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If citing a paper from the 2006 AMOS Conference proceedings archive, please provide proper attribution by referencing: Copyright © 2006 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference (AMOS) – www.amostech.com

“Pocket” Deformable Mirror for an Integrated On-Mirror Adaptive System
Leonid Beresnev (U.S. Army Research Laboratory), Mikhail Vorontsov (U.S. Army Research Laboratory), Peter Wangsness (Wangsness Optics)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

3 – 13 µm Spectra of Geosynchronous Satellites
David Lynch (The Aerospace Corporation), Ray W. Russell (The Aerospace Corporation), David Gutierrez (The Aerospace Corporation), Mark Turpin (The Aerospace Corporation), Kirk Crawford (The Aerospace Corporation), Yaniv Dotan (The Aerospace Corporation), Daryl Kim(The Aerospace Corporation), Richard J. Rudy (The Aerospace Corporation), Mark A. Skinner (The Boeing Company)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

A Fourier-Based Constraint for Multi-Frame Blind Deconvolution of Imagery Obtained through Strong Turbulence
Douglas Hope (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Stuart M Jefferies (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Imaging

Accelerating Scientific Computations Using FPGAs
Oliver Pell (Imperial College London), Lee W. Howes (Imperial College London), Kubilay Atasu (Imperial College London), Olav Beckmann (Imperial College London), Oskar Mencer (Imperial College London)

Keywords: FPGA

Adaptive Beam Director for a Tiled Fiber Array
Mikhail A. Vorontsov, (U.S. Army Research Laboratory), Jim F. Riker (AFRL/DESM, Air Force Research Laboratory), Ernst Polnau (Univeristy of Maryland), Svetlana L. Lachinova (Univeristy of Maryland), V. S. Rao Gudimetla (AFRL/DESM, Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Lasers

Advanced Photon Counting Imaging Detectors with 100ps Timing for Astronomical and Space Sensing Applications
Oswald Siegmund (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), John Vallerga, Barry Welsh (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), Jason McPhate (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), Mike Rabin (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Jeffrey Bloch, (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Algorithms for Hyperspectral Endmember Extraction and Signature Classification with Morphologial Dendritic Networks
Mark Schmalz (University of Florida), Gerhard X. Ritter (University of Florida)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

All-Spherical Catadioptric Gregorian Optical Designs for Meter Class Telescopes
Peter Ceravolo (Ceravolo Optical Systems)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

AMOS Observations of NASA’s IMAGE Satellite
Doyle Hall (The Boeing Company), John Africano (The Boeing Company), David Archambeault (Boeing LTS), Brian Birge (Boeing LTS), David Witte (Pantera Consulting), Paul Kervin (AFRL, Det 15)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Atmospheric Effects on Spatial Frequency Bounds on Polarimeter Imaging
Maj David M. Strong (Air Force Institute of Technology)

Keywords: Imaging

Canadian Surveillance of Space Concept Demonstrator: Photometric Variability of Molniya-Class Objects
Bryce Bennett (Royal Military College of Canada), Thomas Racey (Royal Military College of Canada), Robert Scott (Defence R&D Canada Ottawa), Brad Wallace (Defence R&D Canada Ottawa)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Characterization of the Variability of the Strehl Ratio of Adaptive Optics Point Spread Functions
Julian Christou (University of California), Szymon Gladyszbd (National University of Ireland), Michael Redfernb (National University of Ireland), L. William Bradford (The Boeing Company), Lewis C. Roberts Jr (The Boeing Company)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Compact Fiber Laser for 589 nm Laser Guide Star Generation
D. M. Pennington (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), J. W. Dawson (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), R.J. Beach (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), A. Drobshoff (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), M. Messerly (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), S. Mitchell (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), A. Brown (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), S.A. Payne (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)

