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A Numerical Solution to Orbital Pursuit-Evasion Games (2018)
Dan Shen, Intelligent Fusion Technology, Inc; Khanh Pham, AFRL/RVSWS; Genshe Chen, Intelligent Fusion Technology, Inc.

Keywords: Pursuit-evasion game, space situational awareness, numerical solution, non-linear programming, multi-objective optimization, satellite interception, collision avoidance.

Accurate Optical Observation of Space Objects in LEO Regime (2018)
Noelia Sánchez-Ortiz, DEIMOS Space; Jaime Nomen Torres, DEIMOS Space; Raúl Domínguez-González, DEIMOS Space; Nuria Guijarro López, DEIMOS Space

Keywords: Telescope, optical sensor, LEO, measurements , accuracy

Advanced Atmospheric Mitigation Decision Aids for Space Imaging and Laser Communications (2018)
Randall Alliss, Northrop Grumman; Heather Kiley, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Mary Ellen Craddock, NGC; Danny Felton, NGC; Michael Mason, NGC

Keywords: Atmospheric Mitigation, Laser communications, optical communications, Artificial intelligence, machine learning

Advances in Polarized Remote Acoustic Imaging (2018)
Zachary Watson, HartSCI LLC; Michael Hart, HartSCI LLC; Mark Milton, HartSCI LLC; Johanan Codona, HartSCI, LLC; Wellesley Pereira, AFRL/RV

Keywords: Acoustic Imaging, SSA, Novel Instrumentation

Applications of Random Sampling Consensus to Space Object Motion Analysis (2018)
Brien Flewelling, ExoAnalytic Solutions

Keywords: Statistics, Initial Orbit Determination, Data Fusion, Model Estimation

Approaches for Astrometry using Event-Based Sensors (2018)
Gregory Cohen, Western Sydney University; Saeed Afshar, Western Sydney University; Andre van Schaik, Western Sydney University

Keywords: Event-based sensors, astrometry, SSA, optical imaging

Automating the Assessment of Orbit Predictions and Estimations for Building and Maintaining a New Catalogue (2018)
Michael Lachut, EOS Space Systems and Space Environment Research Centre; James Bennett, EOS Space Systems and Space Environment Research Centre; David Kooymans, EOS Space Systems

Keywords: Orbit Estimation, Orbit Prediction, Regressioon Modelling

Bayesian Inference of Spacecraft Pose Using Particle Filtering (2018)
Maxim Bazik, Vision Systems Inc.; Brien Flewelling, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Manoranjan Majji, Texas A&M University; Joseph Mundy, Vision Systems Inc.

Keywords: Satellite, pose estimation, particle filter, bayesian probability, space situation awareness

Characterization of Spacecraft Materials using Reflectance Spectroscopy (2018)
Jacqueline Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Darren Cone, University of Texas at El Paso

Keywords: Reflectance spectroscopy, Orbital debris, material characterization, optical properties, light

Comparative Performance of a 3-Sided and 4-Sided Pyramid Wavefront Sensor (2018)
Johanan Codona, Air Force Research Laboratory; Michael Hart, HartSCI LLC and University of Arizona; Lauren Schatz, University of Arizona; Mala Mateen, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Pyramid Wavefront Sensors, Performance, Noise Sensitivity.

Conceptual Development of a Civil Space Traffic Management System (CSTM) Capability (2018)
Mark Skinner, The Aerospace Corporation

Keywords: space situational awareness, space traffic management

Data Topography for Pervasive, Proliferated Space Situational Awareness (2018)
Phillip Cunio, ExoAnalytic Solutions; Ben Corbin, IDA/STPI; Brien Flewelling, ExoAnalytic Solutions

Keywords: Data lakes, proliferated systems, pervasive space situational awareness, big data

Daytime SBR Modeling of GEOs in the SWIR for Low-cost, Ground-based Imaging (2018)
Grant Thomas, Air Force Institute of Technology; Richard Cobb, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: daytime imaging, custody, SWIR, NIR, ground-based, remote sensing

De-Orbiting Small Satellites Using Inflatables (2018)
Aman Chandra, University of Arizona; Jekan Thangavelautham, University of Arizona

Keywords: De-orbit; space debris; CubeSats; inflatables

Demonstration of Precise Orbit Determination of GEO Spacecraft for Geolocation Using the Fourier SRP Model (2018)
Jay McMahon, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: precise orbit determination, solar radiation pressure, geolocation

Demonstration of Real-Time Quasi-Physical Atmosphere Density Estimation Approach for Space Traffic Management (2018)
Piyush Mehta, West Virginia University; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keywords: Drag, Upper Atmosphere, Reduced Order Modeling, Data Assimilation, Radar Observation

Development of an In-orbit Measurement of a Ground Based Adaptive Optics Corrected Laser (2018)
Francis Bennet, Australian National University; Doris Grosse, Australian National University; Marcus Lingham, Australian National University; Visa Korkiakoski, Australian National University; T. Travouillon, Australian National University; Celine d'Orgeville, Australian National University; Ben Sheard, EOS Space Systems; Craig Smith, EOS Space Systems

Keywords: Adaptive optics, space environment management, photon pressure

Doppler Curves in Satellite Tracking and Characterization (2018)
David Richmond, Lockheed Martin; Katrina Raichle, Lockheed Martin

Keywords: Manuever Detection, Doppler

DVD-COOP for Maneuver Path Optimization of Conjunctive Resident Space Objects for Space Traffic Management (2018)
Jehyun Cha, Hanyang University; Drew McNeely, University of Texas at Austin; Joonghyun Ryu, Hanyang University; Misoon Mah, Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR); Moriba Jah, The University of Texas at Austin; Deok-Soo Kim, Hanyang University
ELROI: A Satellite License Plate to Simplify Space Object Identification (2018)
Rebecca Holmes, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Charles Weaver, Los Alamos National Laboratory; David Palmer, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Keywords: Space object identification, optical, space debris, cubesat, single-photon detector

Enhancing Cognitive Fusion for Space Situational Awareness (2018)
Steven Ingram, Lockheed Martin; Rupinder Paul, Virginia Tech; Andrew Zizzi, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center; Brian Mayer, Virginia Tech; Naren Ramakrishnan, Virginia Tech; Moses Chan, Lockheed Martin
Equatorial Radar Array for Detection and Characterization of Earth-Orbiting Objects (2018)
Kathleen Minear, Specialized Arrays Inc; G. Patrick Martin, Specialized Arrays Inc

Keywords: Space situational awareness, orbital debris, orbit determination, widely-spaced coherent transmit arraying, large reflector uplink arraying, complex envelope phase/time transfer, radar, LILO, AOA

Estimating Sidereal Rotation Period of Resident Space Objects using Non-uniformly Sampled Light Curves (2018)
Katiyayni Balachandran, University of Texas at Arlington; Kamesh Subbarao, University of Texas at Arlington

Keywords: Light curves, Rotation Period, Resident Space Objects, Power spectrum, Simulation

Exploring Photometry System Trades with a Pixel-Level Data Simulator (2018)
Nicole Gagnier, The Boeing Company; Brandoch Calef, The Boeing Company; Ryan Coder, AFRL

Keywords: Photometry, astrometrics, sensors, modeling and simulation

Fengyun-1C Debris Cloud Evolution Over One Decade (2018)
John Lambert, Cornerstone Defense

Keywords: orbital debris, Fengyun-1C, debris cloud

FireOPAL: Continental-scale Coordinated Observations of the OSIRIS-Rex Flyby (2018)
Trent Jansen-Sturgeon, Curtin University; Ben Hartig, Curtin University; Phil Bland, Curtin University; Greg Madsen, Lockheed Martin Space; Matthew Bold, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center; Robert Howie, Curtin University; James Mason, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center; Rod Drury, Lockheed Martin Space; Dane McCormack, Lockheed Martin Space
FireOPAL: Technical Performance and First Results (2018)
Greg Madsen, Lockheed Martin; Phil Bland, Curtin University; Matthew Bold, Advanced Technology Center; Robert Howie, Curtin University; Ben Hartig, Curtin University; Trent Jansen-Sturgeon, Curtin University; James Mason, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center; Liam Smith, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center; Dane McCormack, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center; Rod Drury, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center

Keywords: Optical SSA, autonomous sensors

Fragmentation Event Identification Using Back Propagation with Variable Ballistic Coefficient Calculation (2018)
Kristen Tetreault, Virginia Tech; Shane Ross, Virginia Tech; Kevin Schroeder, Virginia Tech; Jonathan Black, Virginia Tech

Keywords: space surveillance, orbital debris, fragmentation, backward propagation

High Resolution Imaging of Satellites in Daylight (2018)
Ryan Swindle, Air Force Research Laboratory; Douglas Hope, Hart Scientific Consulting LLC; Michael Hart, Hart Scientific Consulting LLC; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University

Keywords: Imaging, Image Restoration

How State Error Covariance Matrices Evolve in Six Dimensions (2018)
Mark Vincent, Raytheon

Keywords: Covariance propagation, Liouville's Theorem, Probability of Collision

Image Formation with Coherent Illumination in Deep Turbulence (2018)
Richard Holmes, The Boeing Company; V. S. Rao Gudimetla, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Imaging, Active Illumination, Deep Turbulence

Imaging GEOs with a Ground-Based Sparse Aperture Telescope Array (2018)
Michael Werth, The Boeing Company; David Gerwe; Steven Griffin, The Boeing Company; Brandoch Calef, The Boeing Company; Paul Idell, The Boeing Company

Keywords: Interferometry, GEO Imaging, Optical Systems

Improving Techniques for Shack-Hartmann Wavefront Sensing: Dynamic-Range and Frame Rate (2018)
Takao Endo, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Yoshichika Miwa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Jiro Suzuki, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Toshiyuki Ando, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Takashi Takanezawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Yutaka Ezaki, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Keywords: Wavefront sensing, Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor, Adaptive optics

Increased Space Situation Awareness through Augmented Reality Enhanced Common Operating Pictures (2018)
Michael Jenkins, Charles River Analytics; Les Bird, Charles River Analytics; Geoffrey Catto, Charles River Analytics

Keywords: Space Situation Awareness, Augmented Reality, Visualization, Common Operating Picture, Space Battle Management Command and Control, BMC2

Integrating Orbital Debris Measurements and Modeling – How Observations and Laboratory Data are used to Help Make Space Operations Safer (2018)
Sue Lederer, NASA Johnson Space Center Orbital Debris Program Office; A. Vavrin, GeoControl Systems, Jacobs JETS; Heather Cowardin, Jacobs JETS; Mark Matney,NASA Johnson Space Center Orbital Debris Program Office; P. Anz-Meador, Jacobs JETS; Paul Hickson, University of British Columbia/Euclid Research

Keywords: orbital debris, models, telescopes, laboratory

Laser Beam for External Position Control and Traffic Management of On-Orbit Satellites (2018)
Himangshu Kalita, University of Arizona/SpaceTREx; Leonard Vance, University of Arizona/SpaceTREx; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Jekan Thangavelautham, University of Arizona/SpaceTREx

Keywords: Lasers; space debris; spacecraft control; SSA

Levarging Non-Traditional Sources (NTS) for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Analytics (2018)
Thomas Gemmer, Aptima, Inc.; Charlotte Shabarekh, Aptima, Inc.

Keywords: Predictive SSA, Non Traditional Sources

Machine Learning-based Stability Assessment and Change Detection for Geosynchronous Satellites (2018)
Phan Dao, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate; Kristen Weasenforth, Applied Optimization; Jeff Hollon, Applied Optimization; Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization Inc.; Kimberly Kinateder, Wright State University; Adam Kruchten, University of Pittsburgh

Keywords: Machine learning, Bayesian changepoint, stabilized GEO, automation, photometry

Mass Estimation through Fusion of Astrometric and Photometric Data Collection with Application to Orbital Debris Characterization (2018)
Matthew Richardson, L3 Applied Defense Solutions; Thomas Kelecy, L3 Applied Defense Solutions

Keywords: mass estimation, astrometric, photometric, data fusion, orbital debris characterization

Modeling Energy Dissipation in a Tumbling Defunct Satellite using a Finite Element Method (2018)
Ryotaro Sakamoto, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel Scheeres, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Finite Element, Energy dissipation,

Moving Point Source Detection and Localization in Wide-Field Images (2018)
Przemek Wozniak, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Lakshman Prasad, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Brendt Wohlberg, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Keywords: astrometry, moving objects, line detection

Near-real-time Continuous Filtering of Sensor Measurements using Data Stream Management Systems (2018)
Sven Müller, Institute of Space Systems, Technische Unviversität Braunschweig; Enrico Stoll, Institute of Space Systems, Technische Unviversität Braunschweig

Keywords: data streams, real-time, measurements, filtering, SST

New Optical Sensors Cluster for Efficient Space Surveillance and Tracking (2018)
Krzysztof Kaminski, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University; Edwin Wnuk, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University; Justyna Golebiewska, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University; Mikolaj Kruzynski, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University; Monika K. Kaminska, Astronomical Observatory Institute, Faculty of Physics, A.Mickiewicz University; Michal Zolnowski, 6 Remote Observatories for Asteroids and Debris Searching; Marcin Gedek, 6 Remote Observatories for Asteroids and Debris Searching; Jacek Pala, ScopeDome
Novel Sparse Recovery Algorithms for 3D Debris Localization using Rotating Point Spread Function Imagery (2018)
Chao Wang, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); Robert Plemmons, Wake Forest University; Sudhakar Prasad, University of New Mexico; Raymond Chan, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); Mila Nikolova, ENS Cachan, University of Paris-Saclay

Keywords: 3D localization, image rotation, space debris, sparsity based non-convex optimization algorithms, image processing

Numerical Conservation of Exact and Approximate First Post-Newtonian Energy Integrals (2018)
Joseph O'Leary, University of South Australia and SERC Limited; James M. Hill, University of South Australia

Keywords: general relativity, astronomy, orbital dynamics, energy integrals, post-newtonian approximation

On-Orbit Meteor Impact Monitoring Using CubeSat Swarms (2018)
Ravi teja Nallapu, University of Arizona/ SpaceTREx; Himangshu Kalita, Univ. of Arizona/SpaceTREx; Jekan Thangavelautham, Univ. of Arizona/SpaceTREx

Keywords: swarm constellations; meteor impact; CubeSats; Small Satellites; Decentralized Control

Optical Characterization of Commonly Used Thermal Control Paints in a Simulated GEO Environment (2018)
Miles Bengtson, University of Colorado Boulder; Jordan Maxwell, University of Colorado Boulder; Ryan Hoffmann, Air Force Research Labratory; Russell Cooper, Air Force Research Laboratory; Stephanie Schieffer, Air Force Research Laboratory; Dale Ferguson, Air Force Research Laboratory; W. Robert Johnston, Air Force Research Laboratory; Heather Cowardin, Jacobs, NASA Johnson Space Center; Elena Plis, Assurance Technology Corp; Daniel Engelhart, Assurance Technology Corp;

