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If citing a paper from the 2015 AMOS Conference proceedings archive, please provide proper attribution by referencing: Copyright © 2015 Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference (AMOS) – www.amostech.com

10 Steps to Building an Architecture for Space Surveillance Projects
Howard Gans, Harris Corporation, Eric Barnhart, Harris Corporation

Keywords: architecture, enterprise, model, DODAF, process

A Comprehensive Comparison of COMBAT Data to Wave-Optics Simulations
Richard Holmes, Boeing LTS, Venkata Rao Gudimetla, Air Force Research Laboratories, Jeremy Bos, Air Force Research Laboratories, Jacob Lucas, Boeing Laser Technical Services

Keywords: Atmospheric Characterization, Scintillation, Turbulence

A Fast Method for Embattling Optimization of Ground-Based Radar Surveillance Network
Haowen Cheng, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yao Zhang, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jing Liu, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hai Jiang, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Keywords: Space Surveillance Network, Ground-Based Radar, Embattling Optimization

A Method for Improving Two-line Element Outlier Detection Based on a Consistency Check
Yang Zhao, SPACE Research Centre, School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT University, Kefei Zhang, SPACE Research Centre, School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT University, James Bennett, SPACE Research Centre, School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT University / EOS Space Systems Pty Ltd, Mount Stromlo, Canberra, AUSTRALIA, Jizhang Sang, School of Geodesy and Geomatics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, CHINA, Suqin Wu, SPACE Research Centre, School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT University

Keywords: Two-line Element Sets (TLEs), Outlier Detection, Consistency Check

Accurate Focus Correction for Large Telescopes
Richard Holmes, Boeing LTS, Brett Sickmiller, Leidos, Nicholas Steinhoff, tOSC, Skip Williams, Air Force Research Laboratory, Andrew Whiting, Boeing LTS

Keywords: Focus Control, Wavefront Control, Telescopes

Active Polarimetry for Orbital Debris Identification
Michael Pasqual, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Kerri Cahoy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: Active polarimetry, orbital debris, space surveillance

Adaptive Optics for Satellite Imaging and Space Debris Ranging
Francis Bennet, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Celine D'Orgeville, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University Canberra, Australia, Ian Price, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University Canberra, Australia, Francois Rigaut, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University Canberra, Australia, Ian Ritchie, Electro Optic Systems, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, Australia, Craig Smith, Electro Optic Systems, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, Australia

Keywords: space environment management, space debris, laser ranging, adaptive optics

Adaptive Optics Testbed for the Visible High Resolution Imaging
Young Soo Choi, Agency for Defence Development, Young Soo Choi, Agency for Defence Development, Jae Eun Yoo, Agency for Defence Development, Sung Soo Kim, Agency for Defence Development, Won Tae Park, Optoelectronic System Development Center, Doosan DST, Jong Kyu Jung, Optoelectronic System Development Center, Doosan DST, Soo Man Lee, Optoelectronic System Development Center, Doosan DST

Keywords: adaptive optics, deformable mirror, wavefront sensor, phase plate, Strehl ratio

An Asteroid and its Moon Observed with LGS at the SOR
Jack Drummond, AFRL, Odell Reynolds, AFRL/RDSS, Miles Buckman, AFRL/RDSS

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Angels, Sylvia and Romulus

An FPGA-based High Speed Parallel Signal Processing System for Adaptive Optics Testbed
Hong Bong Kim, Hanwha Thales Co. Ltd., Young Soo Choi, Agency for Defense Development, Yu Kyung Yang, Agency for Defense Development

Keywords: adaptive optics, FPGA, high speed, parallel computing, signal processing, wavefront correction, Shack-Hartmann, deformable mirror

An Imaging System for Satellite Hypervelocity Impact Debris Characterization
Dr. J.-C. Liou, NASA Johnson Space Center, Dr. Norman Fitz-Coy, University of Florida, Kunal Patankar, University of Florida, Matthew Moraguez, University of Florida, Matthew Moraguez, University of Florida, Dr. Heather Cowardin, University of Texas at El Paso - Jacobs JETS Contract

Keywords: orbital, debris, hypervelocity, impact, DebriSat, imaging, characteristic, length, measurement, satellite breakup

Anisoplanatic Imaging through Turbulence using Principal Component Analysis
Roberto Baena-Gallé, Real Academia de Ciencias y Artes de Barcelona, Szymon Gladysz, IOSB Fraunhofer, Rafael Molina, University of Granada, Javier Mateos, University of Granada, Aggelos Katsaggelos, Northwestern University