Keywords: Lasers

Comparison of Orbital Parameters for GEO Debris Predicted by LEGEND and Observed by MODEST: Can Sources of Orbital Debris be Identified?
Edwin Barker (Johnson Space Center) M. J. Matney (Johnson Space Center), J.-C. Liou (ESCG), K. J. Abercromby (ESCG), H. M. Rodriguez (ESCG), M. F. Horstman (ESCG), P. Seitzer (University of Michigan)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Comparisons of Ground Truth and Remote Spectral Measurements of the FORMOSAT and ANDE Spacecraft
Kira Abercromby (ESCG/Jacobs Sverdrup). Jennifer Okada (Boeing LTS, Inc.), Michael Guyote (Boeing LTS, Inc.), Kris Hamada (Boeing LTS, Inc.), Edwin Barker (NASA Johnson Space Center)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Control System Performance of a Woofer-Tweeter Adaptive Optics System
Colin Bradley (University of Victoria), Rodolphe Conan (University of Victoria), Peter J. Hampton (University of Victoria), Pan Agathoklis (University of Victoria)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Development of HWIL Testing Capabilities for Satellite Target Emulation at AEDC
Heard Lowry (Aerospace Testing Alliance, Arnold Engineering Development Center), D. H. Crider (Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC)), J. T. Staines (AEDC/XRS, AEDC/718th Test Squadron) and J. M. Burns (AEDC/XRS, AEDC/718th Test Squadron) R. A. Thompson (AFRL/MNGG), G. C. Goldsmith II (46th Test Wing/TSWH), W. J. Sholes (AMRDEC)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Dynamic Simulation of a Multiple Beam Fourier Telescopy Imaging System
E. Louis Cuellar (Trex Enterprises Corporation), E. Louis Cuellar (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Brett Spivey (Quexta), Laurence Chen, (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Lisandro Leon (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Kevin Hughes (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Dave Sandler (Trex Enterprises Corporation)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Environmental Space Situation Awareness and Joint Space Effects
Kelly Hand (Headquarters Air Force Space Command), Col Martin France (Headquarters Air Force Space Command)

Keywords: SSA, Joint Space Effects

Fiber Laser Component Testing for Space Qualification Protocol Development
Suzzanne Falvey (Northrop Grumman), Marisol Buelow (Northrop Grumman), Dr. Burke Nelson (Northrop Grumman), Yuji Starcher (Northrop Grumman), Lee Thienel (Jackson and Tull), Dr. Charley Rhodes (Jackson and Tull), Major Thomas Drape (Air Force Research Laboratory), Lieutenant Caleb Westfall (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Lasers

Field-Testing of an Active Laser Tracking System
Vladimir Markov (MetroLaser, Inc.), Anatoliy Khiznyak (MetroLaser, Inc.), Dirk Woll (MetroLaser, Inc.)

Keywords: Lasers

Filter Mounting and Mechanism Design for the Pan-STARRS PS1 Prototype Telescope System
Alan Ryan (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Jeffrey Morgan (Institute for Astronomy), Walter Siegmund (Institute for Astronomy), Carole Hude (Institute for Astronomy)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

Fresnel Equation Reciprocal Polarization Method
David Maker (Photon Research Associates, Inc.)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Harmonic Analysis for Optically Modulating Bodies Using the Harmonic Structure Function
David Dikeman (Lockheed Martin), Mr. Scot Seto (Lockheed Martin)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

HDVIP HgCdTe and Silicon Detectors and FPAs for Remote Sensing Applications
Arvind D’Souza, (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), M.G. Stapelbroek (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), E. Atkins (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), H. Hogue (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), J. Reekstin (DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems), H-D Shih (DRS Infrared Technologies), M. Skokan (DRS Infrared Technologies), M. Kinch (DRS Infrared Technologies), J. Robinson (DRS Infrared Technologies)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

