Jonathan Black will give a research seminar on "From Metrology Development for Membrane Structures to In-Space Assembly and Space Domain Awareness" at 9:45 a.m. Jan. 12 in ARMS 1109.

Abstract

The recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope with its unique design and never-before-attempted deployments has shown the need for new space technologies to achieve future scientific and exploration objectives. Enabling the desired vibrant CisLunar ecosystem requires collaborative technology development and rapid transition to the space domain. This seminar explores the application of one such technology to multiple areas, including ultra-lightweight membrane space structures, computer vision, autonomy, machine learning, and space systems engineering.

Bio

Dr. Jonathan Black is a Professor in the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech, the Director of the Aerospace and Ocean Systems Division within the VT National Security Institute, the Co-Director of the Center for Space Science and Engineering Research (Space@VT), and the Northrop Grumman Senior Faculty Fellow in C4ISR. He is Co-Director of the Virginia SmallSat Data Consortium and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the past chair of the Spacecraft Structures Technical Committee.