Technical Papers – 2011

A Comparison of Satellite Conjunction Analysis Screening Tools
Eric R. George (The Aerospace Corporation), Seth Harvey (Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate)

Keywords: collision avoidance

A High Performance Conjunction Analysis Technique for Cluster and Multi-Core Computers
Eric R. George (The Aerospace Corporation)

Keywords: Astrodynamics

A New Orbital Analyst Tool for Associating Un-cataloged Analyst Debris with Historical Launches, Breakups, and Anomalous Events
Bruce R. Bowman (Air Force Space Command / Space Analysis / A9AC), Robin Thurston (Air Force Space Command / 614 AOC / OL-D), Robert Teets (Air Force Space Command / 614 AOC / OL-D)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

A Search For Optically Faint GEO Debris
Patrick Seitzer (Department of Astronomy, University of Michigan), Susan M. Lederer (NASA Orbital Debris Program Office), Edwin S. Barker (LZ Technology, Inc.), Heather Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs), Kira Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Jiri Silha (Comenius University), Andrew Burkhardt (Department of A stronomy, University of Michigan)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Achievability of Cramér-Rao Lower Bounds by Multi-Frame Blind Deconvolution Algorithms, Part II: PSF Estimation
Charles L. Matson (Directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory), Charles C. Beckner, Jr. (Directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory), Michael Flanagan (SAIC)

Keywords: algorithms, SSA

AFSPC A5CS SSA Activities
Lt Col Hans Thatcher, Air Force Space Command

Keywords: SSA

AMOS Galaxy 15 Satellite Observations and Analysis
Doyle Hall, AMOS – Boeing LTS

Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization

An Application of Hadoop and Horizontal Scaling to Conjunction Assessment
Mike Prausa (The MITRE Corporation), Norman Facas (The MITRE Corporation)

Keywords: Astrodynamics

An Efficient Lucky Imaging System for Astronomical Image Restoration
Shixue Zhang (Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Jinyu Zhao (Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Jianli Wang (Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences)

Keywords: imaging

An investigation into using differential drag for controlling a formation of CubeSats
Matthew Horsley, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Keywords: Space-Based Assets

An Update on SSA in Australia
Garry Newsam (Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Australia), Neil Gordon (Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Australia)

Keywords: SSA

Analysis of Galaxy 15 Satellite Images from a Small-Aperture Telescope
Sergei Nikolaev (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Don Phillion (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Lance Simms (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Alex Pertica (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Scot S. Olivier (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Rita Cognion (Oceanit)

Keywords: SSA

Benefits of a Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO) Observation Point for Orbit Determination
Ray Byrne (Sandia National Laboratories), Michael Griesmeyer (Sandia National Laboratories), Ron Schmidt (Sandia National Laboratories), Jeff Shaddix (Sandia National Laboratories), Dave Bodette (Sandia National Laboratories)

Keywords: Orbit determination, SSA

Benefits of hosted payload architectures for improved GEO SSA
David Vallado (Center for Space Standards and Innovation), Jonathan Lowe (Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Joseph Anderson (Intelsat Corporation)

Keywords: Space-Based Assets

BMDS/SSA Integrated Sensing Demonstration (BISD)
Terje Turner (The Aerospace Corporation), Karen Springford (MIT Lincoln Laboratory), Larry Grimaldi (The MITRE Corporation)

Keywords: SSA

Broadband Spectral-Polarimetric BRDF Scan System and Data for Spacecraft Materials
David L. Bowers (Applied Technology Associates), L. David Wellems (Applied Technology Associates), Michael J. Duggin (Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicle Directorate), William Glass (Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicle Directorate), Leslie G. Vaughn (Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicle Directorate)

Keywords: BRDF

Calibration Binaries
Jack D. Drummond (Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate, RDSAM)

Keywords: calibration

Commercially-Hosted Payloads for Debris Monitoring and Mission Assurance in GEO
James R. Shell (US Air Force, Space Innovation and Development Center)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Comparison of turbulence-induced scintillations for multi-wavelength laser beacons over tactical (7 km) and long (149 km) atmospheric propagation paths
M. Vorontsov (University of Dayton, School of Engineering), V. S. Rao Gudimetla (U. S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate, Det. 15), G. Carhart (U. S. Army Research Laboratory), T. Weyrauch (University of Dayton, School of Engineering), S. Lachinova (Optonicus LLC), E. Polnau (University of Dayton, School of Engineering), J. Reierson (University of Dayton, School of Engineering), L. Beresnev (U. S. Army Research Laboratory), J. Liu (U. S. Army Research Laboratory), J. F. Riker (U. S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging

