Technical Papers – Satellite Characterization
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Jorge Rubio, GMV & Universidad Carlos III de Madrid; Adrian de Andrés, GMV; Carlos Paulete, GMV; Ángel Gallego, GMV; Jose Miguel Lozano, GMV; Diego Escobar, GMV; Alberto Agueda, GMV
Keywords: attitude estimation, attitude monitoring, light curve, three-axis stabilised satellite
Tae Lim, United States Naval Academy; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy; Benjamin Roth, U.S. Air Force Academy; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Timothy Giblin, i2 Strategic Services LLC
Keywords: Rocket body rotational motion characterization, photometric observation, Falcon Telescope Network, space debris removal
George Landon, Cedarville University; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Timothy Giblin, i2 Strategic Services LLC; Benjamin Roth, U.S. Air Force Academy; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy
Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness, Geosynchronous, Non-Resolved Objects, Characterization, Spectroscopy, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Falcon Telescope Network
Alexander Macmanus, University of Warwick & Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl); Don Pollacco, University of Warwick; Paul Chote, University of Warwick; Calum Meredith, Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
Keywords: SSA, SDA, characterisation, LEO, optical, infrared, machine learning
Jordan Maxwell, SCOUT Space Inc.
Keywords: Light Curve, Photometry, Space Target, Spacecraft, Machine Learning, Shape Reconstruction, Light Curve Inversion
Phillip Fishbein, Applied Optimization, Inc.; Tamara Payne, Altamira Technologies Corp.; Anil Chaudhary, Applied Optimization Inc.; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy; Timothy Giblin, i2 Strategic Services LLC; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; Trenton Godar, United States Space Force; Veronica Wiley, United States Space Force
Keywords: Standardized fields, E-O data reporting, data pedigree, panchromatic, multi-spectral, spectroscopy, polarimetry, spectropolarimetry
Mridul Songara, Digantara; Rithwik Neelakantan, Digantara; Latha Sridhar, Digantara; Sivalinga Raja Shanmugam, Digantara; Tanveer Ahmed, Digantara; Anirudh Sharma, Digantara
Keywords: Pattern of Life, Maneuver Pattern Violation, Residence Orbit Clustering, Maneuver Quantification
Clarice Reid, Slingshot Aerospace; David Witman, Slingshot Aerospace; Timothy Olson, Slingshot Aerospace; Carl Steinhauser, Slingshot Aerospace; Aaron Pung, Slingshot Aerospace; Brian Williams, Slingshot Aerospace; Dylan Kesler, Slingshot Aerospace; Belinda Marchand, Slingshot Aerospace
Keywords: Light-curve Inversion, Fingerprinting, Attitude Change, Photometric Analysis, Machine Learning
Conor Benson, University of Colorado Boulder; Marcus Holzinger, University of Colorado Boulder
Keywords: event cameras, photometry, non-resolved object characterization
Harris Mohamed, Kratos
Keywords: RF, Pattern of Life, Anomaly Detection, SDA, multivariate, univariate
Sarvesh Garimella, MyRadar; Douglas Franz, MyRadar; Scott Ferguson, Astronomy Live
Keywords: Hypersonic vehicles, plasma emissions, SWIR imaging, multispectral imaging, re-entry dynamics, high-speed aerodynamics
Konstantinos Tsaprailis, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece & National Observatory of Athens; George Choumos, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece & National Observatory of Athens; Charalampos Kontoes, National Observatory of Athens; Vaios Lappas, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Keywords: Space Surveillance & Tracking, Artificial Intelligence, Initial Orbit Determination, Resident Space Object Characterization, Spin Status Estimation, Optical Observations, Tracking Data Message
Thomas Cooley, Turion Space; Yu-Yen Chang, Turion Space; Ryan Westerdahl, Turion Space; Tyler Pierce, Turion Space; Alexander Rogers, Turion Space
Keywords: Non-Earth-Imaging, Satellite Characterization, Sensor Calibration