Keywords: Deconvolution, PCA, Anisoplanatism

Application of a COTS Resource Optimization Framework to the SSN Sensor Tasking Domain – Part I: Problem Definition
Triet Tran, Braxton Technologies LLC

Keywords: Sensor tasking, multi-objective optimization, resource allocation, evolutionary computation, genetic algorithm

Architecture Design for the Space Situational Awareness System in the Preparedness Plan for Space Hazards of Republic of Korea
Eun-Jung Choi, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Eun Jung Choi, Korea Astronomy, Sung-Ki Cho, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Seung-Hoo Shin, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jang-Hyun Park, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jeong-Hoon Kim, Ministry of Sciene, ICT and Future Planning, Dae-Ki Kim, Ministry of Sciene, ICT and Future Planning

Keywords: SSA, Space Objects, Space Hazards

ArgusE: Design and Development of a Micro-Spectrometer used for Remote Earth and Atmospheric Observations
Catherine Tsouvaltsidis, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, Guy Bernari, PhD Candidate, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, Naif Zaid Al Salem, MSc Candidate, Physics and Astronomy, York University, Brendan Quine, Associate Professor, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, Regina Lee, Associate Professor, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University

Keywords: ArgusE, Argus 1000, micro-spectrometer, Earth Observations, Atmospheric Observations, Soil Moisture Content, Infrared, IR, Short Wave Infrared, SWIR

Asteroid Detection Results Using the Space Surveillance Telescope
Jessica D. Ruprecht, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Gregory Ushomirsky, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Deborah Freedman Woods, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Herbert E. M. Viggh, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Jacob Varey, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Mark Cornell, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Grant Stokes, MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Keywords: Asteroids, Asteroid Search, Near-Earth Asteroids

Automated Algorithm to Detect Changes in Geostationary Satellite’s Configuration and Cross-Tagging
Phan Dao, AFRL/RVB

Keywords: change detection, stabilized GEO objects, GEOsats, non-resolved signature

Automatic, Rapid Replanning of Satellite Operations for Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
Dick Stottler, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.H, Kyle Mahan, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Replanning, Deconfliction, Scheduling,Optimization, AFSCN

Autonomous Object Characterization with Large Datasets
Mark Poole, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Dr. Jeremy Murray-Krezan, AFRL/RV

Keywords: SSA, object characterization, photometry, small telescope, autonomy

Benefits of Applying Predictive Intelligence to the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Mission
Ben Lane, Northrop Grumman, Brian Mann, Northrop Grumman, Chris Millard, Northrop Grumman

Keywords: SSA, Predictive Intelligence, SSN, RSO, NFL

Bridging the Gap between Academia and Operations for Orbital Debris Risk Mitigation
Mark Vincent, Raytheon

Keywords: Probability of Collision, Risk Mitigation Theory and Decision Process

Changes of the Electrical and Optical Character of Polyimide
Ryan Hoffmann, AFRL/RVB, Russell Cooper, Assurance Technology Corporation, Dale Ferguson, AFRL/RVB

Keywords: Material Aging, BRDF, Reflectance, charge transport

Characterizing the Performance of Haleakala as a Ground Site for Laser Communications
Billy Felton, Northrop Grumman, Randall Alliss, Northrop Grumman

Keywords: turbulence, weather, lasercom, FSOC

Collaborative Work Environment for Operational Conjunction Assessment
JAC software which is not a classical Flight Dynamics software, its MMI is designed to be very quickly taken over (by teams not using it on daily basis) while also offering all the expertise levels required by the Middle Man team. JAC is used by CAESAR on-call team and all FD teams who subscribed to CAESAR. JAC is also distributed by CNES and therefore already used by some operational teams for Conjunction Assessment. -

Keywords: Conjunction Assessment

Commercial Optics for Space Surveillance and Astronomy
Mark Ackermann, Celestron, Eric Kopit, Celestron, John McGraw, J.T. McGraw & Associates, Peter Zimmer, J.T. McGraw & Associates

Keywords: Telescope, Camera, Optics, SSA

Comparison of BRDF-Predicted and Observed Light Curves of GEO Satellites
Angelica Ceniceros, University of Arizona, Phan Dao, Air Force Research Laboratory, David E. Gaylor, University of Arizona, Richard Rast, Air Force Research Laboratory, Jessica Anderson, Emergent Space Technologies, Inc., Elfego Pinon III, Emergent Space Technologies, Inc.

