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A New Node for Space Weather Awareness: The New Neutron Monitor Station in Hawai’i and AMS on the ISS (2025)
Veronica Bindi, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Nikolay Nikonov, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Cristina Consolandi, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Abhinandan Dass, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Claudio Corti, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Keywords: Space Weather, Neutron Monitors, Cosmic Rays, Solar Cycle 25, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02), Solar Energetic Particles, Forbush Decreases, Space Weather Forecasting, Haleakalā Neutro

A Novel Technique for Realistic Uncertainty Characterization In Dynamic LEO Environment (2025)
Rachit Bhatia, West Virginia University; Piyush Mehta, West Virginia University

Keywords: Half-life modeling, space weather, astrodynamics, dynamic LEO, space domain awareness

Aerodynamic Modeling in Very Low Earth Orbit: An Investigation into the GOCE Satellite (2025)
Matilde Monteiro, University of Aveiro; Pedro Casau, University of Aveiro; Nuno Carvalho, University of Aveiro

Keywords: Orbital aerodynamics, atmospheric drag, ADBSat, GOCE satellite

Beyond Density Alone: Accuracy Assessment of Atmospheric Models for Orbit Prediction from a Satellite Operator’s Perspective (2025)
Pol Mesalles-Ripoll, SpaceNav; Zachary Waldron, SpaceNav; Alex Sanchez, SpaceNav; Roman Rositani, SpaceNav; Matt Duncan, SpaceNav

Keywords: drag, space weather, space situational awareness, atmosphere, density, model, orbit determination, orbit prediction

Bring the Noise: Three Rules for Improving Thermospheric Density Retrieval From LEO POD Data (2025)
Charles Constant, University College London; Shaylah Mutschler, Space Environment Technologies; Santosh Bhattarai, University College London; Marcin Pilinski, University of Colorado at Boulder / Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Keywords: Atmospheric Density Inversion, POD, Orbit Propagation, Data Assimilation

Coupling of Thermosphere-Exosphere Helium Dynamics for Improved Satellite Drag Physics (2025)
Sarah Luettgen, University of Colorado Boulder; Eric Sutton, University of Colorado / SWx TREC; Jeffrey Thayer, University of Colorado

Keywords: thermosphere, exosphere, helium, modeling, drag, space weather, LEO, upper atmosphere, neutral density

Deep Multi-Task And Representation Learning Method for Atmospheric Turbulence Prediction and Correction from Focal Plane Speckle Images (2025)
Vignesh Kumar Pandian Sathia, Georgia State University; Nick Murphy, Georgia State University; Ruchir Namjoshi, Georgia State University; Dustin Kempton, Georgia State University; Fabien Baron, Georgia State University; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University; Berkay Aydin, Georgia State University

Keywords: machine learning, adaptive optics, speckle image, zernike coefficient, atmospheric turbulence

Differentiating Weather Phenomena from Reentering Objects Using NEXRAD Radar (2025)
Moriba Jah, GaiaVerse Ltd., Jah Decision Intelligence Group, University of Texas at Austin; Anirudh Selvam, University of Texas at Austin

Keywords: NEXRAD Level II, radar data analysis, cloud classification, reentering bodies, space debris, Doppler velocity, spectral width, machine learning.

Harnessing High-Performance Computing in the Cloud for I-T Coupled Ensemble-Based Space Weather Data Assimilation (2025)
Rachel Stutz, Orion Space Solutions; Jeffrey Steward, Orion Space Solutions; Matthew Cooper, Orion Space Solutions; Connor Johnstone, Orion Space Solutions; Tristan Clark, Orion Space Solutions; John Noto, Orion Space Solutions; Anastasia Newheart, Orion Space Solutions; Junk Wilson, Orion Space Solutions; Geoff Crowley, Arcfield

Keywords: thermosphere, ionosphere, space weather, drag, data assimilation, HPC, high performance computing, ensemble, uncertainty

Near-Term Solar Proxy Forecasting for High-Precision Orbit Propagation Using Online Machine Learning (2025)
Fabio Chiappina, a.i. solutions; Katie Kosak, a.i. solutions; John Smigo III, a.i. solutions

