Technical Papers – Orbital Debris
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An Exploration of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Needs for Active Debris Removal (ADR) Operators
(2020)
Jason Forshaw, Astroscale; Mike Lindsay, Astroscale; Charity Weeden, Astroscale; John Auburn, Astroscale; Chris Blackerby, Astroscale
Jason Forshaw, Astroscale; Mike Lindsay, Astroscale; Charity Weeden, Astroscale; John Auburn, Astroscale; Chris Blackerby, Astroscale
Keywords: ADR, debris, removal, OOS, servicing, SSA, tumbling, characterization
Can International Law Provide a Basis for Actively Removing Space Debris?
(2020)
Scott Steele, The Open University
Scott Steele, The Open University
Keywords: Space Debris, International Law, Environmental Law, Maritime Law, State Responsibility, Removing Debris, Space Law, Mutual Cooperation, International Relations, Consent or no Consent
Contribution from SSA Data to the Definition of a Space Sustainability Rating
(2020)
Francesca Letizia, European Space Agency; Stijn Lemmens, ESA/ESOC Space Debris Office; Danielle Wood, Space Enabled Research Group, MIT Media Lab; Minoo Rathnasabapathy, Space Enabled Research Group at the MIT Media Lab; Miles Lifson, MIT Media Lab- Space Enabled Research Group; Riley Stiendl, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Moriba Jah, University of Texas at Austin; Nikolai Khlystov, World Economic Forum; Maksim Soshkin, World Economic Forum; Simon Potter, Bryce Space and Technology
Francesca Letizia, European Space Agency; Stijn Lemmens, ESA/ESOC Space Debris Office; Danielle Wood, Space Enabled Research Group, MIT Media Lab; Minoo Rathnasabapathy, Space Enabled Research Group at the MIT Media Lab; Miles Lifson, MIT Media Lab- Space Enabled Research Group; Riley Stiendl, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Moriba Jah, University of Texas at Austin; Nikolai Khlystov, World Economic Forum; Maksim Soshkin, World Economic Forum; Simon Potter, Bryce Space and Technology
Keywords: space debris, space sustainability
Derelict Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Data for Free
(2020)
Darren McKnight, Centauri; Rohit Arora, Centauri; Harrison Shay, Centauri
Darren McKnight, Centauri; Rohit Arora, Centauri; Harrison Shay, Centauri
Keywords: orbital debris, space safety, space situational awareness, risk management
Large Constellations of LEO Satellites and Astronomy
(2020)
Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan, Dept of Astronomy
Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan, Dept of Astronomy
Keywords: astronomy, orbital debris, LEO, constellations, debris
NASA’s Orbital Debris Optical Program: ES-MCAT Reaches Full Operational Capability (FOC)
(2020)
Sue Lederer, NASA Johnson Space Center Orbital Debris Program Office; Corbin Cruz, Jacobs; Brent Buckalew, NASA Orbital Debris Program Office; Paul Hickson, University of British Columbia; Randall Alliss, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Sue Lederer, NASA Johnson Space Center Orbital Debris Program Office; Corbin Cruz, Jacobs; Brent Buckalew, NASA Orbital Debris Program Office; Paul Hickson, University of British Columbia; Randall Alliss, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Keywords: orbital debris, optical telescope, modeling, autonomous observing
Optical Characterization of DebriSat Fragments in Support of Orbital Debris Environmental Models
(2020)
Heather Cowardin, NASA; John Hostetler, JACOBS; James Murray, JACOBS; Jacqueline Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Corbin Cruz, Jacobs
Heather Cowardin, NASA; John Hostetler, JACOBS; James Murray, JACOBS; Jacqueline Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Corbin Cruz, Jacobs
Keywords: laboratory, orbital debris, optical measurements, ORDEM
Supplementing a survey of geosynchronous debris with commercial-off-the-shelf equipment
(2020)
James Blake, University of Warwick; Paul Chote, University of Warwick; Don Pollacco, University of Warwick; Demitri Veras, University of Warwick; Andrew Ash, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; William Feline, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; Grant Privett, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; Laura Pirovano, University of Surrey
James Blake, University of Warwick; Paul Chote, University of Warwick; Don Pollacco, University of Warwick; Demitri Veras, University of Warwick; Andrew Ash, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; William Feline, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; Grant Privett, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; Laura Pirovano, University of Surrey
Keywords: Orbital Debris, GEO Survey, GEO Detection, Light Curves, Small and Large Sensors
Surface Modification of Space Materials Induced by Low Energetic Particle Irradiation
(2020)
Denise Beisecker, DLR Institute of Technical Physics; Frederic Seiz, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Nils Bartels, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Wolfgang Riede, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Maciej Sznajder, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Tom Sprowitz, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Thomas Renger, German Aerospace Center, DLR
Denise Beisecker, DLR Institute of Technical Physics; Frederic Seiz, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Nils Bartels, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Wolfgang Riede, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Maciej Sznajder, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Tom Sprowitz, German Aerospace Center, DLR; Thomas Renger, German Aerospace Center, DLR
Keywords: Space Debris, Space Aging, Charged Particle Radiation, Space Debris Characterization, Complex Irradiation Facility, Surface Degradation, Optical Property Degradation
The US Air Force Compliance with the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices
(2020)
Quentin Verspieren, The University of Tokyo
Quentin Verspieren, The University of Tokyo
Keywords: Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices; Compliance; US Air Force
A Robust Vision-based Algorithm for Detecting and Classifying Small Orbital Debris Using On-board Optical Cameras
(2019)
Yasin Zamani, University of Utah; Joel Amert, NASA/MSFC; Thomas Bryan, NASA/MSFC; Neda Nategh, University of Utah
Yasin Zamani, University of Utah; Joel Amert, NASA/MSFC; Thomas Bryan, NASA/MSFC; Neda Nategh, University of Utah
Keywords: orbital debris, image processing, object detection, classification algorithms, orbital debris tracking systems, optical camera
BVRI Photometry of Space Debris Objects at the Astronomical and Geophysical Observatory in Modra
(2019)
Matej Zigo, Comenius University in Bratislava; Jiri Silha, Comenius University, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics; Stanislav Kraj?ovi?, Comenius University
Matej Zigo, Comenius University in Bratislava; Jiri Silha, Comenius University, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics; Stanislav Kraj?ovi?, Comenius University
Keywords: Space Debris, Color Index, Light Curve, GEO
ESA Optical Surveys to Characterize Recent Fragmentation Events in GEO and HEO
(2019)
Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomisches Institut Universität Bern; Alessandro Vananti, Astronomische Institut Universitär Bern; Emiliano Cordelli, Astronomisches Institut Universität Bern Tim Flohrer, ESA/ESOC Space Debris Office;
Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomisches Institut Universität Bern; Alessandro Vananti, Astronomische Institut Universitär Bern; Emiliano Cordelli, Astronomisches Institut Universität Bern Tim Flohrer, ESA/ESOC Space Debris Office;
Keywords: Space Debris, Optical Surveys, Breakup Event, Fragmentation Event
Experimentally-Derived Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function Data in Support of the Orbital Debris Program Office
(2019)
