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Technical Papers – Non-Resolved Object Characterization

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Analysis of Induced Color Index Error Due to Sequential Filter Photometry (2022)
Philip J. Castro, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Tamara E. Payne, Applied Optimization Inc.; Luke W. Weisenbach, Applied Optimization Inc; Trenton J. Godar, U.S. Government; Veronica L. Wiley, U.S. Government; James Frith, AFRL/RVSW; Scott P. Milster, AFRL/RVSW

Keywords: photometry, non-resolved object characterization, spectral, color index, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Domain Awareness (SDA)

Analysis of Photometric Signatures of DTV-10 Collected 8 Years Apart (2022)
Adam W. Masters, US Air Force Academy; Kody A. Wilson, United States Air Force Academy; Francis K. Chun, United States Air Force Academy; David M. Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Casey P. Schuetz-Christy, Millennium Engineering & Integration Co

Keywords: Falcon Telescope Network, Photometry, GEO Satellites, Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness, DirecTV 10

Angular Velocity Vector Determination of Spacecraft in Flat-Spin Attitude States (2022)
Laurence Blacketer, Northern Space & Security Ltd.

Keywords: Optical, Light curves, Attitude determination, Synthetic light curve model.

Characterization of LEO Satellites With All-Sky Photometric Signatures (2022)
Harrison Krantz, University of Arizona; Eric C. Pearce, University of Arizona; Adam Block, University of Arizona

Keywords: LEO, low-Earth orbit, mega-constellation, constellation, Starlink, OneWeb, satellite population, identification, photometric, characterization, all-sky, Pomenis, small telescope, autonomous, low-cost, effective albedo, signature, machine learning

Extraction of Light Curves from Passive Observations during Survey Campaign in LEO, MEO and GEO Regions (2022)
A. Petit, Share My Space; A. Rolin, Share My; L. Duthil, Share My Space; H. Tarrieu, Share My Space; R. Lucken, Share My Space; D. Giolito, Share My Space

Keywords: light curves, space object

Goniometric and Polarized Imaging Spectroscopic Lab Measurements of Spacecraft Materials (2022)
Chris H. Lee, Rochester Institute of Technology; Charles M. Bachmann, Rochester Institute of Technology; Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan, Dept of Astronomy; Heather M. Cowardin, NASA

Keywords: Goniometer, Directional Reflectance Spectroscopy, Imaging Spectroscopy, Polarimetry, Laboratory Measurements

Improving Spectral-Based Estimation of Space Object Orientation (2022)
Matthew Phelps, Space Systems Command, United States Space Force; Thomas Swindle, Space Systems Command, United States Space Force; J. Zachary Gazak, Space Systems Command, United States Space Force; Justin Fletcher, Space Systems Command, United States Space Force; Andrew Vandenberg, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: spectroscopy, spectra, GEO, non-resolved, neural networks, pointing angle, pose, attitude, rotation, orientation

Measurements and Interpretation of Near-IR Spectra of Satellites (2022)
Eric C. Pearce, University of Arizona; Harrison Krantz, University of Arizona; Adam Block, University of Arizona; Mitchell Kirshner, University of Arizona; Liam O. Gunter, United States Naval Observatory; Brad Sease, Computational Physics, Inc

Keywords: multi-color, near-IR, spectra, JWST, Breeze-M, SL-12, HS-376, UKIRT, WFCAM, UIST

Multi-Phenomenology Characterization of Space Objects Using Reinforcement Learning (2022)
Jorge O'Farrill, Modern Technology Solutions Inc.; Tracy Mims, Modern Technology Solutions Inc.; Tad Janik, Modern Technology Solutions Inc.; Ivan A. Fernandez, Modern Technology Solutions Inc., Mississippi University

Keywords: EO/IR data fusion, characterization of unresolved objects

Optimization and Automation of the Spectroscopy Pipeline of the Falcon Telescope Network (2022)
Ted A. Reed, US Air Force Academy; Markus D. Parrish, US Air Force Academy; Joshua A. Key, US Air Force Academy; Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; Philip J. Castro, Applied Optimization, Inc.; David M. Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Casey P. Schuetz-Christy, US Air Force Academy; Francis K. Chun, US Air Force Academy

Keywords: Falcon Telescope Network, GEO Satellites, Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness

Peacock: A Persistent Wide-Field-Of-View Simultaneous Multispectral System Based on COTS Hardware (2022)
Tamara E. Payne, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Philip Castro, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Luke Weisenbach, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Ethan VanTilburg, Applied Optimization Inc.; Matthew Wilson, Applied Optimization Inc.; Trenton Godar, U.S. Government; Veronica Wiley, U.S. Government; James Frith, AFRL/RVSW; Scott P. Milster, AFRL/RVSW

Keywords: Photometry, Calibration, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Multispectral, Space Object Characterization