Keywords: BRDF, space object characterization, geostationary orbit, light curve,

Comparison of IR and Visible Cloud Imagers
W. Jody Mandeville, MITRE Corporation, Tim McLaughlin, MITRE, Steve Bygren, MITRE, Chris Randell, MITRE

Keywords: astronomy, GEODSS, clouds

Conceptual Design for Expert Centres Supporting Optical and Laser Observations in a Space Surveillance and Tracking System
Tim Flohrer, ESA/ESOC

Keywords: SSA, Space Debris, Optical Observations

Coupled Simulations, Ground-based Experiments and Flight Experiments for Astrodynamics Research
Russell Boyce, University of New South Wales, Dr Melrose Brown, UNSW Canberra, Dr Philippe Lorrain, UNSW Canberra, Mr Christopher Capon, UNSW Canberra, Dr Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra, Dr Craig Benson, UNSW Canberra, Dr Sean Tuttle, UNSW Canberra, Dr Douglas Griffin, UNSW Canberra

Keywords: astrodynamics, SSA, DSMC, PIC, ground-based sensors, flight experiment

Deploying the NASA Meter Class Autonomous Telescope (MCAT) on Ascension Island
Susan Lederer, NASA JSC, L. F. Pace, NASA JSC, P. Hickson, U British Columbia, T. Glesne, Schafer Pacific, H. M. Cowardin, U Texas El Paso, J. M. Frith, UTexas El Paso, B. Buckalew, JETS Jacobs Technology, R. Maeda, Integrity Applications Incorporated, D. Douglas, Integrity Applications Incorporated, D. Nishimoto, Integrity Applications Incorporated

Keywords: Ground-based telescopes, orbital debris

Detecting GEO Debris via Cascading Numerical Evaluation for Lines in Image Sequence
Koki Fujita, Kyushu University, Naoyuki Ichimura, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Toshiya Hanada, Kyushu University

Keywords: Space Debris, Trajectory Detection, Image Processing, Earth-based Observation

Developing Geostationary Satellite Imaging at the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer
Gerard van Belle, Lowell Observatory, Gerard T. van Belle, Lowell Observatory, Kaspar von Braun, Lowell Observatory, J. Thomas Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory, Ellyn K. Baines, Naval Research Laboratory, Henrique R. Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, Anders M. Jorgensen, Global Research Enterprises, Nicolas Elias, OAM Solutions, David Mozurkewich, Seabrook Engineering, Rebecca Oppenheimer, American Museum of Natural History, Sergio Restaino, Naval Research Laboratory

Keywords: Optical Systems

Dynamic Steering for Improved Sensor Autonomy and Catalogue Maintenance
Tyler A. Hobson, The University of Queensland, Travis Bessell, Defence Science and Technology Group, Mark Rutten, Defence Science and Technology Group, I. Vaughan L. Clarkson, The University of Queensland, Neil Gordon, Defence Science and Technology Group

Keywords: sensor control, parallel computing, automation, tracking, search

Early CAL/VAL Process for an Optical Tracking System by Korea
Jung Hyun Jo, Korea University of Science and Technology, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jin Choi, Korea University of Science and Technology, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Ju Young Son, Korea University of Science and Technology, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Korea Airforce, Sun Youp Park, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jang Hyun Park, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute

Keywords: optical satellite tracking system,orbit determination,calibration andvalidation,LEO satellite

Efficient Conjunction Assessment using Modified Chebyshev Picard Iteration
Austin Probe, Texas A&M University, Brent Macomber, Texas A&M University, Julie Read, Texas A&M University, Robyn Woollands, Texas A&M University, Abhay Masher, Texas A&M University, John L. Junkins, Texas A&M University

Keywords: Conjunction Assessment, Numerical Propagation, Astrodynamics

Efficient Photometry In-Frame Calibration (EPIC) Gaussian Corrections for Automated Background Normalization of Rate-Tracked Satellite Imagery
Charles J. Wetterer, Integrity Applications International / Pacific Defense Solutions, Paul F. Sydney, Integrity Applications International / Pacific Defense Solutions, Joseph D. Gerber, Applied Defense Solutions, Jacob Griesbach, Applied Defense Solutions

Keywords: In-Frame Photometry, Background Normalization, Poisson distributed noise

Environment Characterisation by Using Innovative Debris Detector
Merlin F. Barschke, Technische Universität Berlin, Dr. Oliver Romberg, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Dr. Waldemar Bauer, German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Keywords: impact detector, SOLID, solar panels, model validation