High Performance Computing Software Applications Institute for Space Situational Awareness
Concetto Giuliano (AFRL/DE), Dr. Paul W. Schumacher Jr. (AFRL/DE), Dr. Charles L. Matson (AFRL/DE), Dr. Francis K. Chun (HQ USAFA/DFP), R. Bruce Duncan (Maui High Performance Computing Center), Robert DeSonia (Maui High Performance Computing Center), Dr. George Gusciora (Maui High Performance Computing Center), Kevin Roe (Maui High Performance Computing Center), Kathy J. Borelli (Maui High Performance Computing Center)

Keywords: Software Applications, SSA Applications

Impact of Space Weather on Flash Memory Devices
Scott Teare (New Mexico Tech), Stephen Bracht (New Mexico Tech), Darla LeBlanc, (New Mexico Tech), John L. Meason (New Mexico Tech), Lindsay Quarrie (New Mexico Tech), Sergio R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), Jonathan Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory), Christopher Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Space Weather

Improving the Precision of Near-Infrared Stellar Photometry by Modeling the Image Formation
Kenneth Mighell (National Optical Astronomy Observatory)

Keywords: Astronomy

In-situ Observations of Space Debris at ESA
Gerhard Drolshagen, (ESA/ESTEC/TEC-EES)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Integrated Multi-Sensor System for Enhanced Space Surveillance – Design, Engineering, Integration and Tests
Shiang Liu (The Aerospace Corporation), Vladimir B. Markov (MetroLaser Inc.), Anatoliy Khizhnyak (MetroLaser Inc.), Roberta Ewart (AF Space and Missile Systems Center), Doug Craig (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: SSA, Systems

Laboratory Demonstration of a Correlation-Based Adaptive-Optical System for Wavefront Sensing of Extended Objects
Troy Rhoadarmer (AFRL/DESA)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Lightcurve Signatures of Multiple Object Systems in Mutual Orbits
Eileen Ryan (Magadalena Ridge Observatory, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), William H. Ryan (Magadalena Ridge Observatory, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

Keywords: Multi-object systems

Lightweight, Active Optics for Space and Near Space
David Wick (Sandia National Laboratories), Brett E. Bagwell (Sandia National Laboratories), William C. Sweatt (Sandia National Laboratories), William D. Cowan (Sandia National Laboratories), Olga B. Spahn (Sandia National Laboratories), Gary L. Peterson (Breault Research Organization), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Sergio R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Jonathan R. Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Christopher C. Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory, c/oAFRL/DES), Don M. Payne (Narrascape), Robert Romeo (Composite Mirror Applications, Inc.)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Linear Mode Photon Counting LADAR Camera Development for the Ultra-Sensitive Detector Program
Michael Jack (Raytheon Vision Systems), Steve Bailey (Raytheon Vision Systems), John Edwards (Raytheon Vision Systems), Robert Burkholder (Raytheon Vision Systems), Kanon Liu (Raytheon Vision Systems), James Asbrock (Raytheon Vision Systems), Valerie Randall (Raytheon Vision Systems), George Chapman (Raytheon Vision Systems), Dr. Jim Riker (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: LADAR

LWIR Hyperspectral and Multispectral Scene Simulation of Mars
Steven Richtsmeier (Spectral Sciences, Inc.), Robert Sundberg (Spectral Sciences, Inc.), Raymond Haren (AFRL/SNJT), Frank O. Clark (AFRL/VSBT)

Keywords: Astronomy

Maui Space Surveillance System Satellite Categorization Laboratory
Ray Deiotte (The Boeing Company), Dr. Mike Guyote (The Boeing Company), Dr. Thomas Kelecy (Boeing - LTS), Dr. Doyle Hall (Boeing - LTS), John Africano (Boeing - LTS), Paul Kervin (AMOS (AFRL/Det15)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

MEMS Deformable Mirrors for Adaptive Optics in Astronomical Imaging
Steven Cornelissen (Boston Micromachines Corporation), Paul A. Bierden (Boston Micromachines Corporation), Thomas G. Bifano (Boston University, Dept. Manufacturing Engineering), Jason B. Stewart (Boston University, Dept. of Electrical Engineering)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Mobile Tracking Systems Using Meter Class Reflective Telescopes
Kyle Sturzenbecher (Photo-Sonics Inc.), Brad Ehrhorn (RC Optical Systems)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Modeling Laser Effects on Imaging Spacecraft Using the SSM
Patrick Buehler (Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.), Joshua Smith (Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.)