Computing and Visualizing Reachable Volumes for Maneuvering Satellites
Ming Jiang (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Willem H. de Vries (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Alexander J. Pertica (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Scot S. Olivier (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)

Keywords: SSA

Cylindrical RSO Signatures, Spin Axis Orientation and Rotation Period Determination
Phil Somers, Royal Military College of Canada

Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Daytime Sky Brightness Modeling of Haleakala
Kevin T.C. Jim (Oceanit), Brooke Gibson (Oceanit), Edward A. Pier (Oceanit)

Keywords: daytime sky

Demonstration of a Ka-Band communication path for On-Orbit Servicing
Ralf Purschke (Institute of Astronautics, Technische Universität München), Jan Harder (Institute of Astronautics, Technische Universität München), Andreas Fleischner (Institute of Astronautics, Technische Universität München)

Keywords: Space-Based Assets

Demonstration of the DSST State Transition Matrix Time-Update Properties Using the Linux GTDS Program
Paul J. Cefola (University at Buffalo (SUNY)), Chris Sabol (Air Force Research Laboratory Det. 15), Keric Hill (Pacific Defense Solutions), Daron Nishimoto (Pacific Defense Solutions)

Keywords: Astrodynamics

Detection of Artificial Satellites in Images Acquired in Track Rate Mode.
Martin P. Lévesque (Defence R&D Canada- Valcartier)

Keywords: SSA

DREAM: An integrated space radiation nowcast system for natural and nuclear radiation belts
Geoffrey D. Reeves, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Keywords: SSA

Effective Search Strategy Applicable for Breakup Fragments in the Geostationary Region
Masahiko Uetsuhara (Kyushu University), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation), Toshifumi Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Efficient ALL vs. ALL collision risk analyses
Diego Escobar (GMV), Marci Paskowitz (GMV), Alberto Águeda (GMV), Gonzalo García (GMV), Miguel Angel Molina (GMV)

Keywords: Astrodynamics

Engineering the Ideal Gigapixel Image Viewer
Dominik Perpeet (Fraunhofer IOSB), Jan Wassenberg (Fraunhofer IOSB)

Keywords: imaging

FalconSAT-7: A Photon Sieve Solar Telescope
Geoff Andersen (USAF Academy), Michael Dearborn (USAF Academy), Geoff McHarg (USAF Academy)

Keywords: Optical Systems

Fingerprinting of Non-resolved Three-axis Stabilized Space Objects Using a Two-Facet Analytical Model
Anil Bhaskar Chaudhary (Applied Optimization), Tamara Payne (Applied Optimization), Steve Gregory (Boeing LTS), Phan Dao (AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate)

Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Forecasting the Disturbed Storm Time Index
Charles J. Wetterer (Pacific Defense Solutions, LLC)

Keywords: space weather, atmospherics

Holographic Adaptive Laser Optics System
Geoff Andersen (HUA, Inc.), Fassil Ghebremichael (HUA, Inc.)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging

Implementing Digital Feedback Controls for the Multiple Simultaneous Ring Cavities in the FASOR-X System
Jeffrey T. Baker (Boeing-LTS), David Gallant (Boeing-LTS), Arthur Lucero (Boeing-LTS), Harold Miller (AFRL), Jonathon Stohs (AFRL)

Keywords: Guidestar, Optical Systems

Improved basis functions for dynamic calibration of semi-empirical thermospheric models
Eric K. Sutton (Air Force Research Laboratory), Samuel B. Cable (Air Force Research Laboratory), Chin S. Lin (Air Force Research Laboratory), Frank A. Marcos (Boston College)

Keywords: drag models

Innovative system of very wide field optical sensors for space surveillance in the LEO region
L. Dimare (University of Pisa), D. Farnocchia (University of Pisa), G. F. Gronchi (University of Pisa), A. Milani (University of Pisa), F. Bernardi (University of Pisa), Alessandro Rossi (IFAC-CNR & ISTI-CNR)

Keywords: space debris

Interferometric Imaging of Geostationary Satellites: Signal-to-Noise Considerations
Anders M. Jorgensen (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), H. R. Schmitt (Naval Research Laboratory & Computational Physics Inc), D. Mozurkewich (Seabrook Engineering), J. T. Armstrong (Naval Research Laboratory), S. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), R. L. Hindsley (Naval Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging

Intuitive Space Weather Displays to Improve Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
Paul Picciano (Aptima, Inc.), George Reis (711HPW/RHCV)

Keywords: SSA

Inverse synthetic aperture LADAR for geosynchronous space objects – signal-to-noise analysis
Casey J. Pellizzari (Air Force Research Laboratory (RDSMA)), Charles L. Matson (Air Force Research Laboratory, Starfire Optical Range), Rao Gudimetla (Air Force Research Laboratory (RDSMA))

