evaluation of Deployable Aerosurface Systems for Mars Entry," December 2012.
Hill, J.; Braun, R.D.; "Implementation of a Mesomechanical Material Model for IAD Fabrics within LS-DYNA," December 2012.
Stout, S.E.; Spencer, D.A.; "SPORE Parachute Design and Selection," December 2012.
Willingham, A.L.; Spencer, D.A.; "Structural Design, Analysis, and Test of the Prox-1 Spacecraft," December 2012.
Bauer, N.C.; Spencer, D.A.; "SPORE Mission Design," August 2012.
Juneau Clark, J.; Spencer, D.A.; "Design of a High Altitude Balloon Drop Test for SPORE (Small Probes for Orbital Return of Experiments)," May 2012.
Kazemba, C.D.; Braun, R.D.; "Dynamic Stability Analysis of Blunt Body Entry Vehicles Through the Use of a Time-Lagged Aftbody Pitching Moment," May 2012.
Meginnis, I.M.; Braun, R.D.; "Guided Entry Performance of Low Ballistic Coefficient Vehicles at Mars," May 2012.
Nehrenz, M.T.; Spencer, D.A.; "Design and Analysis of the Deorbit and Earth Entry Trajectories for SPORE," May 2012.
Walker, L.A.; Spencer, D.A.; "Automated Proximity Operations Using Image-Based Relative Navigation," May 2012.
Gast, M.A.; Spencer, D.A.; "Near-Earth Object Extravehicular Activities: Using Apollo and ISS Operations to Map Low-Gravity Terrestrial Spacewalk Objectives and Challenges," December 2011.
Pappas, T.D.; Spencer, D.A.; "Design, Analysis, and Testing of the Prox-1 Satellite Structure," December 2011.
Patel, H.; Lovell, T.A.; Russell, R.; Sinclair, A.; "Relative Navigation for Satellites in Close Proximity Using Angles-Only Observations," December 2011.
Pietruszewski, A.N.; Spencer, D.A.; "Prox-1 Attitude Determination and Control," December 2011.
Ross, J.; Russell, R.P.; "Efficient Mission Design via EXPLORE: Employing EXPLORE for Rapid Trajectory Design and Analysis," December 2011.
McNeese, S.E.; Spencer, D.A.; "Center For Space Systems Mission Success Assurance: Requirement Verification and Spacecraft Integration and Test Program," May 2011.
Smith, B.P.; Braun, R.D.; Clark, I.G.; "Oscillation of Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators at Mars," December 2010.
Mahzari, M.; Braun, R.D.; Clark, I.G.; "An Inverse Parameter Estimation Methodology for the Analysis of Aeroheating and Thermal Protection System Experimental Data," September 2010.
Martinelli, S.; Braun, R.D.; "Centerline Heating Methodology for use in Preliminary Design Studies," June 2010.
Birdwell, W.C.; Spencer, D.A.; "Rapid Reconnaissance and Response (R3) Tracking Station System," May 2010.
Dutta, S.; Braun, R.D.; "Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectory and Atmosphere Reconstruction," May 2010.
Kelly, J.R.; Spencer, D.A.; "Rapid Reconnaissance and Response (R3) Mission Plan," May 2010.
Vedie, N.; Spencer, D.A.; "Rapid Reconnaissance and Response (R3) Thermal Algorithms," May 2010.
Lafleur, J.M.; Saleh, J.H.; "Exploring the F6 Fractionated Spacecraft Trade Space with GT-FAST," December 2009.
Chua, Z.; Braun, R.D.; Feigh, K.M.; "Analysis of Human-System Interaction for Landing Point Redesignation," May 2009.
Cordell, C.; Braun, R.D.; "Computational Fluid Dynamics Validation of a Single Central Nozzle Supersonic Retropropulsion Configuration," May 2009.
Hutchings, A.; Braun, R.D.; "Experimental Determination of Material Properties for Inflatable Aeroshell Structures," May 2009.
Brinckerhoff, A.T.; Russell, R.P.; "Resonance Hopping Transfers Between Moon Science Orbits," April 2009.
Marsh, C.; Braun, R.D.; "Fully-Propulsive Mars Atmospheric Transit Strategies for High-Mass Missions," April 2009.
Smith, P.J.; Braun, R.D.; "Parametric Analysis and Targeting Capabilities for the Planetary Entry Systems Synthesis Tool," December 2008.
Flaherty, K.; Braun, R.D.; "Initial Implementation of a Adjoint CFD Code for Aeroshell Shape Optimization," May 2008.