Keywords: SSA, Systems

Modular Adaptive Optics Testbed for the NPOI
Jonathan Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory, Remote Sensing Division), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory), Christopher C. Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory), Sergio R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Naval Prototype Optical Interferometer Upgrade with Light-Weight Telescopes and AO: A Status Update
Sergio Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory), Jonathan R. Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory), Christopher C. Wilcox (Naval Research Laboratory), S. Teare (New Mexico Tech.), Robert Romeo (Composite Mirrors Applications), Robert Martin (Composite Mirrors Applications), D. Wick (Sandia National Laboratories)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Numerical Estimation of Random Image Shifts Using a Closed-Form Solution of the Pseudoinverse
Keith Knox (Boeing LTS), C. E. Mannix, Jr. (The Boeing Co.)

Keywords: Imaging

Observation, Prediction, and Modeling Atmospheric Structure Effects on EO/IR Systems
Michael Kendra (Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc.), Delia Donatelli (Air Force Research Laboratory/VSBYB), James H. Brown (Air Force Research Laboratory/VSBYB), James M. Griffin (Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc.), Hilary E. Snell (Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc.)

Keywords: Atmospherics

Observational and Modeling Study of Mesospheric Bores
Pamela Loughmiller (Cornell University), M.C. Kelley (Cornell University), M.P. Hickey (Embry?Riddle Aeronautical University)

Keywords: Imaging, Bores

Orbit Processing and Analysis of a GEO Class of High Area-to-Mass Ratio Debris Objects
Tom Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Ray Deiotte (Boeing LTS), John Africano (Boeing LTS), Gene Stansbery (NASA JSC-KX) Tim Payne (Air Force Space Command)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Packet Switching Networks For Adaptive Optics Systems
Robert Eager (Boeing – LTS, AFRL/DE)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Pan-STARRS – A New Generation Survey Telescope System
Nick Kaiser (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

Pan-STARRS PS1 Observatory, Telescope, and Instrument Control
Edward Pier (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), K.C. Chambers (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), and the Pan-STARRS Team (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

Pan-STARRS PS1 Published Science Products Subsystem
James Heasley (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Robert E. Eek (Science Applications International Corporation), Wayne L. Smith (Science Applications International Corporation), Julie A. Rosen (Science Applications International Corporation), The Pan-STARRS team Pan-STARRS Project (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

Pan-STARRS PS1 STARGRASP Controller
Peter Onaka (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), J.L. Tonry (Institute for Astronomy), S. Isani (Institute for Astronomy), A. Lee (Institute for Astronomy), R. Uyeshiro (Institute for Astronomy), C. Rae (Institute for Astronomy), L. Robertson (Institute for Astronomy), G. Ching and the Pan-STARRS Project Team (Institute for Astronomy)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

Phoenix Upgrades in Support of Real-Time Space Object Capture and Handoff at AMOS
Bryan Law (Boeing LTS), Dennis Liang (Boeing LTS), Tom Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Andrew Alday (Boeing LTS), Jake Barros (Boeing LTS), Paul Sydney (Boeing LTS), and John Africano (Boeing LTS)

Keywords: Satellite Metrics

Preliminary Experimental Evidence of Anisotropy of Turbulence at Maui Space Surveillance Site
Mikhail Belen’kii (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Edward Cuellar (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Kevin A. Hughes (Trex Enterprises Corporation), Vincent A. Rye (Trex Enterprises Corporation)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Proposal for a European Space Surveillance System – Results of an ESA Study
Thomas Schildknecht (University of Bern), T. Flohrer (Astronomical Institute) , T. Michal (University of Bern)