Polarimetry and Spectroscopy on Geostationary Satellites with the Nordic Optical Telescope (2022)
Seméli Papadogiannakis, Swedish Defence Research Agency; Torbjörn Sundberg, Swedish Defence Research Agency; Per Hägg, Swedish Defence Research Agency; Hanna Sundberg, Swedish Space Corporation

Keywords: Polarimetry, spectroscopy, characterisation, geostationary, reddening

Reformulating Compressed Sensing to be used with Semi-Resolved Point Spread Function and Light Curves for Space Object Imaging: LEO (2022)
Daigo Kobayashi, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University

Keywords: imaging, light curves, semi-resolved

Remote Sensing of Satellite Activity through Optical and Infrared Temporal Differential Spectrophotometry Informed by Analysis of Noise (2022)
John Kielkopf, University of Louisville; Frank O. Clark, University of Louisville; Wellesley Pereira, AFRL/RV

Keywords: Remote sensing, temporal differential spectrophotometry

Shadow Imaging of Geostationary Satellites: Experimental Demonstration with Accurate Polychromatic Modelling of Diffraction and Atmospheric Disturbances (2022)
Hanae Labriji, DTIS, ONERA, Université Paris Saclay; Olivier Herscovici-Schiller, DTIS, ONERA, Université Paris Saclay; Frederic Cassaing, DTIS, ONERA, Université Paris Saclay

Keywords: Shadow imaging, resolved imaging, geostationary satellite imaging, geostationary satellite characterization, synthetic-aperture silhouette imaging, non-conventional imaging.

Simulation and Analysis of Event Camera Data for Non-Resolved Objects (2022)
Conor J. Benson, University of Colorado Boulder; Marcus J. Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: event cameras, non-resolved object characterization, astrometry, photometry

Space Object Identification and Change Detection Methods for the Cislunar Orbit Regime (2022)
Jeffrey Hollon, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Kimberly Kinateder, Applied Optimization; Victoria Carone, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Markus Ernst, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Phan Dao, Applied Optimization Inc.; Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; Stephen Gregory, Stephen A. Gregory, LLC; Anthony Dentamaro, Anthony Dentamaro, LLC; James Frith, AFRL/RVSW; Scott Milster, AFRL/RVSW

Keywords: cislunar, change detection, data fusion, identification, manifold learning

Spectral Characterization of Modern Spacecraft Materials (2022)
Heather Cowardin, NASA; Jacqueline A. Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Elena A. Plis, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Ryan C. Hoffmann, Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate; Gregory P. Badura, Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Jainisha R. Shah, Assurance Technology Corp; Sydney E.J. Collman, Assurance Technology Corp; Miles T. Bengtson, National Research Council Research Associateship Program, Kirtland AFB; Daniel P. Engelhart, University of New Mexico; Timothy R. Scott, DuPont de Nemours, Inc

Keywords: spectral measurements, laboratory, MISSE, spacecraft materials, non-resolved object characterization, environmental testing

Spectropolarimeter for Satellite Identification (2022)
Louis Lischwe, Delft University of Technology; T.P.G. Wijnen, Delft University of Technology; M. Rodenhuis, Leiden University

Keywords: Spectropolarimetry, Satellite Identification, Non-Resolved Object Characterization, Instrumentation, GEO Satellites, Spectral Analysis, Linear Polarization

Survey of Geosynchronous Satellite Polarization Signatures (2022)
Blake C. Eastman, United States Air Force Academy; Audra M. Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Daniel S. O'Keefe, United States Air Force Academy; Francis K. Chun, United States Air Force Academy; David M. Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.

Keywords: Polarization, GEO Satellites, Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness

Understanding Non-Resolved Space Object Signatures for Space Domain Awareness (2022)
Miguel Velez-Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Hector Erives, The University of Texas at El Paso; Aryzbe Najera, The University of Texas-El Paso; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy; Elena Plis, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Gregory Badura, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Jacqueline Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Michael Gartley, Rochester Institute of Technology; Douglas Hope, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Ethan M. Albrecht, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kody A. Wilson, United States Air Force Academy; David M. Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.

Keywords: Non resolved objects, signature analysis, laboratory spectra, simulation models

Updates on the Visible Spectroscopic Atlas of Geostationary Satellites (2022)
Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; James Frith, Air Force Research Laboratory; David Monet, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Spectroscopy, Geostationary, survey, phase angle, Atlas, characterization

What Is That Object Out There? Automated Satellite Modeling and Alternate Reality (AR) (2022)
Zachary Bergen, Ball Aerospace; Naomi Owens Fahrner, Ball Aerospace; Carl Stahoviak, Ball Aerospace

Keywords: 3D model, CAD, photogrammetry, least squares, bundle adjustment, computer vision, Groebner bases, image, pose, point cloud, feature matchingpose

A Three-dimensional Photometric Model of a Satellite in Geostationary Orbit (2021)
Jovan Skuljan, Defence Technology Agency