Keywords: Aging, Weathering, radiation, polyimide, reflectivity

Optical Detection for Space Situational Awareness (ODESSA) (2018)
Brian Kloppenborg, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Christopher Valenta, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Layne Churchill, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Marcus Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder; Brian Gunter, Georgia Institute of Technology

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness program, Satellite characterization, sBRDF, Modeling, Simulation, Cube Satellite

Optical Ground Based Space Surveillance Obscured Sky Mitigation (2018)
Robert Bruck, BAE Systems; Francis Lundy, 18th Space Control Squadron, DOU
Optical Survey for Space Objects in High Earth Orbital Region (2018)
Rongyu Sun, Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Shengxian Yu, Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Keywords: optical survey, space debris, catalog, object detection

Optical Tracking and Attitude Determination of LEO CubeSats with LEDs: A Balloon Demonstration (2018)
Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan; Justin H. Schachter, University of Michigan; Matthew Szczerba, University of Michigan; Daniel Gu, University of Michigan; Anny Lin, University of Michigan; Chris H. Lee, University of Michigan; James W. Cutler, University of Michigan; Peter D. Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Nathan Estell, University of Michigan; George Bryja, University of Michigan

Keywords: LEO, CUBESAT, LED, LEDsat, orbit determination, optical tracking

Optical Tracking of Artificial Earth Satellites with COTS Sensors (2018)
Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jeffery Larsen, United States Naval Academy; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona

Keywords: Optical LEO tracking, SSA, orbit determination

Optimal Selection of Telescope Parameters for Space Situational Awareness Astrometry and Photometry (2018)
Timothy Murphy, L3 Applied Defense Solutions; Marcus Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Telescope, astrometry, photometry, exposure time, optimization

Passive RF Sensing in support of SSA (2018)
Matt Prechtel, Kratos RT Logic

Keywords: Sensors, RF, Maneuver Detection, Anomalies, SSA, Ranging, Patterns of Life

Photometric Measurements of Geostationary Satellites over the Western Pacific Region (2018)
Jovan Skuljan, Defence Technology Agency

Keywords: Geostationary satellites, photometry, data reduction techniques

Pomenis: A Small Portable Astrograph for Synoptic SSA (2018)
Eric Pearce, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Louis Avner, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Adam Block, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Harrison Krantz, University of Arizona Steward Observatory; Kris Rockowitz, University of Arizona Steward Observatory

Keywords: Synoptic search, astrograph, wide field of view, night sky brightness, multicolor

Quantifying the Response of a Synthetic Light Curve Generation Model to Varying Inputs (2018)
Laurence Blacketer, University of Southampton, Hugh Lewis, University of Southampton, Hodei Urrutxua, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Keywords: Light curve, synthetic, model, sensitivity, attitude, characterization, space situational awareness, SSA, active debris removal, ADR

Real-time Optical Space Situational Awareness of Low-Earth Orbit with Small Telescopes (2018)
Peter Zimmer, J.T. McGraw and Associates, LLC; John McGraw, J.T. McGraw & Associates, LLC; Mark Ackermann, J.T. McGraw and Associates, LLC

Keywords: optical, SSA, telescope, LEO

Recent Developments in Shadow Imaging Prediction (2018)
David Sheppard, Integrity Applications, Inc.; Dennis Douglas, Integrity Applications, Inc.; Bobby Hunt, Integrity Applications, Inc.

Keywords: shadow imaging, shadow prediction, occultation

Recovering Astronomical Images with Deep Neural Network Supported Bispectrum Processing (2018)
Jacob Lucas, The Boeing Company; Brandoch Calef, The Boeing Company; Trent Kyono, The Boeing Company and UCLA Computer Science

Keywords: bispectrum, Convolutional Neural Network, image processing, phase retrieval

Satellite Capture and Servicing Using Networks of Tethered Robots Supported by Ground Surveillance (2018)
Himangshu Kalita, Univ. of Arizona/SpaceTREx; Roberto Furfaro, Univ. of Arizona; Jekan Thangavelautham, Univ. of Arizona/SpaceTREx

Keywords: On-orbit capture; satellite servicing; tethers; ground observation

Short-Term TLE Uncertainty Estimation Using an Artificial Neural Network Model (2018)
Hai Jiang, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy Sciences; Jing Liu, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy Sciences; Hao-wen Cheng, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy Sciences; Yao Zhang, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy Sciences

Keywords: Space debris, TLE Uncertainty, Neural Network

Simultaneous Glint Spectral Signatures of Geosynchronous Satellites from Multiple Telescopes (2018)
Augustine DeMeulenaere, U.S. Air Force Academy; Eli Harmon, U.S. Air Force Academy; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy

Keywords: Glints, spectra

Space Debris Mapping Services for use by LEO Satellite Operators (2018)
Adam Archuleta, DigitalGlobe, Inc.; Michael Nicolls, LeoLabs

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Conjunction Assessment, Services, Orbital Debris, LEO, Operator

Space Object Tracking from the Robotic Optical Observatory at RMIT University (2018)
Steve Gehly, UNSW Canberra; Brett Carter, RMIT University and SERC Limited; Yang Yang, RMIT University and SERC Limited; Han Cai, RMIT University and SERC Limited; Samantha Le May, RMIT University and SERC Limited; Robert Norman, RMIT University and SERC Limited; Julie Currie, RMIT University; Bill Adamos, RMIT University; Jerome Daquin, RMIT University; Richard Linares, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona

Keywords: Telescope, GEO, light curves, orbit determination, track correlation

SSA Decision Support System Development and Evaluation using Cognitive Systems Engineering (2018)
Andris Jaunzemis, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dev Minotra, Georgia Institute of Technology; Karen Feigh, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marcus Holzinger, Georgia Institute of Technology; Moses Chan, Lockheed Martin Space

Keywords: Cognitive systems engineering, space situational awareness, decision support system

Stable Narrow-line VECSEL Operation for Sodium Guide Star Generation (2018)
Michael Hart, HartSCI LLC; Yushi Kaneda, University of Arizona; Mircea Guina, Tampere University of Technology; Jussi-Pekka Penttinen, Tampere University of Technology

Keywords: Adaptive optics, laser guide stars

Synthetic Heterogeneous Anomaly and Maneuver – Neural Network Event Winnowing System (2018)
Dwight Temple, ExoAnalytic Solutions

Keywords: neural, network, anomaly, characterization, SSA, autonomous, event, classification, indication, warning

System Level Studies to Design Optical Surveillance Networks in the Frame of the EU SST Support Framework (2018)
Vincent Morand, CNES; Joao Alves, EU SatCen; Johannes Gelhaus, DLR; Simon Georges, DSTL; Jose Maria Hermoso, CDTI; Elena Vellutini, ASI

Keywords: System studies, GEO, MEO, SSA, Telescopes, EUSST, Optical network

The Gaia Catalogue Second Data Release and its Implications to Optical Observations of Man-made Earth Orbiting Objects (2018)
James Frith, NASA Orbital Debris Program Office

Keywords: Photometry astrometry calibration filter Gaia spacecraft

Tomographic Wave Front Sensing using an Imaging Shack-Hartmann Wave Front Sensor and Multi-Frame Blind Deconvolution (2018)
Matthew Willson, Georgia State University; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University; Douglas Hope, Hope Scientific Renaissance LLC

Keywords: high-quality 3-D wave front sensing, multi-aperture phase retrieval, turbulence

Towards the Detection of Faint Companions Around Geosats (2018)
Henrique Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory; Ellyn Baines, Naval Research Laboratory; Tom Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory; Sergio Restaino, Naval Research Laboratory

Keywords: geosats, optical interferometry, space situational awareness

Transformation between the Johnson-Cousins and Sloan Photometric Systems for SSA (2018)
Philip Castro, Applied Optimization Inc.; Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization Inc.; Joseph Moody, Brigham Young University; Stephen Gregory, Applied Optimization Inc.; Phan Dao, AFRL; Roberto Acosta, NASIC/GSMS

Keywords: Photometry, Spectral, Transformations, Calibrations, Characterization, SSA

Turbulence and Aerosol Research Dynamic Interrogation System Testing (2018)
Steven Zuraski, AFRL; Elizabeth Beecher, AFRL; Charles Carr, AFRL/RYMT; Tamara Payne, Applied Optimization Inc.; Adam Battle, Applied Optimization Inc.; Lucas Guliano, Applied Optimization Inc.; Steven Fiorino, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: atmospheric turbulence, electro-optic sensing, Cn2,

Utilizing Supercomputing to Analyze Risks of an Emergent Large-scale Debris Field in Low Earth Orbit (2018)
David Buehler, AFRL/RV; Dane Fuller, AFIT/CSRA; John Colombi, AFIT/ENV; William Wiesel, AFIT/ENY; Dave Meyer, AFIT/ENY; Richard Cobb, AFIT/ENY

Keywords: Space debris, modeling, supercomputing, high performance computing, collision likelihood

WENESSA, Wide Eye-Narrow Eye Space Simulation for Situational Awareness – Update of Recent Progress (2018)
Kenneth Keppler, Air Force Research Laboratory - Directed Energy Directorate; Michael Albert, Air Force Research Laboratory - Directed Energy Directorate; Paul LeVan, Air Force Research Laboratory - Directed Energy Directorate; Earl Spillar, Air Force Research Laboratory - Directed Energy Directorate; Stephen Lyke, Integrity Applications Inc; Jeff Houchard, Integrity Applications Inc; Isaiah Marquez, AEgis Technology Group; Chad Cogburn, AEgis Technology Group

Keywords: Wide-Eye, Narrow-Eye, networked telescopes

A Deep Machine Learning Algorithm to Optimize the Forecast of Atmospherics (2017)
Alexandria M. Russell, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Randall J. Alliss, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Billy D. Felton, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

Keywords: Machine Learning, Atmospherics, Imaging, Transmission forecasts

A Phased Array of Widely Separated Antennas for Space Communication and Planetary Radar (2017)
Dr. Barry Geldzahler, NASA Headquarters, Chris Bershad, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Robert Brown, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Rachel Cox, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Richard Hoblitzell, NASA Kennedy Space Center, John Kiriazes, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Bruce Ledford, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Michael Miller, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Gary Woods, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Timothy Cornish, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dr. Larry D’Addario, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dr. Faramaz Davarian, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dennis Lee, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, David Morabito, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Philip Tsao, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Jason Soloff, NASA Johnson Space Flight Center, Dr. Ken Church, Sciperio Inc., Dr. Paul Deffenbaugh, Sciperio Inc., Keith Abernethy, Southern Research Inc., William Anderson, Southern Research Inc., John Collier, Southern Research Inc., Greg Wellen, Southern Research Inc.

Keywords: Ka band radar, SSA, digital manufacturing

A Simulation Environment to Determine the Performance of SSA Systems (2017)
C. Kebschull, Institute of Space Systems - TU Braunschweig, L. Reichstein, Institute of Space Systems - TU Braunschweig, E. Stoll, Institute of Space Systems - TU Braunschweig

Keywords: Measurement Generation, Orbit Determination, Simulation

A Space Object Detection Algorithm using Fourier Domain Likelihood Ratio Test (2017)
Maj. David Becker, Air Force Institute of Technology, Dr. Stephen Cain, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: Object detection, Fourier domain, algorithm

A Validation Method of ESA’s MASTER 1 cm Population in Low Earth Orbit (2017)
A. Horstmann, Institute of Space Systems - Technische Universitat Braunschweig, E. Stoll, Institute of Space Systems - Technische Universitat Braunschweig, H. Krag, Space Debris Office - ESA/ESOC

Keywords: MASTER, Space Debris, Modeling, Radar, Fengyun, Fragmentation,

Aperture Partitioning Element Results (2017)
Steven Griffin, The Boeing Company, Ryan Swindle, Air Force Research Laboratory, Lauren Schatz, University of Arizona

Keywords: Post processing, imaging

Application of Multi-Hypothesis Sequential Monte Carlo for Breakup Analysis (2017)
W.R. Faber, Applied Defense Solutions, Waqar Zaidi, Applied Defense Solutions, Islam I Hussein, Applied Defense Solutions, Christopher W.T. Roscoe, Applied Defense Solutions, Matthew P. Wilkins, Applied Defense Solutions, Paul W. Schumacher, Jr, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Light Curve Analysis; Information theory; functional Data Analysis;

Applying Cognitive Fusion to Space Situational Awareness (2017)
Steven Ingram, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Margaret Shaw, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Moses Chan, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

Keywords: Space Situation Awareness, Cognitive, Fusion, Natural Language Processing, Probabilistic Graph Model, IBM, Watson, Geostatiionary Orbit, Satellite

Australian Space Situational Awareness Capability Demonstrations (2017)
Brittany Morreale, United States Air Force, Travis Bessell, National Security and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division - Defence Science and Technology Group, Mark Rutten, National Security and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division - Defence Science and Technology Group, Brian Cheung, National Security and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division - Defence Science and Technology Group
Automated Cloud Observation for Ground Telescope Optimization (2017)
Ben Lane, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Mark W. Jeffries Jr, ExoAnalytic Solutions, William Therien, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Hung Nguyen, ExoAnalytic Solutions

Keywords: SSA, Automation, Small Telescope, Big Data, Optimization

Automated Terrestrial EMI Emitter Detection, Classification, and Localization (2017)
Richard Stottler, Stottler Henke Associates Inc, James Ong, Stottler Henke Associates Inc, Chris Gioia, Stottler Henke Associates Inc, Chris Bowman, Data Fusion & Neural Networks, Apoorva Bhopale, Air Force Research Lab

Keywords: Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI), Terrestrial EMI, EMI detection and Identification, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Behavior Transition Network (BTN)

Automatic Satellite Telemetry Analysis for SSA using Artificial Intelligence Techniques (2017)
Richard Stottler, Stottler Henke Associates Inc, Jay Mao, Stottler Henke Associates Inc

Keywords: Automatic Satellite Telemetry Analysis, Deep Learning, Case-Based Reasoning (CBR), Behavior Transition Networks (BTNs), Satellite Anomalies, Artificial Intelligence

Automation of a Wave-Optics Simulation and Image Post-Processing Package on Riptide (2017)
Michael Werth, Boeing LTS, Jacob Lucas, Boeing LTS, Daniel Thompson, Boeing LTS, Michael Abercrombie, Boeing LTS, Richard Holmes, Boeing LTS, Michael Roggemann, Michigan Technological University

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging, Modeling, Supercomputer

Autonomous Orbit Propagation for GPS Equipped Cubesats (2017)
Gim J. Der, Der Astrodynamics, Andrew E. Kalman, Pumpkin, Inc