Keywords: space weather, atmospherics, solar cycle, solar activity, solar, cycle, solar proxy, proxy, proxies, machine learning, online learning, ML, AI, AI/ML, LSTM, RNN, MLP, neural, network, neural network, Schatten, F10.7, Ap, Kp

Neural-Augmented Space Weather Forecasting for Uncertainty Propagation in LEO Conjunction Analysis (2025)
Saikat Majumder, Digantara; Archana Trivedi, Digantara; Bhanu Chandana, Digantara; Subramanian Arumugam, Digantara; Thamim Ansari, Digantara; Tanveer Ahmed, Digantara

Keywords: Space Weather, Uncertainty Quantification, Machine Learning, Satellite Drag, Orbit Prediction, Conjunction Assessment

Neutral Density Enhancements due to Space Weather Effects (2025)
Fred Herrero, Space Systems Research Corporation; Andrew Nicholas, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory; Daniel Perez, DP Consultants; Phillip Vu, OrboticSystems; Erik Long, OrboticSystems; Jane Ielmini, OrboticSystems

Keywords: WIND, Neutral Density, Wind Ion Neutral Density, Space Weather, Solar Flares, Conjunction Events, Space Weather Forecasting, Space Weather Modeling

Neutron-2: Advancing Space Weather Monitoring and Anomaly Detection with a Dual CubeSat System (2025)
Miguel Nunes, Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory; Piper Kline, Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory; Peter Englert, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Craig Hardgrove, Arizona State University; William Edmonson, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Scott Ginoza, Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory

Keywords: Neutron-2, CubeSat, space weather, neutron flux, space radiation, satellite protection, attitude formation, real-time monitoring, neutron detectors, space asset resilience.

Real-Time Airglow Detection Using Hierarchical Machine Learning Models (2025)
Ryan Jochims, University of Houston; Mike Bastidas, University of Houston; Samantha Gurney, University of Houston

Keywords: Optics, Machine Learning, Convoluted Neural Network, Airglow detection, real-time imaging, gravity waves, atmospheric monitoring, all-sky imaging, autonomous optical systems, HAARP, Poker Flat Research Range, remote sensing, space weather, aeronomy

Removing Bias in Atmospheric Density Modeling for Reducing Propagation Error (2025)
Jordan Murphy, Slingshot Aerospace; Conner Grey, Slingshot Aerospace; Jason Stauch, Slingshot Aerospace; Navraj Singh, Slingshot Aerospace; Jeffrey Shaddix, Slingshot Aerospace; Belinda Marchand, Slingshot Aerospace

Keywords: Space Weather, Drag Modeling, Scientific Machine Learning, Compressive Sensing

SWFCast: Fusing Foundation Models and Diverse Data to Forecast Space Weather (2025)
Jeremy Bundgaard, Booz Allen Hamilton; Stephen Gerrells, Booz Allen Hamilton; Derek Doyle, Booz Allen Hamilton; Matthew Shouppe, Booz Allen Hamilton

Keywords: AI/ML, ML, foundation model, vision transformer, multimodal, ensemble, MLOps, SBM, Space Weather

Thermospheric Density Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification through Generative AI-based Architectures (2025)
Bhargav Joshi, Digantara; Saikat Majumder, Digantara; Thamim Ansari, Digantara; Tanveer Ahmed, Digantara

Keywords: SSA, Space Weather, Generative AI, Diffusion Model

Atmospheric turbulence profiling with the Laser Communication Relay Demonstration experiment and RINGSS at Table Mountain Facility, California (2024)
Marcus Birch, Australian National University; Sabino Piazzolla, JPL, California Institute of Technology; Preston Hooser, JPL, California Institute of Technology; William Buehlman , JPL, California Institute of Technology; Francis Bennet, Australian National University; Tony Travouillon, Australian National University