Timothy Olson, Slingshot Aerospace; Clarice Reid, Slingshot Aerospace; Russ Johnson, Slingshot Aerospace; Jeff Shaddix, Slingshot Aerospace; Dylan Kesler, Slingshot Aerospace; Belinda Marchand, Slingshot Aerospace
Keywords: Earthshine, LEO, Optical Systems, Modeling, Data Analysis, Small Aperture, Wide Field of View Optical Systems, Machine Learning
Jason Kirkendall, Rochester Institute of Technology; Bartosz Krawczyk, Rochester Institute of Technology; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy; Michael Gartley, Rochester Institute of Technology
Keywords: Machine Learning, Geosynchronous, Slitless Spectroscopy, Convolutional Neural Network
Stephen Catsamas, The University of Melbourne; Sarah Caddy, The University of Melbourne; Michele Trenti, The University of Melbourne
Keywords: catagorization, infrared, classification, thermal, modelling, space telescope
Takuro Tsuchikawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Takao Endo, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Keywords: GEO, satellite characterization, light curve, polarimetry, multi-band photometry
Oleksandr (Alex) Kozhukhov, National Space Facilities Control and Test Center of State Space Agency of Ukraine; Viktor Kudak, Uzhhorod National University, Laboratory of Space Research; Vasyl Perig, Uzhhorod National University, Laboratory of Space Research; Nikolay Koshkin, Research Institute Astronomical Observatory of Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University; Leonid Shakun, Research Institute Astronomical Observatory of Odesa I.I.Mechnikov National University
Keywords: Optical sensors, Photometry, Modeling
Tamara Payne, Altamira Technologies Corp.; Heath Knickerbocker, Altamira Technologies Corp.; Joshua Niles, Altamira Technologies Corp.; Emily Salisbury, Altamira Technologies Corp.; James Eldridge, Altamira Technologies Corp.; Jordan Wagner, Altamira Technologies Corp.; Douglas Hensley, Altamira Technologies Corp.
Keywords: pattern of life, satellite characterization, photometric signatures, maneuver detection, sensor data fusion
Ricardo Delgadillo, Advanced Scientific Concepts LLC; Robert Stevenson-Karl, Advanced Scientific Concepts LLC; Roger Stettner, Advanced Scientific Concepts LLC; Lane Fuller, Advanced Scientific Concepts LLC; Bruce Anderson, Advanced Scientific Concepts LLC; Michael Dahlin, Advanced Scientific Concepts LLC
Keywords: Flash LiDAR, Resident Space Object, RSO, Space Domain Awareness, Rendezvous, Docking, Satellite, Servicing, Trajectory Estimation, Simulation, Point Cloud, Predictive Modeling
Sarah Caddy, The University of Melbourne; Stephen Catsamas, The University of Melbourne; Michele Trenti, The University of Melbourne; Miguel Ortiz del Castillo, The University of Melbourne; Airlie Chapman, The University of Melbourne; Robert Mearns, The University of Melbourne
Keywords: Infrared, Thermal, Imaging, Characterization, Geostationary
Shriharsh Tendulkar, LeoLabs; Darren McKnight, LeoLabs; Benedikt Reihs, LeoLabs; Harry She, LeoLabs; Erin Dale, LeoLabs
Keywords: Machine learning, object typing, classification, clustering, LEO, ground-based radar network, object characterization, Space Domain Awareness, Space Situational Awareness, LeoLabs, Radar, S-Band, Maneuverability, Artificial intelligence, Doppler, Residual
Jeremy Correa, Katalyst Space Technologies; William Oldroyd, Katalyst Space Technologies; Jeff Uyekawa, Katalyst Space Technologies
Keywords: SDA, Rendering, GPU, Optics, Imagery, SNR
Jake Singh, Rhea Space Activity; Joshua Baumann, Rhea Space Activity; Matthew Gorban, Rhea Space Activity; Christopher Dinelli, Rhea Space Activity; Eileen Ryan, New Mexico Tech/MRO; William Ryan, New Mexico Tech/MRO
Keywords: Satellite spectral radiance, optical navigation, optical filtering, Starlink
Jun Yoshida, NEC Corporation; Taichiro Sano, NEC Corporation; Katsuaki Taya, NEC Corporation; Daiki Mori, NEC Corporation; Moe Otagiri, NEC Corporation
Keywords: Unsupervised learning, Anomaly detection, Satellite attitude estimation, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Machine Learning.