First Results of Coherent Uplink from a Phased Array of Widely Separated Antennas: Steps Toward A Verifiable Real-Time Atmospheric Phase Fluctuation Correction for a High Resolution Radar System
Barry Geldzahler, NASA- HQ

Keywords: phased arrays, coherent uplink, NEOs, orbital debris, SSA

From Dye Laser Factory to Portable Semiconductor Laser: Four Generations of Sodium Guide Star Lasers for Adaptive Optics in Astronomy and Space Situational Awareness
Celine d'Orgeville, Australian National University, Gregory J. Fetzer, Areté Associates

Keywords: Sodium Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics, Sodium Guide Star Lasers, Laser Technology, Semiconductor Lasers

Fundamental Constraints on Imaging Geosynchronous Satellites
David Mozurkewich, Seabrook Engineering, Henrique Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, Tom Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory

Keywords: imaging, interferometry, geosynchronous satellites

GEO Collisional Risk Assessment Based on Analysis of NASA-WISE Data and Modeling
Samantha Howard, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Phan Dao, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Derek Surka, Applied Technology Associates

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Space Control, Infrared imaging, Space-Based Sensing, Sensor Performance, Space Debris, Space Environmental Hazards

Heimdall System for MSSS Sensor Tasking
Alex Herz, Orbit Logic, Brandon Jones, University of Colorado, Ella Herz, Orbit Logic, Doug George, Orbit Logic, Penina Axelrad, University of Colorado, Steve Gehly, University of Colorado

Keywords: SSA, Sensor Tasking, FISST, Optimization, Scheduling, Automation, Figure-of-Merit

High Speed Large Format Photon Counting Microchannel Plate Imaging Sensors
Oswald Siegmund, Space Sciences Laboratory, Camden Ertley, University of California, Berkeley, John Vallerga, University of California, Berkeley

Keywords: Photon counting, timing, imaging, sensors

Imaging of stellar surfaces with the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer
Anders Jorgensen, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, A. M. Jorgensen, New Mexico Tech, H. R. Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, G. T. van Belle, Lowell Observatory, D. J. Hutter, Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station, J. Clark, Naval Research Laboratory, D. Mozurkewich, Seabrook Engineering, J. T. Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory, E. K. Baines, Naval Research Laboratory, S. R. Restaino, Naval Research Laboratory

Keywords: npoi, imaging, stars, interferometry, coherent integration, bootstrapping

Implementation of an Open-Scenario, Long-Term Space Debris Simulation Approach
Bron Nelson, Computer Sciences Corporation/NASA Ames Research Center, Fan Yang Yang, MEI/NASA Ames Research Center, Roberto Carlino, STC/NASA Ames Research Center, Andres Dono Perez, MEI/NASA Ames Research Center, Nicolas Faber, SGT/NASA Ames Research Center, Chris Henze, NASA Ames Research Center ,Arif Goktug Karacalioglu, / NASA Ames Research Center, Conor O'Toole, University College Dublin/NASA Ames Research Center, Jason Swenson, LMCO/NASA Ames Research Center, Jan Stupl, SGT / NASA Ames Research Center

Keywords: space debris mitigation, conjunction analysis, laser, parallel computing

Improved Space Surveillance Network (SSN) Scheduling using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Dick Stottler, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Scheduling, Covariance, SSN, Space Surveillance Network, Optimization, Debris Tracking

Improving Space Object Catalog Maintenance Through Advances in Solar Radiation Pressure Modeling
Jay McMahon, University of Colorado Boulder, Daniel J. Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: orbit determination, solar radiation pressure, tracking, HAMR debris

Incorporating LWIR Data into Multi-Frame Blind Deconvolution of Visible Imagery
Lisa Thompson, AFRL, Daniel Thompson, Boeing, Brandoch Calef, Boeing, Michael Werth, Boeing

Keywords: Imaging, LWIR, AMOS, supercomputing, MFBD, data-driven

Innovative Electrostatic Adhesion Technologies
Tom Bryan, NASA/MSFC, Todd MacLeod, NASA/MSFC, Larry Gagliano, NASA/MSFC, Scott Williams, SRI International, Brian McCoy, SRI International

Keywords: Capture, soft docking, grippers, deorbit, electro-static, adhesion

Integrated Space Asset Management Database and Modeling
Larry Gagliano, NASA/MSFC, Shane Mason, SRI International, Tom Percy, NASA/MSFC, Todd MacLeod, NASA/MSFC, Jonathon Prescott, SRI International

