Technical Papers – Non-Resolved Object Characterization
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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)
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
Laurence Blacketer, Northern Space & Security Ltd.
Keywords: Optical, Light curves, Attitude determination, Synthetic light curve model.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Daigo Kobayashi, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University
Keywords: imaging, light curves, semi-resolved
John Kielkopf, University of Louisville; Frank O. Clark, University of Louisville; Wellesley Pereira, AFRL/RV
Keywords: Remote sensing, temporal differential spectrophotometry
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.
Conor J. Benson, University of Colorado Boulder; Marcus J. Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder
Keywords: event cameras, non-resolved object characterization, astrometry, photometry
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jovan Skuljan, Defence Technology Agency
Keywords: Photometry, light-curve modelling, GEO satellites
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
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
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
Emily Gerber, L3Harris; Thomas Kelecy, L3Harris; Jason Balke, L3Harris
Keywords: Object Characterization, Functional Data Analysis, Data Fusion
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ryotaro Sakamoto, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder
Keywords: Energy dissipation, Rotational dynamics, Flexible dynamics, Defunct Satellites
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
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
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
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
Christopher Persons, IERUS Technologies; Greg Finney, IERUS Technologies
Keywords: Space situational awareness, modeling, polarimetry, non-resolved object characterization
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
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
Kameron Simon, Kratos; Steve Williams, Kratos; Bill Sward, Kratos; Austin Beer, Kratos
Keywords: passive RF
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
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
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
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
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
Jovan Skuljan, Defence Technology Agency
Keywords: GEO satellites, observations, astrometry, photometry, proximity
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Ryan Clark, York University; Siddharth Dave, York University; Regina Lee, York University
Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Resident Space Object, Star Trackers, Parameter Optimization
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Siwei Fan, Purdue University; Alex Friedman, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University;
Keywords: Light Curves, Shape Recovery, Inversion
Matthew Stevenson, LeoLabs; Michael Nicolls, LeoLabs; Chris Rosner, LeoLabs, Inc.
Keywords: Attitude Stability, Low Earth Orbit, Radar Cross Section, Statistical Analysis, Leolabs, Data Service
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Steven Griffin, The Boeing Company; David Gerwe, The Boeing Company; Jacob Lucas, The Boeing Company
Keywords: Vibrometry, satellites
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Susan Hagerty, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., H. Benton Ellis, Jr., Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
Keywords: SSA, modeling, simulation, mission scenarios, light curves
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
Tom Kelecy, Boeing LTS, Mark Skinner, Boeing Research & Technology
Keywords: debris shedding, characterization, dynamics
John Lambert, Cornerstone Defense
Keywords: ssa, photometry, orbital debris, calibration
Jay McMahon, University of Colorado Boulder, Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder
Keywords: Lightcurves, shape estimation, attitude estimation
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
Michael Pasqual, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Kerri Cahoy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Keywords: Active polarimetry, orbital debris, space surveillance
Phan Dao, AFRL/RVB
Keywords: change detection, stabilized GEO objects, GEOsats, non-resolved signature
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
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,
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
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
Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization Inc., Philip Castro, Applied Optimization, Stephen Gregory, Boeing, Phan Dao, AFRL/RVBY
Keywords: non-resolved object characterization, photometry, calibrations
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
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
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
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
Donald Bedard (Royal Military College of Canada), Gregg A. Wade (Royal Military College of Canada)
Keywords: Spectroscopy, spectrometric measurements,
Doyle Hall (Boeing ), Paul Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory/RDSM)
Keywords: rotation states
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
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
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
Doyle Hall, (Boeing LTS), Kihei, Maui, HI and Colorado Springs, CO, Paul Kervin, (Air Force Research Laboratory, Kihei, Maui, HI)
Keywords: GEO, Photometry
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
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
Phan Dao, Patrick McNicholl and Anthony Dentamaro, (AFRL/RVBYC), Eileen Ryan and William Ryan, (New Mexico Tech)
Keywords: spectral, spectral unmixing, material identification