Keywords: turbulence, optical communication

Detection and Tracking of Space Objects in Conjunction with Ground and Satellite-Based Sensors (2024)
Paul Bernhardt, University of Alaska; Sam McKay, University of Alaska; Bengt Eliasson, University of Strathclyde; W.A. Scales, Virginia Tech; Andrew Howarth, University of Calgary; Victoria Foss, University of Calgary; Robert Scott, Defence R&D, Canada

Keywords: Plasma Waves, Space Debris

Dragster 2.0: An Operations-Ready Framework for Neutral Density Assimilation (2024)
Rachel Stutz, Orion Space Solutions; Jeff Steward, Orion Space Solutions; Connor Johnstone, Orion Space Solutions; Tyler O'Connell, Orion Space Solutions; Junk Wilson, Orion Space Solutions; John Noto, Orion Space Solutions; Marcin Pilinski, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics; David Vallado, COMSPOC; Shaylah Mutschler, Space Environment Technologies

Keywords: Dragster, neutral density, data assimilation, ensemble, thermosphere

Harnessing Satellite Constellations as Signals of Opportunity for Atmospheric Forecasting and Enhanced Space Situational Awareness (2024)
David Fitzpatrick, University of Colorado, Boulder; Eric Sutton, Space Weather Technology, Research, and Education Center (SWx TREC), University of Colorado, Boulder; Marcin Pilinski, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Keywords: SpaceX/Starlink, Satellite Constellation, Thermosphere, Space Weather, Neutral Density

Operational Responses to LEO Satellite Orbital Decay during the 25th Solar Cycle Maximum (2024)
Chen Yap, Planet Labs PBC; Mike Siegers, Planet Labs PBC; Andrea Maris Luis Valle, Planet Labs PBC; Ravi teja Nallapu, Planet Labs; Işil Demir, Planet Labs PBC; Kiruthika Devaraj, Planet Labs PBC; Scott McIntosh, Lynker Space

Keywords: Satellite Operations, Space Weather, NCAR Model, Differential Drag, Orbital Lifetime

Operational Space Weather Forecasts to Support Satellite Operations (2024)
Sean Elvidge, University of Birmingham; Matthew Brown, University of Birmingham

Keywords: space weather, thermosphere, modeling, upper atmosphere, operations

Paper Designing a Representation Learning Method forWavefront Estimation from Focal Plane Speckle Images (2024)
Nick Murphy, Georgia State University; Vignesh Sathia, Georgia State University; Berkay Aydin, Georgia State University; Dustin Kempton, Georgia State University; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University; Fabien Baron, Georgia State University

Keywords: atmospheric turbulence, machine learning, adaptive optics, telescope aperture, speckle image, ground-based telescopes

A long-term neutral density database using commercial satellite data for atmospheric model calibration (2023)
Vishal Ray, Kayhan Space; Eric Sutton, University of Colorado / SWx TREC; Jeffrey Thayer, University of Colorado; Siamak Hesar, Kayhan Space Corp; Derek Strobel, Kayhan Space

Keywords: Atmospheric density, HASDM, drag, calibration

A Novel Approach for Simulating Atmospheric Optical Turbulence Seeing Parameters (2023)
Randall Alliss, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Keywords: Optical turbulence seeing parameters, AO design, high performance computing

A Survey of Current Operations-Ready Thermospheric Density Models for Drag Modeling in LEO Operations (2023)
Shaylah Mutschler, Space Environment Technologies; W. Kent Tobiska, Space Environment Technologies; Marcin Pilinski, University of Colorado at Boulder / Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics; Sean Bruinsma, Centre National d'Études Spatiales; Eric Sutton, University of Colorado / SWx TREC; Delores Knipp, Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences Dept, University of Colorado; Vishnuu Mallik, Planet Labs PBC; Bhavi Jagatia, Planet; Mike Siegers, Planet; Tzu-Wei Fang, NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center; Tim Fuller-Rowell, Department of Commerce (NOAA); Brandon diLorenzo, Space Environment Technologies; Steve Casali, Omitron Inc.; Christian Siemes, Delft University of Technology; Kaiya Wahl, Space Environment Technologies

Keywords: SDA, space weather, LEO, thermospheric density, drag, modeling, operations, HASDM, MSIS, JB2008, DTM, WAM-IPE, TIE-GCM

