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Dr. Belinda G. Marchand

Degrees

Degree
Institution
Major Area
Year
B.S.
Purdue University
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
1997
M.S.
Purdue University Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 2000
Ph.D.
Purdue University Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 2004

Professional Affiliations

President & CTO
Progalaxia, LLC
815 Brazos St., Ste A #282
Austin, TX 78701
Web: http://www.progalaxia.com


Research Expertise


Journal Publications


Source
Title
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Takano, A.T. and Marchand, B.G., “Numerical Coverage Analysis for Space Based Situational Awareness Applications,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 2 (2014), pp.533-544.
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Biria, A.D. and Marchand, B.G., “Constellation Design for Space-Based Space Situational Awareness Applications: An Analytical Approach,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. Vol. 51, No.2 (2014), pp. 545-562.
3
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D. Thakur and B.G. Marchand, “Hybrid Optimal Control for HIV Multi-Drug Therapies: A Finite Set Control Transcription Approach,” Journal of Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 4, 2012.
4
pdf B.G. Marchand, S.K. Scarritt, T.A. Pavlak, and K.C. Howell, "A Dynamical Approach to Precision Entry in Multi-Body Regimes: Dispersion Manifolds," Acta Astronautica, Vol. 89, pp. 107-120, 2013.
5
pdf Scarritt, S.K., Marchand, B.G., Brown, A.J., Tracy, W.H., and Weeks, M.W., “A Finite Burn Linear Targeting Algorithm for Autonomous Path Planning and Guidance,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. Vol. 35, No. 5, Sept/Oct 2012.
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pdf Marchand, B.G., Weeks, M.W., Smith, C.W., and Scarritt, S., "Onboard Autonomous Targeting for the Trans-Earth Phase of Orion,"  Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 33, No. 3, May-June 2010, pp. 943-956
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pdf Stanton, S.A. and Marchand, B.G., "Finite Set Control Transcription for Optimal Control Applications,"  Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 47, No. 3, May-June 2010, pp. 457-471
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pdf Stanton, S.A. and Marchand, B.G., "Enhanced Collocation Method for Dynamical Systems Subject to Finite Set Control,"  Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 33, No. 3, May-June 2010, pp. 957-968
9
pdf Marchand, B.G. and Stanton, S.A., "Actuator Constrained Optimal Formation Keeping Near the Libration Points," The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 57, No. 3, pp. 607-632, 2010
10
pdf Marchand, B.G. and Kobel, C. , "Above the Horizon Satellite Coverage with Dual-Altitude Band Constraints," The Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets; Vol.46, No.4, pp. 845-857
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pdf Marchand, B.G., Howell, K. C., and Wilson, R.S. , "An Improved Corrections Process for Constrained Trajectory Design in the n-body Problem," The Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 4, July-Aug. 2007
12
pdf Marchand, B.G. and Howell, K.C., "Control Strategies for Formation Flight in the Vicinity of the Libration Points," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 28, No. 6, pp 1210-1219. Nov-Dec 2005
13
pdf Howell, K. C., and Marchand, B.G. , "Natural and Non-Natural Spacecraft Formations Near the L1 and L2 Libration Points in the Sun-Earth/Moon Ephemeris System," Dynamical Systems: an International Journal, Special Issue: "Dynamical Systems in Dynamical Astronomy and Space Mission Design," March 2005, Volume 20 No. 1, pp. 149-173
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pdf Howell, K.C., Marchand, B.G. and Lo, M.W., "Temporary Satellite Capture of Short-Period Jupiter Family Comets from the Perspective of Dynamical Systems," The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, October-December 2001, Volume 49, No. 4, pp. 539-557.