Keywords: Satellite Metrics

Proximity Operations for Space Situational Awareness
Timothy Carrico (Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Travis Langster (Analytical Graphics, Inc.), John Carrico (Applied Defense Solutions), David Vallado (Center for Space Standards & Innovation), Mike Loucks (Space Exploration Engineering), Salvatore Alfano (Center for Space Standards & Innovation)

Keywords: SSA, Systems

PS1 and the PS1 Science Mission
Kenneth Chambers and the Pan-STARRS Team (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

Pushing the envelope: HI-CLASS Range and Range-rate
Dr. Paul Konkola (Textron Systems), Charles Crandall (Textron Systems), Tim Georges (Textron Systems), Robert Lercari (Textron Systems), Moe Tun (Advanced Technology Corp), Laura Ulibarri, Jill Watson (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Lasers

Recent Research at the JPL Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory
K. E. Wilson (Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology), M. Wright (Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology), M. Troy (Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology), J. Roberts (Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology), J. Kovalik (Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology), W.T. Roberts (Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology)

Keywords: Lasers

Recent Results from the ESA Optical Space Debris Survey
Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), R. Musci (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), W. Flury (ESA ESOC), J. Kuusela (ASRO), J. de Leon (Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias), L. de Fatima Dominguez Palmero (Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Reconstruction of Spectral Images from the AEOS Spectral Imaging Sensor
Maj Travis Blake (Air Force Institute of Technology), Lt Col Matthew E. Goda (Air Force Institute of Technology), Dr. Stephen C. Cain (Air Force Institute of Technology), Kenneth J. Jerkatis (Boeing SVS)

Keywords: Imaging

Reflectivity of NaK Droplets
Carsten Wiedemann (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig), Michael Oswald (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig), Sebastian Stabroth (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig), Peter Vörsmann (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig) Heiner Klinkrad (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Results of Satellite Brightness Modeling Using Kriging Optimized Interpolation
Major Charity Weeden, NORAD-USNORTHCOM/J55X

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Risk Reduction Activities for the Near-Earth Object Surveillance Satellite Project
Donald Bédard (Defence R&D Canada Ottawa), Stefan Thorsteinson (Royal Military College of Canada), William Harvey (Canadian Space Agency), Siamak Tafazoli (Canadian Space Agency), Michel Fortin (Canadian Space Agency), Jaymie Matthews (University of British Columbia), Rainer Kuschnig (University of British Columbia), Jason Rowe (University of British Columbia)

Keywords: Satellite Metrics

Satellite Characterization with uvbyCaH? Photometry
Nancy Hamilton (National Security Agency)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Science Applications of the RULLI Camera: Photon Thrust, General Relativity and the Crab Nebula
Douglas Currie (University of Maryland College Park), David C. Thompson (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Steven E. Buck (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Rose P. des Georges (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Cheng Ho (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Dennis K. Remelius (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Bob Shirey (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Thomas Gabriele (Air Force Research Laboratory), Victor L. Gamiz (Air Force Research Laboratory), Laura J. Ulibarri (Air Force Research Laboratory) Marc R. Hallada (Schafer Corporation), Paul Szymanski (Schafer Corporation)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Search for Faint Companions to O-stars Using the AEOS 3.6 Meter Telescope
Nils Turner, (Georgia State University), Theo A. ten Brummelaar (Georgia State University), Lewis C. Roberts, Jr.(The Boeing Company), Brian D. Mason (United States Naval Observatory), William I. Hartkopf (United States Naval Observatory), Douglas R. Gies (Georgia State University)

Keywords: O-stars

Simulated Aging of Spacecraft External Materials on Orbit
Sergei Khatipov (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (State University)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Sodium Guidestar Radiometry Results from the SOR’s 50W Fasor
Jack Drummond (Starfire Optical Range, Air Force Research Laboratory), Steve Novotny (Starfire Optical Range, Air Force Research Laboratory), Craig Denman (Starfire Optical Range, Air Force Research Laboratory), Paul Hillman (Starfire Optical Range, Air Force Research Laboratory), John Telle (Starfire Optical Range, Air Force Research Laboratory), Gerald Moore (Starfire Optical Range, Air Force Research Laboratory), Mark Eickhoff (Boeing LTS), Robert Fugate (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