Analysis of Spacecraft Propellant Plumes in the GEO Plasma Environment (2023)
Adrienne Rudolph, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Phillip Cunio, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Marcus Bever, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Christopher Bolig, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Doug Hendrix, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Stuart Eves, SJE Space Ltd

Keywords: Space Plasma Environment, Plasma Physics, Space Propulsion, Propellant Plume Expansion, Optical Plume Characterization, Space Domain Awareness,

Days to Decades: Forecasting Neutral Densities in Low Earth Orbit (2023)
Matthew Brown, University of Birmingham; Sean Elvidge, University of Birmingham; David Themens, University of Birmingham; Hugh Lewis, University of Southampton; Andrew Kavanagh, British Antarctic Survey; Ingrid Cnossen, British Antarctic Survey

Keywords: Thermosphere, Density, Forecast, Climate Change, Drag, Atmosphere, Conjuction analysis, Reentry prediction, LEO

Dragster: An Ensemble Assimilative Model for Satellite Drag (2023)
Ryan Blay, Orion Space Solutions; Connor Johnstone, Orion Space Solutions; Jeremy Highley, Orion Space Solutions; Junk Wilson, Orion Space Solutions; John Noto, Orion Space Solutions; Geoff Crowley, ASTRA LLC.

Keywords: Satellite drag, Thermospheric density, Data assimilation, Space Weather, Space Environment, Nowcast, Forecast, Ensemble Kalman Filter

Fractal Analysis of the ERCAOS Dataset (2023)
Michael Abercrombie, The Boeing Company; Venkata Gudimetla, AFRL Maui; Daniel Abercrombie, The Boeing Company; Roman Tillman, U.S. Space Force

Keywords: fractal, fractal analysis, atmospheric turbulence, ERCAOS

Influence of the atmosphere model and the quality of the ballistic coefficient (BC) estimation on the prediction of the re-entry moment (2023)
Mikolaj Kruzynski, Polish Space Agency; Zygmunt Anio?, Polish Space Agency; Krzysztof Armiski, Polish Space Agency; Dorota Mieczkowska, Polish Space Agency; Marcin Teofilewicz, Polish Space Agency; Edwin Wnuk, Polish Space Agency; Tomasz Zubowicz, Polish Space Agency; Justyna Golebiewska, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University; Monika K. Kaminska, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University; Julia Pietrzak, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A. Mickiewicz University; Marek Poleski, Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology

Keywords: re-entry, ballistic coefficient, orbit propagation, atmosphere drag

Karman – a Machine Learning Software Package for Benchmarking Thermospheric Density Models (2023)
Giacomo Acciarini, University of Surrey; Edward Brown, University of Cambridge; Christopher Bridges, University of Surrey; At?l?m Güne? Baydin, University of Oxford; Thomas Berger, University of Colorado / Space Weather Technology, Research, and Education Center (SWx TREC); Madhulika Guhathakurta, NASA Headquarters

Keywords: Karman, Applied Machine Learning, Space Weather, Thermospheric Density Estimation, Benchmark

Low-Earth Orbit Prediction Accuracy Review of Modern Empirical Atmospheric Models and Space Weather Data Sources (2023)
Pol Mesalles-Ripoll, SpaceNav; Roman Rositani, SpaceNav; Matt Duncan, SpaceNav

Keywords: atmospheric model, space weather, LEO, space situational awareness, predictive ephemeris

Modeling of Plasma Wave Generation by Orbiting Space Objects for Proximity Detection (2023)
Paul Bernhardt, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Lauchie Scott, Defense R&D Canada; Andrew Howarth, University of Calgary

Keywords: Plasma Waves, Space Debris

Observing Atmospheric Gravity Waves from the Space Station (2023)
Dana McGuffin, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Hassan Beydoun, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Scott Budzien, Naval Research Laboratory; Philip Cameron-Smith, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Kenneth Dymond, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory; Matthew Horsley, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Katherine Zawdie, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

Keywords: gravity wave, space station, atmosphere, wave propagation, satellite, weather model

