CSRA Theses and Dissertations
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Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Origami Application and Attitude Control Investigation of Space-Based Mirror System, David J. Garcia
Evasion Strategies for Space Engagements with Unknown Pursuer Objectives, Stephanie L. Halsey
3- and 6-Degree-of-Freedom Investigation of Aerobraking to Support Cislunar and Planetary Operations, Erica C. Higginbotham
Disposal and Earth-Moon Escape from Cislunar Orbits using Non-Linear Programming Techniques, Sam T. Loeffler
Rapid Passive Safety Determination Using Backward Reachability for Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, Kealy A. Murphy
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Study for Select Multibody Environments, Kaitlin R. Roberts
Preliminary Assessment of Cislunar Disposal Orbits, Ryan M. Sargent
Preliminary Architecture Assessment of Lunar Surface Sensors for Cislunar SSA, Clint J. Spesard
Developing a Lean Spacecraft Test and Evaluation Architecture for a Contested Space Domain, Stephen K. Tullino
Exploratory Analysis of Cislunar Disposal Options for Select L1 And L2 Orbit Families, Rene Velazquez
A Nonlinear Least Squarees Approach to Orbit Determination in Near-Earth Orbits, Ryan M. Vorst
Statistical Reliability Estimation of Space Launch Vehicles, Brooke N. Wagenblast
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Debris Survivability Study for Mega-Constellation Architectures, Joseph C. Canoy
Concept of Operations of Cislunar Mirror Satellites to Provide Augmented Lighting of Dim Space-Based Objects, Alec E. Cook
Lunar Search and Rescue: The Next Step for Human Spaceflight Recovery, Benjamin J. Johnis
Optimal Gyroid Infill for Space Launch, Jose R. Lopez Cordell
Performance Analysis and Recommended Improvements of a CubeSat Resistojet, Alexander M. Petrocelli
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Aeroelasticity of Six Degree-of-Freedom Satellite Bus Configurations During Terminal Reentry, Jinhee F. Byun
Underactuated Attitude Control of a CubeSat Using Cold Gas Thrusters and Nonlinear Control Methods, Adam S. Cottrell
Design of an Electro-Thermal Nanosatellite Propulsion System, James H. Founds
Performance Study of Post-processed Additively Manufactured Low Thrust Nozzles, Tyler W. Gerhold
Differential Game-Based Defensive Architecture Study Employing Ground-Based Interceptors, Stephen T. Zittrouer
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Hybridized Spacecraft Attitude Control via Reinforcement Learning using Control Moment Gyroscope Arrays, Cecily C. Agu
Satellite Tracking with Neuromorphic Cameras for Space Domain Awareness, Joseph G. Bacon Jr.
Applied Reachability Analysis for Time-Optimal Spacecraft Attitude Reorientations, Layne C. Barrett
CubeSat Attitude Determination and Control System (ADACS) Characterization and Testing for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), Steven T. Bednarski
Autonomous Mission Planning for Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, Julia C. Bell
Cislunar Debris Propagation Following a Catastrophic Spacecraft Mishap, Nathan R. Boone
Six Degree-of-Freedom Mission Planning for Reentry Trajectories, Peter Davis
Deep Reinforcement Learning Applied to Spacecraft Attitude Control and Moment of Inertia Estimation via Recurrent Neural Networks, Nathaniel A. Enders
Density Measurements of Neutral Xenon Using Multiphoton Ionization and Microwave Spectroscopy In a Hall Effect Thruster, Taylor J. Foy
Safe Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations via Reachability Analysis, Paul A. Grossi
Neuromorphic Vision Sensors for Space-Based Applications, Jessica L. Horn
A Reference Architecture for Rapid CubeSat Development, Sean R. Kelly
Comparison of Decision Analysis Methods for a CubeSat Propulsion System, Jared L. Pilcher
A Framework for Autonomous Cooperative Optimal Assignment and Control of Satellite Formations, Devin E. Saunders
CubeSat Development Framework, William D. Sousa
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Investigation of Ultem 9085 for Use in Printed Orbital Structures, William R. Gallagher
Linear Regression Models Applied to Imperfect Information Spacecraft Pursuit-evasion Differential Games, Dax Linville
Spacecraft Position Estimation and Attitude Determination using Terrestrial Illumination Matching, Liberty M. Shockley
Space-Based Localization of Radio Frequency Transmitters Utilizing Macaulay Resultant and Heuristic Optimization Methods, Jessica M. Wightman
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Displacement Damage Effects in GeSn Light Emitting Diodes, Kevin K. Choe
Comparison of Novel Heuristic and Integer Programming Schedulers for the USAF Space Surveillance Network, Kanit Dararutana
Optimal and Robust Neural Network Controllers for Proximal Spacecraft Maneuvers, Brandon Cole George
Global Ionosonde and GPS Radio Occultation Sporadic-E Intensity and Height Comparison, Joshua Y. Gooch
Search-Based vs. Task-Based Space Surveillance for Ground-Based Telescopes, Fred D. Hertwig
Control Strategies for Multi-Evaporator Vapor Compression Cycles, Sunderlin D. Jackson
Sheet Velocity Measurements Using Laser Absorption Spectroscopy in a Xenon Hall Effect Thruster Plume, Avery W. Leonard
A Mixed Integer Programming Framework for the Fuel Optimal Guidance of Complex Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operation Missions, Andrew S. LeValley
Application of Metamaterials for Multifunctional Satellite Bus Enabled via Additive Manufacturing, Michael A. Macchia