Keywords: Cubestas, autonomous orbit propagation

Characterization of Hypervelocity Impact Debris from the DebriSat Tests (2017)
Paul M. Adams, The Aerospace Corporation, Patti M. Sheaffer, The Aerospace Corporation, Zachary Lingley, The Aerospace Corporation, Gouri Radhakrishnan, The Aerospace Corporation

Keywords: Hypervelocity impact, albedo, DebriSat

Cloud Services for Space Situational Awareness (2017)
Sarah Law, Raytheon, Jared Dorny, Raytheon, Jared Stallings, Raytheon, Jabari Loving, Raytheon

Keywords: SSA, ephemeris, scalable, distributed, data, repository

Combined SSA Sensor Tasking for Space-to-Space and Ground-to-Space (2017)
Alex Herz, Orbit Logic, Ella Herz, Orbit Logic, Kenneth Center, Orbit Logic, Josh Neel, Orbit Logic, Marc Simpson, Orbit Logic

Keywords: SSA, Sensor Tasking, Optimization, Custody, Search, Ground-based sensors, Space-based sensors, sensor modeling, multi-phenomenology sensor support

Comparison of Geosynchronous Satellites Spectral Signatures During Glint Season (2017)
Daniel Weisz, Department of Physics - U.S. Air Force Academy, Francis K. Chun, Department of Physics - U.S. Air Force Academy

Keywords: Slitless spectroscopy, GEO spectra

Daytime Sky Brightness Characterization for Persistent GEO SSA (2017)
Grant Thomas, Air Force Institute of Technology, Richard G. Cobb, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: Daytime imaging, LEO, polarimetric, small telescope, long-wave infrared, ground-based SSA, non-resolved, thermal imaging

Debris Object Orbit Initialization Using the Probabilistic Admissible Region with Asynchronous Heterogeneous Observations (2017)
Waqar H. Zaidi, Applied Defense Solutions, Weston. R. Faber, Applied Defense Solutions, Islam. I. Hussein, Applied Defense Solutions, Michael Mercurio, Applied Defense Solutions, Christopher W. T. Roscoe, Applied Defense Solutions, Matthew P. Wilkins, Applied Defense Solutions

Keywords: Data association, catalog correlation, information theory, type 1 errors, type 2 errors, sequential probability ratio test

Design and Commissioning of a Transportable Laser Ranging Station STAR-C (2017)
Leif Humbert, German Aerospace Center, Institute of Technical Physics, Thomas Hasenohr, German Aerospace Center, Institute of Technical Physics, Daniel Hampf, German Aerospace Center, Institute of Technical Physics, Wolfgang Riede, German Aerospace Center, Institute of Technical Physics

Keywords: LEO, space debris, orbital debris, Space Situational Awareness, SSA, laser ranging, ground station

Design and Efficiency Analysis of Operational Scenarios for Space Situational Awareness Radar System (2017)
Eun Jung Choi, Center for Space Situational Awareness - Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), Sungki Cho, Center for Space Situational Awareness - Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), Jung Hyun Jo, Center for Space Situational Awareness - Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), Jang-Hyun Park, Center for Space Situational Awareness - Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), Taejin Chung, Radar & Space Co., Ltd., Jaewoo Park, Radar & Space Co., Ltd., Hocheol Jeon, Radar & Space Co., Ltd., Ami Yun, Radar & Space Co., Ltd., Yonghui Lee, Radar & Space Co., Ltd.

Keywords: Space situational awareness, radar system, space hazards

Distinguishing Active Box-Wing and Cylindrical Geostationary Satellites Using IR Photometry with NASA’s WISE Spacecraft (2017)
Chris H. Lee, Department of Astronomy - University of Michigan (UM), Patrick Seitzer, Department of Astronomy - University of Michigan (UM), Roc M. Cutri, Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC) - California Institute of Technology, Carl J. Grillmair, Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC) - California Institute of Technology, Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomical Institute at the University of Bern (AIUB), Jeremy J. Murray-Krezan, Space C2 Technologies Program - Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Donald Bédard, Department of Physics and Space Science - Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC)

Keywords: GEO, satellite, infrared, WISE

DVD-COOP: Innovative Conjunction Prediction Using Voronoi-filter based on the Dynamic Voronoi Diagram of 3D Spheres (2017)
Jehyun Cha, School of Mechanical Engineering - Hanyang University, Joonghyun Ryu, Molecular Geometry and Voronoi Diagram Research Center - Hanyang University, Mokwon Lee, School of Mechanical Engineering - Hanyang University, Chanyoung Song, School of Mechanical Engineering - Hanyang University, Youngsong Cho, Molecular Geometry and Voronoi Diagram Research Center - Hanyang University, Paul Schumacher, US Air Force Research Laboratory, Misoon Mah, US Air Force Research Laboratory, Deok-Soo Kim, School of Mechanical Engineering - Hanyang University and Molecular Geometry and Voronoi Diagram Research Center - Hanyang University

Keywords: Space situational awareness(SSA), Conjunction prediction, Voronoi diagram, High-performance computation, Algorithm

Dynamic Aperture Diversity (2017)
Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University, Allister Knox, Georgia State University, Amar Dhada, Georgia State University, Caleb Abbott, Georgia State University, Douglas Hope, Hope Scientific Renaissance LLC

Keywords: Image restoration, aperture diversity,

Dynamics Observation of Space Objects Using Adaptive Optics Simulation and Light Curve Analysis (2017)
Kazufumi Watanabe, Kyushu University, Toshiya Hanada, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Kyushu University, Koki Fujita, Aerospace Engineering - Nippon Bunri University

Keywords: Light Curve, Adaptive Optics, Kalman Filter, Genetic Algorism, Optical Observation

Ever Wonder What’s in Molniya? We do. (2017)
John T. McGraw, J.T. McGraw and Associates LLC and University of New Mexico, Peter C. Zimmer, J.T, McGraw and Associates LLC, Mark R. Ackermann, J.T. McGraw and Associates LLC

Keywords: Optical telescope, Molniya, MEO, HEO, blind, SSA

Exhaustive Strategy for Optical Survey of Geosynchronous Region using TAROT Telescopes (2017)
Pascal Richard, CNES, Carlos Yanez, CNES, Vincent Morand, CNES, Agnès Verzeni, CAP GEMINI, Michel Boer, ARTEMIS (UCA – CNRS – OCA), Alain Klotz, IRAP (CNRS – UPS)

Keywords: Space surveillance, autonomous telescope, telescopes network

Fuel Optimal, Finite Thrust Guidance Methods to Circumnavigate with Lighting Constraints (2017)
Eric R. Prince, Air Force Institute of Technology, Ryan W. Carr, Air Force Institute of Technology, Richard G. Cobb, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: GEO SSA, space-based assets, optimal control, optimization, relative satellite motion, formation flying, proximity operations, astrodynamics

GEO Optical Data Association with Concurrent Metric and Photometric Information (2017)
Phan Dao, Air Force Research Laboratory, Dave Monet, United States Naval Observatory

Keywords: Photometric, astrometric, GEO, cross-tags

Geosynchronous Patrol Orbit for Space Situational Awareness (2017)
Blair Thompson, Applied Defense Solutions, Thomas Kelecy, Applied Defense Solutions, Thomas Kubancik, Applied Defense Solutions, Tim Flora, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Michael Chylla, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Debra Rose, Sierra Nevada Corporation

Keywords: Geosynchronous, orbit architecture, space surveillance

Harnessing Orbital Debris to Sense the Space Environment (2017)
Shaylah Mutschler, University of Colorado Boulder, Penina Axelrad, University of Colorado Boulder, Tomoko Matsuo, University of Colorado, Boulder

Keywords: Space Debris, SSA, LEO, Space Weather, Atmospheric Drag

Hyperspectral Measurements of Space Objects with a Small Format Sensor System (2017)
Dr. Robert Crow, Sensing Strategies Inc., Dr. Kathy Crow, Sensing Strategies Inc., Dr. Richard Preston, Sensing Strategies Inc, Dr. Elizabeth Beecher, AFRL/RYMT

Keywords: SSA, hyperspectral, satellite characterization

Image Registration Using Single Cluster PHD Methods (2017)
Mark Campbell, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Heriot-Watt University, Isabel Schlangen, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Heriot-Watt University, Emmanuel Delande, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Heriot-Watt University, and Daniel Clark, Telecom SudParis - Institut Mines-Telecom

Keywords: Orbit determination, target tracking

Image Restoration from Limited Data (2017)
Douglas Hope, Hart Scientific Consulting International, Michael Hart, Hart Scientific Consulting International, T. Ryan Swindle, Air Force Research Laboratory, Stuart M. Jefferies, Georgia State University

Keywords: Imaging, Image Restoration

Improved Anomaly Detection using Integrated Supervised and Unsupervised Processing (2017)
Bobby Hunt, Integrity Applications Incorporated - Pacific Defense Solutions, David G. Sheppard, Integrity Applications Incorporated - Pacific Defense Solutions, Charles J. Wetterer, Integrity Applications Incorporated - Pacific Defense Solutions

Keywords: Non-resolved satellite SSA, feature identification

Improved Orbit Determination of LEO CubeSats: Project LEDsat (2017)
James Cutler, Department of Aerospace Engineering - University of Michigan, Patrick Seitzer, Department of Astronomy - University of Michigan, Chris H. Lee, Department of Astronomy - University of Michigan, Peter Washabaugh, Department of Aerospace Engineering - University of Michigan, Srinagesh Sharma, Department of Aerospace Engineering - University of Michigan, Robert Gitten, Department of Aerospace Engineering - University of Michigan, Fabrizio Piergentili, Fabio Santoni, Sapienza University of Rome, Tommaso Cardona, Sapienza University of Rome, Giammarco Cialone, Sapienza University of Rome, Lorenzo Frezza, Sapienza University of Rome, Andrea Gianfermo, Sapienza University of Rome, Paolo Marzioli, Sapienza University of Rome, Sylvia Masillo, Sapienza University of Rome, Alice Pellegrino, Sapienza University of Rome, Thomas Schildknecht, University of Bern, Donald Bedard, Royal Military College of Canada, Heather Cowardin, University of Texas-El Paso, Jacobs/Jets

Keywords: CubeSats, orbit determination, optical tracking

Integrating Machine Learning into Space Operations (2017)
Kevin G. Kelly, United States Air Force

Keywords: Machine learning, anomaly detection, deep learning

Investigating Metrics Based on Phase Variance for Atmospheric Turbulence Effects on a 10km Laser Beam Propagation Path (2017)
Diego A. Lozano Jimenez, Department of Mechanical Engineering - University of Texas at El Paso, Dr. Vinod Kumar, Department of Mechanical Engineering - University of Texas at El Paso, Dr. V.S. Rao Gudimetla, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Deep turbulence, Laser Prorogation, Phase screen, Fractal dimension, Intermittent

Larger Optics and Improved Calibration Techniques for Small Satellite Observations with the ERAU OSCOM System (2017)
Sergei Bilardi, Space and Atmospheric Instrumentation Lab - Center for Space and Atmospheric Research and Department of Physical Sciences - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aroh Barjatya, Space and Atmospheric Instrumentation Lab - Center for Space and Atmospheric Research and Department of Physical Sciences - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Forrest Gasdia, Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences - University of Colorado Boulder

Keywords: Commercial-off-the-shelf, photometry, unresolved object characterization

LauncherOne: Virgin Orbit’s Dedicated Launch Vehicle for Small Satellites & Impact to the Space Enterprise Vision (2017)
Mandy Vaughn, VOX Space, Jeff Kwong, VOX Space, Will Pomerantz, Virgin Orbit

Keywords: Space situational awareness, space-based space surveillance, small satellites, commercial space

Looking Down Through the Clouds – Optical Attenuation through Real-Time Clouds (2017)
Jarred Burley, Air Force Institute of Technology, Andrew Lazarewicz, Air Force Technical Applications Center, Devin Dean, Air Force Technical Applications Center, Nicholas Heath, Air Force Technical Applications Center

Keywords: Optical atmospheric attenuation clouds

Modular Mount Control System for Telescopes (2017)
John Mooney, The Boeing Company, Richard Cleis, The Boeing Company, Trent Kyono, The Boeing Company, Matthew Edwards, The Boeing Company,

Keywords: Mount control, small telescope control system

NASA’s Optical Program on Ascension Island: Bringing MCAT to Life as the Eugene Stansbery-Meter Class Autonomous Telescope (ES-MCAT) (2017)
S. M. Lederer, NASA Johnson Space Center - Orbital Debris Program Office, P. Hickson, University of British Columbia/Euclid Research, H. M. Cowardin, University of Texas El Paso, Jacobs JETS, B. Buckalew, JETS/Jacobs, J. Frith, University of Texas El Paso, Jacobs JETS, R. Alliss, Northrop Grumman Corp

Keywords: Orbital Debris, Optical Telescopes, Autonomous

Network Enabled – Unresolved Residual Analysis and Learning (NEURAL) (2017)
Dwight Temple, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Mark Poole, Nou-systems, Matt Camp, SAIC

Keywords: Machine learning space orbit prediction perturbation neural network residual error

Non-traditional Sensor Tasking for SSA: A Case Study (2017)
Alex Herz, Orbit Logic, Ella Herz, Orbit Logic, Kenneth Center, Orbit Logic, Isabel Martinez, Orbit Logic, Nick Favero, Orbit Logic, Clinton Clark, ExoAnalytic, William Therien, ExoAnalytic, Mark Jeffries, ExoAnalytic

Keywords: SSA, Sensor Integration, Multi-phenomenology, architectures, planning, scheduling

Optical In-Situ Monitor – A Step towards European Space-Based Debris Observations (2017)
Jens Utzmann, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, Luis Ferreira, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, Gerard Vives, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, Lionel Métrailler, AIUB, Nicolas Lièvre, Micos Engineering GmbH, Tim Flohrer, ESA-ESOC

Keywords: Space-based optical debris monitoring, SSA, Space Debris, Small LEO Debris, GEO surveillance

Orbital Resonances in the Vinti Solution (2017)
Laura Duffy Zurita, Air Force Institute of Technology, Air Force Research Labs

Keywords: Astrodynamics, Orbital Resonance, Vinti Solution

Passive Optical Link Budget for LEO Space Surveillance (2017)
Paul Wagner, German Aerospace Center - Institute of Technical Physics, Thomas Hasenohr, German Aerospace Center - Institute of Technical Physics, Daniel Hampf, German Aerospace Center - Institute of Technical Physics, Fabian Sproll, German Aerospace Center - Institute of Technical Physics, Leif Humbert, German Aerospace Center - Institute of Technical Physics, Jens Rodmann, German Aerospace Center - Institute of Technical Physics, Wolfgang Riede, German Aerospace Center - Institute of Technical Physics