Preliminary Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Space Debris Demise During Atmospheric Reentry (2023)
Jose Pedro Ferreira, University of Southern California; Joseph Wang, University of Southern California; Ken-ichi Nomura, University of Southern California

Keywords: Spacecraft Demise, Atmospheric Reentry, Atmospheric Pollution, Mega-Constellations, Climate Change

Probabilistic Space Weather Modeling and its Impact on Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Management (2023)
Smriti Paul, West Virginia University; Piyush Mehta, West Virginia University; Thomas Kelecy, The Aerospace Corporation; Ryan Coder, The Aerospace Corporation

Keywords: Probabilistic Space Weather, Orbital Drag, Collision Avoidance, Sensor Tasking, Covariance realism, Pc dilution

Reducing Uncertainty in Satellite Conjunction Analysis (2023)
Elizabeth George, University of Birmingham; Sean Elvidge, University of Birmingham; Matthew Brown, University of Birmingham

Keywords: thermosphere, neutral density, orbit propagation, Kalman filter

Transformer-based Atmospheric Density Forecasting (2023)
Julia Briden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Peng Mun Siew, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Victor Rodriguez-Fernandez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: atmospheric density modeling, atmospheric drag, deep learning, orbit prediction, space weather, transformers

A High Power, Large Aperture Doppler He Lidar for Upper Atmospheric Sensing (2022)
Peter D. Dragic, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Gary R. Swenson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; James H. Clemmons, University of New Hampshire

Keywords: Laser, lidar, remote sensing, thermosphere, lower exosphere, helium, metastable helium, fiber laser, high-power, large aperture telescopes, winds, space weather

Comparison of Vertical profile Turbulence Structure Measurements at John Bryan Observatory (2022)
Steven M. Zuraski, Air Force Research Laboratory; Brian Z. Haimbaugh, Air Force Research Laboratory; Steven T. Fiorino, Air Force Institute of Technology; Jack E. McCrae, Air Force Institute of Technology; Ethan J. VanTilburg, Applied Optimization Inc.; Matthew D. Wilson, Applied Optimization Inc.; Luke W. Weisenbach, Applied Optimization Inc.

Keywords: Turbulence, Rayleigh Beacons, Wavefront Sensing, Refractive Index Structure Parameter, Fried Parameter, Remote Sensing and Sensors, Atmospherics, Imaging through Turbulence

Impact of Space Weather on Space Assets and Satellite Launches (2022)
Julia Briden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nicolette Clark, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Peng Mun Siew, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Tzu-Wei Fang, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Keywords: Atmospheric Modeling, Orbit Prediction, Ballistic Coefficient, Machine Learning, Reduced-Order Model, Space Weather

Impact of the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha?apai Eruption on Cislunar Space Situational Awareness (2022)
Mitchell Kirshner, University of Arizona; Eric C. Pearce, University of Arizona; Harrison Krantz, University of Arizona; Adam Block, University of Arizona

Keywords: Cislunar SSA, Sky Brightness, Photometry, Volcanism

Monitoring and Managing Space Weather Impacts to Satellite Constellations (2022)
J.C. Green, Space Hazards Applications, LLC; T.P. O'Brien, The Aerospace Corporation; R. Quin, Atmospheric and Environmental Research

Keywords: space weather, satellite anomaly, space radiation

Scattering of High Frequency Waves in the Presence of Whistler Wave Turbulence in the Ionosphere (2022)
V. Sotnikov, Air Force Research Laboratory; N. Gershenzon, Riverside Research Institute; N. Zechar, Riverside Research Institute; R. Schueler, Riverside Research Institute; T. Kim, Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development

Keywords: Very Low Frequency (VLF) waves, Ionosphere, Wave turbulence

SDA Environmental Toolkit for Defense — Enabling Space Environment and Weather Support for SDA Ground-based Optical and Radar Sensors (2022)
Jeffery M. Cox, The Aerospace Corporation; Sage K. Andorka, Space Systems Command, Space Domain Awareness Division (SSC/SZG); Bryan L. Davis, Space Systems Command, Space Domain Awareness Division (SSC/SZG); Jennifer L. Benson, Air Combat Command, 2d Weather Squadron