John Hostetler, JACOBS, NASA Johnson Space Center; Heather Cowardin, JACOBS, NASA Johnson Space Center
John Hostetler, JACOBS, NASA Johnson Space Center; Heather Cowardin, JACOBS, NASA Johnson Space Center
Keywords: NROC, BRDF, Phase functions, laboratory data
Network Performance Analysis of Laser-optical Tracking for Space Situational Awareness in the Lower Earth Orbit
(2019)
Stefan Scharring, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Jens Rodmann, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Wolfgang Riede, DLR
Stefan Scharring, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Jens Rodmann, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Wolfgang Riede, DLR
Keywords: laser ranging, network analysis, orbit determination, space debris, Low Earth Orbit, state vector, covariance propagation, cloud coverage
Optical imaging of faint geosynchronous debris with the Isaac Newton Telescope
(2019)
James Blake, University of Warwick; Paul Chote, University of Warwick; Don Pollacco, University of Warwick; Dimitri Veras, University of Warwick; Andrew Ash, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; William Feline, Dstl; Grant Privett, Dstl
James Blake, University of Warwick; Paul Chote, University of Warwick; Don Pollacco, University of Warwick; Dimitri Veras, University of Warwick; Andrew Ash, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; William Feline, Dstl; Grant Privett, Dstl
Keywords: Optical imaging, GEO detection and characterization, Brightness variability, GEO Survey, Debris population
Optical Measurements of Faint LEO RSOs: CubeSats and Fengyun 1C Debris
(2019)
Peter Zimmer, J. T. McGraw and Associates; John McGraw, J. T. McGraw and Associates; Mark Ackermann, J.T. McGraw and Associates, LLC
Peter Zimmer, J. T. McGraw and Associates; John McGraw, J. T. McGraw and Associates; Mark Ackermann, J.T. McGraw and Associates, LLC
Keywords: Optical, SSA, Telescope, Debris, Faint
Remote Manoeuvre of Space Debris using Photon Pressure for Active Collision Avoidance
(2019)
Craig Smith, EOS Space Systems; Steve Gower, Space Environment Research Centre; David Ball, Space Environment Research Centre Limited
Craig Smith, EOS Space Systems; Steve Gower, Space Environment Research Centre; David Ball, Space Environment Research Centre Limited
Keywords: Colliions avoidance, photon pressure, high power lasers, adaptive optics
Space Environment Management: A Common Sense Framework for Controlling Orbital Debris Risk
(2019)
Darren McKnight, Centauri; Timothy Maclay, OneWeb
Darren McKnight, Centauri; Timothy Maclay, OneWeb
Keywords: Space Safety, Orbital Debris, Debris Mitigation, Debris Remediation
A Search for Debris from Two Titan 3C Transtage Breakups at GEO with a 6.5-m Magellan Telescope
(2017)
Patrick Seitzer, Department of Astronomy - University of Michigan, Ed Barker, LZ Technology, Brent Buckalew, Jacobs Jets, Andrew Burkhardt, University of Virginia, Heather Cowardin, University of Texas El Paso - Jacobs Jets, James Frith, University of Texas El Paso - Jacobs Jets, Catherine Kaleida, Space Telescope Science Institute, Susan M. Lederer, NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (JSC)
Patrick Seitzer, Department of Astronomy - University of Michigan, Ed Barker, LZ Technology, Brent Buckalew, Jacobs Jets, Andrew Burkhardt, University of Virginia, Heather Cowardin, University of Texas El Paso - Jacobs Jets, James Frith, University of Texas El Paso - Jacobs Jets, Catherine Kaleida, Space Telescope Science Institute, Susan M. Lederer, NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (JSC)
Keywords: Orbital debris, GEO, telescope
Characterizing GEO Titan IIIC Transtage Fragmentations Using Ground-based and Telescopic Measurements
(2017)
Heather Cowardin, University of Texas-El PasoJacobs JETS Contract, NASA Johnson Space Center, Phillip Anz-Meador, Jacobs, NASA Johnson Space Center, Jacqueline A. Reyes, University of Texas-El PasoJacobs JETS Contract, NASA Johnson Space Center
Heather Cowardin, University of Texas-El PasoJacobs JETS Contract, NASA Johnson Space Center, Phillip Anz-Meador, Jacobs, NASA Johnson Space Center, Jacqueline A. Reyes, University of Texas-El PasoJacobs JETS Contract, NASA Johnson Space Center
Keywords: Spectroscopy, Titan Transtage, GEO fragmentation, laboratory measurements
Characterizing the Survey Strategy and Initial Orbit Determination Abilities of the NASA MCAT Telescope for Geosynchronous Orbital Debris Environmental Studies
(2017)
James Frith, University of Texas El Paso, Jacobs JETS Contract, NASA Johnson Space Center, Ed Barker, LZ Technology, Inc, Heather Cowardin, University of Texas El Paso, Jacobs JETS Contract, NASA Johnson Space Center, Brent Buckalew, Jacobs, NASA Johnson Space Center, Phillip Anz-Meador, Jacobs, NASA Johnson Space Center, Susan Lederer, NASA Johnson Space Center
James Frith, University of Texas El Paso, Jacobs JETS Contract, NASA Johnson Space Center, Ed Barker, LZ Technology, Inc, Heather Cowardin, University of Texas El Paso, Jacobs JETS Contract, NASA Johnson Space Center, Brent Buckalew, Jacobs, NASA Johnson Space Center, Phillip Anz-Meador, Jacobs, NASA Johnson Space Center, Susan Lederer, NASA Johnson Space Center
Keywords: Orbital Debris, GEO, orbit determination, Modeling, Survey
Debris Albedo from Laser Ablation in Low and High Vacuum: Comparisons to Hypervelocity Impact
(2017)
Gouri Radhakrishnan, Space Materials Laboratory - The Aerospace Corporation, Paul M. Adams, Space Materials Laboratory - The Aerospace Corporation, Diana R. Alaan, Space Materials Laboratory - The Aerospace Corporation, Christopher J. Panetta, Space Materials Laboratory - The Aerospace Corporation
Gouri Radhakrishnan, Space Materials Laboratory - The Aerospace Corporation, Paul M. Adams, Space Materials Laboratory - The Aerospace Corporation, Diana R. Alaan, Space Materials Laboratory - The Aerospace Corporation, Christopher J. Panetta, Space Materials Laboratory - The Aerospace Corporation
Keywords: Albedo of orbital debris, hypervelocity impact, laser ablation
Exploiting Orbital Data and Observation Campaigns to Improve Space Debris Models
(2017)
Vitali Braun, IMS Space Consultancy at Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC, Andr´e Horstmann, Institute of Space Systems - TU Braunschweig, Benedikt Reihs, Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC, Stijn Lemmens, Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC, Klaus Merz, Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC, Holger Krag, Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC
Vitali Braun, IMS Space Consultancy at Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC, Andr´e Horstmann, Institute of Space Systems - TU Braunschweig, Benedikt Reihs, Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC, Stijn Lemmens, Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC, Klaus Merz, Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC, Holger Krag, Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC
Keywords: Space debris, mitigation, DRAMA, MASTER
Precision Tracking of Decimeter Targets at GEO Distances using the Magdalena Ridge Observatory 2.4-meter Telescope
(2017)
William Ryan, Magdalena Ridge Observatory - New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Eileen Ryan, Magdalena Ridge Observatory - New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
William Ryan, Magdalena Ridge Observatory - New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Eileen Ryan, Magdalena Ridge Observatory - New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Keywords: Space situational awareness, GEO-satellites, cubesats
Application of Satellite Laser Ranging Techniques for Space Situational Awareness Efforts
(2016)
Mark Shappirio, NASA/GSFC, J.F. McGarry, NASA/GSFC, J. Bufton, Global Science and Technology, J.W. Cheek, Sigma SpaceCo., D.B. Coyle, NASA/GSFC, S.M. Hull, NASA/GSFC, P.R. Stysley, NASA/GSFC, X. Sun, NASA/GSFC, R.P. Young, NASA/GSFC, T. Zagwodzki, Cybioms Inc.
