CSRA Faculty Publications
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Submissions from 2025
Preliminary investigation of planar Sun-Ceres trajectories in variable restricted dynamical models, Robert A. Bettinger, Elliot A. Potter, Conner S. O’Malley, Annika J. Gilliam, and Tyler J. Kapolka
Analysis of the Circular Restricted N-Body Problem (CRNBP) in the Sun-Venus System, Annika J. Gilliam and Robert A. Bettinger
Analysis of the Circular Restricted N-Body Problem (CRNBP) in the Sun-Venus System, Annika J. Gilliam and Robert A. Bettinger
Analysis of the Circular Restricted N-Body Problem (CRNBP) in the Sun-Venus System, Annika J. Gilliam and Robert A. Bettinger
Preliminary investigation of debris propagation dynamics in the Jovian system using the circular restricted 3- and N-body problems, Annika J. Gilliam, Robert A. Bettinger, Nicholas S. Reid, Christina E. Paljug, and Isabella G. Tebrugge
Statistical Reliability Estimation of Earth-Orbiting Satellites Operating from 1991 to 2020, Travis M. Grile, Robert A. Bettinger, and Christine M. Schubert
Statistical Reliability Estimation of Deep Space Satellites and Launch Vehicles: 1958–2022, Travis M. Grile, Brooke N. Wagenblast, and Robert A. Bettinger
Discovering Reentry Vehicle Characteristics Using Nondimensional Equations of Motion and Dimensional Observations, Kerry D. Hicks and Tristen Paller
Lunar Navigation Satellite System Design for In-Space Rescue Applications, Benjamin Johnis, Sanjeev Gunawardena, and Avinash Agrawal
Methods for Analyzing Transforming Orbits, Tyler J. Kapolka, Robert A. Bettinger, and Kerry D. Hicks
Event-Based Sensor Noise Modeling for Space-Based Space Domain Awareness, Rachel Oliver, Brian McReynolds, and Dmitry Savransky
Angle-independent spectropolarimetric target classification using machine learning, A J. Watson, Patrick B. Cunningham, Christian K. Keyser, A. Adams, and D. H. Goldstein
Varying Fidelity Comparative Analysis of Space Shuttle (STS-1) Reentry Dynamics, Emma L. Webb and Robert A. Bettinger
Preliminary investigation and proposal of periodic orbits and their utilization for logistics in the cislunar regime, Adam P. Wilmer, Robert A. Bettinger, Liberty M. Schockley, and Marcus J. Holzinger
Submissions from 2024
Sun–Venus CR3BP, part 2: resonance investigation and planar periodic orbit family generation, Robert A. Bettinger, Adam P. Wilmer, and Jacob A. Dahlke
Variable-fidelity sensors and observer uncertainty using touring multi-body periodic orbits to conduct cislunar SSA: preliminary study, Joshua M. Block, Adam P. Wilmer, Robert A. Bettinger, David H. Curtis, and Benjamin J. Johnis
Monte Carlo Simulation of Spacecraft Breakup Events in Low Lunar Orbit, Nathan R. Boone and Robert A. Bettinger
Preliminary Debris Risk Analysis for Mega-Constellation Architectures After Orbit-Raising Fragmentation Event, Joseph C. Canoy and Robert A. Bettinger
Practical implementation of pseudo-arclength continuation to ensure consistent path direction, Jacob A. Dahlke and Robert A. Bettinger
Enhanced Heuristic Algorithm for Optimal Cislunar Space Situational Awareness Architecture, Jacob A. Dahlke, Robert A. Bettinger, and Rachel Oliver
Enhanced Heuristic Algorithm for Optimal Cislunar Space Situational Awareness Architecture, Jacob Dahlke, Robert A. Bettinger, and Rachel Oliver
Investigation of near-rectilinear halo orbit search and rescue using staging L1 / L2 Lyapunov and distant retrograde orbit families, Thomas J. Fay, Adam P. Wilmer, and Robert A. Bettinger
Attitude Control Analysis of Space-Based Mirror Satellites for Illuminating Dimly-Lit Resident Space Objects, David J. Garcia and Robert A. Bettinger