Keywords: LEO, space debris, orbital debris, staring camera, space situational awareness, SSA, wide-field optical space surveillance, laser ranging

Photometric and Other Analyses of Energetic Events Related to 2017 GEO RSO Anomalies (2017)
Phillip Cunio, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Michael Bantel, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Brien R. Flewelling, ExoAnalytic Solutions, William Therien, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Mark W. Jeffries, Jr., ExoAnalytic Solutions, Monica Montoya, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Rhett Butler, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Douglas Hendrix, ExoAnalytic Solutions

Keywords: Orbit determination, long-duration orbit propagation, photometrics, defunct satellites, space traffic management

Preliminary CubeSat Design for Laser Remote Maneuver of Space Debris at the Space Environment Research Centre (2017)
Jefferson Dixon, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology, John DiPrete, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology, Jacquilyn Green, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology, Christopher Healy, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology, William Underwood, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology, Isaac Wittenstein, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology, Liam Smith, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Advanced Technology Center, Kathryn A. Wingate, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology, Marcus J. Holzinger, Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering - Georgia Institute of Technology

Keywords: Space Debris, SERC, Laser Maneuver, SSA, Lockheed Martin

Publicly Available Geosynchronous (GEO) Space Object Catalog for Future Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Studies (2017)
Darin C. Koblick, California State University Long Beach and Claremont Graduate University, Praveen Shankar, California State University Long Beach, Shujing Xu, University of California San Diego

Keywords: GEO, SSA, Satellite Catalog, 2050, Projection, Modeling and Simulation

Recent Developments in Shadow Imaging (2017)
David G. Sheppard, Integrity Applications Incorporated, Dennis M. Douglas, Integrity Applications Incorporated, Bobby R. Hunt, Integrity Applications Incorporated, Ariel Todoki, Integrity Applications Incorporated,

Keywords: Shadow imaging, GEO satellites, unconventional imaging

Research to Operations Transition of an Auroral Specification and Forecast Model (2017)
James Jones, Northrop Grumman, Sean Sanders, Northrop Grumman, Bryan Davis, Air Force Space Command, Space and Missile Systems Center, Remote Sensing Systems Directorate, Cecilia Hedrick, ATECH, Elizabeth J. Mitchell, Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory, Jeffery M. Cox, The Aerospace Corporation

Keywords: Aurora, magnetosphere, radar, clutter, UHF, research, operations, transition, agile

Rotation State Evolution of Retired Geosynchronous Satellites (2017)
Conor J. Benson, University of Colorado Bouder, Daniel J. Scheeres, University of Colorado Bouder, William H. Ryan, Magdalena Ridge Observatory - New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Eileen V. Ryan, Magdalena Ridge Observatory - New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Nicholas Moskovitz, Lowell Observatory

Keywords: Retired goesynchronous satellites, light curves, tumbling rotation states

Satellite and Debris Characterisation in LEO and GEO Using Adaptive Optics (2017)
M. Copeland, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited), F. Bennet, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited), F. Rigaut, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited), C. d’Orgeville, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited), V. Korkiakoski, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics - Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited), C. Smith, EOS Space Systems Pty Ltd and Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging, Characterisation

Satellite Articulation Characterization from an Image Trajectory Matrix Using Optimization (2017)
David H. Curtis, Air Force Institute of Technology, Richard G. Cobb, Air Force Institute of Technology

Keywords: Satellite inspection, inspection route evaluation, computer vision, satellite articulation, satellite characterization

Satellite Characterization Data Collection and Analysis (2017)
David Richmond, Lockheed Martin, Jeff Brennan, Lockheed Martin

Keywords: Satellite Characterization, SSA, Data Fusion

Shape and Orbit Estimation Technique for Space Debris Observation Using the Middle and Upper Atmosphere Radar (MU Radar) (2017)
Naruomi Ikeda, Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH) - Kyoto University, Taiga Nishimura, Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH) - Kyoto University, Taiki Iwahori, Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH) - Kyoto University, Mamoru Yamamoto, Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH) - Kyoto University, Hiroyuki Hashiguchi, Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH) - Kyoto University, Hiroshi Yamakawa, Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH) - Kyoto University

Keywords: Space Debris, Atmosphere Radar, Signal Processing

Short-Arc Orbit Determination Results and Space Debris Test Observation of the OWL-Net (2017)
Jin Choi, University of Science and Technolog (UST) and Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), Jung Hyun Jo, University of Science and Technolog (UST) and Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), Hong-Suh Yim, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)

Keywords: OWL-Net, orbit estimation, space debris

Simulations for Improved Imaging of Faint Objects at Maui Space Surveillance Site (2017)
Richard Holmes, Boeing LTS, Michael Roggemann, Michigan Technological University, Michael Werth, Boeing LTS, Jacob Lucas, Boeing LTS, Daniel Thompson, Boeing LTS

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Imaging, Dim object identification

Single Photon Counting Large Format Imaging Sensors with High Spatial and Temporal Resolution (2017)
Oswald H. W. Siegmund, Space Sciences Laboratory - U.C. Berkeley, Camden Ertley, Space Sciences Laboratory - U.C. Berkeley, John V. Vallerga, Space Sciences Laboratory - U.C. Berkeley, Till Cremer, Incom Inc., Chris A. Craven, Incom Inc., Alexey Lyashenko, Incom Inc., Michael J. Minot

Keywords: High time resolution, photon counting, imaging, sensors, microchannel plate, photon counting, timing

Sohbrit: Autonomous COTS System for Satellite Characterization (2017)
Nicholas Blazier, Sandia National Laboratories, Samuel Tarin, Sandia National Laboratories, Mitchell Wells, Sandia National Laboratories, Nathanael Brown, Sandia National Laboratories, Prabal Nandy, Sandia National Laboratories, Drew Woodbury, Sandia National Laboratories

Keywords: Autonomous telescope, geosynchronous characterization, sohbrit

Space Object Classification Using Fused Features of Time Series Data (2017)
Bin Jia, Inteeligent Fusion Technology Inc, Khanh D. Pham, Air Force Research Lab, Erick Blasch, Air Force Research Lab, Dan Shen, Intelligent Fusion Technology Inc., Zhonghai Wang, Intelligent Fusion Technology Inc., Genshe Chen, Intelligent Fusion Technology Inc.,

Keywords: Space Object Classification; Light curve; Energy; Clustering; Support Vector Machine, Information Fusion.

Spectroscopic Characterization of GEO Satellites with Gunma LOW Resolution Spectrograph (2017)
Takao Endo, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation - Information Technology R&D Center, Hitomi Ono, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation - Information Technology R&D Center, Mana Hosokawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation - Information Technology R&D Center, Toshiyuki Ando, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation - Information Technology R&D Center, Takashi Takanezawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation - Communication Systems Center, Osamu Hashimoto, Gunma Astronomical Observatory

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, GEO, Satellite, characterization, Non-resolved Object, Spectroscopy, Ground-base observation

TC4 Observing Campaign: An Operational Test of NASA Planetary Defense Network (2017)
Vishnu Reddy, Lunar and Planetary Lab - University of Arizona, Michael S. Kelley, NASA Headquarters, Rob R. Landis, NASA Johnson Space Center

Keywords: Planetary Defense, Near-Earth Objects, Characterization

Technical Description of a Novel Sensor Network Architecture and Results of Radar and Optical Sensors contributing to a UK Cueing Experiment (2017)
Darcy Ladd, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Richard Reeves, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Emal Rumi, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Mike Trethewey, Control Loop Concepts Limited, Mark Fortescue, Control Loop Concepts Limited, Graham Appleby, NERC Space Geodesy Facility, Matt Wilkinson, NERC Space Geodesy Facility, Rob Sherwood, NERC Space Geodesy Facility, Andy Ash, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Craig Cooper, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Paul Rayfield, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Keywords: Radar, optical, network, cueing

Testbed Experiment for SPIDER: A Photonic Integrated Circuit-based Interferometric imaging system (2017)
Katherine Badham, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Alan Duncan, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Richard L. Kendrick, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Danielle Wuchenich, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Chad Ogden, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Guy Chriqui, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Samuel T. Thurman, Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies, Tiehui Su, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering - UC Davis, Weicheng Lai, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering - UC Davis, Jaeyi Chun, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering - UC Davis, Siwei Li, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering - UC Davis, Guangyao Liu, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering - UC Davis, S. J. B. Yoo, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering - UC Davis

Keywords: Interferometric imaging, photonic integrated circuits, computational imaging, space telescopes

The Solaris-Panoptes Global Network of Robotic Telescopes and the Borowiec Satellite Laser Ranging System for SST: A Progress Report (2017)
Maciej Konacki, Baltic Institute of Technology, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center - Polish Academy of Sciences, Pawe? Lejba, Space Research Center - Polish Academy of Sciences, Piotr Sybilski, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center - Polish Academy of Sciences and Sybilla Technologies, Rafa? Paw?aszek, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center - Polish Academy of Sciences and Sybilla Technologies, Stanis?aw Koz?owski, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center - Polish Academy of Sciences and Cillium Engineering, Tomasz Suchodolski, Space Research Center - Polish Academy of Sciences, Mariusz S?onina, Sybilla Technologies, Micha? Litwicki, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center - Polish Academy of Sciences and Cillium Engineering, Agnieszka Sybilska, Baltic Institute of Technology and Sybilla Technologies, Beata Rogowska, Baltic Institute of Technology, Ulrich Kolb, School of Physical Sciences - The Open University, Vadim Burwitz, Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik, Johannes Baader, Baader Planetarium GmbH, Paul Groot, Department of Astrophysics/IMAPP - Radboud University, Steven Bloemen, Department of Astrophysics/IMAPP - Radboud University and NOVA Optical InfraRed Instrumentation Group, Milena Ratajczak, Institute of Astronomy, Wroc?aw University, Krzysztof He?miniak, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center - Polish Academy of Sciences, Rafa? Borek, Inspectorate for Implementation of Innovative Defense Technologies - Ministry of Defense, Pawe? Chodosiewicz, Polish Space Agency - Defense Projects, Arkadiusz Chimicz, Polish Space Agency - Defense Projects

Keywords: Robotic telescopes, laser ranging, software for SST

Training the Next Generation in Space Situational Awareness Research (2017)
Damon Colpo, College of Optical Sciences - University of Arizona, Vishnu Reddy, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory - University of Arizona, Sameep Arora, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering - University of Arizona, Scott Tucker, Starizona, Lindsie Jeffries, Biomechanical Engineering - University of Arizona, Doug May, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering - University of Arizona, Ryan Bronson, College of Optical Sciences - University of Arizona, Evelyn Hunten, Electrical and Computer Engineering - University of Arizona

Keywords: Education, Telescope, Instrumentation

Utilizing Cubesatellites for Characterization of the AN/FSY-3 Space Fence System and Other Sensors (2017)
Michael G. Koltiska, United States Air Force, Brandon Pierce, United States Air Force Academy, Carlos Maldonado, Space Physics and Atmospheric Research Center - USAFA, Trey Quiller, Space Physics and Atmospheric Research Center - USAFA, Matthew McHarg, Space Physics and Atmospheric Research Center - USAFA, Bruce Bishop, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 4

Keywords: Space Fence, Cubesatellite, Phased-Array Radar, Optical Sensor, Calibration Satellite, Operational Testing

WENESSA, Wide Eye-Narrow Eye Space Simulation fo Situational Awareness (2017)
Ouail Albarait, Air Force Research Laboratory –Directed Energy Directorate, Don M. Payne, Air Force Research Laboratory –Directed Energy Directorate, Paul D. LeVan, Air Force Research Laboratory –Directed Energy Directorate, Khanh K. Luu, Air Force Research Laboratory –Directed Energy Directorate, Earl Spillar, Air Force Research Laboratory –Directed Energy Directorate, Wes Freiwald, Integrity Applications Inc, Kris Hamada, Integrity Applications Inc, Jeff Houchard, Integrity Applications Inc
21St Century Atmospheric Forecasting for Space Based Applications (2016)
Randall Alliss, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Billy Felton, Northrop Grumman, Mary Ellen Craddock, Northrop Grumman, Heather Kiley, Northrop Grumman, Michael Mason, Northrop Grumman

Keywords: Atmospheric, Space Weather, Clouds, Optical Turbulence, NWP

A High Performance Computing Study of a Scalable FISST-Based Approach to Multi-Target, Multi-Sensor Tracking (2016)
Islam Hussein, Applied Defense Solutions, Matthew P. Wilkins, Applied Defense Solutions, Christopher W. T. Roscoe, Applied Defense Solutions, Weston Faber, Texas A&M University, Suman Chakravorty, Texas A&M University, Paul. W. Schumacher, AFRL

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, High Performance Computing Applications for Space Surveillance

Adaptive Optics for Satellite and Debris Imaging in LEO and GEO (2016)
Michael Copeland, The Australian National University & Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., Francis Bennet, The Australian National University & Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., Francois Rigaut, The Australian National University & Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., Piotr Piatrou, The Australian National University & Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., V. Korkiakoski, The Australian National University & Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., Craig Smith, EOS Space Systems & Space Environment Research Centre Ltd.

Keywords: Adaptive optics, Imaging, Space debris

AN/FSY-3 Space Fence System Support of Conjunction Assessment (2016)
Michael G. Koltiska, 2d Lt, United States Air Force, Han Du, Lockheed Martin, Dan Prochoda, Lockheed Martin, Kevin Kelly, United States Air Force

Keywords: Radar, Phased Array Radar, Conjunction, Debris, Catalog Maintenance, United States Air Force, Lockheed Martin, Satellites

Analysis of Specular Reflections Off Geostationary Satellites (2016)
Andrew Jolley, Australian Defence Space Coordinating Office

Keywords: Photometry, SSA, GEO

Assessment for Operator Confidence in Automated Space Situational Awareness and Satellite Control Systems (2016)
Joe Gorman, Charles River Analytics, Martin Voshell, Charles River Analytics, Amy Sliva, Charles River Analytics

Keywords: Fusion, SSA, Control, Cognitive Engineering, Trust, Assessment

Attributes Affecting the Accuracy of a Batch Least Square Orbit Determination using Semi-analytical Satellite Theory (2016)
Srinivas Setty, German Aerospace Center, Paul J. Cefola, University of Ba alo and Consultant, Hauke Fiedler, DLR/GSOC, Juan Felix San Juan Diaz, Universidad de La Rioja

Keywords: semianalytical satellite theory, SSA, orbit determination, observation processing

Automated Algorithms to Identify Geostationary Satellites and Detect Mistagging using Concurrent Spatio-Temporal and Brightness Information (2016)
Phan Dao, AFRL, Elisabeth Heinrich-Josties, Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network, Todd Boroson, Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network

Keywords: geostationary satellite, non-resolved signature, automated detection of change, mistagging

Automated RSO Stability Analysis (2016)
Thomas Johnson, Analytical Graphics, Inc.