Mark Shappirio, NASA/GSFC, J.F. McGarry, NASA/GSFC, J. Bufton, Global Science and Technology, J.W. Cheek, Sigma SpaceCo., D.B. Coyle, NASA/GSFC, S.M. Hull, NASA/GSFC, P.R. Stysley, NASA/GSFC, X. Sun, NASA/GSFC, R.P. Young, NASA/GSFC, T. Zagwodzki, Cybioms Inc.
Keywords: Orbital Debris, Conjunction Assesment, Laser Ranging
Laser Remote Maneuver of Space Debris at the Space Environment Research Center
(2016)
Matthew Bold, Lockheed Martin Space Systems
Matthew Bold, Lockheed Martin Space Systems
Keywords: Laser Remote Maneuver of Space Debris at the Space Environment Research Centre
NASA’s Orbital Debris Optical and IR Ground-based Observing Program: Utilizing the MCAT, UKIRT, and Magellan Telescopes
(2016)
Susan Lederer, NASA Johnson Space Center, H. M. Cowardin, Univ. Texas El Paso, B. A. Buckalew, JETS Jacobs Technology, J. M. Frith, Univ. Texas El Paso, P. Hickson, Univ. British Columbia, L. F. Pace, NASA JSC, M. Matney, NASA JSC, P. D. Anz-Meador, JETS Jacobs Technology, P. Seitzer, Univ. Michigan, E. G. Stansbery, NASA JSC, T. Glesne, Schafer Pacific Corporation
Susan Lederer, NASA Johnson Space Center, H. M. Cowardin, Univ. Texas El Paso, B. A. Buckalew, JETS Jacobs Technology, J. M. Frith, Univ. Texas El Paso, P. Hickson, Univ. British Columbia, L. F. Pace, NASA JSC, M. Matney, NASA JSC, P. D. Anz-Meador, JETS Jacobs Technology, P. Seitzer, Univ. Michigan, E. G. Stansbery, NASA JSC, T. Glesne, Schafer Pacific Corporation
Keywords: orbital debris, optical, infrared, measurements, telescopes
Optical Observations of Briz-M Fragments in Geo
(2016)
Jiri Silha, Astronomical Institute University of Bern, Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute University of Bern, Tim Flohrer, European Space Agency ESA ESOC
Jiri Silha, Astronomical Institute University of Bern, Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute University of Bern, Tim Flohrer, European Space Agency ESA ESOC
Keywords: Space Debris, Optical Survey, Briz-M Breakup
Optical Techniques for Space Environment Management
(2016)
Ben Greene, Space Environment Research Centre
Ben Greene, Space Environment Research Centre
Keywords: debris, SSA, laser, tracking, astrodynamics, collision
Sub-Millimeter Size Debris Monitoring System with IDEA OSG 1
(2016)
Masahiko Uetsuhara, ASTROSCALE PTE. LTD., Mitsunobu Okada, ASTROSCALE PTE. LTD., Yasunori Yamazaki, ASTROSCALE PTE. LTD., Toshiya Hanada, Kyushu University
Masahiko Uetsuhara, ASTROSCALE PTE. LTD., Mitsunobu Okada, ASTROSCALE PTE. LTD., Yasunori Yamazaki, ASTROSCALE PTE. LTD., Toshiya Hanada, Kyushu University
Keywords: Sub-millimeter size debris, In-situ measurement, Impact data processing
The Population of Optically Faint GEO Debris
(2016)
Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan, Ed Barker, LZ Technology Inc, Brent Buckalew, Jacobs JETS, Andrew Burkhardt, University of Virginia, Heather Cowardin, University of Texas El Paso - Jacobs JETS, James Frith, University of Texas El Paso - Jacobs JETS, Catherine Kaleida, Space Telescope Science Institute, Susan M. Lederer, NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (JSC), Chris H. Lee, University of Michigan
Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan, Ed Barker, LZ Technology Inc, Brent Buckalew, Jacobs JETS, Andrew Burkhardt, University of Virginia, Heather Cowardin, University of Texas El Paso - Jacobs JETS, James Frith, University of Texas El Paso - Jacobs JETS, Catherine Kaleida, Space Telescope Science Institute, Susan M. Lederer, NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (JSC), Chris H. Lee, University of Michigan
Keywords: geosynchronous, orbital debris, space debris
Tracking Low Earth Orbit Small Debris with GPS Satellites as Bistatic Radar
(2016)
Md. Sohrab Mahmud, UNSW Canberra, Sana Qaisar, UNSW Canberra, Craig Benson, UNSW Canberra
Md. Sohrab Mahmud, UNSW Canberra, Sana Qaisar, UNSW Canberra, Craig Benson, UNSW Canberra
Keywords: space situational awareness, space debris, passive radar, GNSS, GPS
Deploying the NASA Meter Class Autonomous Telescope (MCAT) on Ascension Island
(2015)
Susan Lederer, NASA JSC, L. F. Pace, NASA JSC, P. Hickson, U British Columbia, T. Glesne, Schafer Pacific, H. M. Cowardin, U Texas El Paso, J. M. Frith, UTexas El Paso, B. Buckalew, JETS Jacobs Technology, R. Maeda, Integrity Applications Incorporated, D. Douglas, Integrity Applications Incorporated, D. Nishimoto, Integrity Applications Incorporated
Susan Lederer, NASA JSC, L. F. Pace, NASA JSC, P. Hickson, U British Columbia, T. Glesne, Schafer Pacific, H. M. Cowardin, U Texas El Paso, J. M. Frith, UTexas El Paso, B. Buckalew, JETS Jacobs Technology, R. Maeda, Integrity Applications Incorporated, D. Douglas, Integrity Applications Incorporated, D. Nishimoto, Integrity Applications Incorporated
Keywords: Ground-based telescopes, orbital debris
Environment Characterisation by Using Innovative Debris Detector
(2015)
Merlin F. Barschke, Technische Universität Berlin, Dr. Oliver Romberg, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Dr. Waldemar Bauer, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Merlin F. Barschke, Technische Universität Berlin, Dr. Oliver Romberg, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Dr. Waldemar Bauer, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Keywords: impact detector, SOLID, solar panels, model validation
GEO Collisional Risk Assessment Based on Analysis of NASA-WISE Data and Modeling
(2015)
Samantha Howard, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Phan Dao, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Derek Surka, Applied Technology Associates
Samantha Howard, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Phan Dao, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Derek Surka, Applied Technology Associates
Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Space Control, Infrared imaging, Space-Based Sensing, Sensor Performance, Space Debris, Space Environmental Hazards
Space Debris Attitude Simulation – IOTA (In-Orbit Tumbling Analysis)
(2015)
Ronny Kanzler, Hyperschall Technologie Göttingen GmbH, Jiri Silha, Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Bent Fritsche, Hyperschall Technologie Göttingen GmbH, Tobias Lips, Hyperschall Technologie Göttingen GmbH, Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Holger Krag, Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC
Ronny Kanzler, Hyperschall Technologie Göttingen GmbH, Jiri Silha, Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Bent Fritsche, Hyperschall Technologie Göttingen GmbH, Tobias Lips, Hyperschall Technologie Göttingen GmbH, Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Holger Krag, Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC
Keywords: space debris, attitude dynamics, modelling
Statistical Track-Before-Detect Methods Applied to Faint Optical Observations of Resident Space Objects
(2015)
Toshifumi Yanagisawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Masahiko Uetsuhara, , Kohei Fujimoto, Texas A&M University
Toshifumi Yanagisawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Masahiko Uetsuhara, , Kohei Fujimoto, Texas A&M University
Keywords: Track-Before-Detect, faint object detection, finite set statistics
Streak Detection Algorithm for Space Debris Detection on Optical Images
(2015)
Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern, Klaus Schild, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern, Alessandro Vannanti, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern
Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern, Klaus Schild, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern, Alessandro Vannanti, Astronomical Institute (AIUB), University of Bern
Keywords: space debris detection, image processing, streak detection
A Deterministic Approach to Active Debris Removal Target Selection
(2014)
Aleksander Lidtke (University of Southampton), Hugh Lewis (University of Southampton), Roberto Armellin (University of Southampton)
Aleksander Lidtke (University of Southampton), Hugh Lewis (University of Southampton), Roberto Armellin (University of Southampton)
Keywords: Space Surveillance and Tracking, Active Debris Removal, Active Debris Target Selection, ADR
GEO Belt Survey with WFCAM
(2014)
Rick Kendrick (Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center), Watson Varricatt (UKIRT), Matt Bold (Lockheed Martin), Nick Cross (University of Edinburgh Institute for Astronomy), Tom Kerr (UKIRT), Mike Irwin (University of Cambridge Institute of Astronomy), Mike Read (University of Edinburgh Institute for Astronomy), Greg Madsen (University of Cambridge Institute for Astronomy), Bob Mann (University of Edinburgh Institute for Astronomy)
Rick Kendrick (Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center), Watson Varricatt (UKIRT), Matt Bold (Lockheed Martin), Nick Cross (University of Edinburgh Institute for Astronomy), Tom Kerr (UKIRT), Mike Irwin (University of Cambridge Institute of Astronomy), Mike Read (University of Edinburgh Institute for Astronomy), Greg Madsen (University of Cambridge Institute for Astronomy), Bob Mann (University of Edinburgh Institute for Astronomy)
Keywords: UKIRT, WFCAM, Orbital Debris, Space Situational Awareness
High Resolution Radar for NASA and Space Situational Awareness for Observation and Monitoring
(2014)
Barry Geldzahler (NASA), Dr. Larry DAddario (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Melanie Ott (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center), Rick Birr (NASA Kennedy Space Center), Gary Woods (NASA Kennedy Space Center), Michael Miller (NASA Kennedy Space Center)
Barry Geldzahler (NASA), Dr. Larry DAddario (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Melanie Ott (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center), Rick Birr (NASA Kennedy Space Center), Gary Woods (NASA Kennedy Space Center), Michael Miller (NASA Kennedy Space Center)
Keywords: Near Earth Objects, orbital debris, space situational awareness, high resolution radar systems
Implications of Hierarchies for RSO Characterization, Recognition, and Identification
(2014)
Matthew Wilkins (Applied Defense Solutions), Brian Ruttenberg (Charles River Analytics), Avi Pfeffer (Charles River Analytics), Paul Schumacher (Air Force Research Laboratory), Moriba Jah (Air Force Research Laboratory)
Matthew Wilkins (Applied Defense Solutions), Brian Ruttenberg (Charles River Analytics), Avi Pfeffer (Charles River Analytics), Paul Schumacher (Air Force Research Laboratory), Moriba Jah (Air Force Research Laboratory)
Keywords: Hierarchy, Taxonomy, Space Object Identification, Sensor Tasking, Model Neighborhood
Improved Space Object Orbit Determination Using CMOS Detectors
(2014)
J. Silha (Astronomical Institue, University of Bern, Switzerland), Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), T. Flohrer (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC, Germany)
J. Silha (Astronomical Institue, University of Bern, Switzerland), Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), T. Flohrer (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC, Germany)
Keywords: space surveillance, orbit determination, CMOS detector
LightForce Photon-Pressure Collision Avoidance: Updated Efficiency Analysis Utilizing a Highly Parallel Simulation Approach
(2014)
Jan Stupl (SGT / NASA Ames Research Center), Jonathan Aziz (University of Colorado Boulder / NASA Ames Research Center), Bron Nelson (Computer Sciences Corporation/NASA Ames Research Center), Fan Yang Yang (STC/NASA Ames Research Center), Cyrus Foster (SGT/NASA Ames Research Center), Nicolas Faber (SGT/NASA Ames Research Center), Andrew Nuttall (Standford University/USRA/NASA Ames Research Center), Chris Henze (NASA Ames Research Center), Creon Levit (NASA Ames Research Center)
Jan Stupl (SGT / NASA Ames Research Center), Jonathan Aziz (University of Colorado Boulder / NASA Ames Research Center), Bron Nelson (Computer Sciences Corporation/NASA Ames Research Center), Fan Yang Yang (STC/NASA Ames Research Center), Cyrus Foster (SGT/NASA Ames Research Center), Nicolas Faber (SGT/NASA Ames Research Center), Andrew Nuttall (Standford University/USRA/NASA Ames Research Center), Chris Henze (NASA Ames Research Center), Creon Levit (NASA Ames Research Center)
Keywords: space debris mitigation, conjunction analysis, laser, parallel computing
Changes of Space Debris Orbits after LDR Operation
(2013)
Edwin Wnuk, Adam Mickiewicz, (University, Astronomical Observatory)
Edwin Wnuk, Adam Mickiewicz, (University, Astronomical Observatory)
Keywords: space debris, LDR operation
Commercial Space Situational Awareness: An investigation of Ground-based SSA Concepts to Support Commercial GEO Satellite Operators
(2013)
Mark A. Skinner (Boeing LTS) Thomas M. Kelecy, Stephen A. Gregory, Joseph P. Toth, and Dennis Liang (Boeing LTS) Dean Yamanaka, Stan Kent, (Boeing Satellite Systems), Customer Operations Support Center, Rodney Tjoelker and Dragos Margineantu, (Boeing Research & Technology) Audrey L. Allison, (Boeing Frequency Management Services) Christopher Heiberg, (Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems)
Mark A. Skinner (Boeing LTS) Thomas M. Kelecy, Stephen A. Gregory, Joseph P. Toth, and Dennis Liang (Boeing LTS) Dean Yamanaka, Stan Kent, (Boeing Satellite Systems), Customer Operations Support Center, Rodney Tjoelker and Dragos Margineantu, (Boeing Research & Technology) Audrey L. Allison, (Boeing Frequency Management Services) Christopher Heiberg, (Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems)
Keywords: commercial SSA
Initial Taxonomy and Classification Scheme for Artificial Space Objects based on Ancestral Relation and Clustering
(2013)
C. Fruh, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of New Mexico / Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles) Directorate, NM, USA, M. Jah, (Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Albuquerque, NM), USA E. Valdez, (United States Geological Survey), Dept. of Biology, University of New Mexico, NM , P. Kervin, (Air Force Maui Optical & Supercomputing (AMOS), Kihei, HI, and T. Kelecy, (The Boeing Company, Colorado Springs, CO, Email: thomas.m.kelecy@boeing.com, Directorate, NM
C. Fruh, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of New Mexico / Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles) Directorate, NM, USA, M. Jah, (Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Albuquerque, NM), USA E. Valdez, (United States Geological Survey), Dept. of Biology, University of New Mexico, NM , P. Kervin, (Air Force Maui Optical & Supercomputing (AMOS), Kihei, HI, and T. Kelecy, (The Boeing Company, Colorado Springs, CO, Email: thomas.m.kelecy@boeing.com, Directorate, NM
Keywords: taxonomy, classification
LightForce Photon-Pressure Collision Avoidance: Efficiency Assessment on an Entire Catalogue of Space Debris
(2013)