Formulation of the Circular Restricted N-Body Problem (CRNBP) in the Jovian system, Annika J. Gilliam and Robert A. Bettinger
Investigation of Poincaré Mapping with the Circular Restricted N-Body Problem in the Sun-Venus System, Annika J. Gilliam and Robert A. Bettinger
Relative Trajectories in the Circular-Restricted N-Body Problem (CRNBP) for a Sun-Mars L4 Long-Period Orbit, Annika J. Gilliam, Christian P. West, David H. Curtis, and Robert A. Bettinger
Reliability analysis of deep space satellites launched 1991–2020: Bulk population and deployable satellite performance analysis, Travis M. Grile and Robert A. Bettinger
Hybrid Constellation Design Evaluation for Lunar Surface Navigation, Benjamin Johnis, Kaitlin Roberts, Robert A. Bettinger, Gavin Hofer, Pace Balster, and Jeremy Correa
Identification and analysis of interior and exterior resonant orbits in the Sun–Venus system, Tyler J. Kapolka and Robert A. Bettinger
Identification of structures within higher dimension Poincaré maps relating to quasi-periodic transforming orbits, Tyler J. Kapolka, Robert A. Bettinger, and Kerry D. Hicks
Using Fast Lyapunov Indicators with 4D Poincare Maps to Identify Transforming Quasi-Periodic Orbits, Tyler J. Kapolka, Robert A. Bettinger, and Kerry D. Hicks
Preliminary Analysis of Disposal Reachability for Selected Lagrange Points, Sam T. Loeffler, Ryan M. Sargent, Rene D. Velasquez, Robert A. Bettinger, and Carl R. Hartsfield
Event-Based Sensor Noise Modeling for Space Domain Awareness, Rachel Oliver and Dmitry Savransky
Preliminary Analysis of Desirable Cislunar Orbits for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) at the Lunar South Pole, Surface, and Earth-Moon Corridor, Kaitlin R. Roberts and Robert A. Bettinger
Preliminary Lunar Surface SSA Architecture Optimization for the Observabilty of Cislunar and Lunar Resident Space Objects, Clint Spesard and Robert A. Bettinger
An Integrated Space Test Lexicon: A Taxonomy for the Integrated Test and Evaluation of Space Systems, Stephen K. Tullino, Andrew S. Keys, Robert A. Bettinger, Amy M. Cox, and David R. Jacques
Analysis of Receiver Position and Velocity Uncertainty on Passive RF Cislunar SSA Architectures, Kullen Waggoner and David H. Curtis
Max Range Reentry Optimization in Pseudo 5DOF for Lifting Bodies with Heating and Survivability Constraints, Emma L. Webb and Robert A. Bettinger
Sun–Venus CR3BP, Part 1: Periodic Orbit Generation, Stability, and Mission Investigation, Adam P. Wilmer, Robert A. Bettinger, Marcus J. Holzinger, and Jacob A. Dahlke
Submissions from 2023
Bimodality in reentry latitude predictions for spacecraft in prograde orbits, Robert A. Bettinger
Beauty in chaos: The Hidden art and sacred geometric designs of trajectories in multi-body gravitational systems, Robert A. Bettinger, Adam P. Wilmer, Liberty M. Shockley, and Nathan R. Boone
Debris Collision Risk Analysis Following Simulated Cislunar Spacecraft Explosions, Nathan R. Boone and Robert A. Bettinger
Simulation of Debris Events in Selected Low Lunar Orbits, Nathan R. Boone and Robert A. Bettinger
Risks from Spacecraft Breakup Events in Near Rectilinear Halo Orbits, Nathan R. Boone, Robert A. Bettinger, and Bryan D. Little
Preliminary debris risk assessment for mega-constellations in low and medium earth orbit due to satellite breakup, Joseph Canoy and Robert A. Bettinger
Debris Risk Assessment for Mega-Constellations in Low and Medium Earth Orbit Due to Satellite Breakup During Orbit Raising Maneuver, Joseph C. Canoy and Robert A. Bettinger
Articulating CubeSat platform for in-orbit volume re-configuration, C. T. Conkle, Robert A. Bettinger, and P. D. Smith