Keywords: Photometry, light-curve modelling, GEO satellites

A Visible Spectroscopic Atlas of Geostationary Satellites (2021)
Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; James Frith, Air Force Research Laboratory; David Monet, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Visible spectroscopy, Phase angle, Bus type, taxonomy

Automated Multi-Sensor Data Fusion Using the Unified Data Library (2021)
Kristen Haynes, Applied Optimization Inc.; Jeffrey Hollon, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Kimberly Kinateder, Applied Optimization; Victoria Carone, Applied Optimization; Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization Inc.; Phan Dao, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Cory Hufford, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Stephen Gregory, Stephen A. Gregory LLC; Scott Milster, AFRL/RV

Keywords: data fusion, multi-sensor, photometry, non-resolved object characterization

Bayesian Approach to Light-Curve Inversion of 2020 SO (2021)
Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Peter Birtwhistle, Great Shefford Observatory; Tyler Linder, The Astronomical Research Institute; Scott Tucker, Starizona; Neil Pearson, Planetary Science Institute

Keywords: CIS Lunar, Ground-based Observations, Light Curve Inversion, Bayesian Inversion

Characterization of Orbital Debris Attributes Using Functional Data Analysis (2021)
Emily Gerber, L3Harris; Thomas Kelecy, L3Harris; Jason Balke, L3Harris

Keywords: Object Characterization, Functional Data Analysis, Data Fusion

Characterizing the All-Sky Brightness of Satellite Mega-Constellations and the Impact on Astronomy Research (2021)
Harrison Krantz, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Eric Pearce, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Adam Block, University of Arizona Steward Observatory

Keywords: mega-constellation, starlink, oneweb, darksat, visorsat, LEO, photometry, astronomy, light pollution, autonomous,

Comparing Photometric Behavior of LEO Constellations to SpaceX Starlink using a Space-based Optical Sensor (2021)
Chance Johnson, Defence R&D Canada; Lauchie Scott, Defence R&D Canada; Stefan Thorsteinson, Defence R&D Canada

Keywords: NEOSSat,?Mega-constellation, satellite brightness, photometric measurement, SpaceX, Starlink, OneWeb,?Planet Labs, Flock, Dove,?light curve

Detection of Background Stars over an Artificial Satellite Pass using Blob Detection Algorithms (2021)
André Gaudin, University of Canterbury; Richard Clare, University of Canterbury; Vishnu Anand Muruganandan, University of Canterbury; Steve Weddell, University of Canterbury

Keywords: SSA, Point spread function, PSF, Blob detection, natural guide star search, satellite imaging

Extending Laboratory BRDF Measurements towards Radiometric Modeling of Resident Space Object Spectral Signature Mixing (2021)
Gregory Badura, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Elena Plis, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Christopher Valenta, Georgia Tech Research Institute

Keywords: Spectral Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (sBRDF), Spectroscopy, Modeling & Simulation, Machine Learning

Inversion of the Shape of Space Debris from Non-resolved Optical Measurements within SPOOK (2021)
David Vallverdu Cabrera, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Jens Utzmann, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Roger Förstner, Universität der Bundeswehr München

Keywords: light curve, object characterization, shape caracterization, extended gaussian image, minkowski

Light Curve Analysis of Deep Space Objects in Complex Rotation States (2021)
Michael Abercrombie, The Boeing Company; Brandoch Calef, The Boeing Company; Shadi Naderi, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: non-resolved, complex rotation state, tumble, photometry, light curve

Light Scattering Properties of a Solar Panel including Wavelength and Polarization Dependencies in the Visible Spectrum (2021)
Joe Kurtz, University of New South Wales - Canberra; Andrew Jolley, Western Sydney University; Scott Tyo, University of New South Wales - Canberra

Keywords: solar panel, light scattering, polarimetry

Modeling Energy Dissipation and De-tumbling of a Defunct a Satellite Using a Finite Element Method (2021)
Ryotaro Sakamoto, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Energy dissipation, Rotational dynamics, Flexible dynamics, Defunct Satellites

Observations of Satellites Using Near-Simultaneous Polarization Measurements (2021)
Audra Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Michael Plummer, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel O'Keefe, U.S. Air Force Academy; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.

Keywords: Polarization, GEO Satellites, Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness

Observations of Space Object 2020 SO Using 8-inch f/2 Schmidt Astrograph (2021)
Tim McLaughlin, Pine Park Engineering Corp; Roger L Mansfield, MITRE

Keywords: astrodynamics, instrumentation, sensors, modeling, small aperture, high etendue, wide field of view optical systems, cislunar space situational awareness, space domain awareness

Photometric and Spectral Calibration of the Falcon Telescope Network (2021)
Ethan Albrecht, U.S. Air Force Academy; Erik Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kody Wilson, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joshua Key, U.S. Air Force Academy; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy; Nikola Ruby, Murray State University; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Casey Schuetz-Christy, Millennium Engineering & Integration Co.