Chad Mello, United States Air Force Academy; Matthew Mendoza, United States Air Force Academy; Leonardo Camacho, United States Air Force Academy; Damien Eberhardt, United States Air Force Academy
Keywords: machine learning, deep learning, transfer learning, geosynchronous, satellite, spectra,
Adrián de Andrés, GMV; Jorge Rubio, GMV; Carlos Paulete, GMV; Diego Tirado, GMV; Ángel Gallego, GMV; Diego Escobar, GMV; Alfredo M. Antón, GMV
Keywords: Attitude determination, attitude monitoring, object characterization, photometry
Henri Tarrieu, Aldoria; Lea Duthil, Aldoria; Sacha Redel, Aldoria; Alexis Petit, Aldoria
Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Active Debris Removal, Photometry, Satellite Attitude Restitution, Optical Ground Sensors, Light Curve Inversion, Space Object Characterization
Thomas Dickinson, AFIT/CI, Rochester Institute of Technology Center for Imaging Science; Derek Walvoord, Rochester Institute of Technology Center for Imaging Science; Michael Gartley, Rochester Institute of Technology Center for Imaging Science
Keywords: deep learning, machine learning, pose estimation, 6DOF, computer vision, domain gap, automation
Joshua Garretson, U. S. Space Force
Keywords: Centroiding, Centroid Anisoplanatism, Tilts, Tracking Error, Jitter, Adaptive Optics
Matt Mayne, Dstl
Keywords: RCS, RF, Radar, Measurement, SDA, CubeSat
Ed Kruzins, UNSW Canberra Space; Lance Benner, JPL; Melrose Brown, UNSW Canberra Space; David Coward, University of Western Australia; Guifre Molera Calves, University of Tasmania; Phil Edwards, CSIRO; Jon Giorgini, JPL; Steve Guedon, UNSW; Shinji Horiuchi, CSIRO; Bruce Gendre, University of Western Australia; John Kennewell, Australian Space Academy; Andrew Lambert, Unsw Canberra Space; Joseph Lazio, JPL; Benjamin Linsten, University of Western Australia; John Moore, University of Western Australia; Dorota Mieczkowska, 8 Polish Space Agency; Edwin Peters, Unsw Canberra Space; Chris Phillips, CSIRO; Tom Riddell, UNSW; Jamie Stevens, CSIRO; Arie Verveer, University of Western Australia
Keywords: Near Earth Objects, Radar, Optical, Southern Hemisphere, Deep Space
Corey Packard, ThermoAnalytics, Inc.; Casey Demars, The Tech7 Company; Logan Canull, ThermoAnalytics, Inc.; David Tyler, The Tech7 Company; Chris Rodgers, The Tech7 Company; Zachary Edel, ThermoAnalytics, Inc.; Timofey Golubev, ThermoAnalytics, Inc.
Keywords: EOIR, simulation, MuSES, signature, contract, EO/IR, LWIR, modeling, SDA, SSA, 3D, thermal, daylight, characterization
Takuro Tsuchikawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Takao Endo, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Hidenobu Tsuji, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Keywords: light curve, satellite's rotation, CubeSat
Tristan Meyer, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Denise Keil, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Daniel Traub, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Stefan Scharring, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Wolfgang Riede, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Thomas Dekorsy, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Max Nussbaum, DiGOS Potsdam GmbH; Michael Lengowski, University of Stuttgart; Robin Schweigert, University of Stuttgart; Sabine Klinkner, University of Stuttgart
Keywords: Light curves, object characterization, light curve simulation, reflectivity maps, SSA, space debris, Flying Laptop
Simon Anger, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Matthias Jirousek, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Stephan Dill, German Aerospace Center (DLR); Markus Peichl, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Keywords: Radar imaging, Inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR), IoSiS, Imaging of satellites in Space, space situational awareness, high-resolution
Timothy Olson, Slingshot Aerospace; Clarice Reid, Slingshot Aerospace; Cam Key, Slingshot Aerospace; Brian Williams, Slingshot Aerospace; David Witman, Slingshot Aerospace; Jeff Shaddix, Slingshot Aerospace; Dylan Kesler, Slingshot Aerospace; Belinda Marchand, Slingshot Aerospace
Keywords: Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Photometric Change Detection, Satellite Characterization, Low Earth Orbit, Simulation, Photometric Fingerprinting
Harry She, LeoLabs; Chandler Phelps, LeoLabs; Owen Marshall, LeoLabs; Erin Dale, LeoLabs
Keywords: Machine learning, object typing, classification, clustering, LEO, ground-based radar network, XGBoost, characterization, Space Domain Awareness, Space Situational Awareness, LeoLabs, Radar, S-Band, UHF, Maneuverability, Artificial intelligence