Keywords: COMSpOC, Attitude, Stability

Automated Space Surveillance using the AN/FSY-3 Space Fence System (2016)
Peter Hack, Lockheed Martin, Ken Carbaugh, Lockheed Martin, Kameron Simon, Lockheed Martin,

Keywords: Space Fence, Space Surveillance

Automated Terrestrial EMI Emitter Detection, Classification, and Localization (2016)
Richard Stottler, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc, Chris Bowman, Data Fusion & Neural Networks, Apoorva Bhopale, AFRL

Keywords: Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI), EMI Detection and Localization, Artificial Intelligence, Satellite Communications, Bayesian Networks, Neural Networks

Blind Detection of Ultra-faint Streaks with a Maximum Likelihood Method (2016)
William Dawson, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Michael D. Schneider, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Chandrika Kamath, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Keywords: low surface brightness, detection, streak, LEO, GEO, maximum likelihood

Challenges in Physical Characterization of Dim Space Objects: What Can We Learn from NEOs (2016)
Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona, Juan A. Sanchez, Planetary Science Institute, Audrey Thirouin, Lowell Observatory, Edgard G. Rivera-Valentin, Arecibo Observatory, William Ryan, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Eileen Ryan, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Nick Mokovitz, Lowell Observatory, Stephen Tegler, Northern Arizona University

Keywords: dim objects, asteroids, spectroscopy, characterization, phase angle

Charged Geosynchronous Debris Perturbation Using Rapid Electromagnetic Force and Torque Evaluation (2016)
Joseph Hughes, University of Colorado, Hanspeter Schaub, University of Colorado

Keywords: perturbations, electrostatic, magnetostatic, debris, attitude

Commercial SSA Catalog Performance (2016)
Robert Hall, Analytical Graphics, Inc., Thomas Johnson, Analytical Graphics, Inc.

Keywords: SSA, COMSpOC, catalog

Comparison of Geosynchronous Satellites Spectral Signatures During Glint Season (2016)
Daniel Weisz, U.S. Air Force Academy, Anita N. Dunsmore, U.S. Air Force Academy, Joshua A. Key, U.S. Air Force Academy, Ryan M. Tucker, U.S. Air Force Academy, Evan M. Weld, U.S. Air Force Academy, Francis K. Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy, Roger D. Tippets, U.S. Air Force Academy

Keywords: GEO Satellite Characterization, Slitless Spectroscopy

Comparison of Phenomenology for Satellite Characterization (2016)
David Richmond, Lockheed Martin, Gregory Spoto, Lockheed Martin

Keywords: Characterization, SSA

Conjunction Risks of Near-Earth Objects to Artificial Satellites: The Case of Asteroid 2015 VY105 (2016)
William Ryan, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Dr. Eileen V. Ryan, NM Institute of Mining and Technology

Keywords: Space situational awareness, GEO-satellites, asteroids

Creating Situational Awareness in Spacecraft Operations with the Machine Learning Approach (2016)
Zhenping Li, ASRC Technical Services

Keywords: Creating Situational Awareness in Spacecraft Operations with the Machine Learning Approach

Extracting More Information from Passive Optical Tracking Observations for Reliable Orbit Element Generation (2016)
James Bennett, Space Environment Research Centre, Steven Gehly, RMIT University

Keywords: orbit element generation, optical tracking, catalogue

Fast Optimization Schemes for Phase Recovery in Bispectral Imaging (2016)
James Herring, Emory University, James Nagy, Emory University

Keywords: bispectrum, optimization, deconvolution

Feasibility Study for a Near Term Demonstration of Laser-Sail Propulsion from the Ground to Low Earth Orbit (2016)
Edward E. Montgomery IV, Nexolve/Jacobs ESSSA Group, Les Johnson, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Herbert D. Thomas, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Keywords: beamed energy, laser propulsion, solar sail

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) and International Space Station (ISS) Coordination for CubeSat Deployments to Minimize Collision Risk (2016)
James Pawloski, NASA - GSFC, Jorge Aviles, GPM Flight Operations Team / HTSI, Ralph Myers, GPM Flight Operations Team / HTSI, Joshua Parris, ISS TOPO/JSC, Bryan Corley, ISS TOPO/JSC, Garrett Hehn, ISS TOPO/JSC, Joseph Pascucci, ISS TOPO/JSC (SGT)

Keywords: GPM, Precipitation Radar, CubeSat Deployment, ISS, TOPO, Collision Avoidance

Harnessing Adaptive Optics for Space Debris Collision Mitigation (2016)
Anna Zovaro, Australian National University and the Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., Francis Bennet, Australian National University and the Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., M. Copeland, Australian National University and the Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., Francois Rigaut, Australian National University and the Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., Celine d'Orgeville, Australian National University and the Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., D. Grosse, Australian National University and the Space Environment Research Centre Ltd., Matthew Bold, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Keywords: adaptive optics, optics, laser systems, space debris, space situational awareness, orbital debris tracking, orbital perturbations

Implementing Operational Analytics using Big Data Technologies to Detect and Predict Sensor Anomalies (2016)
Joseph Coughlin, Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc., Rohit Mital, Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc., Shashi Nittur, Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc., Benjamin SanNicolas, Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc., Christian Wolf, Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc., Rinor Jusufi, Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc.

Keywords: Big Data, Analytics, Sensor analysis, SSN

Improved Orbit Determination and Forecasts with an Assimilative Tool for Satellite Drag Specification (2016)
Marcin Pilinski, ASTRA LLC., Geoff Crowley, ASTRA LLC., Eric Sutton, Air Force Research Labs, Mihail Codrescu, NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Keywords: Space Weather, Satellite Drag, Orbital Prediction

In-Situ VIS/NIR Measurements of Space Environment Effects on Spacecraft Surfaces (2016)
Donald Bedard, Royal Military College of Canada, Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan, Alex Willison, University of Waterloo, Phil Somers, Royal Military College of Canada

Keywords: Hosted payload, spectroscopy, material characterization, space weathering

Infrared Photometry of GEO Spacecraft with WISE (2016)
Chris Lee, University of Michigan, Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan, Roc Cutri, California Institute of Technology, Carl Grillmair, California Institute of Technology, Thomas Schildknecht, University of Bern

Keywords: infrared, photometry, GEO, geosynchronous, satellite, satellites, spacecraft, WISE, streak, streaks, color, colors

Ionospheric Impacts on UHF Space Surveillance (2016)
James Jones, Northrop Grumman, Darvy Ceron Gomez, Northrop Grumman, Dr. Gregory P. Richards, Northrop Grumman

Keywords: ionosphere, surveillance, radar, modeling, low Earth Orbit, LEO

Laser De-spin Maneuver for an Active Debris Removal Mission- A Realistic Scenario for Envisat (2016)
Daniel Kucharski, SERC, James Bennett, SERC, Georg Kirchner, Austrian Academy of Sciences

Keywords: envisat, spin, laser maneuver

Laser Guidestar Satellite for Ground-based Adaptive Optics Imaging of Geosynchronous Satellites (2016)
Weston Marlow, MIT, Ashley Carlton, MIT, Hyosang Yoon, MIT, James Clark, MIT, Christian Haughwout, MIT, Kerri Cahoy, MIT, Jared Males, University of Arizona, Laird Close, University of Arizona, Katie Morzinski, University of Arizona

Keywords: adaptive optics, cubesats, space situational awareness, GEO imaging, low cost

LEDsats: LEO CubeSats with LEDs for Optical Tracking (2016)
Patrick Seitzer, University of Michigan, James Cutler, University of Michigan, Fabrizio Piergentili, Sapienza University Rome, Fabio Santoni, Sapienza University Rome, Lorenzo Arena, Sapienza University Rome, Tommaso Cardona, Sapienza University Rome, Heather Cowardin, Jacobs Technology, Chris H. Lee, University of Michigan, Srinagesh Sharma, University of Michigan

Keywords: Cubesat, satellite tracking

Lens and Camera Arrays for Sky Surveys and Space Surveillance (2016)
Mark Ackermann, Sandia National Laboratories, David Cox, Sandia National Laboratories, John McGraw, J.T. McGraw & Associates, Peter Zimmer, J.T. McGraw & Associates

Keywords: Lens, Optics, Surveillance

Low-Power Reflective Optical Communication System for Pico- and Nano-Satellites (2016)
Andreas Sinn, Vienna University of Technology, Thomas Riel, Vienna University of Technology, Florian Deisl, Vienna University of Technology, Rudolf Saathof, Vienna University of Technology, Georg Schitter, Vienna University of Technology

Keywords: small satellites, reflective optical communication, modulating retro-reflector

Multicolor Observations of Geostationary Satellites (2016)
Henrique Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, Fred Vrba, US Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station

Keywords: photometry, SSA

Optical and Chemical Characterization of Polyimide in a GEO-like Environment (2016)
Daniel P. Engelhart, Air Force Research Laboratory, Elena Plis, Assurance Technology Corporation, Dale Ferguson, Air Force Research Laboratory, Russell Cooper, Air Force Research Laboratory, Ryan Hoffmann, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: Polyimide, electron induced chemistry, high-density insulating materials, FTIR spectroscopy

Optical Estimation of the 3D Shape of a Solar Illuminated, Reflecting Satellite Surface (2016)
Julian Antolin, University of New Mexico, Zhixian Yu, University of New Mexico, Sudhakar Prasad, University of New Mexico

Keywords: Aero-optics, statistics of optical phase, adaptive optics, random walk

Optimal Scheduling for Geosynchronous Space Object Follow-up Observations Using a Genetic Algorithm (2016)
Andreas Hinze, Munich Aerospace / DLR, Hauke Fiedler, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V., Thomas Schildknecht, University of Bern

Keywords: genetic algorithm, space debris, scheduling

Optimal SSN Tasking to Enhance Real-time Space Situational Awareness (2016)
John Ferreira, Applied Defense Solutions, Islam Hussein, Applied Defense Solutions, Joseph Gerber, Applied Defense Solutions, Robert Sivilli, AFRL

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Optimal Sensor Tasking

Optimization of Observation Strategy to Improve Re-entry Prediction of Objects in HEO (2016)
Mirco Rasotto, Dinamica, Giuseppe Di Mauro, Dinamica SrL, Mauro Massari, Politecnico di Milano, Pierluigi Di Lizia, Politecnico di Milano, Roberto Armellin, University of Southampton, Quirin Funke, IMS SPACE CONSULTANCY GMBH, Tim Flohrer, ESA-ESOC

Keywords: Orbital debris, observation strategy, re-entry prediction, HEO

Orbit Determination with Angle-only Data from the First Korean Optical Satellite Tracking System, OWL-Net (2016)
Jin Choi, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jung Hyun Jo, Korea Astronomy and Space Science

Keywords: optical tracking, angle-only data, orbit determination, SSA

Parametric Excitation of Very Low Frequency (VLF) Electromagnetic Whistler Waves and Interaction with Energetic Electrons in Radiation Belt (2016)
Vladimir Sotnikov, Air Force Research Laboratory, T. Kim, AFRL, J. Caplinger, AFRL, D. Main, AFRL, E. Mishin, AFRL, N. Gershenzon, T2Sys Inc, T. Genoni, Voss Scientific I. Paraschiv, Voss Scientific, D. Rose, Voss Scientific

Keywords: Ionospheric plasma, wave-paticle interactions, radiation belt, VLF wqaves

Paving the Bridge between Academia and Operations for Orbital Debris Risk Mitigation (2016)
Mark Vincent, Raytheon

Keywords: probability of collision forecasting, covariance scaling

Performance Comparison of Optimization Methods for Blind Deconvolution (2016)
Daniel Thompson, Boeing, Brandoch Calef, Boeing, Michael Werth, Boeing

Keywords: Optimization, MFBD, Imaging

Pilot Production of Large Area Microchannel Plates and Picosecond Photodetectors (2016)
Michael Minot, Incom Inc., Bernhard W. Adams, Incom Inc., Melvin Aviles, Incom Inc, Justin L. Bond, Incom Inc, Christopher A. Craven, Incom Inc., Till Cremer, Incom Inc., Michael R. Foley, Incom Inc., Alexey Lyashenko, Incom Inc., Mark A. Popecki, Incom Inc., Michael E. Stochaj, Incom Inc., William A. Worstell, Incom Inc., Jeffrey W. Elam, Argonne National Laboratory, Anil U. Mane, Argonne National Laboratory, Oswald H. W. Siegmund, University of California, Berkeley, Camden Ertley, University of California, Berkeley.

