Recent Publications

• Conference Papers
• Refereed Publications

Conference Papers

Cebrian, A.M., Tamrazian, S., Sebastiao, I.B., Spencer, D.A., Alexeenko, A., “DSMC-SPARTA Aerodynamic Characterization of a Deorbiting CubeSat,” 31^st International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, Glasgow, Scotland, July 2018.

Schulte, P.Z. and Spencer, D.A., “On-Board Model-Based Fault Diagnosis for Autonomous Proximity Operations,” 69^th International Astronautical Congress, Bremen, Germany, October 2018.

Deshmukh, R., Dutta, S., and Spencer, D.A., “Investigation of Direct Force Control for Planetary Aerocapture at Neptune,” 29^th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 19-212, Kauai, Hawaii, January 2019.

Mansell, J., Dickmann, S., and Spencer, D.A., “Swarm Optimization of Lunar Transfers from Earth Orbit with Radiation Dose Constraints,” 29^th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 19-244, Kauai, Hawaii, January 2019.

Renevey, S. and Spencer, D.A., “Spacecraft Formations Using Artificial Potential Functions and Relative Orbital Elements,” 29^th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 19-258, Kauai, Hawaii, January 2019.

Goggin, M. and Spencer, D.A., “Rendezvous Mission Risk Reduction Through Passive Safety Analysis,” 35^th Space Symposium, Colorado Springs, CO, April 2019.

Garrison, J. Piepmeier, J., Shah, R., Vega, M., Spencer, D., Banting, R., Firman, C., Larsen, K., Bindlish, R., “SNOOPI: A Technology Validation Mission for P-band Reflectometry using Signals of Opportunity,” 2019 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Yokohama, Japan, July-August 2019.

Renevey, S. and Spencer, D.A., “Geometric Formations Using Relative Orbital Elements and Artificial Potential Functions,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Portland, Maine, August 2019.

Cunningham, T. and Spencer, D.A., “Automated Onboard Mission Planning for Robust and Flexible Spacecraft Operations,” 70^th International Astronautical Congress, Washington, D.C., October 2019.

Mansell, J. and Spencer, D.A., “Data-Driven Fault Detection and Isolation for Small Spacecraft,” 70^th International Astronautical Congress, Washington, D.C., October 2019.

Betts, B., Spencer, D., Bellardo, J., Nye, B., Diaz, A., Plante, B., Mansell, J., Fernandez, M., Gillespie, C., Garber, D., “LightSail 2: Controlled Solar Sailing Propulsion Using a CubeSat,” 70^th International Astronautical Congress, Washington, D.C., October 2019.

Garrison, J. Piepmeier, J., Shah, R., Vega, M., Spencer, D., Banting, R., Raymond, J., Nold, B., Larsen, K., Bindlish, R., “Definition of a Technology Validation Mission for P-Band Reflectometry Using Signals of Opportunity,” Advanced Remote Sensing Instruments (ARSI) + Ka-Band EO Radar Mission (KEO), Noordwijk, The Netherlands, November 2019, accepted.

Spencer, D.A. and Black, A., “DragSail Systems for Satellite Deorbit and Targeted Reentry,” 1^st International Orbital Debris Conference, Sugar Land, TX, December 2019, accepted.

Deshmukh, R., Spencer, D.A., Longuski, J., “Derivation of Atmospheric Flight Equations of Motion using Lagrangian Dynamics and its Application to Aerocapture,” AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, Orlando, FL, January 2020, accepted.

Mansell, J., Spencer, D.A., Plante, B.A., Diaz, A., Bellardo, J.M., Betts, B., “Orbit and Attitude Performance of the LightSail 2 Solar Sailing Spacecraft,” AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, Orlando, FL, January 2020, accepted.

Refereed Publications

Renevey, S., and Spencer, D.A., “Establishment and Control of Spacecraft Formations Using Artificial Potential Functions, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 162, Sept. 2019, pp. 314-326, 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.06.024.