Keywords: database, modeling, SSA, tracking, simulation, integrated

IRTF SpeX Observations of Orbital Object
Kira Abercromby, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Brent Buckalew, Jacobs, Heather Cowardin, University of Texas, El Paso

Keywords: space object identification, spectral observations in GEO

Italian Air Force Radar and Optical Sensor Experiments for the Detection of Space Objects in LEO Orbit
Giovanni M. Del Genio, Italian Air Force; Capt. Jacopo Paoli, Italian Air Force; Enrico Del Grande, Italian Air Force; Maj. Ferdinando Dolce, Italian Air Force; Lt.Col. Walter Villadei, Italian Air Force, Capt. Marco Reali, Italian Air Force, NCO; Andrea Aquillini

Keywords: radar telescope data fusion space debris

Iteratively Reweighted Deconvolution through Subspace Projection
James Nagy, Emory University

Keywords: Iteratively Reweighted Deconvolution through Subspace Projection

Light Curve Simulation Using Spacecraft CAD Models and Empirical Material Spectral BRDFS
Alex Willison, Royal Military College of Canada, Donald Bedard, Royal Military College of Canada

Keywords: lightcurve, broadband, colour, brdf, characterization, facet

MAMBA All-sky Camera
Edward Pier, Oceanit, Kevin T.C. Jim, Oceanit, Michael Hadmack, Oceanit

Keywords: all-sky camera, thermal imaging, cloud sensor

Mixed-Integer Formulations for Constellation Scheduling
Christopher Valicka, Sandia National Laboratories, William E. Hart, Sandia National Laboratories, Mark Daniel Rintoul, Sandia National Laboratories

Keywords: constellation scheduling, modeling, optimization

Moving into the Light: The AEOS Telescope in the Daytime Operating Environment
Jim Mayo, Tau Technologies LLC

Keywords: AEOS Telescope, Daytime Operation, Satellite Tracking and Imaging

Multi-sensor Observations of the SpinSat Satellite
Doyle Hall, Boeing - LTS

Keywords: NROC

Multicolour Optical Photometry of Active Geostationary Satellites
Andrew Jolley, Royal Australian Air Force, Gregg Wade, Royal Military College of Canada, Donald Bedard, Royal Military College of Canada

Keywords: Space situational awareness, photometry, geostationary satellites

Multiple-Baseline Detection of a Geostationary Satellite with the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer
Henrique Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, J. T. Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory, E. K. Baines, Naval Research Laboratory, S. R. Restaino, Naval Research Laboratory, J. H. Clark III, Naval Research Laboratory, J. A. Benson, US Naval Research Observatory Flagstaff Station, D. J. Hutter, US Naval Research Observatory Flagstaff Station, R. T. Zavala, US Naval Research Observatory Flagstaff Station

Keywords: geostationary satellites, imaging, interferometry

New Aperture Partitioning Element
Brandoch Calef, Boeing, Stacie Williams, AF, Steven Griffin, Boeing

Keywords: postprocessing, imaging

New Approach to Multiple Data Association Processing for Initial Orbit Determination using Optical Observations
Dilmurat Azimov, Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Keywords: Initial orbit determination, optical observations, constrained admisible region, multiple data association

NIR color vs Launch Date: A 20-year Analysis of Space Weathering Effects on the Boeing 376 Spacecraft
James Frith, Univeristy of Texas El Paso, Phillip Anz-Meador, Jacobs, Sue Lederer, NASA Jonson Space Center, Heather Cowardin, Univeristy of Texas El Paso, Brent Buckalew, Jacobs

Keywords: Orbital debris, space weathering, near-infrared, photometry,

On-line Flagging of Anomalies and Adaptive Sequential Hypothesis Testing for Fine-feature characterization of Geosynchronous Satellites
Anil Chaudhary, Applied Optimization, Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization, Kimberly Kinateder, Wright State University, Phan Dao, AFRL/RV, Elizabeth Beecher, AFRL/RY, Derek Boone, Applied Optimization, Brittany Elliott, Applied Optimization

Keywords: Synoptic search, Single point brightness, Statistical assessment, Multi-satellite cross-tag, Body features

Operations Analysis of Australian-Based Systems for Surveillance of Space
Mark Graham, Defence Science and Technology Group, Department of Defence

Keywords: space situational awareness, modelling, simulation

Orbit determination and Maneuver Detection Using Event Representation with Thrust-Fourier-Coefficients
Hyun Chul Ko , University of Colorado Boulder, Daniel J. Scheeres, University of Colorado Distinguished Professor