Keywords: Falcon Telescope Network, Photometry, Spectroscopy, GEO Satellites, Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness

Photometric Characterization and Trajectory Accuracy of Starlink Satellites (2021)
Grace Halferty, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona

Keywords: Starlink,SpaceX,magnitude,SSA,TLEs,Stingray,University of Arizona,photometry

Polarimetric Space Situational Awareness using the Aero-Optical Prediction Tool (2021)
Christopher Persons, IERUS Technologies; Greg Finney, IERUS Technologies

Keywords: Space situational awareness, modeling, polarimetry, non-resolved object characterization

Radar-Derived Spin States of Defunct GEO Satellites and Rocket Bodies (2021)
Conor Benson, University of Colorado Boulder; Charles Naudet, Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder; William Ryan, New Mexico Tech/MRO; Eileen Ryan, New Mexico Tech/MRO; Joseph Jao, Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Lawrence Snedeker, Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex; Jeffrey Lagrange, Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex

Keywords: GEO, debris, spin states, radar, light curves, YORP effect

Rapid Discrimination of Resident Space Objects Using Near-Infrared Photometry (2021)
Eric Pearce, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Harrison Krantz, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Adam Block, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Brad Sease, Computational Physics, Inc; Mitchell Kirshner, University of Arizona System and Industrial Engineering

Keywords: multi-color photometry, SSA, UKIRT, WFCAM, UIST, SL-12 rocket bodies, HS-376, Centaur, Molniya

Space Object Identification, Discrimination, and Tracking (2021)
Kameron Simon, Kratos; Steve Williams, Kratos; Bill Sward, Kratos; Austin Beer, Kratos

Keywords: passive RF

Speckle Interferometry of Binary Stars with a 1m Telescope, Grounded with AO from a 1.5m (2021)
Tanya Tavenner, Air Force Research Laboratory, RDSS, Starfire Optical Range; Jack Drummond, Leidos; Mala Mateen,Air Force Research Laboratory, RDSS, Starfire Optical Range; Ethan Wood, Air Force Research Laboratory, RDSS, Starfire Optical Range; Odell Reynolds, Air Force Research Laboratory, RDSS, Starfire Optical Range; Emory Jenkins, AFRL Summer Internship

Keywords: speckle interferometry, adaptive optics, binary stars, geosynchronous satellites, Starfire Optical Range

Spectral Characterization of 2020 SO (2021)
Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Paul Chodas, Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Al Conrad, University of Arizona; Dan Engelhart, University of New Mexico; James Frith, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Davide Farnocchia, Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Ryan Hoffmann, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate; Olga Kuhn, University of Arizona; David Monet, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate; Neil Pearson, Planetary Science Institute; Elena Plis, AFRL and Georgia Tech; Jacqueline Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Barry Rothberg, LBTO; Benjamin Sharkey, University of Arizona; Juan Sanchez, Planetary Science Institute; Christian Veillet, University of Arizona; Richard Wainscoat, University of Hawaii

Keywords: Near-IR Spectroscopy, Planetary Defense, Cis-Lunar SSA, XDA

Studying the Potential of Hyperspectral Unmixing for Extracting Composition of Unresolved Space Objects using Simulation Models (2021)
Jiarui Yi, The University of Texas at El Paso; Miguel Velez-Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Hector Erives, The University of Texas at El Paso

Keywords: hyperspectral remote sensing, hyperspectral unmixing, non-resolved object characterization

Using AI to Analyse Light Curves for GEO Object Characterisation (2021)
Emma Kerr, Deimos Space UK Ltd.; Elisabeth Geistere Petersen, Deimos Space UK Ltd.; Patrick Talon, Deimos Space UK Ltd.; David Petit, Deimos Space UK Ltd.; Chris Dorn, Inverse Quanta Ltd; Stuart Eves, SJE Space Ltd

Keywords: characterisation, light curve, AI, machine learning, GEO, simulation

An Application of the Unscented Kalman Filter for Spacecraft Attitude Estimation on Real and Stimulated Light Curve Data (2020)
Kent Rush, California Polytechnic at San Luis Obispo; Morgan Yost, Lockheed Martin; Liam Smith, Lockheed Martin Space; Andrew Zizzi, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center

Keywords: Kalman, Filter, Lightcurve, Light, Curve, Unresolved, Spin, Axis, Convex, Concave, Ray, Tracing, PHONG, BDRF, BRDF, Unscented

Astrometric and Photometric Measurements of GEO Satellites in Proximity Operations Over the Pacific (2020)
Jovan Skuljan, Defence Technology Agency

Keywords: GEO satellites, observations, astrometry, photometry, proximity

Calculating Photometric Uncertainty (2020)
Philip Castro, Applied Optimization Inc.; Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization Inc.; Victoria Frey, Applied Optimization; Kimberly Kinateder, Applied Optimization; Trenton Godar, NASIC/GSMS