Rithwik Neelakantan, Digantara Research and Technologies Private Limited, India; Sivalinga Raja Shanmugam, Digantara Research and Technologies Private Limited, India; Ankit Agrawal, Digantara Research and Technologies Private Limited, India; Latha S, Digantara Research and Technologies Private Limited, India; Nistala Venkat Viashnavi Lakshimi, Digantara Research and Technologies Private Limited, India; Tanveer Ahmed, Digantara Research and Technologies Private Limited, India
Keywords: Pattern of life characterization, maneuver detection, Low Earth Orbit
Trevor Putman, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Major Caleb McComas, Space Security Defense Program; Lt. Col.Julia Faustman, Space Security Defense Program
Keywords: fusion, Bayesian, classifier, characterization, identification
Ryui Hara, Kyushu university; Yasuhiro Yoshimura, Kyushu university; Toshiya Hanada, Kyushu university
Keywords: Light Curves, Attitude, Gaussian Process Regression
Oleksandr Kozhukhov, National Space Facilities Control and Test Center of State Space Agency of Ukraine; Nikolay Koshkin, Astronomical Observatory of Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University; Leonid Shakun, Astronomical Observatory of Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University; Oleksandr Bryukhovetskyi, National Space Facilities Control and Test Center of State Space Agency of Ukraine; Oleksandr Vasyltsiun, National Space Facilities Control and Test Center of State Space Agency of Ukraine; Thomas Schildknecht, University of Bern, Astronomical Institute; Alessandro Vananti, University of Bern, Astronomical Institute; Palash Patole, University of Bern, Astronomical Institute; Fabrizio Piergentili, University of Rome – La Sapienza; Lorenzo Mariani, University of Rome – La Sapienza; Andrew Hammett, UK Space Agency; Robert Sherwood, NERC Space Geodesy Facility; Toshifumi Yanagisawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; Hirohisa Kurosaki, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; Viktor Kudak, Uhzhorod National University, Laboratory of Space Research; Vasyl Perig, Uhzhorod National University, Laboratory of Space Research; Igor Salnikov, Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University; Yeva Vovchyk, Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University; Ilgmars Eglitis, Institute of Astronomy University of Latvia; Jorge del Pino, Institute of Astronomy University of Latvia; Kalvis Salmins, Institute of Astronomy University of Latvia; Germano Bianchi, INAF – National Institute for Astrophysics; Pierluigi Di Lizia, Politecnico di Milano
Keywords: LEO, Space Debris, Photometry
Aryzbe Najera, University of Texas at El Paso; Ana C. Chavez-Lopez, University of Texas at El Paso; Leah A. Porras, University of Texas at El Paso; Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas at El Paso
Keywords: DIRSIG, SDA, Unresolved Space Objects, Satellite Characterization
Matej Zigo, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia; Katarína Sabolová, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia; Jiří Šilha, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia
Keywords: Space weathering, photometry, GEO satellites
Stacey Jones, O Analytics, Inc.
Keywords: Super Resolution, low Earth Orbit, LEO, Satellite Detection, Object Characterization
Nathan Highsmith, Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Jorge O'Farrill, MTSI
Keywords: Digital Twins, Transformers, Adaptive Optimization, Adversarial Testing
Daigo Kobayashi, Purdue University; Alexander Burton, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University
Keywords: near-field attitude determination, space debris
Philip Castro, Applied Optimization; Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging; Casey Schuetz-Christy, Mellennium Engineering and Integration LLC, an Axient Subsidiary; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Foce Academy
Keywords: Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Characterization, Spectroscopy
Tomas Hrobar, Comenius University in Bratislava; Jiri Silha, Comenius University, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics; Matej Zigo, Comenius University in Bratislava; Peter Jevcak, Comenius University in Bratislava; Palash Patole, Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern; Thomas Schildknecht, Astronomisches Institut Universität Bern
Keywords: photometry, attitude state estimation, upper stages
Neil Pearson, University of Arizona; Benjamin Sharkey, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Craig Jacobson, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona
Keywords: Reflectance Spectroscopy, Spectral Library, Phase Angle, Space Analog, Laboratory Measurement
Owen Miller, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Neil Pearson, University of Arizona; Daniel Gray, Sidereal Technology; Scott Tucker, Starizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona
Keywords: SSA, SDA, Mega-Constellations, Space Traffic Managment, Imaging, Optical Systems
