CSRA Theses and Dissertations

 
Theses and dissertations of AFIT graduates whose graduate research was supported by the Center for Space Research and Assurance.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Testing and Evaluating Deployment Profiles of the Canisterized Satellite Dispenser (CSD), Stephen K. Tullino

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Satellite Propulsion Spectral Signature Detection and Analysis for Space Situational Awareness using Small Telescopes, Pamela L. Wheeler

Theses/Dissertations from 2016

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Test and Verification of a CubeSat Attitude Determination and Control System in Variable Magnetic Fields, Eric A. Bassett

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Multi-CubeSat Deployment Strategies: How Different Satellite Deployment Schemes Affect Satellite Separation and Detection for Various Types of Constellations and Missions, Scott A. Biehl Jr.

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Localized Plasma Measurement During Instability Modes In a Hall Thruster, David A. Cunningham

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Key Detection Rate Modeling and Analysis for Satellite-Based Quantum Key Distribution, Jonathan C. Denton

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Evaluation of Verification Approaches Applied to a Nonlinear Control System, Kerianne H. Gross

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Adaptive Estimation and Heuristic Optimization of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics, Joshuah A. Hess

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Space Qualification Testing of a Deployable Shape Memory Alloy CubeSat Antenna, Carl L. Kobza

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Analysis of a Modified Equivalent Circuit Model for Lithium-Ion Battery Modules in CubeSats, James J. Liu

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Performance Testing of Various Nozzle Design for Water Electrolysis Thruster, Yuen Liu

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Development of a Modularized Software Architecture to Enhance SSA with COTS Telescopes, Julian P. McCafferty

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Meeting The DoD’s Tactical Weather Needs Using CubeSats, Shayna K. McKenney

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Vibrational Analysis of a 12U Chassis, Daniel G. Miller

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Empirical Determination of Performance Characteristics for Busek 1cm Micro Radio-Frequency Ion Propulsion System, Connor L. Muilenburg

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Analysis of a Near Real-Time Optimal Attitude Control for Satellite Simulators, Ryan M. Patrick

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Pointing Analysis and Design Drivers for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Quantum Key Distribution, Jeremiah A. Specht

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Military Applications of High-Altitude Satellite Orbits in a Multi-Body Dynamical Environment Using Numerical Methods and Dynamical Systems Theory, Meredith M. Wilmer

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Minimum-Fuel Trajectory Design in Multiple Dynamical Environments Utilizing Direct Transcription Methods and Particle Swarm Optimization, Alfredo G. Zurita Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2015

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Optimal Attitude Control of Agile Spacecraft Using Combined Reaction Wheel and Control Moment Gyroscope Arrays, Cole C. Doupe