Keywords: Photometry, Calibration, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Domain Awareness (SDA)

Characterization of Resident Space Object States Using Functional Data Analysis (2020)
Thomas Kelecy, L3 Harris; Emily Lambert, L3 Harris; Sufyaan Akram, Applied Space Solutions; John Paffett, Applied Space Solutions

Keywords: Characterization; active; passive; dormant, non-resolved

Convolutional Neural Networks for Inference of Space Object Attitude Status (2020)
Gregory Badura, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Brian Gunter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Valenta, Georgia Tech

Keywords: machine learning, satellite attitude, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF), light curves

Hyperspectral Unmixing for Remote Sensing of Unresolved Objects (2020)
Miguel Velez-Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Jiarui Yi, The University of Texas at El Paso

Keywords: hyperspectral remote sensing, unresolved objects, unmixing

Multicolor and Spectral Characterization of Space Objects in the Near-IR (2020)
Eric Pearce, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Harrison Krantz, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Adam Block, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Brad Sease, Computational Physics, Inc; Mitchell Kirshner, University of Arizona System and Industrial Engineering; Kris Rockowitz, University of Arizona Steward Observatory

Keywords: near-IR, visible, orbital debris, characterization, SL-12 RB, UKIRT, MMT, WFCAM, UIST

Near- Simultaneous Polarization and Spectral Optical Measurements of Geosynchronous Satellites (2020)
Lucy Zimmerman, US Air Force Academy; Sequoia Chun, US Air Force Academy; Marco Pirozzoli, United States Air Force; Michael Plummer, USAF Academy; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy; David Strong, USAFA/DFP;

Keywords: GEO Satellite Characterization, Non-Resolved Object Characterization, Data Fusion, Spectroscopy, Polarimetry

Performance of Parameterization Algorithms for Resident Space Object (RSO) Attitude Estimates (2020)
Ryan Clark, York University; Siddharth Dave, York University; Regina Lee, York University

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Resident Space Object, Star Trackers, Parameter Optimization

Radar and Optical Study of Defunct GEO Satellites (2020)
Conor Benson, University of Colorado Boulder; Charles Naudet, Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder; Joseph Jao, Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Lawrence Snedeker, Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex; William Ryan, New Mexico Tech/MRO; Eileen Ryan, New Mexico Tech/MRO; Marc Silva, Goldstone Deep Space Communication Complex; Jeffrey Lagrange, Goldstone Deep Space Communication Complex

Keywords: radar, light curves, GEO debris, spin states, YORP effect

Understanding the Oscillating Pattern in the Rotational Period Evolution of Several GLONASS Satellites (2020)
Abdul Rachman, Astronomical Institute University of Bern; Alessandro Vananti, Astronomische Institut Universitär Bern; Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomisches Institut Universität Bern

Keywords: rotational period evolution, decommissioned glonass satellites, simulation

Attitude Estimation of Space Objects Using Imaging Observations and Deep Learning (2019)
Ryohei Arakawa, Kyushu University; Yuri Matsushita, Kyushu University; Toshiya Hanada, Kyushu University; Yasuhiro Yoshimura, Kyushu University; Shuji Nagasaki, Kyushu University

Keywords: Imaging Observations, Adaptive Optics, CNN

Autonomous Shape Estimation Using Ranging Sensors (2019)
Emily Lambert, L3 Harris; Weston Faber, L3 Harris; Islam Nazmy, L3HARRIS; Islam Hussein, L3 Harris;

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness; Autonomy; Shape Estimation; Guidance Navigation and Control; Random Finite Sets

Characterizing LEO Objects using Simultaneous Multi-Color Optical Array (2019)
Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Scott Tucker, Starizona

Keywords: SSA, Space Situational Awareness, Optical Arrays, RSO Characterization, Photometry

Evaluating Catalog Photometric Uncertainties of Satellites Using Bayer Arrays (2019)
T.J. Rodigas, L3Harris Applied Defense Solutions; Kevin Melloy, L3Harris Applied Defense Solutions; Mark Bolden, L3Harris Applied Defense Solutions; Michael Butterfield, L3Harris Applied Defense Solutions; Ryan Shier, L3Harris Applied Defense Solutions

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Sensors, Imaging, Telescopes, Photometry

Examining the Effects of On-Orbit Aging of SL-12 Rocket Bodies using Visible Band Spectra with the MMT Telescope and 5-Color Photometry with the UKIRT/WFCAM (2019)
Eric Pearce, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Benjamin Weiner, MMT Observatory; Adam Block, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Harrison Krantz, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Kris Rockowitz, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Brad Sease, Computational Physics, Inc; Greg Hennessy, U.S. Naval Observatory; Michelle Wilson, SAIC;