Matthew Phelps, USSF SSC/SZG; Justin Fletcher, USSF SSC/SZG
Keywords: GEO, non-resolved characterization, space object, optical spectra, attitude, orientation, BRDF, helmholtz reciprocity, geometry
Alexander Burton, Purdue University; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University
Keywords: light curve inversion, attitude determination, space debris
Casey Demars, Tech7; Corey Packard, ThermoAnalytics, Inc.; David Tyler, The Tech7 Company; Christopher Rodgers, Tech7
Keywords: Thermal, Infrared, Modeling, Simulation, Longwave, Space Domain Awareness, SDA
Fabien Baron, Georgia State University; Stuart Jefferies, Georgia State University; Dmitriy Shcherbik, Georgia State University; Ryan Hall, Georgia State University; Daniel Johns, Georgia State University; Douglas Hope, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Keywords: Hyper-spectraal imaging, imaginng
David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Charles J. Wetterer, KBR; Timothy Giblin, i2 Strategic Services LLC; Matthew Fitzgerald, USAF Academy; Francis Chun, USAF Academy
Keywords: Polarimetry, Hyperspectral, SSA, SDA, Geosynchronous, Non-Resolved Objects, Characterization
Rebecca Lersch, University of Arizona; Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Neil Pearson, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona
Keywords: spectral mixing, spectroscopy, spectral modeling
Xin Yee, University of Colorado; Phan Dao, Applied Optimization; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc; Charles Wetterer, KRB; Benjamin Roth, U.S. Air Force Academy; Francis Chun, U.S. Air Force Academy
Keywords: Machine learning classification, spectroscopic data, grating, non-resolved signatures, GEO
Madilynn Compean, Air Force Institute of Technology; Todd Small, Air Force Institute of Technology
Keywords: remote sensing, geostationary non-resolved imagery, anisotropic materials, solar panels, Bi-directional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF)
Pace Balster, Katalyst Space Technologies; Gabrielle Jones, Katalyst Space Technologies; Gavin Hofer, Katalyst Space Technologies; Daniel Newsom, Katalyst Space Technologies; Carolin Frueh, Purdue University;
Keywords: Light Curve, Characterization, Pattern of Life, Classification, Unresolved, Non-Resolved, Shape, Stability, Blob Identification
Jiri Silha, Comenius University, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics; Peter Jevcak, Comenius University in Bratislava; Matej Zigo, Comenius University in Bratislava; Tomas Hrobar, Comenius University in Bratislava; András Szil´agyi-S´andor, Comenius University, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics
Keywords: space debris, phase function, photometry, characterization
Ángel Gallego, GMV; Adrian de Andrés, GMV; Carlos Paulete, GMV; Marc Torras, GMV; Alfredo M. Antón, GMV
Keywords: object characterization, data fusion, attitude estimation, light-curves, RCS, Machine Learning, SST data simulation
Takao Endo, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Takuro Tsuchikawa, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Takayasu Anada, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Hitomi Ono, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Hidenobu Tsuji, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Keywords: Non-Resolved Object Characterization, GEO Satellite Characterization, photometric light curve, BRDF
Zach Gazak, SSC/SZG; Ryan Swindle, USSF/SSC; Matthew Phelps, USSF SSC/SZG; Justin Fletcher, USSF SSC/SZG
Keywords: Spectroscopy, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Small Telescopes, Hyperspectral
Tanner Campbell, University of Arizona; Adam Battle, University of Arizona; Bill Gray, University of Arizona; Neil Pearson, University of Arizona; Grace Halferty, University of Arizona; Roberto Furfaro, University of Arizona; Vishnu Reddy, University of Arizona;
Keywords: Characterization, Machine Learning, Cislunar SSA
Ty Stromberg, US Air Force Academy; Kody Wilson, US Air Force Academy; Timothy Bate, US Air Force Academy; Francis Chun, US Air Force Academy; David Strong, Strong EO Imaging, Inc.; Darren McKnight, LeoLabs
Keywords: Photometry, Rocket Body, Rate of Tumble, Space Situational Awareness, Space Domain Awareness, Low Earth Orbit, LEO
Calum Meredith, Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl); Paul Chote, University of Warwick; Robert Airey, University of Warwick
Keywords: SDA, RPO, Non-Resolved Imaging
Miguel Velez-Reyes, The University of Texas at El Paso; Aryzbe Najera, University of Texas-El Paso; Leah Porras, The University of Texas at El Paso; Dan DeBlasio, University of Texas at El Paso; Hector Erives, The University of Texas at El Paso
Keywords: remote sensing, unresolved resident space objects, hyperspectral, spectro-temporal signatures, signature analysis, simulation, machine learning, training