Keywords: Microchannel plate, photon counting, imaging, timing, large area photodetector, ALD MCP

Pixel-Remapping Waveguide Addition to an Internally Sensed Optical Phased Array (2016)
Paul Sibley, Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited) and the Australian National University (ANU), Robert L. Ward, Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited), Lyle E. Roberts, Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited), Samuel P. Francis, Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited) and ANU, Simon Gross, Macquarie University, Daniel A. Shaddock, Space Environment Research Centre (SERC Limited) and ANU

Keywords: Optical Phased Array, Fiber Optical Head, Waveguide, Microlens Array

Polish and European SST Assets: the Solaris-Panoptes Global Network of Robotic Telescopes and the Borowiec Satellite Laser Ranging System (2016)
Maciej Konacki, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center and Baltic Institute of Technology, Pawel Lejba, Space Research Center, Piotr Sybilski, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center and Sybilla Technologies, Rafal Pawlaszek, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center and Sybilla Technologies, Stanislaw Kozlowski, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center and Cillium Engineering, Tomasz Suchodolski, Space Research Center, Michal Litwicki, Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center and Cillium Engineering, Ulrich Kolb, The Open University, Vadim Burwitz, Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik, Johannes Baader, Baader Planetarium GmbH, Milena Ratajczak, Wroclaw University and Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Krzysztof Helminiak, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Pawel Chodosiewicz, Ministry of Defense, Poland

Keywords: autonomous observatories, SST, NEO

Real-Time Atmospheric Phase Fluctuation Correction Using a Phased Array of Widely Separated Antennas: X-Band Results and Ka-Band Progress (2016)
Barry Geldzahler, NASA, Rick Birr, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Robert Brown, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Kevin Grant, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Richard Hoblitzell, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Michael Miller, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Gary Woods, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Arby Argueta, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Michael Ciminera, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Timothy Cornish, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dr. Larry D’Addario, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dr. Faramaz Davarian, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dr. Jonathan Kocz, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dennis Lee, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, David Morabito, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Philip Tsao, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Hali Jakeman-Flores, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Melanie N. Ott, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Jason Soloff, NASA Johnson Space Flight Center, Dr. Grant Denn, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Dr. Ken Church, Sciperio, Inc., Dr. Paul Deffenbaugh, Sciperio, Inc.,

Keywords: phased arrays, SSA, near Earth objects, high resolution radar

Realistic Sensor Tasking Strategies (2016)
Carolin Frueh, Purdue University, Hauke Fiedler, DLR- German Aerospace Center RB-RFT, Johannes Herzog, DLR- German Aerospace Center RB-RFT

Keywords: SSA, sensor tasking, observation scenarios, modeling

Reconstruction of the 1801 Discovery Orbit of Ceres via Contemporary Angles-Only Algorithms (2016)
Roger L. Mansfield, Astronomical Data Service, Gim J. Der, Der Astrodynamics

Keywords: initial orbit determination, solar system numerical integration, cislunar Earth orbits, spacecraft and space probe trajectories, space situational awareness, asteroids, interplanetary space probes

Satellite Imaging with Adaptive Optics on a 1 M Telescope (2016)
Francis Bennet, Australian National University, Ian Price, Australian National University, Francois Rigaut, Australian National University Canberra, Michael Copeland, Australian National University

Keywords: adaptive optics, satellite imaging

Satellite Type Estination from Ground-based Photometric Observation (2016)
Takao Endo, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hitomi Ono, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Jiro Suzuki, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Toshiyuki Ando, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Takashi Takanezawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Color index, Photometry, Spectroscopy, Ground-base observation

Satellite-Based EMI Detection, Identification, and Mitigation (2016)
Richard Stottler, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc, Dr. Chris Bowman, Data Fusion & Neural Networks

Keywords: Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI), Satellite-Based EMI, EMI detection and Identification, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Mitigation, Rescheduling

Shadow Imaging of Geosynchronous Satellites: Simulation, Image Reconstruction, and Shadow Prediction (2016)
Dennis Douglas, Integrity Applications Incorporated, Bobby R Hunt, Integrity Applications Incorporated, David G. Sheppard, Integrity Applications Incorporated

Keywords: Shadow Imaging, Unconventional Imaging, GEO Satellites

Site Testing for Space Situational Awareness with Single-Detector Stereo-SCIDAR (2016)
Elliott Thorn, Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre, Doris Grosse, Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre, Francois Rigaut, Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre, Francis Bennet, Australian National University and Space Environment Research Centre

Keywords: SCIDAR, atmospheric turbulence, debris, space situational awareness, adaptive optics

Space Object Maneuver Detection Algorithms Using TLE Data (2016)
Mark Pittelkau, Solers, Inc.

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Space object maneuver detection

Space Surveillance Network Scheduling Under Uncertainty: Models and Benefits (2016)
Christopher Valicka, Sandia National Laboratories, Deanna Garcia, Sandia National Laboratories, Andrea Staid, Sandia National Laboratories, Jean-Paul Watson, Sandia National Laboratories, Mark D. Rintoul, Sandia National Laboratories, Gabriel Hackebeil, University of Michigan, Lewis Ntaimo, Texas A&M University,

Keywords: Scheduling, SSA, stochastic optimization

Synthesis and Analysis of Custom Bi-directional Reflectivity Distribution Functions in DIRSIG (2016)
Jeff Dank, Integrity Applications Incorporated, David Allen, Integrity Applications Incorporated

Keywords: BRDF,DIRSIG,visualization

Synthetic-Aperture Silhouette Imaging (SASI) (2016)
Richard Paxman, MDA Information Systems

Keywords: silhouette, synthetic aperture, imaging geo satellites

System Design and Implementation of the Virginia Tech Optical Satellite Tracking Telescope (2016)
Daniel Luciani, Virginia Tech, Dr. Jonathan Black, Virginia Tech

Keywords: satellite tracking, optical telescope

The Critical Role of Experimentation to Further SSA Understanding (2016)
Pat Donnelly, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Andrew Ash, Dstl

Keywords: SSA, ATV-5, CSPO, EU, experimentation, collaboration

The Orbital Space Environment and Space Situational Awareness Domain Ontology – Toward an International Information System for Space Data (2016)
Robert Rovetto, seeking opportunities

Keywords: space situational awareness domain ontology, orbital debris ontology, space domain ontology, space environment ontology, formal ontology, astroinformatics, ontology engineering, knowledge engineering, data-modeling, conceptual modeling

The OrbitOutlook Data Archive (2016)
Michael Czajkowski, Lockheed Martin, Andrew Shilliday, Lockheed Martin, Nicholas Lofaso, Lockheed Martin, Asif Dipon, Lockheed Martin, David Van Brackle, Lockheed Martin

Keywords: distributed databases, multi-platform data integration, space situational awareness, cross-domain collaboration, multi-analytic processing environment

Time-Resolved CubeSat Photometry with a Low Cost Electro-Optics System (2016)
Forrest Gasdia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aroh Barjatya, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Sergei Bilardi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords: Time-Resolved CubeSat Photometry with a Low Cost Electro-optics System

Towards a Network of Small Aperture Telescopes with Adaptive Optics Correction Capability (2016)
Manuel Cegarra Polo, UNSW Canberra, Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra

Keywords: adaptive optics, telescopes network, small telescope

Tracking Performance Analysis and Control of a Small Robotic Telescope System (2016)
Thomas Riel, Vienna University of Technology, Rudolf Saathof, Vienna University of Technology, Andelko Katalenic, Vienna University of Technology, Georg Schitter, Vienna University of Technology

Keywords: Performance analysis, robotic telescope system, motion control

Upgrades and Current SSA Activities at the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer (2016)
Henrique Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, J. Thomas Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory, Ellyn K. Baines, Naval Research Laboratory, Robert B. Hindsley, Naval Research Laboratory, Sergio R. Restaino, Naval Research Laboratory

Keywords: Optical Interferometry, Geosats, Imaging, Facilities

Using Machine Learning for Advanced Anomaly Detection and Classification (2016)
Ben Lane, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Mark Poole, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Matt Camp, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Jeremy Murray-Krezan, AFRL

Keywords: SSA, Machine Learning, change detection,correlation support,optical data, ESpOC, Threat Indication

10 Steps to Building an Architecture for Space Surveillance Projects (2015)
Howard Gans, Harris Corporation, Eric Barnhart, Harris Corporation

Keywords: architecture, enterprise, model, DODAF, process

A Method for Improving Two-line Element Outlier Detection Based on a Consistency Check (2015)
Yang Zhao, SPACE Research Centre, School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT University, Kefei Zhang, SPACE Research Centre, School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT University, James Bennett, SPACE Research Centre, School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT University / EOS Space Systems Pty Ltd, Mount Stromlo, Canberra, AUSTRALIA, Jizhang Sang, School of Geodesy and Geomatics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, CHINA, Suqin Wu, SPACE Research Centre, School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT University

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

Accurate Focus Correction for Large Telescopes (2015)
Richard Holmes, Boeing LTS, Brett Sickmiller, Leidos, Nicholas Steinhoff, tOSC, Skip Williams, Air Force Research Laboratory, Andrew Whiting, Boeing LTS

Keywords: Focus Control, Wavefront Control, Telescopes

Adaptive Optics Testbed for the Visible High Resolution Imaging (2015)
Young Soo Choi, Agency for Defence Development, Young Soo Choi, Agency for Defence Development, Jae Eun Yoo, Agency for Defence Development, Sung Soo Kim, Agency for Defence Development, Won Tae Park, Optoelectronic System Development Center, Doosan DST, Jong Kyu Jung, Optoelectronic System Development Center, Doosan DST, Soo Man Lee, Optoelectronic System Development Center, Doosan DST

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

An Asteroid and its Moon Observed with LGS at the SOR (2015)
Jack Drummond, AFRL, Odell Reynolds, AFRL/RDSS, Miles Buckman, AFRL/RDSS

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Angels, Sylvia and Romulus

An FPGA-based High Speed Parallel Signal Processing System for Adaptive Optics Testbed (2015)
Hong Bong Kim, Hanwha Thales Co. Ltd., Young Soo Choi, Agency for Defense Development, Yu Kyung Yang, Agency for Defense Development

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

An Imaging System for Satellite Hypervelocity Impact Debris Characterization (2015)
Dr. J.-C. Liou, NASA Johnson Space Center, Dr. Norman Fitz-Coy, University of Florida, Kunal Patankar, University of Florida, Matthew Moraguez, University of Florida, Matthew Moraguez, University of Florida, Dr. Heather Cowardin, University of Texas at El Paso - Jacobs JETS Contract

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

Architecture Design for the Space Situational Awareness System in the Preparedness Plan for Space Hazards of Republic of Korea (2015)
Eun-Jung Choi, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Eun Jung Choi, Korea Astronomy, Sung-Ki Cho, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Seung-Hoo Shin, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jang-Hyun Park, Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, Jeong-Hoon Kim, Ministry of Sciene, ICT and Future Planning, Dae-Ki Kim, Ministry of Sciene, ICT and Future Planning

Keywords: SSA, Space Objects, Space Hazards

ArgusE: Design and Development of a Micro-Spectrometer used for Remote Earth and Atmospheric Observations (2015)
Catherine Tsouvaltsidis, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, Guy Bernari, PhD Candidate, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, Naif Zaid Al Salem, MSc Candidate, Physics and Astronomy, York University, Brendan Quine, Associate Professor, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, Regina Lee, Associate Professor, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University

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

Asteroid Detection Results Using the Space Surveillance Telescope (2015)
Jessica D. Ruprecht, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Gregory Ushomirsky, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Deborah Freedman Woods, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Herbert E. M. Viggh, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Jacob Varey, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Mark Cornell, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Grant Stokes, MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Keywords: Asteroids, Asteroid Search, Near-Earth Asteroids

Automatic, Rapid Replanning of Satellite Operations for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) (2015)
Dick Stottler, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.H, Kyle Mahan, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.

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

Autonomous Object Characterization with Large Datasets (2015)
Mark Poole, ExoAnalytic Solutions, Dr. Jeremy Murray-Krezan, AFRL/RV

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

Benefits of Applying Predictive Intelligence to the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Mission (2015)
Ben Lane, Northrop Grumman, Brian Mann, Northrop Grumman, Chris Millard, Northrop Grumman

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

Changes of the Electrical and Optical Character of Polyimide (2015)
Ryan Hoffmann, AFRL/RVB, Russell Cooper, Assurance Technology Corporation, Dale Ferguson, AFRL/RVB

Keywords: Material Aging, BRDF, Reflectance, charge transport

Commercial Optics for Space Surveillance and Astronomy (2015)
Mark Ackermann, Celestron, Eric Kopit, Celestron, John McGraw, J.T. McGraw & Associates, Peter Zimmer, J.T. McGraw & Associates

Keywords: Telescope, Camera, Optics, SSA

Comparison of BRDF-Predicted and Observed Light Curves of GEO Satellites (2015)
Angelica Ceniceros, University of Arizona, Phan Dao, Air Force Research Laboratory, David E. Gaylor, University of Arizona, Richard Rast, Air Force Research Laboratory, Jessica Anderson, Emergent Space Technologies, Inc., Elfego Pinon III, Emergent Space Technologies, Inc.

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

Comparison of IR and Visible Cloud Imagers (2015)
W. Jody Mandeville, MITRE Corporation, Tim McLaughlin, MITRE, Steve Bygren, MITRE, Chris Randell, MITRE

Keywords: astronomy, GEODSS, clouds

Detecting GEO Debris via Cascading Numerical Evaluation for Lines in Image Sequence (2015)
Koki Fujita, Kyushu University, Naoyuki Ichimura, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Toshiya Hanada, Kyushu University

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

Efficient Conjunction Assessment using Modified Chebyshev Picard Iteration (2015)
Austin Probe, Texas A&M University, Brent Macomber, Texas A&M University, Julie Read, Texas A&M University, Robyn Woollands, Texas A&M University, Abhay Masher, Texas A&M University, John L. Junkins, Texas A&M University

Keywords: Conjunction Assessment, Numerical Propagation, Astrodynamics

Efficient Photometry In-Frame Calibration (EPIC) Gaussian Corrections for Automated Background Normalization of Rate-Tracked Satellite Imagery (2015)
Charles J. Wetterer, Integrity Applications International / Pacific Defense Solutions, Paul F. Sydney, Integrity Applications International / Pacific Defense Solutions, Joseph D. Gerber, Applied Defense Solutions, Jacob Griesbach, Applied Defense Solutions

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

High Speed Large Format Photon Counting Microchannel Plate Imaging Sensors (2015)
Oswald Siegmund, Space Sciences Laboratory, Camden Ertley, University of California, Berkeley, John Vallerga, University of California, Berkeley

Keywords: Photon counting, timing, imaging, sensors

Imaging of stellar surfaces with the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer (2015)
Anders Jorgensen, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, A. M. Jorgensen, New Mexico Tech, H. R. Schmitt, Naval Research Laboratory, G. T. van Belle, Lowell Observatory, D. J. Hutter, Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station, J. Clark, Naval Research Laboratory, D. Mozurkewich, Seabrook Engineering, J. T. Armstrong, Naval Research Laboratory, E. K. Baines, Naval Research Laboratory, S. R. Restaino, Naval Research Laboratory

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

Implementation of an Open-Scenario, Long-Term Space Debris Simulation Approach (2015)
Bron Nelson, Computer Sciences Corporation/NASA Ames Research Center, Fan Yang Yang, MEI/NASA Ames Research Center, Roberto Carlino, STC/NASA Ames Research Center, Andres Dono Perez, MEI/NASA Ames Research Center, Nicolas Faber, SGT/NASA Ames Research Center, Chris Henze, NASA Ames Research Center ,Arif Goktug Karacalioglu, / NASA Ames Research Center, Conor O'Toole, University College Dublin/NASA Ames Research Center, Jason Swenson, LMCO/NASA Ames Research Center, Jan Stupl, SGT / NASA Ames Research Center

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

Improved Space Surveillance Network (SSN) Scheduling using Artificial Intelligence Techniques (2015)
Dick Stottler, Stottler Henke Associates, Inc.