Preliminary Study of Employing Space-Based Mirrors for Augmented Illumination of Cislunar Resident Space Objects, Alec Cook, Jacob Dahlke, and Robert A. Betinger
Touring Cislunar Periodic Orbit Test Cast for Earth-Moon Search and Rescue, Thomas J. Fay, Robert A. Bettinger, and Adam P. Wilmer
Origami Application to Space Mirror Reflectors, David J. Garcia and Robert A. Bettinger
Simulated Debris Impact Testing of Additively Manufactured Origami Mirror Structure for Space-Based SSA, David J. Garcia, Robert A. Bettinger, and Carl R. Hartsfield
Statistical Reliability Estimation for Deep Space Satellites: 1991-2023, Travis M. Grile and Robert A. Bettinger
Statistical Reliability Estimation of Satellites Operating from 1991-2020, Travis M. Grile and Robert A. Bettinger
Commercial Space Rescue Vehicle Reentry Concepts of Operation using Six Degree-Of-Freedom Analysis, Benjamin J. Johnis, E. L. Webb, and Robert A. Bettinger
Domain Restriction Zones: An Evolution of the Military Exclusion Zone, Cole M. Mooty, Robert A. Bettinger, and Mark G. Reith
Atlas of historical and proposed nuclear devices and power systems in the Earth-Moon System and wider Solar System, Alexander Petrocelli, Robert A. Bettinger, Noah C. Kutz, and Carl R. Hartsfield
Cislunar Periodic Disposal Orbits: Preliminary Operational Analysis, Ryan M. Sargent and Robert A. Bettinger
Cislunar and Lunar RSO Observability Potential for Candidate Lunar Surface Sites, Clint J. Spesard and Robert A. Bettinger
An Analysis of Ground Test and On-Orbit Failures of American Spacecraft, Stephen K. Tullino, Andrew B. Keys, Robert A. Bettinger, Amy M. Cox, and David R. Jacques
A Conceptual Spacecraft Operational Survivability Estimation Based on Pre-Launch Test and Evaluation, Stephen K. Tullino, Andrew S. Keys, Robert Bettinger, Amy M. Cox, and David R. Jacques
Lagrangian Dynamics and the Discovery of Cislunar Periodic Orbits, Adam P. Wilmer and Robert A. Bettinger
Preliminary Study of Utilizing Electric Propulsion for Rendezvous Operations with Example Cislunar Periodic Orbits, Adam P. Wilmer, Robert Jones, and Robert A. Bettinger
Submissions from 2022
Survivability Analysis in the Shadow of Apollo: Part II - Spacecraft charging vulnerability near the stable Earth-Moon Lagrange points, Robert A. Bettinger, Nathan R. Boone, Nicholas S. Hamilton, and Bryan D. Little
Cislunar SDA with Low-Fidelity Sensors and Observer Uncertainty, Joshua M. Block, David H. Curtis, Robert A. Bettinger, and Adam P. Wilmer
Long-Term Evolution of Debris Clouds in Low Lunar Orbit, Nathan R. Boone and Robert A. Bettinger
Aeroelasticity of Six Degree-Of-Freedom Satellite Bus Configurations During Terminal Reentry, Jinhee Byun and Robert A. Bettinger
Preliminary Comparative Assessment of L2 and L3 Surveillance Using Select Cislunar Periodic Orbits, Jacob Dahlke, Adam P. Wilmer, and Robert A. Bettinger
On Orbit Sensing of Objects Beyond GEO, Rachel M. Derbis, Bryan D. Little, Joshua A. Hess, and David W. Meyer
Statistical reliability estimation for satellites operating from 1991-2020 with payload reliability focus, Travis M. Grile and Robert A. Bettinger
A Methodological Framework for Parametric Combat Analysis, Dustin Hayhurst, John M. Colombi, Robert A. Bettinger, and David Meyer
CubeSat Reference Mission Design for Operations at the Earth-Moon L3 Lagrange Point, Nathan Macé and Robert A. Bettinger
Trending and Analysis of Payload vs. All Low Earth Conjunction Data Messages below 1,000 km, from 2016 through 2021, Daniel Moomey, Rachael Falcon, and Arbab Khan
Six Degree-of-Freedom Analysis of the Apollo 10 Atmospheric Reentry, Jacob C. Olsen and Robert A. Bettinger