Keywords: SDA sensors, weather impacts, space environment

The Experiment for Space Radiation Analysis (ESRA): Technology maturation of next generation charged particle detectors in GTO (2022)
Carlos Maldonado, Los Alamos National Laboratory; August Gula, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Martin Kroupa, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Jonathan Barney, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Michael Caffrey, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Susan Mendel, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Rachel Simms, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Kerry Boyd, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Zachary Miller, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Justin McGlown, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Jonathan Deming, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Kim Katko, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Markus Hehlen, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Brooke Mosley, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Justin Tripp, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Keith Morgan, Los Alamos National Laboratory; John Michel, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Anthony Nelson, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Robert Merl, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Michael Holloway, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Heidi Morning, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Daniel Arnold, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Ruth Skoug, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Phil Fernandes, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Ted Schultz, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Angus Guider, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Daniel Reisenfeld, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Brian Larsen, Los Alamos National Laboratory; John Steinberg, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Erik Krause, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Darrel Beckman, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Benigno Sandoval, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Paul Graham, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Zephram Tripp, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Bradley Hoose, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Rory Scobie, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Joshua Ortner, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Quinten Cole, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Thomas Fairbanks, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Jeffrey George, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Rustam Niyazov, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Robert Clanton, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Andrew Kirby, Los Alamos National Laboratory; J.P. Martinez, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Tracy Gambill, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Melissa Ma, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Kasidit Subsomboon, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Darren Harvey, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Katherine Alano, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Kristina McKeown, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Donathan Ortega, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Keywords: space weather, magnetospheric physics, ionospheric physics, space environment, radiation belts

The Impact of Space Weather Disturbances on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) Satellites (2022)
Vishal Ray, University of Colorado Boulder; Tom E. Berger, University of Colorado Boulder; Zach C. Waldron, University of Colorado Boulder; Eric Sutton, University of Colorado Boulder; Greg Lucas, University of Colorado Boulder; Delores J. Knipp, University of Colorado Boulder; Jeffrey P. Thayer, University of Colorado Boulder; Siamak G. Hesar, Kayhan Space; Daniel J. Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: atmospheric drag, very low Earth orbit (VLEO), Starlink, maneuvers

Towards Realistic COOLFluiD Global Coronal Model for EUHFORIA 2.0 Space Weather Forecast: Magnetograms Reconstruction and Comparison with Observations (2022)
Blazej Kuzma, Centre for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics, Department of Mathematics, KU Leuven, Belgium; Michaela Brchnelova, Centre for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics, Department of Mathematics, KU Leuven, Belgium; Barbara Perri, Centre for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics, Department of Mathematics, KU Leuven, Belgium; Tinatin Baratashvili, Centre for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics, Department of Mathematics, KU Leuven, Belgium; Fan Zhang, Centre for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics, Department of Mathematics, KU Leuven, Belgium; Andrea Lani, Centre for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics, Department of Mathematics, KU Leuven, Belgium; Stefaan Poedts, Centre for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics, Department of Mathematics, KU Leuven, Belgium and Institute of Physics, University of Maria Curie-Sklodowska, Poland

Keywords: solar wind, space weather, solar corona, heliosphere, methods: numerical

Understanding Variability in HASDM to Support Space Traffic Management (2022)
W. Kent Tobiska, Space Environment Technologies; Marcin D. Pilinski, Space Environment Technologies; Shaylah Mutschler, Space Environment Technologies; Kaiya Wahl, Space Environment Technologies; Jean Yoshii, Space Environment Technologies; Dave Bouwer, Space Environment Technologies; Piyush Mehta, West Virginia University ; Richard Licata, West Virginian University

Keywords: HASDM, thermosphere density, space weather

Uplooking Local Resolution Due to Atmospheric Turbulence (2022)
Amber L. Iler, KBR; Bobby R. Hunt, KBR, INC; David G. Sheppard, KBR