Jan Stupl, Nicolas Faber, Cyrus Foster, SGT Inc. (NASA Ames Research Center), Fan Yang Yang, (Universities Space Research Association / NASA Ames Research Center), Creon Levit, (NASA Ames Research Center)
Jan Stupl, Nicolas Faber, Cyrus Foster, SGT Inc. (NASA Ames Research Center), Fan Yang Yang, (Universities Space Research Association / NASA Ames Research Center), Creon Levit, (NASA Ames Research Center)
Keywords: orbital debris, space debris
Observations of Titan IIIC Transtage Fragmentation Debris
(2013)
H. Cowardin, JETS/Jacobs, P.Seitzer, (Department of Astronomy, University of Michigan) , K. Abercromby, (Aerospace Engineering Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) , E. Barker, (LZ Technology, Inc), B. Buckalew, T. Cardona, (University of Bologna, Italy), P. Krisko, S. Lederer, (NASA/JSC)
H. Cowardin, JETS/Jacobs, P.Seitzer, (Department of Astronomy, University of Michigan) , K. Abercromby, (Aerospace Engineering Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) , E. Barker, (LZ Technology, Inc), B. Buckalew, T. Cardona, (University of Bologna, Italy), P. Krisko, S. Lederer, (NASA/JSC)
Keywords: Space debris, GEO, Titan break-up, photometry, spectroscopy
Observed Peaks in Satellite Conjunctions with Debris Populations
(2013)
Bruce W. Rabalais (DigitalGlobe, Inc)
Bruce W. Rabalais (DigitalGlobe, Inc)
Keywords: debris, conjunction, collision, cola, orbit selection
The Classical Laplace Plane and its use as a Stable Disposal Orbit for GEO
(2013)
Aaron J. Rosengren, Daniel J. Scheeres, and Jay W. McMahon (University of Colorado, Boulder)
Aaron J. Rosengren, Daniel J. Scheeres, and Jay W. McMahon (University of Colorado, Boulder)
Keywords: Orbital Debris, Disposal Orbits, Geosynchronous Orbit, Orbital Dynamics, Perturbations, Laplace Plane
Towards an Artificial Space Object Taxonomy
(2013)
Matthew P. Wilkins, (Applied Defense Solutions), Columbia, MD, Avi Pfeffer, Charles River Analytics, Cambridge, MA, Paul W. Schumacher (Air Force Research Laboratory), Kihei, HI, Moriba K. Jah, (Air Force Research Laboratory), Albuquerque, NM
Matthew P. Wilkins, (Applied Defense Solutions), Columbia, MD, Avi Pfeffer, Charles River Analytics, Cambridge, MA, Paul W. Schumacher (Air Force Research Laboratory), Kihei, HI, Moriba K. Jah, (Air Force Research Laboratory), Albuquerque, NM
Keywords: space surveillance, space situational awareness, space object identification, space object characterization, Bayesian networks, space object taxonomy
What Happened to BLITS? An Analysis of the 2013 Jan 22 Event
(2013)
T.S. Kelso, (Center for Space Standards & Innovation), N.N. Parkhomenko, V.D. Shargorodsky, V.P. Vasiliev, V.S. Yurasov, (Open Joint-Stock Company Research-and-Production Corporation), "Precision Systems and Instruments" A.I. Nazarenko (Scientific and Technological Center "KOSMONIT"), S. Tanygin, (Analytical Graphics, Inc.), R.M. Hiles, (Joint Space Operations Center)
T.S. Kelso, (Center for Space Standards & Innovation), N.N. Parkhomenko, V.D. Shargorodsky, V.P. Vasiliev, V.S. Yurasov, (Open Joint-Stock Company Research-and-Production Corporation), "Precision Systems and Instruments" A.I. Nazarenko (Scientific and Technological Center "KOSMONIT"), S. Tanygin, (Analytical Graphics, Inc.), R.M. Hiles, (Joint Space Operations Center)
Keywords: Collision, Breakup
Brute Force Modeling of the Kessler Syndrome
(2012)
Sergei Nikolaev (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Donald Phillion (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), H. Keo Springer (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Willem deVries (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Ming Jiang (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Alex Pertica (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), John Henderson (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Matthew Horsley (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Scot Olivier (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
Sergei Nikolaev (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Donald Phillion (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), H. Keo Springer (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Willem deVries (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Ming Jiang (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Alex Pertica (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), John Henderson (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Matthew Horsley (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), Scot Olivier (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Comparison Between Four Detection Algorithms For GEO Objects
(2012)
Toshifumi Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Hirohisa Kurosaki (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Hajime Banno (IHI Corporation), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation), Masahiko Uetsuhara (Kyushu University), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University)
Toshifumi Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Hirohisa Kurosaki (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Hajime Banno (IHI Corporation), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation), Masahiko Uetsuhara (Kyushu University), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Estimating the Error in Statistical HAMR Object Populations Resulting from Simplified Radiation Pressure Modeling
(2012)
Sven K. Flegel. (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Johannes Gelhaus (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Marek Mockel (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Vitali Braun (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Christopher Kebschull (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Holger Krag (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC), Heiner Klinkrad (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC)
Sven K. Flegel. (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Johannes Gelhaus (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Marek Mockel (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Vitali Braun (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Christopher Kebschull (Institute for Aerospace Systems, Technische Universitat Braunschweig), Holger Krag (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC), Heiner Klinkrad (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Lightforce: An Update on Orbital Collision Avoidance Using Photon Pressure
(2012)
Jan Stupl (SGT Inc. / NASA Ames Research Center), James Mason (USRA / NASA Ames Research Center, United States), Creon Levit (NASA Ames Research Center, United States), William Marshall (Cosmogia Inc., United States), Alberto Guillen Salas (SGT Inc. / NASA Ames Research Center, United States), Craig Smith (EOS Space Systems Pty Ltd, Australia), Scot Olivier (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States), Alexander Pertica (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States), Willem De Vries Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States), Wang Ting (Stanford University, United States)
Jan Stupl (SGT Inc. / NASA Ames Research Center), James Mason (USRA / NASA Ames Research Center, United States), Creon Levit (NASA Ames Research Center, United States), William Marshall (Cosmogia Inc., United States), Alberto Guillen Salas (SGT Inc. / NASA Ames Research Center, United States), Craig Smith (EOS Space Systems Pty Ltd, Australia), Scot Olivier (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States), Alexander Pertica (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States), Willem De Vries Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States), Wang Ting (Stanford University, United States)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Long-Term Evolution of High Area-To-Mass Ration Objects in Different Orbital Regions