Keywords: Lasers

Space Debris Optical Observation System in JAXA/IAT
Atsushi Nakajima (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Hirohisa Kurosaki (JAXA), Taisei Fukaya (Tokyo Metropolitan University)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Space Situation Awareness Integration Office Overview and Spiral 2 Results
David Newton (SPARTA, Inc.). Lt Col Dan Wilson (USAF), Jeffery A. Marshall (SPARTA Inc)

Keywords: SSA

SSA Analysis of GEOS Photometric Signature Classifications and Solar Panel Offsets
Tamara Payne (Boeing LTS), Stephen A. Gregory (Boeing LTS), Kim Luu (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

SSA Applications of the PS1 AP Catalog
David Monet (U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station), The Pan-STARRS Team (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

Strategies for Optimizing GEO Debris Search
Kathryn Poole (Northrop Grumman), John Woloschek (Northrop Grumman), Elizabeth Murphy (Northrop Grumman), Jerry Lefever (Northrop Grumman), John Breslin (Northrop Grumman)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Structural Analysis of the 0.4 Meter Lightweight CFRP OTA at the NRL
Christopher Wilcox, (Naval Research Laboratory), Jonathan R. Andrews (Naval Research Laboratory), Sergio R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), Ty Martinez (Naval Research Laboratory), Scott W. Teare (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), Robert Romeo (Composite Mirror Applications), Don M. Payne (Narrascape)

Keywords: Optical telescope, Adaptive Optics

Study of Coronagraphic Techniques
Volker Tolls (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), Michael J. Aziz (Harvard University), Robert A. Gonsalves (Tufts University), Sylvain Korzennik (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), Gary Melnick (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), Antoine Labeyrie (Observatoire de Haute-Provence), Richard Lyon (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center), Steve Somerstein (Lockheed Martin Corporation), Gopal Vasudevan (Lockheed Martin Corporation), Robert Woodruff (Lockheed Martin Corporation)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Super-Drizzle: Applications of Adaptive Kernel Regression in Astronomical Imaging
Hiroyuki Takeda (University of California, Santa Cruz), Sina Farsiu (University of California), Julian Christou (University of California), Peyman Milanfar (University of California)

Keywords: Imaging

Telescope Spectrophotometric and Absolute Flux Calibration, and National Security Applications, Using a Tunable Laser on a Satellite
J. Albert (California Institute of Technology), W. Burgett (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), J. Rhodes (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)

Keywords: Lasers

The AEOS Spectral Imaging System
Kenneth Jerkatis (Boeing-SVS, Inc.)

Keywords: Imaging

The Black Fringe Wavefront Sensor: Real Time Adaptive Optics with Minimum Computation
Richard Tansey (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin), Henry Chan (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin), Avinash Honkan (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

The Design of the Pan-STARRS Telescope #1
Jeff Morgan (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii). Walt Siegmund (The University of Hawaii, Institute for Astronomy), Carole Hude (The University of Hawaii, Institute for Astronomy), and the Pan-STARRS Project (The University of Hawaii, Institute for Astronomy)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

The Developing Science and Technology List
Raymond Wick (IDA), Paul Sellers (IDA)

Keywords: Space optics, DSTL

The Early Development of Satellite Characterization Capabilities at the Air Force Laboratories
John Lambert (The Boeing Company), Kenneth E. Kissell (Kissell Consultants)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