Keywords: satellite reflectance spectra, SL-12 rocket bodies, optical, debris, aging

Precision Optical Light Curves of LEO and GEO Objects (2019)
Paul Chote, University of Warwick; James Blake, University of Warwick; Don Pollacco, University of Warwick

Keywords: LEO light curves, GEO light curves, Imaging, Calibrated photometry, Robotic telescopes

Satellite Shape Recovery from Light Curves with Noise (2019)
Siwei Fan, Purdue University; Alex Friedman, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University;

Keywords: Light Curves, Shape Recovery, Inversion

Space Object Attitude Stability Determined from Radar Cross-Section Statistics (2019)
Matthew Stevenson, LeoLabs; Michael Nicolls, LeoLabs; Chris Rosner, LeoLabs, Inc.

Keywords: Attitude Stability, Low Earth Orbit, Radar Cross Section, Statistical Analysis, Leolabs, Data Service

Attitude Detection of Buccaneer RMM CubeSat through Experimental and Simulated Light Curves in combination with Telemetry Data (2018)
Manuel Cegarra Polo, UNSW Canberra; Rasit Abay, UNSW Canberra; Steve Gehly, UNSW Canberra; Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra; Philippe Lorrain, UNSW Canberra; Sudantha Balage, UNSW Canberra; Melrose Brown, UNSW Canberra; Courtney Bright, UNSW Canberra

Keywords: CubeSat, attitude detection, light curve, BRDF

Cyclic Complex Spin State Evolution of Defunct GEO Satellites (2018)
Conor Benson, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder; William Ryan, New Mexico Tech/MRO; Eileen Ryan, New Mexico Tech/MRO

Keywords: GEO debris, YORP effect, tumbling, light curves

FireOPAL: Analysis of One Million High Time Resolution Optical Light Curves (2018)
Matthew Bold, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center; Greg Madsen, Lockheed Martin Space; Phil Bland, Curtin University; Robert Howie, Curtin University; Ben Hartig, Curtin University; James Mason, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center; Dane McCormack, Lockheed Martin Space; Rod Drury, Lockheed Martin Space

Keywords: Optical SSA, light curves, characterization

RAPTORS: Hyperspectral Survey of the GEO Belt (2018)
Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Tyler Linder, University of North Dakota; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Scott Tucker, Starizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona

Keywords: GEO, spectroscopy, RAPTORS, RAVEN, characterization

Satellite Characterization, Classification, and Operational Assessment Via the Exploitation of Remote Photoacoustic Signatures (2018)
Justin Spurbeck, The University of Texas at Austin; Moriba Jah, The University of Texas at Austin; Daniel Kucharski, Space Environment Research Centre; James Bennett, EOS Space Systems; James Webb, EOS Space Systems Pty Ltd

Keywords: Photoacoustic sensing, resident space object characterization, maneuver detection and estimation, astrodynamics, space situational awareness

Space Objects Classification via Light-Curve Measurements: Deep Convolutional Neural Networks and Model-based Transfer Learning (2018)
Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona

Keywords: Deep learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Space Object Classification

The Preliminary Results from Long-term Sparse Photometric Data (2018)
Shengxian Yu, Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Rongyu Sun, Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Keywords: Sparse data, photometry, rotation period, light curve

Vibrometry Challenges in Measuring Motion of Faraway Objects (2018)
Steven Griffin, The Boeing Company; David Gerwe, The Boeing Company; Jacob Lucas, The Boeing Company

Keywords: Vibrometry, satellites

Debris Attitude Motion Measurements and Modeling – Observation vs. Simulation (2017)
T. Lips, HTG - Hypersonic Technology Goettingen GmbH, R. Kanzler, HTG - Hypersonic Technology Goettingen GmbH, A, Breslau, HTG - Hypersonic Technology Goettingen GmbH, P. Kaerraeng, HTG - Hypersonic Technology Goettingen GmbH, J. Silha, AIUB - Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern, T. Schildknecht, AIUB - Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern, D. Kucharski, SERC - Space Environment Research Centre, G. Kirchner, IWF - Space Research Institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, J. Rosebrock, FHR - Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques, D. Cerutti-Maori, FHR - Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques, H. Krag, ESA - European Space Agency

Keywords: Space debris, attitude determination, 6-DoF simulation

Development and Evaluation of New Methods for Estimating Albedo-area for Stable GEOs (2017)
Tamara E. Payne, Applied Optimization, Stephen A. Gregory, Applied Optimization, Anthony Dentamaro, Applied Optimization, Markus Ernst, Applied Optimization, Jeffrey Hollon, Applied Optimization, Adam Kruchten, Applied Optimization, Anil B. Chaudhary, Applied Optimization, Phan D. Dao, AFRL/RVBY