Conference Papers


Paper Source
Slide Source
Title
1
pdf
pdf
A.D. Biria and B.G. Marchand, "Constellation Design for Space-Based Situational Awareness Applications: An Analytical Approach," 2011 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Girdwood, AK, August, 2011. Paper No. AAS11-538.
2
pdf pdf S.K. Scarritt and B.G. Marchand, "Applications of Artificial Potential Function Methods to Autonomous Space Flight," AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Girdoowd, AK, August 2011. Paper No. AAS11-583.
3
pdf pdf A.T. Takano and B.G. Marchand, "Optimal Constellation Design for Space Based Situational Awareness Applications," AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Girdwood, AK, August 2011. Paper No. AAS11-543.
4
pdf pdf D. Thakur and B.G. Marchand, "Tracking Control of Nanosatellites with Uncertain Time Varying Parameters," AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Girdwood, AK, August 2011. Paper No. AAS11-592.
5
pdf pdf B.G. Marchand, S.K. Scarritt, T.A. Pavlak, and K.C. Howell, "Investigation of Alternative Return Strategies for Orion Trans-Earth Injection Design Options," Proceedings of the 2010 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 14-17 2010, pp. 429-446
6
pdf pdf Scarritt, S.K., Marchand, B.G., and Weeks, M.W., "An Autonomous Onboard Targeting Algorithm Using Finite Thrust Maneuvers," Presented at the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Chicago, IL, August 2009
7
pdf pdf Stanton, S.A. and Marchand, B.G., "Finite Set Control Transcription for Optimal Control Applications," Presented at the AAS Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Savannah, Georgia, February 2009
8
pdf pdf Weeks, M. W., Marchand, B.G., Smith, C.W., and Scarritt, S.K., "Design of the Onboard Autonomous Targeting Algorithm for the TransEarth Phase of Orion," Presented at the AIAA/AAS Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Honolulu, HI. August 2008
9
pdf pdf Stanton, S.A. and Marchand, B.G., "Actuator Constrained Optimal Control of Formations Near the Libration Points" Presented at the AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Honolulu HI. August 2008
10
pdf pdf Marchand, B.G. and Kobel, C. , "Geometry of Optimal Coverage for Space Based Targets with Visibility Constraints," Presented at the AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Winter Meeting, AAS 08-247, Galveston, TX, February 2008
11
pdf pdf Marchand, B.G., Howell, K.C. and Betts, J.T. , "Discrete Nonlinear Optimal Control of S/C Formations Near the L1 and L2 Points of the Sun-Earth/Moon System," Presented at the AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference,Lake Tahoe, CA. August, 2005
12
pdf pdf Howell, K.C. and Marchand, B.G., "Formations Near the Libration points: Design Strategies Using Natural and Non-Natural Arcs," In Proceedings of GSFC 2nd International Symposium on Formation Flying Missions and Technologies,Greenbelt, MD. September, 2004
13
pdf pdf Folta, D., Hartman, K., Howell, K.C., and Marchand, B.G., "Formation Control of the MAXIM L2 Libration Orbit Mission," Presented at the AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Providence, RI. August 2004
14
pdf pdf Marchand, B.G. and Howell, K.C., "Aspherical Formations Near the Libration Points in the Sun-Earth/Moon System," Presented at the AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Maui, HI. February, 2004
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pdf pdf Howell, K.C. and Marchand, B.G., "Design and Control of Formations Near the Libration Points of the Sun-Earth/Moon Ephemeris System," Presented at the GSFC Flight Mechanics Symposium, Greenbelt, MD. October 2003
16
pdf pdf Marchand, B.G. and Howell, K.C., "Formation Flight Near L1 and L2 in the Sun-Earth/Moon Ephemeris System Including Solar Radiation Pressure," Presented at the AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT. August 2003
17
pdf pdf Howell, K.C. and Marchand, B.G., "Control Strategies for Formation Flight Near the Libration Points," Presented at the AIAA/AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Ponce, PR. February 2003
18
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Wilson, R.S., Barden, B.T., Howell, K.C. and Marchand, B.G., "Summer Launch Options for the Genesis Mission," Presented at the AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Quebec City, Canada. August, 2001
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pdf pdf K.C. Howell and B.G. Marchand, M.W. Lo, "Temporary Satellite Capture of Short-Period Jupiter Family Comets from the Perspective of Dynamical Systems," Presented at the AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Clearwater, FL. January, 2000. (AIAA/AAS Best Astrodynamics Paper Award)

Other publications


Source
Title
1
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Spacecraft Formation Keeping Near the Libration Points of the Sun-Earth/Moon System, PhD Dissertation, August, 2004.
2
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Temporary Satellite Capture of Short-Period Jupiter Family Comets from the Perspective of Dynamical Systems, M.S. Thesis, December 2000. [Revised: This document has been revised since it's original publication date to correct one typographical error that appeared in Equations 2.7 thorugh 2.9. The error had the r13 and r23 variables exchanged in places where they appeared.]

Student Theses


Source
Title
1
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pdf-slides
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Finite Set Control Transcription for Optimal Control Applications, Capt. Stuart Stanton, PhD Dissertation, May 2009.
2
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Tracking Control for Nanosatellites, Divya Thakur, MS Thesis, May 2009.
3
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An Onboard Targeting Algorithm with Earth-Return Applications, Chad Smith, MS Thesis, August 2008.
4
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Numerical Analysis and Design of Satellite Constellations for Above the Horizon Coverage, Andrew Takano, MS Thesis, December 2010.
5
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Computationally Efficient Path Planning Algorithm for Autonomous Navigation over Natural Terrain, Ana Isabel Guerrero, MS Thesis, August 2011.
6
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Analytical Approach to the Design of Optimal Satellite Constellations for Space-Based Space Situational Awareness, MS Thesis, December 2011.