Keywords: Image resolution, atmospheric turbulence, compressive sensing

Validation of Atmospheric Characterization and Prediction over Haleakala during the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (2022)
Mary Ellen Craddock, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Danny Felton, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Heather Kiley, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Randall J. Alliss, Northrop Grumman

Keywords: atmospherics, machine learning, validation

Accelerated AI Powered Atmospheric Predictions for Space Domain Awareness Applications (2021)
Danny Felton, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Mary Ellen Craddock, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Heather Kiley, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Randall J. Alliss, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Eric Page, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Duane Apling, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Keywords: atmospheric characterization and prediction, AI, Deep Learning, SDA

Application of SoleiTool for Density Estimation using CubeSat GPS Data (2021)
Shaylah Mutschler, University of Colorado Boulder; Penina Axelrad, University of Colorado Boulder, Space Weather Technology (SWx TREC); Eric Sutton, University of Colorado Boulder, Space Weather Technology (SWx TREC)

Keywords: SSA, LEO, Space Weather, Atmospheric Drag, Density, Acceleration Estimation, Particle Filter, Physics-based Space Environment Model, CubeSat, TIE-GCM

Daytime Sky Brightness Measurements and Comparison to Analytical Models (2021)
Vincent Vella, L3Harris Technologies; Jacob Brazeau, L3Harris Technologies

Keywords: Daytime, SNR, Link Budget, SWIR, RSO Tracking, RSO Custody, High Noise Signal Discrimination, Daytime Atmospheric Characterization, MODTRAN

Decorrelating Density and Drag-coefficient through Attitude Variations (2021)
Vishal Ray, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel J. Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder; Suood Alnaqbi, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Atmospheric drag, density, drag-coefficient, orbit determination

Parametric Generation of Whistler Waves in the Ionosphere (2021)
Vladimir Sotnikov, AFRL; Naum Gershenzon, Wright State University; Evgeny Mishin, Air Force Research Laboratory; Eugene Dao, Air Force Research Laboratory; Tony Kim, AFOSR/AOARD

Keywords: Ionosphere, Whistler waves.

Qualifying and Reducing Neutral Density Uncertainty for Precise Orbit Determination using Physics-Based Data Assimilations (2021)
Nicholas Dietrich, University of Colorado Boulder; Tomoko Matsuo, University of Colorado Boulder; Chih-Ting Hsu, High Altitude Observatory, NCAR

Keywords: Data assimilation, neutral density, solar and magnetospheric drivers, uncertainty quantification

SDA Environment Toolkit for Defense (SET4D) – Enabling Attribution for Orbital Assets and Electro-magnetic Spectrum Links Through Streamlined R2O (2021)
Sage Andorka, Space Systems Command, Special Programs Directorate (SSC/ECZG), U.S. Space Force; Jeffery Cox, The Aerospace Corporation; Michael Fraizer, Space Systems Command, Special Programs Directorate (SSC/ECZG), U.S. Space Force

Keywords: R2O, satellite anomaly, EMI, LP&I, environment, weather

Solar Flare Prediction With Recurrent Neural Networks (2021)
Jill Platts, AFRL/RISA; John Marsh, SUNY Polytechnic Institute; Michael Reale, SUNY Polytechnic Institute; Christopher Urban, SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Keywords: space weather, solar flares, machine learning, neural networks, recurrent neural networks

The Machine Learning Enabled Thermosphere Advanced by the High Accuracy Satellite Drag Model (META-HASDM) (2021)
W. Kent Tobiska, Space Environment Technologies; Bruce Bowman, Space Environment Technologies; Marcin Pilinski, Space Environment Technologies; Piyush Mehta, West Virginia University; Richard Licata, West Virginia University

Keywords: HASDM, space weather, machine-learning, atmosphere density, forecasting

The Solar Particle Access Model (SPAM): A New Tool for Monitoring Solar Energetic Particle Impacts to Satellite Operations (2021)
Janet Green, Space Hazards Applications, LLC; Paul O'Brien, The Aerospace Corporation; Rick Quinn, Atmospheric and Environmental Research; Stuart Huston, Space Hazards Applications, LLC; Paul Whelan, Space Hazards Applications, LLC; Nils Reker, Atmospheric and Environmental Research