Dim cislunar target tracking with GEO- and HEO-based optical sensors, Darren Thornton, Bryan D. Little, Bryan J. Steward, Richard L. Cobb, John M. Colombi, and David Meyer
Beyond the High Ground: A Taxonomy for Earth-Moon System Operations, Adam P. Wilmer and Robert A. Bettinger
Earth-Moon Logistical Operations Utilizing Cislunar Periodic Orbits, Adam P. Wilmer and Robert A. Bettinger
Holding the High Ground: Operational Considerations for the Earth-Moon System, Adam P. Wilmer and Robert A. Bettinger
Near-Rectilinear Halo Orbit Surveillance using Cislunar Periodic Orbits, Adam P. Wilmer and Robert A. Bettinger
Cislunar Periodic Orbits for Earth–Moon L1 and L2 Lagrange Point Surveillance, Adam P. Wilmer, Robert A. Bettinger, and Bryan D. Little
Debris Propagation and Spacecraft Survivability Assessment for Catastrophic Mishaps Occurring in Cislunar Periodic Orbits, Adam P. Wilmer, Nathan R. Boone, and Robert A. Bettinger
Submissions from 2021
Atmospheric reentry hemisphere prediction for prograde orbits using logical disjunction, Robert A. Bettinger
Black Space versus Blue Space: A Proposed Dichotomy of Future Space Operations, Robert A. Bettinger and Carl A. Poole
Robust Multi-body Slewing Trajectories via Unscented Optimal Control, Brian Bishop, Richard G. Cobb, and Constantinos Zagaris
Artificial Debris Collision Risk Following a Catastrophic Spacecraft Mishap in Lunar Orbit, Nathan R. Boone and Robert A. Bettinger
Cislunar Debris Propagation Following a Catastrophic Spacecraft Mishap, Nathan R. Boone and Robert A. Bettinger
Spacecraft survivability in the natural debris environment near the stable Earth-Moon Lagrange points, Nathan R. Boone and Robert A. Bettinger
Survivability Analysis in the Shadow of Apollo: Part I - Cislunar Debris Propagation and Spacecraft Vulnerability, Nathan R. Boone and Robert A. Bettinger
Six Degree-Of-Freedom Terminal Reentry Analysis Using Various Satellite Bus Configurations, Jinhee Byun, Robert A. Bettinger, and Jacob Olsen
Preliminary Orbit Determination Using the Transit of Satellites in Front of Space-Based Illumination Sources, Daniel M. Dombrowski and Robert A. Bettinger
Selective Laser Melting of Tungsten-Rhenium Alloys, Cayla C. Eckley, Ryan A. Kemnitz, Christopher P. Fassio, Carl R. Hartsfield, and Todd A. Leonhardt
Multi-Objective Optimization of Six-Degree-of-Freedom Satellite Aero-Assisted Maneuvers, Brian A. Erickson, Robert A. Bettinger, and Jeremiah M. Webb
Understanding Flow Characteristics in Metal Additive Manufacturing, Carl R. Hartsfield, Travis E. Shelton, Gregory R. Cobb, Ryan A. Kemnitz, and Joseph Weber
Aggregated space combat modeling, Dustin Hayhurst, John M. Colombi, and David W. Meyer
Survival Analysis for Nanosatellites and Picosatellites, Dustin L. Hayhurst, Robert A. Bettinger, and Christine M. Schubert Kabban
Shifting Satellite Control Paradigms: Operational Cybersecurity in the Age of Megaconstellations, Carl A. Poole, Robert A. Bettinger, and Mark Reith
Evolving Satellite Control Challenges: The Arrival of Mega-Constellations and Potential Complications for Operational Cybersecurity, Carl Poole, Mark Reith, and Robert A. Bettinger
Charge Mitigation Technologies for Aircraft Platforms, Mitchell L. Rudy and Andrew S. Keys
The Impact of Laser Control on The Porosity And Microstructure of Selective Laser Melted Nickel Superalloy 718, Travis E. Shelton, Gregory R. Cobb, Carl R. Hartsfield, Benjamin M. Doane, Cayla C. Eckley, and Ryan A. Kemnitz
Real-Time Aerospace Vehicle Position Estimation Using Terrestrial Illumination Matching, Liberty M. Shockley and Robert A. Bettinger
Modeling and Simulation Techniques Used in High Strain Rate Projectile Impact, Derek G. Spear, Anthony N. Palazotto, and Ryan A. Kemnitz