Grant, M.; Braun, R.D.; "Smart Divert: A New Entry, Descent, and Landing Architecture," May 2008.
Korzun, A.; Braun, R.D.; "Supersonic Retropropulsion Technology for Application to High Mass Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing," May 2008.
Steinfeldt, B.; Braun, R.D.; "Guidance, Navigation, and Control Technology System Trades for Mars Pinpoint Landing," May 2008.
Stahl, B.A.; Braun, R.D.; "Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Tool to Assess Options for Near-Earth Asteroid Deflection," December 2007.
Theisinger, J.; Braun, R.D.; "Hypersonic Entry Aeroshell Shape Optimization," December 2007.
Kranzusch, K.M.; Braun, R.D.; "Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Control Limitations Due to Failure of an Hydraulic Power Unit," November 2007.
Christian, J.; Braun, R.D.; "Statistical Reconstruction of Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectories and Atmospheric Profiles," May 2007.
Lantoine, G.; Braun, R.D.; "Optimal Trajectories for Soft Landing on Asteroids," December 2006.
Clark, I.; Braun, R.D.; "An Evaluation of Ballute Entry Systems for Lunar Return Missions," May 2006.
Francis, S.; Braun, R.D.; "Entry Systems Design of the Mars Gravity Biosatellite," May 2006.
Street, D.; Wilhite, A.; "A Scalable Orbital Propellant Depot Design," May 2006.
Thompson, R.; Wilhite, A.; "Performance Evaluation of a Side Mounted Shuttle Derived Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle for Lunar Exploration," May 2006.
Wells, G.; Braun, R.D.; "Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Parametric Trades," May 2006.
Hellman, B.; Olds, J.; "Comparison of Return to Launch Site Options for a Reusable Booster Stage," August 2005.
Alemany, K.; Olds, J.; "Comparison of An Expendable and Reusable Lunar Exploration Architecture Using Lunar Architecture Stochastic Simulator and Optimizer," May 2005.
Kipp, D.; Braun, R.D.; "Development of Trajectory Simulation Capabilities for the Planetary Entry Systems Synthesis Tool," May 2005.
Prakash, R.; Braun, R.D.; "Comparison of Transition to Flight Methods for a Titan Helicopter," May 2005.
Taya, K.; Olds, J.; "Conceptual Design and Analysis of a Small and Low-Cost Launch Vehicle (Microcosm Sprite Test Model)," May 2005.
Young, J.; Olds, J.; "Probabilistic Assessment of the Space Tourism Industry: What Will it Take to Make it Profitable?," May 2005.
Reeves, J.; Olds, J.; "Discrete Event Simulation of Reusable Launch Vehicle Ground Operations," July 2004.
Brown, N.; Olds, J.; "Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Optimization Techniques Applied to a Reusable Launch Vehicle," May 2004.
Crowley, J.; Olds, J.; "Design, Modeling, and Simulation of a Hydrogen-Induced Air Liquefaction System Applicable to Space Access Vehicles," May 2004.
Hutchinson, V.; Olds, J.; "Analytical Structural Weight of Conceptual Launch Vehicle Fuselage Components with the Georgia Tech Structural Tool for Rapid Estimation of Shell Sizes (GT-STRESS)," May 2004.
Krevor, Z.; Olds, J.; "A Case Study of the STS Indirect and Support Costs," May 2004.
Pimentel, J.; Olds, J.; "Development of An Online Database Tool for Quick Access to Mass Estimating Relationships," May 2004.
Young, D.; Olds, J.; "Responsive Access Small Cargo Affordable Launch (RASCAL) Independent Performance Evaluation," May 2004.
Keisner, A.; Olds, J.; "Reliability Analysis Technique Comparison, as Applied to the Space Shuttle," December 2003.
Steffes, S.; Olds, J.; "Magel: An Advanced Partially Reusable launch Architecture Concept," December 2003.
Grillmayer, G.; Olds, J.; "Space Launch Vehicle Trajectory Optimization using the Weak Hamiltonian Finite Element Method for Optimal Control," Fall 2002.
Miller, J.; Olds, J.; "Investigation of Transonic Drag Computations in Aerodynamic Preliminary Analysis Systems (APAS)," April 2002.
Rohrschneider, R.; Olds, J.; "Development of a Mass Estimating Relationship Database for Launch Vehicle Conceptual Design," April 2002.
Staton, E.; Olds, J.; "Developing the Operational Requirements for the Next Generation Launch Vehicle Spaceport," April 2002.