Keywords: Albedo-area, non-resolved object characterization, models, simulations

Probabilistic Analysis of Light Curves (2017)
Islam I. Hussein, Applied Defense Solutions, Thomas Kelecy, Applied Defense Solutions, Kyle Miller, Applied Defense Solutions, Matthew Wilkins, Applied Defense Solutions, Chris Roscoe, Applied Defense Solutions, Mark Bolden, Applied Defense Solutions

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Fisher-Bingham-Kent, Data Association, Maneuver, Multiple Hypotheses, Space Object Tracking

Rapid Characterization of Geosynchronous Space Debris with 5-color Near-IR Photometry (2017)
Dr. Eric C. Pearce, Steward Observatory - University of Arizona, Dr. H. Alyson Ford, Steward Observatory - University of Arizona, Dr. Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute - University of Bern, Dr. Vishnu Reddy, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory - University of Arizona, Adam D. Block, Steward Observatory - University of Arizona, Kris Rockowitz, Steward Observatory - University of Arizona

Keywords: Space debris, Near-IR, SWIR, spectrophotometry, UKIRT, rapid characterization, discrimination

Remote Acoustic Imaging of Geosynchronous Satellites (2017)
Zachary Watson, College of Optical Sciences - University of Arizona and Hart Scientific Consulting International LLC, Michael Hart, Hart Scientific Consulting International LLC

Keywords: Acoustic Imaging, Non-Resolved Object Characterization, Geo-satellite characterization

Space Weathering Experiments on Spacecraft Materials (2017)
D. P. Engelhart, National Research Council - Air Force Research Laboratory, R. Cooper, Space Vehicles Directorate - Air Force Research Laboratory, H. Cowardin, University of Texas-El Paso-Jacobs JETS Contract, NASA Johnson Space Center, J. Maxwell, Department of Aerospace Engineering - University of Colorado-Boulder, E. Plis, Assurance Technology Corp., D. Ferguson, Space Vehicles Directorate - Air Force Research Laboratory, D. Barton, Space Vehicles Directorate - Air Force Research Laboratory, S. Schiefer, Space Vehicles Directorate - Air Force Research Laboratory, R. Hoffmann, Space Vehicles Directorate - Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Material, space weather, optical signitures

A Discrimination Analysis of Sloan and Johnson Photometric Systems for Non-Resolved Object Characterization (2016)
Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization Inc., Philip J. Castro, Applied Optimization Inc., Joseph W. Moody, Brigham Young University, Elizabeth A. Beecher, AFRL/RYWW, Matthew D. Fisher, NASIC/GSMS, Roberto I. Acosta, NASIC/GSMS

Keywords: spectral, characterization, SSA, photometry

A High Fidelity Approach to Data Simulation for Space Situational Awareness Missions (2016)
Susan Hagerty, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., H. Benton Ellis, Jr., Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.

Keywords: SSA, modeling, simulation, mission scenarios, light curves

Comparison of ENVISAT’s Attitude Simulation and Real Optical and SLR Observations in order to Refine the Satellite Attitude Model (2016)
Jiri Silha, Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern, Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern, Jean-Noel Pittet, Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern, Dominik Bodenmann, Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern, Ronny Kanzler, Hypersonic Technology Goettingen, Patrik Kärräng, Hypersonic Technology Goettingen, Holger Krag, European Space Agency

Keywords: Debris attitude modeling, ENVISAT, light curve, SLR

Non-imaging Characterization Assessment of Shedding Events from Derelict Satellites near Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO) (2016)
Tom Kelecy, Boeing LTS, Mark Skinner, Boeing Research & Technology

Keywords: debris shedding, characterization, dynamics

Open-Filter Optical SSA Analysis Considerations (2016)
John Lambert, Cornerstone Defense

Keywords: ssa, photometry, orbital debris, calibration

Shape Estimation from Lightcurves including Constraints from Orbit Determination (2016)
Jay McMahon, University of Colorado Boulder, Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Lightcurves, shape estimation, attitude estimation

Standardized Photometric Calibrations for Panchromatic SSA Sensors (2016)
Philip Castro, Applied Optimization Inc., Tamara E. Payne, Applied Optimization Inc., Adam M. Battle, Applied Optimization Inc., Zachery W. Cole, Applied Optimization Inc., Joseph W. Moody, Brigham Young University, Stephen A. Gregory, Applied Optimization Inc., Phan D. Dao, AFRL/RVBY

Keywords: panchromatic, photometry, calibrations, SSA

Active Polarimetry for Orbital Debris Identification (2015)
Michael Pasqual, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Kerri Cahoy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: Active polarimetry, orbital debris, space surveillance

Automated Algorithm to Detect Changes in Geostationary Satellite’s Configuration and Cross-Tagging (2015)
Phan Dao, AFRL/RVB

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

IRTF SpeX Observations of Orbital Object (2015)
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

NIR color vs Launch Date: A 20-year Analysis of Space Weathering Effects on the Boeing 376 Spacecraft (2015)
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 (2015)
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