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging

Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) Mission System (JMS)
Maj Michael Morton (HQ AFSPC, Directorate of Requirements), Timothy Roberts (HQ AFSPC, Directorate of Requirements)

Keywords: SSA

KAM torus frequency generation from two line element sets
Gregory R. Frey, Capt, USAF (Air Force Institute of Technology), William E. Wiesel (Air Force Institute of Technology)

Keywords: KAM, SSA

Laser Guide Star Radiometry From Several Off Axis Locations
R.J.Tansey (Lockheed Martin, Advanced Technology Center), D.Bennett (Lockheed Martin, Advanced Technology Center), R.Stone (Lockheed Martin, Advanced Technology Center), R.Drake (Lockheed Martin, Advanced Technology Center), M.Virgen (Lockheed Martin, Advanced Technology Center), H.Chan (Lockheed Martin, Advanced Technology Center), E.L.Gates (UCO/Lick Observatory), K.Chloros (UCO/Lick Observatory)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging

Learning Agents for Autonomous Space Asset Management (LAASAM)
Lawrence Scally (Colorado Engineering, Inc.), Michael Bonato (Colorado Engineering, Inc.), James Crowder (Raytheon)

Keywords: SSA

Maneuver Optimization through Simulated Annealing
Willem H. de Vries, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Keywords: Astrodynamics

Measurement of the photometric and spectral BRDF of small Canadian satellites in a controlled environment
Major Donald Bédard (Royal Military College of Canada, Department of Physics), Martin Lévesque (Defence Research & Development Canada - Valcartier), Brad Wallace (Defence Research & Development Canada - Ottawa)

Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Modeling and Simulation Design for Load Testing a Large Space High Accuracy Catalog
Barry S. Graham, Tybrin Corporation

Keywords: HAC, SSA

Multi-frame blind deconvolution: Compact and multi-channel versions
Douglas A. Hope (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Stuart M. Jefferies (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging

Multi-Frame Myopic Deconvolution for Imaging in Daylight and Strong Turbulence Conditions
Stuart Jefferies (HartSCI LLC), Michael Hart (HartSCI LLC), Douglas Hope (HartSCI LLC), E. Keith Hege (HartSCI LLC), Runa Briguglio (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri), Enrico Pinna (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri), Alfio Puglisi (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri), Fernando Quiros (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri), and Marco Xompero (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging

Non-resolved detection of objects performing On Orbit Servicing in Geostationary orbit
Robert (Lauchie) Scott (Defence R&D Canada – Ottawa, Carleton University), Alex Ellery (Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University), Martin Levesque (Defence R&D Canada – Valcartier)

Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization

On-Orbit Range Set Applications
Marcus J. Holzinger (Aerospace Engineering Department, Texas A&M University), Daniel J. Scheeres (Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder)

Keywords: SSA

Operational Collision Risk Management – Evaluating and Mitigating High-Risk Conjunction Events
Matthew Duncan (SpaceNav), Joshua Wysack (SpaceNav)

Keywords: collisionavoidance, conjunction

Optical Photon Counting Imaging Detectors with Nanosecond Time Resolution for Astronomy and Night Time Sensing
Oswald H.W. Siegmund (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), John V. Vallerga (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), Anton Tremsin (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), Jason McPhate (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley), Barry Welsh (Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley)

Keywords: Imaging

Orbit Determination and Data Fusion in GEO
Joshua T. Horwood (Numerica Corporation), Aubrey B. Poore (Numerica Corporation), Kyle T. Alfriend (Department of Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University)

Keywords: Astrodynamics

Pan-STARRRS status and Geo Observations Results
Mark Bolden(Air Force Research Laboratory), Paul Sydney (Pacific Defense Solutions, LLC), Paul Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Orbital Debris

Parallel-Computing Architecture for JWST Wavefront-Sensing Algorithms
J. Scott Smith (Optics Branch / Code 551, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center), Bruce H. Dean (Optics Branch / Code 551, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center), Alexander Rilee (Optics Branch / Code 551, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center), Thomas P. Zielinski (Optics Branch / Code 551, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)

Keywords: JWST

Quantifying Atmospheric Impacts on Space Optical Imaging and Communications
Randall J. Alliss (Northrop Grumman Information Systems), Billy D. Felton (Northrop Grumman Information Systems)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging

Radar Calibration Using a Student-Built Nanosatellite
Larry K. Martin (University of Hawaii), Nicholas G. Fisher (University of Hawaii), Windell H. Jones (University of Hawaii), Monica M. L. Umeda (University of Hawaii), John G. Furumo (University of Hawaii), James R. Ah Heong Jr. (University of Hawaii), Toy Lim (University of Hawaii), Wayne A. Shiroma (University of Hawaii)

Keywords: SSA, ground-based

Reconciling Covariances with Reliable Orbital Uncertainty
Zachary Folcik (MIT Lincoln Laboratory), Arthur Lue (MIT Lincoln Laboratory), Joshua Vatsky (MIT Lincoln Laboratory)

Keywords: Astrodynamics

Sensor Exposure, Exploitation, and Experimentation Environment (SE4)
Diane D. Buell (The MITRE Corporation), Francis J. Duff (The MITRE Corporation), John C. Goding (The MITRE Corporation), Michael Bankston (The MITRE Corporation), Tim McLaughlin (The MITRE Corporation), Steve Six (The MITRE Corporation), Scott Taylor (The MITRE Corporation), Sam Wootton (The MITRE Corporation)

Keywords: SSA

Sensor-scheduling simulation of disparate sensors for Space Situational Awareness
Tyler A. Hobson (School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland), I. Vaughan L. Clarkson (School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland)

Keywords: SSA

Short-Arc Correlation and Initial Orbit Determination For Space-Based Observations
Kohei Fujimoto (The University of Colorado at Boulder), Daniel J. Scheeres (The University of Colorado at Boulder)

Keywords: IOD, orbit determination

Simulated Synthesis Imaging of Geostationary Satellites
Henrique R. Schmitt (Computational Physics, Inc.), David Mozurkewich (Seabrook Engineering), Anders M. Jorgensen (Electrical Engineering Department, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), Sergio R. Restaino (Remote Sensing Division, Naval Research Laboratory), J. Thomas Armstrong (Remote Sensing Division, Naval Research Laboratory), Ellyn K. Baines (Remote Sensing Division, Naval Research Laboratory), Robert B. Hindsley (Remote Sensing Division, Naval Research Laboratory)

Keywords: simulation, SSA

Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
Lt Col Travis Blake, DARPA/TTO - Space Systems

Keywords: SSA

Space Fence PDR Concept Development Phase
Linda Haines (USAF ESC/HSIB Space C2 and Surveillance Division), Phillip Phu (MIT/Lincoln Laboratory)

Keywords: SSA

Space Situational Awareness in the Joint Space Operations Center
Colonel Mike Wasson, 614 Air and Space Operations Center

Keywords: SSA

Space Surveillance Tech Area Benefits From University Partnerships
Kelly Cole (AFRLIRVEP), David Voss (AFRLIRVEP), Amanda Pietruszewski (AFRLIRVEP), Lyon B. King (Michigan Technological University), Philip Hohnstadt (Michigan Technological University), Kelly Feirstine (Schafer Corporation)

Keywords: UNP, Nanosat

Specular and Diffuse Components in Spherical Satellite Photometric Modeling
Matt D. Hejduk, a.i. solutions Inc.

Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Status of Telescope Fabra ROA Montsec Optical Observations for Space Surveillance & Tracking
O. Fors [Observatori Fabra, Reial Acadèmia de Ciències i Arts de Barcelona Dept. d’Astronomia i Meteorologia and Institut de Ciències del Cosmos (ICC), Universitat de Barcelona (UB/IEEC)], F.J. Montojo [Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada (ROA)], J. Núñez [Observatori Fabra, Reial Acadèmia de Ciències i Arts de Barcelona Dept. d’Astronomia i Meteorologia and Institut de Ciències del Cosmos (ICC), Universitat de Barcelona (UB/IEEC)], J.L. Muiños [Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada (ROA)], J. Boloix [Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada (ROA)], R. Baena [Dept. d’Astronomia i Meteorologia and Institut de Ciències del Cosmos (ICC), Universitat de Barcelona (UB/IEEC)], R. Morcillo [Real Instituto y Observatorio de la Armada (ROA)], M. Merino [Observatori Fabra, Reial Acadèmia de Ciències i Arts de Barcelona Dept. d’Astronomia i Meteorologia and Institut de Ciències del Cosmos (ICC), Universitat de Barcelona (UB/IEEC)]

Keywords: Optical Systems

Streamlined Modeling for Characterizing Spacecraft Anomalous Behavior
Bernie Klem (Aerospace Testing Alliance, Advanced Missile Signature Center, Arnold Engineering Development Center), Dave Swann (Aerospace Testing Alliance, Advanced Missile Signature Center, Arnold Engineering Development Center)

Keywords: electro-optical

The All-Versus-All Low Earth Orbit Conjunction Problem
Arthur Lue, MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Keywords: Astrodynamics