Keywords: Orbit Determination, Maneuver Detection, Event Representation

Orbital Element Generation for an Optical and Laser Tracking Space Object Catalogue
James Bennett, Space Environment Research Centre & EOS Space Systems, Craig Smith, EOS Space Systems, Ben Greene, Space Environment Research Centre, Daniel Kucharski, Space Environment Research Centre, Jizhang Sang, Wuhan University

Keywords: Catalogue, orbit elements, optical tracking, laser tracking

Photometric Monitoring of Non-resolved Space Debris and Databases of Optical Light Curves
Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern, Nikolay Koshkin, Astronomical Observatory of Odessa University, 65014, Ukraine, Elen Korobeinikova, Astronomical Observatory of Odessa University, 65014, Ukraine, Seda Melikiants, Astronomical Observatory of Odessa University, 65014, Ukraine, Leonid Shakun, Astronomical Observatory of Odessa University, 65014, Ukraine, Svetlana Strakhova, Astronomical Observatory of Odessa University, 65014, Ukraine, Esther Linder, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern, Jiri Silha, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern, Monika Hager, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern

Keywords: photometry, optical light curves, attitude determination

Photometric Studies of Rapidly Spinning Decommissioned GEO Satellites
William Ryan, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Eileen V. Ryan, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Keywords: Space situational awareness, spin rates, GEO-satellites

Predicting Space Weather Effects on Close Approach Events
Lauri Newman, NASA, Rebecca Besser, Omitron, Inc, Matthew Hejduk, Astrorum, LLC

Keywords: conjunction assessment, space weather, operations

Project UNITY: Cross Domain Visualization Collaboration
Jason Moore, Air Force Research Laboratory, Paul Havig, AFRL/RH

Keywords: visualization, computer supported collaborative work, space situationawareness, cross domain collaboration

Real-time Astrometry using Phase Congruency
Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra, Manuel Cegarra Polo, UNSW Canberra, YongYi Tang, UNSW Canberra

Keywords: phase congruency, real-time imaging, astrometry

Real-Time Optical Surveillance of LEO/MEO with Small Telescopes
Peter Zimmer, J.T. McGraw and Associates, LLC, John T. McGraw, University of New Mexico/JTMA, Mark R. Ackermann, JTMA

Keywords: optical, telescope, LEO, SSA, surveillance, blind, uncued

Reconstructing from Extended Imagery of Space Objects
Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra, Manuel Cegarra Polo, UNSW Canberra

Keywords: Tomography, Orbital Bodies, Reconstruction, Imagery

Research to Operations of Ionospheric Scintillation Detection and Forecasting
James Jones, Northrop Grumman, Kevin Scro, Air Force Space Command - Space and Missile Systems Center – Remote Sensing Directorate, David Payne, Northrop Grumman, Ryan Ruhge, Northrop Grumman, Brandon Erickson, Northrop Grumman, Sage Andorka, Northrop Grumman, Catherine Ludwig, Northrop Grumman, Jody Karmann, Northrop Grumman, Drew Ebelhar, Northrop Grumman

Keywords: scintillation, model,UHF, L-band, GPS, communications, space weather,space situational awareness, SSA,environmental impacts

Resolved Observations of Geosynchronous Satellites from the 6.5 m MMT
Michael Hart, University of Arizona, Richard Rast, AFRL/RD, Stuart Jefferies, University of Hawaii

Keywords: geosynchronous satellites, large telescopes, infrared, resolved imaging, adaptive optics

Robotic SLODAR Development for Seeing Evaluation at the Bohyun Observatory
Richard Wilson, Department of Physics, University of Durham, UK, Tim Butterley, Department of Physics, University of Durham, UK, Jun Ho Lee, Kongju National Univ., YoungSoo Choi, Agency for Defense Development, South Korea, Sooman Lee, Doosan DST

Keywords: Seeing, SLODAR, Robotic Operation

Robust Wave-front Correction in a Small Scale Adaptive Optics System Using a Membrane Deformable Mirror
Seung-Kyu Park, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Sung-Hoon Baik, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jong Kyu Jung, Doosan DST, Soo Man Lee, Doosan DST, Jaeeun Yoo, Agency for Defense Development, Young Soo Choi, Agency for Defense Development

Keywords: Adaptive optics, Wave-front sensor, Deformable mirror, Balance of eigenvalues, Difference wave-front pattern

RSO Characterization from Photometric Data Using Machine Learning
Michael Howard, Charles River Analytics, Inc., Bernie Klem, SASSO, Joe Gorman, Charles River Analytics, Inc.