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

Innovative Electrostatic Adhesion Technologies (2015)
Tom Bryan, NASA/MSFC, Todd MacLeod, NASA/MSFC, Larry Gagliano, NASA/MSFC, Scott Williams, SRI International, Brian McCoy, SRI International

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

Iteratively Reweighted Deconvolution through Subspace Projection (2015)
James Nagy, Emory University

Keywords: Iteratively Reweighted Deconvolution through Subspace Projection

Light Curve Simulation Using Spacecraft CAD Models and Empirical Material Spectral BRDFS (2015)
Alex Willison, Royal Military College of Canada, Donald Bedard, Royal Military College of Canada

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

Mixed-Integer Formulations for Constellation Scheduling (2015)
Christopher Valicka, Sandia National Laboratories, William E. Hart, Sandia National Laboratories, Mark Daniel Rintoul, Sandia National Laboratories

Keywords: constellation scheduling, modeling, optimization

Moving into the Light: The AEOS Telescope in the Daytime Operating Environment (2015)
Jim Mayo, Tau Technologies LLC

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

Multi-sensor Observations of the SpinSat Satellite (2015)
Doyle Hall, Boeing - LTS

Keywords: NROC

Multicolour Optical Photometry of Active Geostationary Satellites (2015)
Andrew Jolley, Royal Australian Air Force, Gregg Wade, Royal Military College of Canada, Donald Bedard, Royal Military College of Canada

Keywords: Space situational awareness, photometry, geostationary satellites

New Approach to Multiple Data Association Processing for Initial Orbit Determination using Optical Observations (2015)
Dilmurat Azimov, Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa

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

Orbit determination and Maneuver Detection Using Event Representation with Thrust-Fourier-Coefficients (2015)
Hyun Chul Ko , University of Colorado Boulder, Daniel J. Scheeres, University of Colorado Distinguished Professor

Keywords: Orbit Determination, Maneuver Detection, Event Representation

Photometric Studies of Rapidly Spinning Decommissioned GEO Satellites (2015)
William Ryan, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Eileen V. Ryan, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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

Real-time Astrometry using Phase Congruency (2015)
Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra, Manuel Cegarra Polo, UNSW Canberra, YongYi Tang, UNSW Canberra

Keywords: phase congruency, real-time imaging, astrometry

Real-Time Optical Surveillance of LEO/MEO with Small Telescopes (2015)
Peter Zimmer, J.T. McGraw and Associates, LLC, John T. McGraw, University of New Mexico/JTMA, Mark R. Ackermann, JTMA

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

Reconstructing from Extended Imagery of Space Objects (2015)
Andrew Lambert, UNSW Canberra, Manuel Cegarra Polo, UNSW Canberra

Keywords: Tomography, Orbital Bodies, Reconstruction, Imagery

Robotic SLODAR Development for Seeing Evaluation at the Bohyun Observatory (2015)
Richard Wilson, Department of Physics, University of Durham, UK, Tim Butterley, Department of Physics, University of Durham, UK, Jun Ho Lee, Kongju National Univ., YoungSoo Choi, Agency for Defense Development, South Korea, Sooman Lee, Doosan DST

Keywords: Seeing, SLODAR, Robotic Operation

Robust Wave-front Correction in a Small Scale Adaptive Optics System Using a Membrane Deformable Mirror (2015)
Seung-Kyu Park, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Sung-Hoon Baik, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jong Kyu Jung, Doosan DST, Soo Man Lee, Doosan DST, Jaeeun Yoo, Agency for Defense Development, Young Soo Choi, Agency for Defense Development

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

RSO Characterization from Photometric Data Using Machine Learning (2015)
Michael Howard, Charles River Analytics, Inc., Bernie Klem, SASSO, Joe Gorman, Charles River Analytics, Inc.

Keywords: Non-resolved Object Characterization, GEO Satellite Characterization

Satellite Fingerprints (2015)
David Richmond, Lockheed Martin

Keywords: Multi-phenominology, characterization

Simpler Adaptive Optics using a Single Device for Processing and Control (2015)
Anna Zovaro, The University of Sydney and the Australian National University, Francis Bennet, The Australian National University, David Rye, The Australian Centre for Field Robotics and The University of Sydney, Céline D'Orgeville, The Australian National University, François Rigaut, The Australian National University, Ian Price, The Australian National University, Ian Ritchie, EOS Space Systems, Craig Smith, EOS Space Systems

Keywords: adaptive optics, space debris, space environment management

Small Orbital Stereo Tracking Camera Technology Development (2015)
For missions flying in or assembled in or staging from LEO, the physical threat to vehicle and crew is needed in order to properly design the proper level of MOD impact shielding and proper mission design restrictions –

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

Space Debris Measurements using the Advanced Modular Incoherent Scatter Radar (2015)
Michael Nicolls, SRI International

Keywords: space debris, space weather, radar

Space Situational Awareness Data Processing Scalability Utilizing Google Cloud Services (2015)
Dave Greenly, SpaceNav, Matt Duncan, SpaceNav, Josh Wysack, SpaceNav, Francesc Campoy Flores, Google

Keywords: SpaceNav, Scalability, Processing, Space

Spectral Measurements of Geosynchronous Satellites During Glint Season (2015)
Francis Chun, HQ USAFA/DFP, Ryan M. Tucker, Department of Physics, U.S. Air Force Academy, Evan M. Weld, Department of Physics, U.S. Air Force Academy, Francis K. Chun, Department of Physics, U.S. Air Force Academy, Roger D. Tippets, Department of Physics, U.S. Air Force Academy

Keywords: Spectroscopy, GEO glints, Diffraction Grating

SSA Sensor Calibration Best Practices (2015)
Thomas M. Johnson, Analytical Graphics Inc.

Keywords: SSA

The Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) Mission System (JMS) and the Advanced Research, Collaboration, and Application Development Environment (ARCADE) (2015)
Richard Kim, Scitor Corporation, rhkim@scitor.com, Juan Echeverry, Scitor Corporation, Kipp Johnson, Scitor Corporation

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

The Probabilistic Admissible Region with Additional Constraints (2015)
Christopher Roscoe, Applied Defense Solutions, Islam Hussein, Applied Defense Solutions, Matthew Wilkins, Applied Defense Solutions, Paul Schumacher, Jr., Air Force Research Laboratory,

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

Treemap Visualizations for Space Situational Awareness (2015)
Zac Gorrell, Valepro, LLC, John Ianni, Air Force Research Laboratory

Keywords: visualization, treemap, decision making, visual analytics

Using Big Data Technologies and Analytics to Predict Sensor Anomalies (2015)
Rohit Mital, SGT, Joseph Coughlin, SGT, Mike Canaday, SGT

Keywords: Big Data, Analytics, Sensor,

Using Simplistic Shape/Surface Models to Predict Brightness in Estimation Filters (2015)
Charles Wetterer, IAI-PDS, Bobby Hunt, IAI-PDS, David Sheppard, IAI-PDS,

Keywords: estimation filter, modeling, light curve

A Community Format for Electro-Optical Space Situational Awareness (EOSSA) Data Products (2014)
Tamara Payne (Applied Optimization Inc.), Shaylah Mutschler (Applied Optimization Inc.), Daniel Meiser (NASIC/GSMS), Roberto Crespo (NASIC/GSMS), Neal Shine (Applied Optimization Inc.)

Keywords: data format, SSA, FITS

A New Approach to Computing Information in Measurements of Non-resolved Space Objects by the Falcon Telescope Network (2014)
Douglas Hope (USAFA Center for Space Situational Awareness Research)

Keywords: Non-resolved object characterization

A Short Evaluation of Triangulated Range from Multiple Angles-Only Sites (2014)
Zach Slatton (614 AOC//SSD)

Keywords: angles-only, triangulation, GEODSS

AMORE: Applied Momentum for Orbital Refuse Elimination (2014)
Mark Wolfson (Lockheed Martin)

Keywords: Orbital Debris, Debris Removal, Neutral Particle Beam

An Adaptive, Agile, Reconfigurable Photonic System for Handling Analog Signals (2014)
Charles Middleton (Harris Corporation), Richard DeSalvo (Harris Corporation), Nestor Escalera (Harris Corporation)

Keywords: Photonic techniques, signal transport, wideband photonic-assisted frequency converter, space applications, microwave and millimeter wave transmission, photonic-assisted converter, reconfigurable backbone

An Analysis of Debris Orbit Prediction Accuracy from Short-arc Orbit Determination Using Optical and Laser Tracking Data (2014)
James Bennett (RMIT University / EOS Space Systems), Professor Jizhang Sang (Wuhan University), Professor Craig Smith (EOS Space Systems), Professor Kefei Zhang (RMIT University)

Keywords: Short-arc orbit determination, debris, laser tracking

Characterization of Inactive Rocket Bodies Via Non-Resolved Photometric Data (2014)
Richard Linares (Los Alamos National Lab), David Palmer (Los Alamos National Lab), David C. Thompson (Los Alamos National Lab), Alexei V. Klimenko (Los Alamos National Lab)

Keywords: Characterization, Non-Resolved Photometric Data

Clients of SSA Net-Ready Data (2014)
David Richmond (Lockheed Martin), Steven Bicker (Lockheed Martin), Brian Mally (Lockheed Martin)

Keywords: SSA

Collision Avoidance: Coordination of Predicted Conjunctions between NASA Satellites and Satellites of other Countries (2014)
Angelita Kelly (NASA), Wynn Watson (NASA)

Keywords: conjunctions, constellation satellites, foreign service operators

Comparison of Radiation Pressure Perturbations on Rocket Bodies and Debris at Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (2014)
Charles Wetterer (Integrity Applications Incorporated-PDS), Keric Hill (Integrity Applications Incorporated-PDS), Moriba Jah (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: debris, astrodynamics, radiation pressure, perturbations

Compliant Baffle for Large Telescope Daylight Imaging (2014)
Steven Griffin (Boeing), Andrew Whiting (Boeing), Shawn Haar (Boeing)

Keywords: Daylight imaging

Computer Vision Techniques Applied to Space Object Detect, Track, ID, Characterize (2014)
Brien Flewelling (Air Force Research Laboratory/RVSVC)

Keywords: Computer Vision, Image Processing, astrometry, Space Object Tracking

Data Reduction Algorithm for Optical Wide Field Patrol (OWL) (2014)
Sun-youp Park (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Yung-Sik Park (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Hong-Suh Yim (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Jung Hyun Jo (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Hong-Kyu Moon (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Young-Ho Bae (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Yeo-Myeong Lim (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Jin Choi (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Young-Jun Choi (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Jang-Hyun Park (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute), Ju-Young Son (Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute)

Keywords: Data Reduction, Algorithm, Optical, Wide field

Determining Satellite Rotation Rates for Unresolved Targets Using Temporal Variations in Spectral Signatures (2014)
Joseph Coughlin (Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT))

Keywords: Spectral, unresolved targets, rotation

Development and Analysis of a Waffle Constrained Reconstructor (WCR) for Fried Geometry Adaptive Optics Systems (2014)
Robert Praus (MZA Associates Corporation)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, Fried Geometry, Waffle

Diagnostic Comparisons of Near-Earth Object Identification using Slit Spectroscopy and Slitless Grating Methods (2014)
Eileen Ryan (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), William H. Ryan (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

Keywords: near-Earth asteroid, spectroscopy, taxonomy, telescope

Doublet Pulse Coherent Laser Radar for Orbital Debris Tracking of Resident Space Objects (2014)
Narasimha Prasad (NASA Langley Research Center), Van Rudd (Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies), Albert DiMarcantonio (NASA Langley Research Center), Stephen P. Sandford (NASA Langley Research Center)

Keywords: Ladar, Resident Space Objects, Space situational awareness, orbital debris tracking, orbit determination

Emerging Technologies: Small Satellite and Associated TPED (2014)
Robert Zitz (Leidos)

Keywords: satellite, small satellite, TPED, DoD

Exploiting the Magnetic Origin of Solar Activity in Forecasting Thermospheric Density Variations (2014)
Harry Warren (Naval Research Laboratory), John Emmert (Naval Research Laboratory)

Keywords: solar activity, thermospheric density, satellite drag

Fast Tomographic Reconstruction of Atmospheric Turbulence from Micro-lens Imagery (2014)
James Nagy (Emory University), Stuart Jefferies (University of Hawaii), Michael Hart (University of Arizona), Douglas Hope (US Air Force Academy)

Keywords: Tomography, wavefront reconstruction, micro-lens imagery

Follow-up Observatory for Low Earth Orbit Objects with a Detection Algorithm Using Streaks (2014)
Makoto Tagawa (Kyushu University), Toshifumi Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Hirohisa Kurosaki (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Hiroshi Oda (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Toshiya Hanada (Kyushu University)

Keywords: low Earth orbit, follow-up observation

Fusion of Telescopic and Doppler Radar Data (2014)
Mirko Navara (Czech Technical University in Prague), Martin Matousek (Czech Technical University in Prague), Ondrej Drbohlav (Czech Technical University in Prague)

Keywords: Doppler radar, orbit determination, data fusion

GEODSS Overview (2014)
Robert Bruck (BAE Systems)

Keywords: Optical, Space Surveillance

Identifying On-Orbit Test Targets for Space Fence Operational Testing (2014)
Daniel Pechkis (Institute for Defense Analyses), Nelson Pacheco (Institute for Defense Analyses), Tye Botting (Institute for Defense Analyses)

Keywords: Space Fence, space situational awareness, statistical test design, operational testing

Measuring Geosynchronous Satellites from Stellar Appulses with AO (2014)
Jack Drummond (Air Force Research Laboratory/RDS), Odell Reynolds (Air Force Research Laboratory/RDS), Miles Buckman (Air Force Research Laboratory/RDS), Robert Johnson (Air Force Research Laboratory/RDS)

Keywords: satellites, star catalogue, adaptive optics

NASA’s Newest Orbital Debris Ground-based Telescope Assets: MCAT and UKIRT (2014)
Susan Lederer (NASA), J.M. Frith (JETS Jacobs Technology), L. F. Pace (NASA JSC), H. M. Cowardin (JETS Jacobs Technology), T. Glesne (Schafer Pacific Corporation), R. Maeda (Integrity Applications Incorporated), B. Buckalew (JETS Jacobs Technology), D. Nishimoto (Integrity Applications Incorporated), D. Douglas (Intergrity Applications Incorporated), E. G. Stansbery (NASA JSC)

Keywords: Orbital debris, telescopes, infrared, visible

NASA’s Optical Measurement Program 2014 H. (2014)
Heather Cowardin (Jacobs), Sue Lederer (NASA), Gene Stansbery (NASA), Pat Seitzer (University of Michigan), Brent Buckalew (JACOBS), Kira Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University), Ed Barker (LZ Technology)

Keywords: telescopes, orbital debris

Optical and UV Sensing Sealed Tube Microchannel Plate Imaging Detectors with High Time Resolution (2014)
Oswald Siegmund (University of California, Space Sciences Lab), John Vallerga (University of California, Space Sciences Lab), Anton Tremsin (University of California, Space Sciences Lab), Jeffrey Hull (University of California, Space Sciences Lab), Jeffrey Elam (Argonne National Lab)

Keywords: imaging, photon counting, timing, microchannel plates

Optical Observation, Image-processing, and Detection of Space Debris in Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (2014)
Hiroshi Oda (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Toshifumi Yanagisawa (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Hirohisa Kurosaki (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), Makoto Tagawa (Kyushu University)

Keywords: geosynchronous Earth orbit, optical observation

Optical Survey of the Tumble Rates of Retired GEO Satellites (2014)
Christopher R. Binz (Naval Research Laboratory), Mark A. Davis (Naval Research Laboratory), Bernie E. Kelm (Naval Research Laboratory), Christopher I. Moore (Navel Research Laboratory)

Keywords: GEO, tumbling, optical, unresolved

Parametric Characterization of SGP4 Theory and TLE Positional Accuracy (2014)
Dan Oltrogge (Analytical Graphics, Inc.), Jens Ramrath (Analytical Graphics, Inc.)