The HANDS-IONS Daytime Camera for GEO Satellite Characterization
Kevin T.C. Jim (Oceanit), Randy Wolfshagen (Oceanit), Brooke Gibson (Oceanit), Edward A. Pier (Oceanit), Klaus W. Hodapp (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii), Peter Onaka (Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii)

Keywords: Optical Systems

The Large Binocular Telescope’s ARGOS ground-layer AO system
M. Hart (Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), S. Rabien (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik), L. Busoni (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri), L. Barl (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik), U. Beckmann (Max-Planck-Institut für Radioastronomie), M. Bonaglia (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri), Y. Boose (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik), J. L.Borelli (Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie), T. Bluemchen (Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie), L. Carbonaro (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri), C. Connot (Max-Planck-Institut für Radioastronomie), M. Deysenroth (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik), R. Davies (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik), O. Durney (Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), M. Elberich (Max-Planck-Institut für Radioastronomie), T. Ertl (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik), S. Esposito (Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri), W. Gaessler (Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie), V. Gasho (Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), H. Gemperlein (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik), P. Hubbard (Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), S. Kanneganti (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik), M. Kulas (Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie), K. Newman (Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), J. Noenickx (Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), G. Orban de Xivry (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik), D. Peter (Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie), A.Quirrenbach (Landessternwarte), M. Rademacher (Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), C. Schwab (Landessternwarte), J. Storm (Astrophysikalisches Institut), V. Vaitheeswaran (Steward Observatory, University of Arizona), G. Weigelt (Max-Planck-Institut für Radioastronomie), J. Ziegleder (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik)

Keywords: ARGOS, laser, adaptive optics

The light curves of a Geostationary Satellite and its model
Ho Jin (School of Space Research, Kyung Hee University), Yongjun Song (School of Space Research, Kyung Hee University), Yongseok Lee (School of Space Research, Kyung Hee University), Kap-Sung Kim (School of Space Research, Kyung Hee University), Chung-Uk Lee (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute), Young-Jun Choi (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute), Hong-Kyu Moon (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute), Dong-Joo Lee (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute), Joh-Na Yoon (ChungBuk National University Observatory)

Keywords: Optical Systems

The Magdalena Ridge Observatory’s 2.4-meter Fast-Tracking Telescope: Space Situational Awareness and the Near-Earth Environment
Eileen V. Ryan (Magdalena Ridge Observatory, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), William H. Ryan (Magdalena Ridge Observatory, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

Keywords: SSA

The Superior Lambert Algorithm
Gim J. Der, DerAstrodynamics

Keywords: Algorithms, orbit determination

Toward realistic dynamics of rotating orbital debris and implications for light curve
Gregory W Ojakangas (Drury University), Nicole Hill (ESCG/MEI Technologies)

Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Toward the Ground-based Imaging of Satellites at Geosynchronous Altitude
D. Mozurkewich (Seabrook Engineering), J. T. Armstrong (Naval Research Laboratory), R. B. Hindsley (Naval Research Laboratory), A. M. Jorgensen (New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Tech.), S. R. Restaino (Naval Research Laboratory), H. R. Schmitt (Computational Physics Inc)

Keywords: geosynchronous, SSA

Understanding Satellite Characterization Knowledge Gained From Radiometric Data
Andrew Harms (Princeton University), Kris Hamada (Pacific Defense Solutions), Charles J. Wetterer (Pacific Defense Solutions), Kim Luu (Air Force Research Laboratory), Chris Sabol (Air Force Research Laboratory), Kyle T. Alfriend (Texas A&M University)

Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization

Unique search and track procedures utilizing the Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance (GEODSS) worldwide sites
Eugene Burgio (BAE Systems, AFSPC 21SW/OG Det 3), Ken Grant (BAE Systems)

Keywords: SSA

USAF Academy Center for Space Situational Awareness
Michael E. Dearborn (USAF Academy), Francis K. Chun (USAF Academy), Joseph Liu (USAF Academy), Roger D. Tippets (USAF Academy)

Keywords: Optical Systems

Using a physics-based reflection model to study the reddening effect observed in spectrometric measurements of artificial space objects
Maj Donald Bédard (Royal Military College of Canada, Department of Physics)

Keywords: spectrometric measurements

Visible and Near-Infrared Properties of Optical Fibers Coupled to the Pathfinder High-Resolution NIR Spectrograph
Keegan S. McCoy (Department of Electrical Engineering and Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pennsylvania State University), Larry W. Ramsey (Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pennsylvania State University)

Keywords: Pathfinder, SSA