Keywords: Non-resolved Object Characterization, GEO Satellite Characterization

Satellite Fingerprints
David Richmond, Lockheed Martin

Keywords: Multi-phenominology, characterization

Satellite Photometric Error Determination
Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization Inc., Philip Castro, Applied Optimization, Stephen Gregory, Boeing, Phan Dao, AFRL/RVBY

Keywords: non-resolved object characterization, photometry, calibrations

Simpler Adaptive Optics using a Single Device for Processing and Control
Anna Zovaro, The University of Sydney and the Australian National University, Francis Bennet, The Australian National University, David Rye, The Australian Centre for Field Robotics and The University of Sydney, Céline D'Orgeville, The Australian National University, François Rigaut, The Australian National University, Ian Price, The Australian National University, Ian Ritchie, EOS Space Systems, Craig Smith, EOS Space Systems

Keywords: adaptive optics, space debris, space environment management

Small Orbital Stereo Tracking Camera Technology Development
For missions flying in or assembled in or staging from LEO, the physical threat to vehicle and crew is needed in order to properly design the proper level of MOD impact shielding and proper mission design restrictions –

Keywords: optics, debris tracking, missions, SSA, camera, stereo

Space Debris Attitude Simulation – IOTA (In-Orbit Tumbling Analysis)
Ronny Kanzler, Hyperschall Technologie Göttingen GmbH, Jiri Silha, Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Bent Fritsche, Hyperschall Technologie Göttingen GmbH, Tobias Lips, Hyperschall Technologie Göttingen GmbH, Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Holger Krag, Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC

Keywords: space debris, attitude dynamics, modelling

Space Debris Measurements using the Advanced Modular Incoherent Scatter Radar
Michael Nicolls, SRI International

Keywords: space debris, space weather, radar

Space Fence Overview
Joseph Haimerl, Lockheed Martin , Gregory P. Fonder, Lockheed Martin

Keywords: Space Fence, Radar, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Digital Beam-forming (DBF)

Space Situational Awareness Data Processing Scalability Utilizing Google Cloud Services
Dave Greenly, SpaceNav, Matt Duncan, SpaceNav, Josh Wysack, SpaceNav, Francesc Campoy Flores, Google

Keywords: SpaceNav, Scalability, Processing, Space

Space-to-Space Based Relative Motion Estimation Using Linearized Relative Orbit Elements
Trevor Bennett, University of Colorado Boulder, Hanspeter Schaub, Professor, University of Colorado Boulder,

Keywords: Relative Motion Estimation, Relative Orbit Description, Space-Based Observations

Spatio-Temporal Scale Space Analysis of Photometric Signals with Tracking Error
Brien Flewelling, AFRL/RVSVC, Timothy S. Murphy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Andrew P. Rhodes, West Virginia University, Marcus J. Holzinger, Georgia Institute of Technology, John A. Christian, West Virginia University Marcus J. Holzinger x, John A. Christian

Keywords: Scale-Space, Spatio-Temporal, photometry, tracking

Spectral Measurements of Geosynchronous Satellites During Glint Season
Francis Chun, HQ USAFA/DFP, Ryan M. Tucker, Department of Physics, U.S. Air Force Academy, Evan M. Weld, Department of Physics, U.S. Air Force Academy, Francis K. Chun, Department of Physics, U.S. Air Force Academy, Roger D. Tippets, Department of Physics, U.S. Air Force Academy

Keywords: Spectroscopy, GEO glints, Diffraction Grating

SPIDER: Next Generation Chip Scale Imaging Sensor
Alan Duncan, Lockheed Martin, Rick Kendrick, Lockheed Martin, Sam Thurman, Lockheed Martin, Danielle Wuchenich, Lockheed Martin, Ryan P. Scott, UC Davis, S. J. B. Yoo, UC Davis, Tiehui Su, UC Davis, Runxiang Yu, UC Davis, Chad Ogden, Lockheed Martin, Roberto Proietti, UC Davis

Keywords: imaging sensor, nanophotonics, CMOS, silicon chip, low SWAP, next generation, nanotechnology

SSA Sensor Calibration Best Practices
Thomas M. Johnson, Analytical Graphics Inc.