(2012)
T. Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerst), A. Vananti (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerstr), A. Hinze (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerstr), J. Herzog (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerstr), M. Ploner (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerstr)
T. Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerst), A. Vananti (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerstr), A. Hinze (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerstr), J. Herzog (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerstr), M. Ploner (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Sidlerstr)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Prediction of HAMR Debris Population Distribution Released from GEO Space
(2012)
Aaron J. Rosengren, (University of Colorado), Daniel J. Scheeres (University of Colorado)
Aaron J. Rosengren, (University of Colorado), Daniel J. Scheeres (University of Colorado)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Probable Rotation States of Rocket Bodies in Low Earth Orbit
(2012)
Gregory W. Ojakangas (Drury University/LZ Technology), H. Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs)
Gregory W. Ojakangas (Drury University/LZ Technology), H. Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Satellite Material Type and Phase Function Determination in Support of Orbital Debris Size Estimation
(2012)
M.D. Hejduk (LZ Technologies Inc.), H.M. Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs), E.G. Stansbery (NASA Orbital Debris Program Office)
M.D. Hejduk (LZ Technologies Inc.), H.M. Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs), E.G. Stansbery (NASA Orbital Debris Program Office)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Visible Light Spectroscopy of GEO Debris
(2012)
Patrick Seitzer, (University of Michigan), Susan M. Lederer (NASA/JSC), Heather Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs), Tommaso Cardona (University of Bologna), Edwin S. Barker (LZ Technology, Inc.), Kira J. Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo)
Patrick Seitzer, (University of Michigan), Susan M. Lederer (NASA/JSC), Heather Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs), Tommaso Cardona (University of Bologna), Edwin S. Barker (LZ Technology, Inc.), Kira J. Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
A New Orbital Analyst Tool for Associating Un-cataloged Analyst Debris with Historical Launches, Breakups, and Anomalous Events
(2011)
Bruce R. Bowman (Air Force Space Command / Space Analysis / A9AC), Robin Thurston (Air Force Space Command / 614 AOC / OL-D), Robert Teets (Air Force Space Command / 614 AOC / OL-D)
Bruce R. Bowman (Air Force Space Command / Space Analysis / A9AC), Robin Thurston (Air Force Space Command / 614 AOC / OL-D), Robert Teets (Air Force Space Command / 614 AOC / OL-D)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
A Search For Optically Faint GEO Debris
(2011)
Patrick Seitzer (Department of Astronomy, University of Michigan), Susan M. Lederer (NASA Orbital Debris Program Office), Edwin S. Barker (LZ Technology, Inc.), Heather Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs), Kira Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Jiri Silha (Comenius University), Andrew Burkhardt (Department of A stronomy, University of Michigan)
Patrick Seitzer (Department of Astronomy, University of Michigan), Susan M. Lederer (NASA Orbital Debris Program Office), Edwin S. Barker (LZ Technology, Inc.), Heather Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs), Kira Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Jiri Silha (Comenius University), Andrew Burkhardt (Department of A stronomy, University of Michigan)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Commercially-Hosted Payloads for Debris Monitoring and Mission Assurance in GEO
(2011)
James R. Shell (US Air Force, Space Innovation and Development Center)
James R. Shell (US Air Force, Space Innovation and Development Center)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Effective Search Strategy Applicable for Breakup Fragments in the Geostationary Region
(2011)
Masahiko Uetsuhara (Kyushu University), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation), Toshifumi Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University)
Masahiko Uetsuhara (Kyushu University), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation), Toshifumi Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Pan-STARRRS status and Geo Observations Results
(2011)
Mark Bolden(Air Force Research Laboratory), Paul Sydney (Pacific Defense Solutions, LLC), Paul Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory)
Mark Bolden(Air Force Research Laboratory), Paul Sydney (Pacific Defense Solutions, LLC), Paul Kervin (Air Force Research Laboratory)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
AIUB Efforts to Survey, Track, and Characterize Small-size Objects at High Altitudes
(2010)
T. Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland), C. Fruh (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland), J. Herzog (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland), A. Hinze (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland), A. Vananti (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland)
T. Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland), C. Fruh (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland), J. Herzog (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland), A. Hinze (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland), A. Vananti (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland)
Keywords: space debris, optical surveys, catalogue build-up, debris characterization
Detection of Faint GEO Objects Using Population and Motion Prediction
(2010)
Masahiko Uetsuhara (Kyushu University), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University), Hitoshi Yamaoka (Kyushu University), Tomoko Fujiwara (Kyushu University), Toshifumi Yanagisawa (Japan Space Exploration Agency), Hirohisa Kurosaki (Japan Space Exploration Agency), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation)
Masahiko Uetsuhara (Kyushu University), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University), Hitoshi Yamaoka (Kyushu University), Tomoko Fujiwara (Kyushu University), Toshifumi Yanagisawa (Japan Space Exploration Agency), Hirohisa Kurosaki (Japan Space Exploration Agency), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation)
Keywords: Orbital Debris Modeling, Optical Observation, Small Telescope, GEO, Faint Object Detection
Optical Photometric Observations of GEO Debris
(2010)
Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan), Heather M. Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs Technology), Edwin Barker (LZ Technology, Inc.), Kira J. Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Thomas M. Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Matt Horstman (ESCG/ERC Technologies)
Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan), Heather M. Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs Technology), Edwin Barker (LZ Technology, Inc.), Kira J. Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Thomas M. Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Matt Horstman (ESCG/ERC Technologies)
Keywords: debris, photometry
Orbital Debris Observation via Laser Illuminated Optical Measurement Techniques
(2010)
Makoto Takawa (Kyushu University), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University), Kozue Hashimoto (IHI Corporation), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation), Aritsune Kawabe (IHI Corporation)
Makoto Takawa (Kyushu University), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University), Kozue Hashimoto (IHI Corporation), Yukihito Kitazawa (IHI Corporation), Aritsune Kawabe (IHI Corporation)
Keywords: Orbital Debris , Optical Observation , Laser Illuminated
An Assessment of GEO Orbital Debris Photometric Properties Derived from Laboratory-Based Measurements
(2009)
Heather Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs Technology), Kira Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Edwin Barker (LZ Technology), Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan), Mark Mulrooney (ESCG/MEI Technologies), Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern)
Heather Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs Technology), Kira Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Edwin Barker (LZ Technology), Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan), Mark Mulrooney (ESCG/MEI Technologies), Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Analysis of Orbit Prediction Sensitivity to Thermal Emissions Acceleration Modeling for High Area-to-mass Ratio (HAMR) Objects
(2009)
Tom Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Moriba Jah (AFRL)
Tom Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Moriba Jah (AFRL)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Analysis of Situation in GEO Protected Region
(2009)
Vladimir Agapov (Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences), Igor Molotov (Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences), Zakhary Khutorovsky (ISC Vympel)
Vladimir Agapov (Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences), Igor Molotov (Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences), Zakhary Khutorovsky (ISC Vympel)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Faint High Orbit Debris Observations with ISON Optical Network
(2009)
Igor Molotov (Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics), Vladimir Agapov (Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics), Zakhary Khutorovsky (JSC Vimpel), Vladimir Titenko (Zverev Krasnogorsky Zavod), Vasily Rumyantsev (Scientific-research Institute, Crimean Astrophysical Observatory), Vadim Biryukov (Scientific-research Institute, Crimean Astrophysical Observatory), Nasredin Minikulov (Institute of Astrophysics), Makhmud Gulyamov (Institute of Astrophysics), Bakhodur Abdulloev (Institute of Astrophysics), Sergei Andrievsky (Scientific-research institute, Astronomical Observatory), Svetlana Kashuba (Scientific-research institute, Astronomical Observatory), Vladimir Kashuba (Scientific-research institute, Astronomical Observatory), Raguli Inasaridze (Georgian National Astrophysics Observatory), Teimuraz Phiralishvili (Georgian National Astrophysics Observatory), Vova Ayvazian (Georgian National Astrophysics Observatory), Yury Ivashchenko (Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory), Ivan Korobtsev (Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics), Tatyana Tsukker (Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics). Vladimir Tergoev (Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics)
Igor Molotov (Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics), Vladimir Agapov (Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics), Zakhary Khutorovsky (JSC Vimpel), Vladimir Titenko (Zverev Krasnogorsky Zavod), Vasily Rumyantsev (Scientific-research Institute, Crimean Astrophysical Observatory), Vadim Biryukov (Scientific-research Institute, Crimean Astrophysical Observatory), Nasredin Minikulov (Institute of Astrophysics), Makhmud Gulyamov (Institute of Astrophysics), Bakhodur Abdulloev (Institute of Astrophysics), Sergei Andrievsky (Scientific-research institute, Astronomical Observatory), Svetlana Kashuba (Scientific-research institute, Astronomical Observatory), Vladimir Kashuba (Scientific-research institute, Astronomical Observatory), Raguli Inasaridze (Georgian National Astrophysics Observatory), Teimuraz Phiralishvili (Georgian National Astrophysics Observatory), Vova Ayvazian (Georgian National Astrophysics Observatory), Yury Ivashchenko (Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory), Ivan Korobtsev (Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics), Tatyana Tsukker (Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics). Vladimir Tergoev (Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Photometric Studies of GEO Debris
(2009)
Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan), Heather M. Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs Technology), Edwin Barker (NASA Johnson Space Center), Kira J. Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Gary Foreman (University of Michigan), Matt Horstman (ESCG/ERC Technologies)
Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan), Heather M. Cowardin (ESCG/Jacobs Technology), Edwin Barker (NASA Johnson Space Center), Kira J. Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Gary Foreman (University of Michigan), Matt Horstman (ESCG/ERC Technologies)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Reflectance Spectra of Space Debris in GEO
(2009)
T. Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), A. Vananti (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), H. Krag (ESA/ESOC), C. Erd (ESA/ESTEC)
T. Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), A. Vananti (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), H. Krag (ESA/ESOC), C. Erd (ESA/ESTEC)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
A Comparison of Catastrophic On-Orbit Collisions
(2008)
Gene Stansbery (NASA Johnson Space Center), Mark Matney (NASA Johnson Space Center), J.C. Liou (NASA Johnson Space Center), Dave Whitlock (ESCG/Hamilton Sundstrand)
Gene Stansbery (NASA Johnson Space Center), Mark Matney (NASA Johnson Space Center), J.C. Liou (NASA Johnson Space Center), Dave Whitlock (ESCG/Hamilton Sundstrand)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Assessment and Categorization of TLE Orbit Errors for the US SSN Catalogue
(2008)
Tim Flohrer (Aboa Space Research Oy (ASRO) at Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC), Holger Krag (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC), Heiner Klinkrad (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC)
Tim Flohrer (Aboa Space Research Oy (ASRO) at Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC), Holger Krag (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC), Heiner Klinkrad (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Color Photometry and Light Curve Observations of Space Debris in GEO
(2008)
T. Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), R. Musci (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), C. Früh (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), M. Ploner (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern)
T. Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), R. Musci (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), C. Früh (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), M. Ploner (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Space Debris – Birth to Death Analysis from Concern to Consequence
(2008)
David Finkleman (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Salvatore Alfano (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Tom Johnson (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), T.S. Kelso (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), David Vallado (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Daniel Oltrogge (1Earth Research, LLC)
David Finkleman (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Salvatore Alfano (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Tom Johnson (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), T.S. Kelso (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), David Vallado (Center for Space Standards and Innovation, Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Daniel Oltrogge (1Earth Research, LLC)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
The Extended HANDS Characterization and Analysis of Metric Biases
(2008)
Tom Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Russell Knox (Oceanit), Rita Cognion (Oceanit)
Tom Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Russell Knox (Oceanit), Rita Cognion (Oceanit)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
An Attempt to Observe Debris from the Breakup of a Titan 3C-4 Transtage
(2007)
Ed Barker (NASA/Johnson Space Center), M. J. Matney (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), T. Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), J.-C. Liou (ESCG), K. J. Abercromby (ESCG), H. M. Rodriguez (ESCG), M. F. Horstman (ESCG), P. Seitzer (University of Michigan)
Ed Barker (NASA/Johnson Space Center), M. J. Matney (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), T. Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), J.-C. Liou (ESCG), K. J. Abercromby (ESCG), H. M. Rodriguez (ESCG), M. F. Horstman (ESCG), P. Seitzer (University of Michigan)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Analysis of the 2007 Chinese ASAT Test and the Impact of its Debris on the Space Environment
(2007)
T. S. Kelso (Center for Space Standards & Innovation)
T. S. Kelso (Center for Space Standards & Innovation)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Challenges Related to Discovery, Follow-up, and Study of Small High Area-to-mass Ratio Objects at GEO
(2007)
Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Berlin), R. Musci (Astronomical Institute, University of Berlin), T. Flohrer (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern)
Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Berlin), R. Musci (Astronomical Institute, University of Berlin), T. Flohrer (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Optical Studies of Space Debris at GEO – Survey and Follow-up with Two Telescopes
(2007)
Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan), K. J. Abercromby (ESCG), E. S. Barker (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), H. M. Rodriguez (ESCG)
Patrick Seitzer (University of Michigan), K. J. Abercromby (ESCG), E. S. Barker (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), H. M. Rodriguez (ESCG)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Phase Functions of Deep-Space Orbital Debris
(2007)
Matt Hejduk (AFSPC/A9L,, RABA Technologies)
Matt Hejduk (AFSPC/A9L,, RABA Technologies)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Space Debris Observation Programs in JAXA
(2007)
Atsushi Nakajima (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). Hirohisa Kurosaki (IAT, JAXA)
Atsushi Nakajima (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). Hirohisa Kurosaki (IAT, JAXA)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Comparison of Orbital Parameters for GEO Debris Predicted by LEGEND and Observed by MODEST: Can Sources of Orbital Debris be Identified?
(2006)
Edwin Barker (Johnson Space Center) M. J. Matney (Johnson Space Center), J.-C. Liou (ESCG), K. J. Abercromby (ESCG), H. M. Rodriguez (ESCG), M. F. Horstman (ESCG), P. Seitzer (University of Michigan)
Edwin Barker (Johnson Space Center) M. J. Matney (Johnson Space Center), J.-C. Liou (ESCG), K. J. Abercromby (ESCG), H. M. Rodriguez (ESCG), M. F. Horstman (ESCG), P. Seitzer (University of Michigan)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
In-situ Observations of Space Debris at ESA
(2006)
Gerhard Drolshagen, (ESA/ESTEC/TEC-EES)
Gerhard Drolshagen, (ESA/ESTEC/TEC-EES)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Orbit Processing and Analysis of a GEO Class of High Area-to-Mass Ratio Debris Objects
(2006)
Tom Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Ray Deiotte (Boeing LTS), John Africano (Boeing LTS), Gene Stansbery (NASA JSC-KX) Tim Payne (Air Force Space Command)
Tom Kelecy (Boeing LTS), Ray Deiotte (Boeing LTS), John Africano (Boeing LTS), Gene Stansbery (NASA JSC-KX) Tim Payne (Air Force Space Command)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Recent Results from the ESA Optical Space Debris Survey
(2006)
Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), R. Musci (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), W. Flury (ESA ESOC), J. Kuusela (ASRO), J. de Leon (Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias), L. de Fatima Dominguez Palmero (Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias)
Thomas Schildknecht (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), R. Musci (Astronomical Institute, University of Bern), W. Flury (ESA ESOC), J. Kuusela (ASRO), J. de Leon (Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias), L. de Fatima Dominguez Palmero (Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Reflectivity of NaK Droplets
(2006)
Carsten Wiedemann (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig), Michael Oswald (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig), Sebastian Stabroth (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig), Peter Vörsmann (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig) Heiner Klinkrad (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC)
Carsten Wiedemann (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig), Michael Oswald (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig), Sebastian Stabroth (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig), Peter Vörsmann (Institute of Aerospace Systems, Technische Universität Braunschweig) Heiner Klinkrad (Space Debris Office, ESA/ESOC)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Space Debris Optical Observation System in JAXA/IAT
(2006)
Atsushi Nakajima (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Hirohisa Kurosaki (JAXA), Taisei Fukaya (Tokyo Metropolitan University)
Atsushi Nakajima (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Hirohisa Kurosaki (JAXA), Taisei Fukaya (Tokyo Metropolitan University)
Keywords: Orbital Debris
Strategies for Optimizing GEO Debris Search
(2006)
Kathryn Poole (Northrop Grumman), John Woloschek (Northrop Grumman), Elizabeth Murphy (Northrop Grumman), Jerry Lefever (Northrop Grumman), John Breslin (Northrop Grumman)
Kathryn Poole (Northrop Grumman), John Woloschek (Northrop Grumman), Elizabeth Murphy (Northrop Grumman), Jerry Lefever (Northrop Grumman), John Breslin (Northrop Grumman)
Keywords: Orbital Debris