The Effects of Scintillation on Non-Redundant Aperture Masking Interferometry
Lewis Roberts (The Boeing Company), L. William Bradford (The Boeing Company), Mark A. Skinner (The Boeing Company) Theo A. ten Brummelaar (The CHARA Array), Nils H. Turner (The CHARA Array), Ben R. Oppenheimer (Department of Astrophyics, American Museum of Natural History), Andrew P. Digby (Department of Astrophyics, American Museum of Natural History), Marshall D. Perrin (University of California)

Keywords: Aperture masking

The EOS Space Debris Tracking System
Craig Smith (EOS Space Systems Pty Ltd)

Keywords: Satellite Metrics

The High-Contrast Coronographic Imager for Adaptive Optics A New Instrument for the Subaru Telescope
Klaus Hodapp (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Motohide Tamurab (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Ryuji Suzuki (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan), Shane Jacobson (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Vern Stahlberger (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Hubert Yamada (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Hideki Takami (Subaru Telescope), Olivier Guyon (Subaru Telescope), Lyu Abe (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

The Joint Milli-Arcsecond Pathfinder Survey: Mission Overview
Bryan Dorland (U.S. Naval Observatory), Ralph Gaume (U.S. Naval Observatory), Norbert Zacharias (U.S. Naval Observatory), Valeri Makarov (Alpha Proximi), Chris Rollins (Research Support Instruments), Greg Hennessy (U.S. Naval Observatory) Kenneth Johnston (U.S. Naval Observatory), Dave Monet (U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station)

Keywords: Astronomy

The Pan-STARRS Imaging Sky Probe
B.R. Granett (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), K.C. Chambers (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), E.A. Magnier (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), K. Fletcher (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), and the Pan-STARRS Project Team (University of Hawai’i Institute for Astronomy)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

The Pan-STARRS Moving Object Processing System
Robert Jedicke (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

The Pan-STARRS PS1 Image Processing Pipeline
Eugene Magnier (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Nick Kaiser (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Ken Chambers (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

The Quest for Precision Ground-Based Astronomy: The CCD/Transit Instrument with Innovative Instrumentation
John McGraw (The University of New Mexico), Mark R. Ackermann (The University of New Mexico), Tom Williams (The University of New Mexico), Peter C. Zimmer (The University of New Mexico), Walter Gerstle (The University of New Mexico) G. Fritz Benedict (The University of Texas), Stephen C. Odewahn (The University of Texas), Lt. Col. Charles J. Wetterer (US Air Force Academy), Victor L. Gamiz (AFRL/DE), Lt. Eric Golden (AFRL/DE), Charles F. Claver (National Optical Astronomy Observatory), Jeffrey R. Pier (US Naval Observatory, Flagstaff), Dean C. Hines (Space Science Institute)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

The Rice University CCD Imager for Gamma-Ray Burst Studies
Ian Smith (Rice University), Reginald J. Dufour (Rice University), Edison P. Liang (Rice University), Jeffrey M. Silverman (University of California at Berkeley), Larry C. Hardin (Hardin Optical Company), Robert D. Forgey (Hardin Optical Company), Mark A. Skinner (Boeing LTS, Inc.), Andrew Alday (Boeing LTS, Inc.), Carl Akerlof (University of Michigan), Heather Swan (University of Michigan), Tim McKay (University of Michigan), Eli Rykoff (University of Michigan), Sarah Yost (University of Michigan)

Keywords: Astronomy

The Skygrid Project – A Calibration Star Catalogue for New Sensors
Stephen Gregory (Boeing LTS), Tamara E. Payne (Boeing LTS), John L. Africano (Boeing LTS), Paul Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Skygrid, Sensors

The Unique Optical Design of the NESSI Survey Telescope
Mark Ackermann (Sandia National Laboratories), John T. McGraw (University of New Mexico), Peter C. Zimmer (University of New Mexico), Tom Williams, (University of New Mexico)

Keywords: Telescopes, Instrumentation

Training and Tactical Operationally Responsive Space Operations
Barbara Sorensen (U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory), Robert R. Strunce, Jr. (Star Technologies Corporation)