Keywords: SSA

Statistical Track-Before-Detect Methods Applied to Faint Optical Observations of Resident Space Objects
Toshifumi Yanagisawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Masahiko Uetsuhara, , Kohei Fujimoto, Texas A&M University

Keywords: Track-Before-Detect, faint object detection, finite set statistics

Streak Detection Algorithm for Space Debris Detection on Optical Images
Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern, Klaus Schild, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern, Alessandro Vannanti, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern

Keywords: space debris detection, image processing, streak detection

Sub-Auroral Ion Drifts as a Source of Mid-Latitude Plasma Density Irregularities
Vladimir Sotnikov, Air Force Research Laboratory, T. Kim, AFRL, E. Mishin, AFRL, I. Paraschiv, Voss Scientific, LLC, D. Rose, Voss Scientific, LLC

Keywords: Ionospheric plasma density irregularities, ion drifts with velocity shear, interchange instability.

Technique for GEO RSO Station-Keeping Characterization and Maneuver Detection
Jake Decoto, Orbital-ATK, Patrick Loerch, Orbital-ATK

Keywords: SSA

The Fundamental Role of Wide-Field Imaging in Space Situational Awareness
John McGraw, J.T. McGraw and Associates, LLC, Mark R. Ackermann, JTMA, Peter Zimmer, JTMA

Keywords: ssa, optical, telescope, LEO, GEO, wide field

The Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) Mission System (JMS) and the Advanced Research, Collaboration, and Application Development Environment (ARCADE)
Richard Kim, Scitor Corporation, rhkim@scitor.com, Juan Echeverry, Scitor Corporation, Kipp Johnson, Scitor Corporation

Keywords: space control, battle management, service oriented architecture, SSA,BMC3, JMS, JSpOC

The MetaTelescope, a System for the Detection of Objects in Low and Higher Earth Orbits
Michel Boer, French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)

Keywords: Optical Systems

The Probabilistic Admissible Region with Additional Constraints
Christopher Roscoe, Applied Defense Solutions, Islam Hussein, Applied Defense Solutions, Matthew Wilkins, Applied Defense Solutions, Paul Schumacher, Jr., Air Force Research Laboratory,

Keywords: admissible region, angles-only, space surveillance, multiple hypothesis tracking, probabilistic

Total Probability of Collision as a Metric for Finite Conjunction Assessment and Collision Risk Management
Ryan Frigm, Omitron, Inc., Lauren Johnson, Omitron, Inc.

Keywords: conjunction, collision, orbital debris, SSA

Towards Real-Time Maneuver Detection: Automatic State and Dynamics Estimation with the Adaptive Optimal Control Based Estimator
Daniel Lubey, University of Colorado, Daniel J. Scheeres, University of Colorado

Keywords: Maneuver Detection, Optimal Estimation, Optimal Control, Nonlinear Estimation, Dynamics Estimation

Track-to-Track Data Association using Mutual Information
Islam Hussein, Applied Defense Solutions, Christopher W. T. Roscoe, Applied Defense Solutions, Matthew P. Wilkins, Applied Defense Solutions, Paul. W. Schumacher, Jr., Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Astrodynamics

Treemap Visualizations for Space Situational Awareness
Zac Gorrell, Valepro, LLC, John Ianni, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: visualization, treemap, decision making, visual analytics

Using Big Data Technologies and Analytics to Predict Sensor Anomalies
Rohit Mital, SGT, Joseph Coughlin, SGT, Mike Canaday, SGT

Keywords: Big Data, Analytics, Sensor,

Using Simplistic Shape/Surface Models to Predict Brightness in Estimation Filters
Charles Wetterer, IAI-PDS, Bobby Hunt, IAI-PDS, David Sheppard, IAI-PDS,

Keywords: estimation filter, modeling, light curve






TECHNICAL PAPERS BY YEAR


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
  • Atmospherics/Space Weather
  • Cislunar SDA
  • Cislunar SSA
  • Conjunction Assessment
  • Conjunction/RPO
  • Daylight Imaging
  • Dynamic Tasking
  • Faint Object Detection
  • Featured
  • Instrumentation & Optical Surveillance
  • International Programs
  • Machine Learning Applications of SSA
  • Machine Learning for SDA Applications
  • Machine Learning for SSA Applications
  • Non-Resolved Object Characterization
  • Optical Systems
  • Optical Systems & Instrumentation
  • Orbital Debris
  • Poster
  • Satellite Characterization
  • SDA Systems & Instrumentation
  • Sensor Processing
  • Space Debris
  • Space Domain Awareness
  • Space Situational Awareness
  • Space Systems
  • Space-Based Assets
  • SSA Algorithms
  • SSA/SDA
  • Tasking

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