Photometric Monitoring of Non-resolved Space Debris and Databases of Optical Light Curves (2015)
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

Satellite Photometric Error Determination (2015)
Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization Inc., Philip Castro, Applied Optimization, Stephen Gregory, Boeing, Phan Dao, AFRL/RVBY

Keywords: non-resolved object characterization, photometry, calibrations

Spatio-Temporal Scale Space Analysis of Photometric Signals with Tracking Error (2015)
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

Bi-static Optical Observations of GEO Objects (2014)
Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan Astronomy), Edwin S. Barker (LZ Technology, Inc), Heather Cowardin (JETS), Susan M. Lederer (NASA/JSC), Brent Buckalew (JETS)

Keywords: orbital debris, GEO, photometry

Comparison of Unscented Kalman Filter and Unscented Schmidt Kalman Filter in Estimating Attitude and Associated Uncertainty of Geosynchronous Satellite (2014)
Charles J. Wetterer (Integrity Applications Incorporated-PDS), Bobby Hunt (Integrity Applications Incorporated-PDS), Paul Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory), Moriba Jah (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: estimation, modeling, filtering

Effects of Optical and Geometrical Properties on YORP Effect for Inactive Satellites (2014)
Antonella Albuja (University of Colorado – Boulder), Dr. Daniel J. Scheeres (University of Colorado – Boulder)

Keywords: YORP effect, inactive satellites, long-term rotational dynamics, rotation state predictions

Interpretation of Spectrometric Measurements of Active Geostationary Satellites (2014)
Donald Bedard (Royal Military College of Canada), Gregg A. Wade (Royal Military College of Canada)

Keywords: Spectroscopy, spectrometric measurements,

Optical Characterization of Deep-Space Object Rotation States (2014)
Doyle Hall (Boeing ), Paul Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory/RDSM)

Keywords: rotation states

Propagation of Bayesian Belief for Near-real Time Statistical Assessment of Geosynchronous Satellite Status Based on Non-Resolved Photometry Data (2014)
Anil Chaudhary (Applied Optimization, Inc.), Tamara Payne (Applied Optimization, Inc.), Keith Lucas (Applied Optimization, Inc.), Kimberly Kinateder (Wright State University), Phan Dao (Air Force Research Laboratory/RV Kirtland AFB, NM), Jeremy Murray-Krezan (Air Force Research Laboratory/RV Kirtland AFB, NM)

Keywords: Synoptic search, Markov chain, Bayes network, transition probability, directed graph, nominal or anomalous status, cross-tag

A Derivation of the Analytical Relationship between the Projected Albedo-Area Product of a Space Object and its Aggregate Photometric Measurements (2013)
Tamara E. Payne, Keith Lucas, Anil Chaudhary, Shaylah Mutschler, (Applied Optimization Inc.), Phan Dao, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, (Air Force Research Laboratory/RVBY)

Keywords: space object identification, satellite characterization, albedo-area product, satellite photometry

A Point Pairing Method based on the Principle of Material Frame Indifference for the Characterization of Unknown Space Objects using Space-based Non-resolved Photometry Data (2013)
Anil B. Chaudhary, Tamara E. Payne, Keith Lucas, Shaylah Mutschler, Tim Vincent, Applied Optimization, Inc., Phan Dao, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, (Air Force Research Laboratory /RVBY)

Keywords: physics-based signature inversion, data point pairing, BRDF coordinate frame, two-facet model, three-axis stabilized satellites

Analysis of Faint Glints from Stabilized GEO Satellites (2013)
Doyle Hall, (Boeing LTS), Kihei, Maui, HI and Colorado Springs, CO, Paul Kervin, (Air Force Research Laboratory, Kihei, Maui, HI)

Keywords: GEO, Photometry

Photometric Data from Non-Resolved Objects for Space Object Characterization and Improved Atmospheric Modeling (2013)
Richard Linares, (University at Buffalo), Michael Shoemaker, (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Andrew Walker, (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Piyush M. Mehta, (Los Alamos National Laboratory), David M. Palmer, (Los Alamos National Laboratory), David C. Thompsonk, Josef Koller, (Los Alamos National Laboratory), John L. Crassidis, (University at Buffalo)

Keywords: Atmospheric Modeling

RSO Feature Identification Using Hierarchical Mixtures of Experts (2013)
Jessica T. Anderson, David E. Gaylor, Dunning Idle 5th, (Emergent Space Technologies, Inc.), Ryan P. Russell, Ashley Biria, Maximilian Schadegg, (The University of Texas at Austin)

Keywords: RSO Feature Identification

Unmixing Space Object’s Moderate Resolution Spectra (2013)
Phan Dao, Patrick McNicholl and Anthony Dentamaro, (AFRL/RVBYC), Eileen Ryan and William Ryan, (New Mexico Tech)

Keywords: spectral, spectral unmixing, material identification






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