Izon, S.; Olds, J.; "Improvements in Thermal Protection System Sizing Capabilities for TCAT," December 2001.
Marcus, L.; Olds, J.; "Generating Physics-based Mass Estimating Relationship: A Test Case Using-LOX-Tank Bending Loads Applied to the Forward Lh4 Tank of the Georgia Tech Air Breathing Launch Vehicle," December 2001.
Cormier, T.; Olds, J.; "PHATCAT: Power-Head and Thrust Chamber Analysis Tool," Fall 2001.
Weglian, J.; Olds, J.; "Trajectory Animator JAVA Applet," Fall 2001.
Lee, S.; Olds, J.; "Reliabilty Drivers or Advanced Space Vehicles," July 2001.
Bechtel, R.; Olds, J.; "T-BEAT: Turbine-Based Engine Analysis Tool," Summer 2001.
Nelson, D.; Olds, J.; "Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Optimal Trajectories by Implicit Simulations (OTIS) and Program to Optimize Simulated Trajectories (POST)," April 2001.
Scott, A.; Olds, J.; "An Evaluation of Three Commercially Available Integrated Design Frameworks Packages for use in the Space Systems Design Lab," April 2001.
Charania, A.; Olds. J.; "Prioritization of Advanced Space Transportation Technologies Utilizing the Abbreviated Technology, Identification, Evaluation, and Selection (ATIES) Methodology for a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)," July 2000.
Sorensen, K.; Olds, J.; "Comparison of CFD with APAS Aerodynamic Results for Stargazer, a Bantam-class RLV," Fall 1999.
Tooley, J.; Olds, J.; "Performance Evaluation of Bimese RLV for Commercial Payload Missions," Fall 1999.
Scott, J.; Olds, J.; "Modeling Large Aerodynamic Datasets with Response Surfaces," Fall 1998.
Acton, D.; Olds, J.; "Computational Frameworks for Launch Vehicle Design," Spring 1998.
Steadman, K.; Olds, J.; "Cross-Platform Techniques for Code Integration and Optimization," Spring 1998.
Bellini, P.; Olds, J.; "I-DEAS to APAS Geometry File Translation," Fall 1997.
Lee, H.; Olds, J.; "A Computational Tool for Cost Modeling and Business Simulation in Launch Vehicle Design," Summer 1997.
McGinnis, P.; Olds, J.; "Development and Derivation of Equations for Scramjet Engine Modeling," Spring 1997.
Saks, G.; Olds, J.; "A Computational Tool for RBCC EnginBC," Spring 1997.
Ph.D Theses
Sarton Du Jonchay, T.; "Framework for the design and operations of sustainable on-orbit servicing infrastructures dedicated to geosynchronous satellites," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2022.
Lee, H.; "Design and Operations of Satellite Constellations for Complex Regional Coverage," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2022.
Hart, K.; "A Micromechanically-Informed Model of Thermal Spallation with Application to Propulsive Landing," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2021.
Chen, H.; "Interdisciplinary Space Logistics Optimization Framework for Large-Scale Space Exploration," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2021.
Hunter, R.A.J.; "OPTIMAL PHASING AND PERFORMANCE MAPPING FOR TRANSLUNAR SATELLITE MISSIONS ACROSS THE EARTH-MOON NODAL CYCLE," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2020.
Brew, J.; "Using Sample-Based Continuation Techniques to Efficiently Compute Subspace Reachable Sets and Pareto Surfaces," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2019.
Sidor, A.; "Design and Manufacturing of Conformal Ablative Heatshields," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2019.
Ali, H.; "Magnetohydrodynamic Energy Generation and Flow Control for Planetary Entry Vehicles," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2019.
Long, A.; "Development of a Passively Stable Pyramid Sail to Deorbit Small Satellites," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
Stevenson, T.; "Development of Multi-functional Structures for Small Satellites," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
Schulte, P.; "A State Machine Architecture for Aerospace Vehicle Fault Protection," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
Jaunzemis, A.; "Predictive Sensor Tasking and Decision Support for Space Situational Awareness Using Evidential Reasoning," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
McBryde, C.; "Spacecraft Visual Navigation Using Appearance Matching and Multi-Spectral Sensor Fusion," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
Murphy, T.; "Integrated Tasking, Processing, and Orbit Determination for Optical Sensors in a Space Situational Awareness Framework," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
Worthy, J..; "Initialization of Sequential Estimation for Unobservable Dynamical Systems Using Partial Information in the Presence of Systemic Uncertainty," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2017.