Keywords: SGP4, orbit accuracy, orbit precision, Enhanced GP, TLEs

Practical Issues Related to the Interferometric Imaging of Geosats (2014)
Henrique Schmitt (Naval Research Laboratory), Sergio R. Restaino (NRL), David Mozurkewich (Seabrook Engineering), James E. Mason (Lockheed Martin Corporation), Kevin R. Bock (Lockheed Martin Corporation), Jeff A. Dank (Lockheed Martin Corporation), J. Thomas Armstrong (NRL), Ellyn K. Baines (NRL), Greg Feller (Lockheed Martin Corporation)

Keywords: Geostationary Satellites, Imaging, Space Situational Awareness, Image Quality

Probabilistic Admissible Region for Short-Arc Angles-Only Observations (2014)
Islam Hussein (Applied Defense Solutions), Paul. W. Schumacher, Jr. (Air Force Research Laboratory), Matthew P. Wilkins (Applied Defense Solutions), Christopher W. T. Roscoe (Applied Defense Solutions)

Keywords: Initial Orbit Determination, Constrained Admissible Region, Uncertainty Propagation, Space Situational Awareness

Quantitative Measurements of the Daytime Near Infrared Sky Brightness at the AEOS 3.6 m Telescope (2014)
Michael Hart (Hart Scientific Consulting International, L.L.C.), Stuart Jefferies (Hart Scientific Consulting International, L.L.C.), Douglas Hope (Hart Scientific Consulting International, L.L.C.), James Nagy (Emory University), Stacie Williams (Air Force Research Laboratory/RD)

Keywords: daylight imaging, photometry, sky brightness

Recent Developments in Advanced Automated Post-Processing at AMOS (2014)
Michael Werth (Boeing), Brandoch Calef (Boeing), Daniel Thompson (Boeing), Lisa Thompson (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: Imaging, photometry, LWIR, automation, product production

Relative Cost and Performance Comparison of GEO Space Situational Awareness Architectures (2014)
Keith Morris (Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company), Chris Rice (Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company), Eugene Little (Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company)

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Space Based Assets, Orbital Debris

Rotation Rates of Inactive Satellites Near Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (2014)
Rita Cognion (Oceanit)

Keywords: debris, geosynchronous, rotation, inactive satellites, autocorrelation

Simulation of Telescope Detectivity for GEO Survey and Tracking (2014)
Pascal Richard (C.N.E.S.)

Keywords: SSA, geostationary, orbital debris, telescope detectivity

SOFIA Cycle 2 Science Status and Targets of Opportunity (2014)
Helen Hall (University Space Research Association), Erick Young (USRA/ SOFIA), Hans Zinnecker (Deutsches SOFIA Institut)

Keywords: SOFIA, Infrared Astronomy

Spacecraft Orbit Anomaly Representation Using Thrust-Fourier-Coefficients with Orbit Determination Toolbox (2014)
Hyun Chul Ko (University of Colorado Boulder), Daniel J. Scheeres (A Richard Seebass Endowed Chair Professor)

Keywords: Spacecraft Anomaly, Interpolation, Thrust Fourier Coefficient, SSA

SpinSat Mission Preliminary Results (2014)
Andrew Nicholas (NRL), Wayne Sawka (DSSP), Ted Finne (NRL), Linda Thomas (NRL), Liam Healey (NRL), Ivan Galysh (NRL), Aroh Barjatya (Embry-Riddle), Heather Cowardin (Jacobs Technology), Jeff Ransdell (DSSP), Shae Williams (DSSP)

Keywords: small satellites, SpinSat

SSA Modeling and Simulation with DIRSIG (2014)
David Bennett (Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center), David Allen (Lockheed Martin), Jeff A. Dank (Lockheed Martin), Dr. Michael Gartley (Rochester Institute of Technology), Dr. David W. Tyler (Lockheed Martin)

Keywords: Modeling, CAD, MLI, BRDF, Simulation, DIRSIG

The Falcon Telescope Network (2014)
Francis Chun (USAF Academy), Dr. Roger D. Tippets (USAF Academy), Dr. Michael E. Dearborn (USAF Academy), Kimberlee C. Gresham (Universities Space Research Association), Ryan E. Freckleton (MITRE Corporation), Martin W. Douglas (MITRE Corporation)

Keywords: small telescope network, space situational awareness

The Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) Mission System (JMS) and the Advanced Research, Collaboration, and Application Development Environment (ARCADE) (2014)
Jeremy Murray-Krezan (Air Force Research Laboratory), Chris Sabol (Air Force Research Laboratory), Lt Anthony M. Runco (Space & Missile Systems Center), Paul Zetocha (Air Force Research Laboratory), Juan Echeverry (Scitor Corp.), Richard Kim (Scitor Corp.)

Keywords: JMS Increment 3,ARCADE,R&D Environment,application development,data source integration

Use of Hierarchical Mixtures of Experts to Detect Resident Space Object Attitude (2014)
David Gaylor (University of Arizona), Jessica Anderson (Emergent Space Technologies, Inc.)

Keywords: Hierarchical Mixtures of Experts, attitude profile, space object characterization

Using a Smartphone Camera for Nanosatellite Attitude Determination (2014)
Rogan Shimmin (SGT)

Keywords: Image processing, optical navigation, attitude determination, satellite, cellphone

ALTAIR: Calibrated Balloon-Borne Light Sources for High-Precision Photometry (2013)
Justin Albert (University of Victoria), Yorke Brown (Dartmouth College and Harvard University), Christopher Stubbs (Harvard University), Karun Thanjavur (University of Victoria), and Peter Zimmer (Go Green Termite and University of New Mexico)

Keywords: astrophysics, cosmology, photometry, calibration, radiometry, polarimetry, optical, microwave

An Optimal Control Based Estimator for Maneuver and Natural Dynamics Reconstruction (2013)
Daniel Lubey (University of Colorado)

Keywords: Orbit Determination, Maneuver Detection, Maneuver Reconstruction, Optimal Control, SSA, Astrodynamics

Application of Passive Damping to Increase Performance of the Sodium Guidestar on the AEOS 3.6 m Telescope (2013)
Steven Griffin (Boeing), Christopher Wood (Air Force Research Laboratory)

Keywords: guidestar, telescope, vibration, jitter

Atmospheric Cloud Forecasting in Support of Space Based Applications (2013)
Randall Alliss (Northrop Grumman Corporation)

Keywords: Space Weather, Atmospherics, Clouds, imaging, communications

Collaborative Commercial Space Situational Awareness (2013)
T.S. Kelso (Center for Space Standards & Innovation)

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, SSA

Conjunctions and Collision Avoidance with Electrodynamic Tethers (2013)
Eugene Levin (Electrodynamics Technologies, LLC)

Keywords: space situational awareness, conjunctions, active collision avoidance, electrodynamic tether, propellantless spacecraft, persistently maneuverable spacecraft

CubeSat Integration into the Space Situational Awareness Architecture (2013)
Keith Morris (Lockheed Martin)

Keywords: SSA Architecture, Cubsats, Small Satellites, Constellation

Cycle 1 Science Status and How to Propose Time on SOFIA (2013)
Helen Hall (Universities Space Research Association)

Keywords: Proposing time on SOFIA, Cycle 1 Science

Design of a Radar Based Space Situational Awareness System (2013)
Toni Liebschwager (German Armed Forces)

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, ground station, Phased Array Radar

EOS Space Systems Wide Field Imager for SSA Applications (2013)
Ian Ritchie (EOS Space Systems)

Keywords: Laser tracking

F.I.D.O. Focused Integration for Debris Observation (2013)
John Ploschnitznig (Riverside Research)

Keywords: Debris Observation

Fast Gravitational Field Model Using Adaptive Orthogonal Finite Element Approximation (2013)
Brent Macomber (Texas A&M University)

Keywords: Trajectory Propagator, MCPI, Chebyshev, GPU

Generic Observatory Control System (2013)
Matt Pearson (EOS Space Systems)

Keywords: SSA, laser, debris laser ranging

Groebner Basis Solutions to Satellite Trajectory Control by Pole Placement (2013)
Zuzana Kukelova (Czech Technical University in Prague)

Keywords: satellite trajectory control, pole placement, Groebner basis

Ground-Based Near-Earth Object Studies in the post-Russian (Chelyabinsk) Meteor Airburst World (2013)
Eileen Ryan (New Mexico Institute for Mining and Technology)

Keywords: asteroids, hazard mitigation, airburst, meteor

Hands on Education Through Student-Industry Partnerships (2013)
Mark Wolfson (Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company)

Keywords: Education, Small Satellites, Outreach, CubeSat, University, Partnerships

Holographic Adaptive Laser Optics System (HALOS): Fast, autonomous aberration correction (2013)
Geoff Andersen (HUA Inc.)

Keywords: Adaptive optics, aberration correction, surveillance imaging

Human Decision Processes: Implications for SSA support tools (2013)
Paul Picciano (Aptima)

Keywords: space situational awareness, decision making, intuition, reason

Image Enhancement for Astronomical Scenes (2013)
Jacob Lucas (The Boeing Company)

Keywords: Imaging

Improvements to Optical Track Association with the Direct Bayesian Admissible Region Method (2013)
Kohei Fujimoto (University of Colorado, Boulder)

Keywords: too short arc, admissible region, optical observations, initial orbit determination

Influence of Wind Buffeting on the 3.6 m Telescope (2013)
Steven Griffin (Boeing)

Keywords: jitter, daylight imaging, 3.6

Large Area Flat Panel Imaging Detectors for Astronomy and Night Time Sensing (2013)
Oswald Siegmund (University of California)

Keywords: Large area sensors, high time resolution, high spatial resolution

Minimum-time, Constant-thrust Orbit Transfers with Non-circular Boundary Conditions (2013)
James Thorne (Institute for Defense Analyses)

Keywords: Continuous-thrust, time-optimal orbit maneuvers, low-thrust trajectories

Modified Chebyshev Picard Iteration for Efficient Numerical Integration of Ordinary Differential Equations (2013)
Brent Macomber (Texas A&M University)

Keywords: numerical integration, astrodynamics, ODEs, parallel computing

Observations and Modeling of GEO Satellites at Large Phase Angles (2013)
Rita Cognion (Oceanit)

Keywords: phase angle, geosynchronous, visual magnitude, space situational awareness

Observer Interface Analysis for Standardization to a Cloud Based Real-Time Space Situational Awareness (SSA) (2013)
Jan Eilers (German Aerospace Center)

Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, ground station, input data, cloud computing

Optical-Infrared Colors of GEO Satellites (2013)
Brooke Gibson (Oceanit)

Keywords: color terms, photometry, infrared, visual, satellite

Palomar Ultraviolet Laser for the Study of Exoplanets (2013)
Christoph Baranec (Caltech)

Keywords: Extreme adaptive optics, lasers, astronomy

Parallel Implementation of a Frozen Flow Based Wavefront Reconstructor (2013)
Keith Kelly (Emory University)

Keywords: Wavefront Reconstruction, Frozen Flow, MFBD, Parallel Algorithsm

Performance of Hybrid Adaptive Optics Systems (2013)
Michael Werth (Boeing)

Keywords: Adaptive Optics, imaging, image reconstruction, PCID, MFBD, SNR

Programming Constructs for Exascale Computing in Support of Space Situational Awareness (2013)
Mark Schmalz (University of Florida)

Keywords: Astronomical Imaging, Image and Signal Processing, High-Performance Computing

Proximity Operations Nano-Satellite Flight Demonstration (PONSFD) Rendezvous Proximity Operations Design and Trade Studies (2013)
Jacob Griesbach (Applied Defense Solutions)

Keywords: Rendezvous Proximity Operations, Nano-Satellite, Flight Software, Ground Software, Maneuver Planning, CubeSat

RANSACing Optical Image Sequences for GEO and near-GEO Objects (2013)
Radim Sara (Czech Technical University in Prague)

Keywords: detection, orbital debris, optical images, probabilistic modeling, RANSAC

Remote Control Southern Hemisphere SSA Observatory (2013)
Ian Ritchie (EOS Space Systems)

Keywords: Wide field imaging, SSA applications

Scintillation of Light from Distant Objects due to Anisotropic and Non-Kolmogorov Turbulence (2013)
Richard Holmes (Boeing LTS)

Keywords: Atmospheric Seeing, Atmospheric turbulence characterization

Sensitivity of Attitude Determination on the Model Assumed for ISAR Radar Mappings (2013)
Stijn Lemmens (European Space Agency)

Keywords: Radar images, attitude determination

Shape, Pose, and Material Recovery of Solar-Illuminated Surfaces from Compressive Spectral-Polarimetric Image Data (2013)
Sudhakar Prasad (University of New Mexico)

Keywords: BRDF, CASSPI Model

Space Situational Awareness Architecture Vision (2013)
David Richmond (Lockheed Martin)

Keywords: Architecture, Bid Data, Ckoud Computing, SOA

SSA Sensor Tasking Approach for Improved Orbit Determination Accuracies and More Efficient Use of Ground Assets (2013)
Alexander Herz (Orbit Logic)

Keywords: Scheduling, Optimization, Tasking, Space Situational Awareness, Orbit Determination, Tracking, Satellites, Debris

Structural, Thermal Optical Modeling of CUBESAT LEO Based Orbit Instrumentation Payload (2013)
Kevin Anderson (California State Polytechnic University at Pomona), Matthew Devost (California State Polytechnic University at Pomona), Donald Edberg (California State Polytechnic University at Pomona)

Keywords: Insturmentation, Thermal Analysis, Modeling, STOP, Small Telescope,

Taming the 1.2 m Telescope (2013)
Steven Griffin (Boeing), Matt Edwards (Boeing), Dave Greenwald (Boeing), Daryn Kono (Boeing), Dennis Liang (Boeing), Kirk Lohnes (Boeing)

Keywords: Jitter, Active control

The NASA Meter Class Autonomous Telescope: Ascension Island (2013)
Susan Lederer (NASA/JSC)

Keywords: orbital debris, photometry, telescope, LEO, GEO

Thermal Modeling of Space Debris via Finite Element Analysis (2013)
Paul McCall (Florida International University)

Keywords: Space Debris

Tracking A Very Near Earth Asteroid (2013)
Robert Bruck (BAE Systems)

Keywords: GEODSS, Asteroid






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  • Poster
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