Keywords: space weather, solar energetic particles, satellite anomalies, real time situational awareness

Earth’s Ionosphere and its Impact on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (2020)
Susan Skone, University of Calgary; M. Najmafshar, University of Calgary

Keywords: Global Navigation Satellite Systems, ionosphere, space weather

Earth’s Radiation Belts: The Hazards to Satellites and What Can Be Done to Mitigate Risks? (2020)
Geoffrey Reeves, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Gian Luca Delzanno, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Quinn Marksteiner, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Keywords: Radiation Belts, Space Weather, Extreme Environments, Satellite Risk, High Altitude Nuclear Explosions, Remediation

European Space Agency Space Weather System (2020)
Juha-Pekka Luntama, European Space Agency; Alexi Glover, European Space Agency; Melanie Heil, European Space Agency; Stefan Kraft, European Space Agency

Keywords: ESA, space weather,

Impact of Aerosols on Skylight Radiances (2020)
Jeannette van den Bosch, Air Force Research Laboratory; Earl Spillar, AFRL/RDS

Keywords: SDA, modeling skylight radiance, MODTRAN, Starfire Optical Range, Izana

Improved Physics-Based Simulation of the LEO Space Environment (2020)
Eric Sutton, University of Colorado / SWx TREC; Marcin Pilinski, University of Colorado at Boulder / Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics; Shaylah Mutschler, University of Colorado Boulder; Jeffrey Thayer, University of Colorado; Thomas Berger, University of Colorado / Space Weather Technology, Research, and Education Center (SWx TREC); Vu Nguyen, Spire Global, Inc.; Dallas Masters, Spire Global, Inc.

Keywords: Thermosphere models, Satellite drag, Space Weather, Physics-based, STM

Satellite Impacts of Solar Energetic Particles and Galactic Cosmic Rays (2020)
Christina Cohen, Caltech

Keywords: Solar energetic particles, radiation hazards, galactic cosmic rays, satellite situational awareness

Why You Should Care About the Thermosphere and Space Weather (2020)
Aaron Ridley, University of Michigan; Charles Bussy-Virat, University of Michigan; Daniel Brandt, University of Michigan

Keywords: Thermosphere, Atmosphere, Collision Avoidance, Conjunction Analysis

Characterizing the Performance of Haleakala as a Ground Site for Laser Communications (2015)
Billy Felton, Northrop Grumman, Randall Alliss, Northrop Grumman

Keywords: turbulence, weather, lasercom, FSOC

MAMBA All-sky Camera (2015)
Edward Pier, Oceanit, Kevin T.C. Jim, Oceanit, Michael Hadmack, Oceanit

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

Predicting Space Weather Effects on Close Approach Events (2015)
Lauri Newman, NASA, Rebecca Besser, Omitron, Inc, Matthew Hejduk, Astrorum, LLC

Keywords: conjunction assessment, space weather, operations

Research to Operations of Ionospheric Scintillation Detection and Forecasting (2015)
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

Sub-Auroral Ion Drifts as a Source of Mid-Latitude Plasma Density Irregularities (2015)
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.

Automated Recognition of Type III Solar Radio Bursts using Mathematical Morphology (2014)
James Jones (Northrop Grumman)

Keywords: space weather, SSA, radio burst, automated, solar

Numerical Simulations of Optical Turbulence Using an Advanced Atmospheric Prediction Model: Implications for Adaptive Optics Design (2014)
Randall Alliss (Northrop Grumman Corporation)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Atmospherics, Turbulence, Optical Communications

Propagation of Forecast Errors from the Sun to LEO Trajectories: How Does Drag Uncertainty Affect Conjunction Frequency? (2014)
John Emmert (Naval Research Laboratory), Jeff Byers (Naval Research Laboratory), Harry Warren (Naval Research Laboratory), Alan Segerman (Naval Research Laboratory)

Keywords: atmospheric drag, error propagation, conjunctions






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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
  • 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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