Coder, R.; "Multi-Objective Design of Small Telescopes and Their Application to Space Object Characterization," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2016
Hill, J.; "Mechanical Property Determination for Flexible Material Systems," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2016
Favaro, F.; "Safety Supervisory Control, Model-Based Hazard Monotoring, and Temporal Logic: Dynamic Risk-Informed Safety Interventions and Accident Prevention," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2016
Spencer, D.; "Automated Trajectory Control for Proximity Operations Using Relative Orbital Elements," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2015.
Putnam, Z.; "Improved Analytical Methods for Assessment of Hypersonic Drag-Modulation Trajectory Control," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2015
Cordell, C.; "Computational Fluid Dynamics and Analytical Modeling of Supersonic Retropropulsion Flowfield Structures across a Wide Range of Potential Vehicle Configurations," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
Dutta, S.; "Statistical Methods for Reconstruction of Entry, Descent, and Landing Performance with Application to Vehicle Design," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
Mahzari, M.; "Inverse Estimation Methodology for the Analysis of Aeroheating and Thermal Protection System Data," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
Arora, N.; "High Performance Algorithms to Improve the Runtime Computation of Spacecraft Trajectories," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
Chua, Z.; "System Design Considerations for Human-Automation Function Allocation During Lunar Landing," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
Steinfeldt, B.; "The Multidisciplinary Design Problem as a Dynamical System," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
Brathwaite, J.; "Value-Informed Space Systems Design and Acquisition," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
Arney, D.; "Rule-based Graph Theory to Enable Exploration of the Space System Architecture Design Space," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
Grant, M.; "Rapid Simultaneous Hypersonic Aerodynamic and Trajectory Optimization for Conceptual Design," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
Korzun, A.; "Aerodynamic and Performance Characterization of Supersonic Retropropulsion for Application to Planetary Entry and Descent," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
Lafleur, J.; "A Markovian State-Space Framework for Integrating Flexibility into Space System Design Decisions," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
Otero, R.; "Problem Decomposition by Mutual Information and Force-Based Clustering," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
Tanner, C.; "Aeroelastic Analysis and Testing of Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
Wells, G.; "A Comparison of Multiple Techniques for the Reconstruction of Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectories and Atmospheres," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2011.
Lantoine, G.; "A Methodology for Robust Optimization of Low-Thrust Trajectories in Multi-Body Environments," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2010.
Alemany, K.; "Design Space Pruning Heuristics and Global Optimization Method for Conceptual Design of Low-Thrust Asteroid Tour Missions," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2009.
Clark, I.; "Aerodynamic Design, Analysis and Validation of a Supersonic Inflatable Decelerator," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2009.
Dec, J.; "Three Dimensional Finite Element Ablative Thermal Response Analysis Applied to Heatshield Penetration Design," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2009.
Young, J.; "A Value Proposition for Lunar Architectures Utilizing On-orbit Propellant Refueling," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2008.
Krevor, Z.; "A Methodology to Link Cost and Reliability for Launch Vehicle Design," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
Kokan, T.; "Characterizing High-Energy-Density Propellants for Space Propulsion Applications," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
Young, D.; "An Innovative Methodology for Allocating Reliability and Cost in a Lunar Exploration Architecture," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
Rohrschneider, R.; "Variable-Fidelity Hypersonic Aeroelastic Analysis of Thin-Film Ballutes for Aerocapture," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
Sakai, T.; "A Study of Variable Isp Trajectories for Solar System Exploration," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2004.
St. Germain, B.; "Technique for the Optimization of the Powerhead Configuration and Performance of Liquid Rocket Engines," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2003.
Way, D.; "Uncertainty Optimization Applied to the Monte Carlo Analysis of Planetary Entry Trajectories," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2001.
McCormick, D.; "Distributed Uncertainty Analysis Techniques for Conceptual Launch Vehicle Design," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2001.
Bradford, J.; "A Technique for Rapid Prediction of Aftbody Nozzle Performance for Hypersonic Launch Vehicle Design," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2001.
Budianto, I.; "A Collaborative Optimization Approach to Improve the Design and Development of Satellite Constellations," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2000.
Krothapolli (Ledsinger), L.; "Solutions to Decomposed Branching Trajectories with Powered Flyback Using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization," School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2000.