Keywords: Sapce-based assets

Ultraviolet Imaging Probe for the Pan-STARRS-1 Telescope
Klaus Hodapp (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Kenneth Chambers, and the Pan-STARRS Team (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Pan-STARRS

Use of a Radial Shear Interferometer as a Self reference Intereferometer in Adaptive Optics
Richard Tansey (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin), Adam Phenis (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin), Ker-Li Shu (Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics

Using Distributed Sensor Network Architecture to Link Heterogeneous Astronomical Assets
Robert White (Los Alamos National Laboratory), S.M. Evans (Los Alamos National Labs), J.M. Pergande (Los Alamos National Labs), W.T. Vestrand (Los Alamos National Labs), P.Wozniak (Los Alamos National Labs), J.Wren (Los Alamos National Labs)

Keywords: Distributed Sensor Network, Sensors

Using Light Curves to Characterize Size and Shape of Pseudo-Debris
Heather Rodriguez (ESCG/Jacobs Sverdrup), Kira J. Abercromby (ESCG/Jacobs Sverdrup), Kandy S. Jarvis (ESCG/Hamilton Sundstrand), Edwin Barker (NASA Johnson Space Center)

Keywords: Photometry

Using Space Weathering Models to Match Observed Spectra to Predicted Spectra
Michael Guyote (Boeing LTS, Inc.), Jennifer Okada (Boeing LTS, Inc.) Kira J. Abercromby, (ESCG)

Keywords: NROC, Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Visualizing and Integrating AFSCN Utilization into a Common Operational Picture
Byron Hays (Scitor Corporation), Andrew M. Carlile (Scitor Corporation), Troy S. Mitchell (DAFC)

Keywords: SSA, Systems

Wave Front Control Techniques for Imaging Space Objects at Large Zenith Angles
Michael Roggemann (Michigan Technological University), Grant Soehnel (Michigan Technological University), Glen E. Archer (Michigan Technological University), Timothy J. Schulz (Michigan Technological University)

Keywords: Imaging

Wavefront Correction on High Repetition Rate, High Energy Laser System
Zhi M. Liao (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)

Keywords: Lasers

Wideband Hyperspectral Imaging for Space Situational Awareness
Ian Robinson (Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems)

Keywords: Imaging






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TECHNICAL PAPERS BY TRACK

Track names assigned according to the track/sessions used per year and reflect the evolution of topics over the years

  • Adaptive Optics
  • Adaptive Optics & Imaging
  • Astrodynamics
  • Astronomy
  • Astronomy and Astronomical Catalogs
  • Atmospherics
  • Atmospherics/Space Weather
  • Cislunar SDA
  • Cislunar SSA
  • Conjunction Assessment
  • Conjunction/RPO
  • Data and Services
  • Daylight Imaging
  • Dynamic Tasking
  • Faint Object Detection
  • Featured
  • Imaging
  • Instrumentation & Optical Surveillance
  • Instrumentation Design
  • Instrumentation, Sensors & Systems
  • Integrating Diverse Data
  • International Programs
  • Iridium/Cosmos Collision
  • Lasers
  • Machine Learning Applications of SSA
  • Machine Learning for SDA Applications
  • Machine Learning for SSA Applications
  • Modeling
  • Modeling, Analysis and Simulations
  • Non-Resolved Object Characterization
  • Novel Approaches to Electro-optical SSA Sensing
  • Optical Systems
  • Optical Systems & Instrumentation
  • Orbital Debris
  • Pan-STARRS
  • Poster
  • Satellite Characterization
  • satellite imaging, sensor system
  • Satellite Metrics
  • SDA Systems & Instrumentation
  • Sensor Processing
  • Space Debris
  • Space Domain Awareness
  • Space Situational Awareness
  • Space Systems
  • Space-Based Assets
  • SSA & SSA Architecture
  • SSA Algorithms
  • SSA Systems & Programs
  • SSA/SDA
  • Systems
  • Tasking
  • Telescopes and Instrumentation

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