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Master’s Reports

  • Merrell, B.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Proposal for a Space Systems Design Lab Multi-Mission Operations Center,” August 2024.
  • Lammens, R.; Lightsey, E.G.; “A Progress Report on the Pre-Phase A Design of HyperSat,” August 2024.
  • Fenech, M.; Romero-Calvo, Á.; “Preliminary Assessment of a Pendulum Analogy to Model Low-Gravity Liquid Sloshing,” May 2024.
  • Sughi, S.; Hirabayashi, M.; “Analysis of asteroid CC21 dynamic for mission Hayabusa2,” May 2024
  • Schlabach, C.; Lightsey, E.G.; “A Comprehensive Method for Designing a Cislunar PNT-C System Through Phased Development,” May 2024.
  • Placanica, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Development and Fabrication of Aerospace Grade Perovskite Solar Cells for Lunar Use,” May 2024.
  • Nagarajan, R.; Lightsey, E.G.; “An Investigation of the Susceptibility and Practical Mitigation of Pitch-Roll Resonance in Fin-Stabilized Liquid Sounding Rockets,” May 2024.
  • Baird, S.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Ground-Up Overview of CubeSat Mission Flight Software Design, Implementation, and Testing,” May 2024.
  • Jordan, G.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Operational Development of Rotating Propulsive Maneuvers for NASA’s Lunar Flashlight Mission,” May 2024.
  • Tong, K.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Spacecraft Systems Engineering and Design of the Green Propulsion Dual Mode Mission,” December 2023.
  • Starr, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Development of Tactical and Strategic Operations Software for NASA’s Lunar Flashlight Mission,” December 2023.
  • Krahn, G.; Lightsey, E.G.; “VISORS Assembly, Integration, and Test Plan,” December 2023.
  • Mealey, A.; Gunter, B.C.; “Space Object Tracking from CubeSats utilizing Low-Cost Software Defined Radios,” December 2023.
  • Cancio, J.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Angular Momentum Desaturation Solutions for Lunar Flashlight Anomalous Thrust Scenario,” December 2023.
  • Bustos, A.; Gunter, B.C.; “Development of an Open Source Data Visualization and Automated Testing Platform for CubeSat Subsystems,” August 2023.
  • Kalidindi, L.K.; Gunter, B.C.; “Satellite Orbit Classification through Machine Learning,” August 2023.
  • Schweiger, G.A.; Gunter, B.C.; “A Survey and 3LE Generation Model of Megaconstellations in the Future LEO Environment,” May 2023.
  • Kapoor, A.; Gunter, B.C.; “Modal Analysis and GEO Simulation of Large Space Structures,” May 2023.
  • Lawver, L.; Gunter, B.C.; “Wireless Energy from Beamed Signals – A Case Study in Rapid CubeSat Design,” May 2023.
  • Arunkumar, E.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of the Hosted Software Application for the VISORS Mission,” May 2023.
  • Carter, P.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Deep Space Relay Architecture for Communication and Navigation,” May 2023.
  • Glaser, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Lessons Learned in University Production of CubeSat Propulsion Systems,” May 2023.
  • Hartigan, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Simulation and Analysis of Navigation Performance for Cislunar PNT Constellations,” May 2023.
  • Hauge, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Operations Systems Engineering for the Lunar Flashlight Mission,” May 2023.
  • Kimmel, E.; Lightsey, E.G.; “VISORS Mission Orbit & Dynamics Simulation Using a Realtime Dynamics Processor,” May 2023.
  • Lawver, L.; Gunter, B.; “Wireless Energy from Beamed Signals: A Case Study in Rapid CubeSat Design,” May 2023.
  • Paletta, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Development of an Autonomous Distributed Fault Management Architecture for the VISORS Mission,” May 2023.
  • Sharma, S.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller Implementation on a Microprocessor for 2D Lunar Powered Descent,” May 2023.
  • Smith, D.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Modeling, Developing, and Optimizing Minimal Cislunar PNT Constellations,” May 2023.
  • Wood, S.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Refill Strategy for Two-Tank Cold Gas Propulsion Systems,” May 2023.
  • McDonald, D.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Fault Management in Small Satellites,” December 2022.
  • Hart, S.T.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of the VISORS and SWARM-EX Propulsion Systems,” December 2022.
  • Rawson, W.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Best Practices and Considerations for  Planning and Conducting Integration of  University CubeSats,” December 2022.
  • Sheikh, F.; Ho, K.; “Numerical Optimization of Satellite Avoidance Maneuvers,” December 2022.
  • Dupont, A.; Lightsey, E. G.; “Extension of the GMAT Analysis Report to the Formation with Both CubeSats,” August 2022.
  • Bouhall, M.M.; Gunter, B.C.; “Line of Sight Observational and Inertial Sensing Requirements for Multi-UAV Tracking subject to GNSS Denial,” August 2022.
  • Sakson, D.; Gunter, B.C.; “Impacts of Altitude on Expectation Maximization-based Data Association and Orbit Estimation,” August 2022
  • Shirazi, K.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Integration and Testing of a 2U Cold-Gas Propulsion System for the SunRISE Mission,” August 2022.
  • DiStasio, L.; Gunter, B.C.; “The Attitude and Determination Control System (ADCS) for the Orbital Calibration 2 Mission (OrCa2),” June 2022.
  • Menon, A.; Gunter, B.C.; “Entry-vehicle conceptual design to enable multiple-payload delivery to Titan,” May 2022.
  • Medisetti, J.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Development of a Lunar Mission Operations Center for the NASA JPL Lunar Flashlight Mission,” May 2022.
  • Ramanathan, K.; Lightsey, E. G.; “Investigation and Analysis into Establishing a Cislunar PNT System and Performing a Soft Landing on the Lunar Surface,” May 2022.
  • Tokarz, A; Gunter, B.C.; “Considering the Effects of Radiation and the Space Environment on Small Satellites,” May 2022.
  • Murphy, B.; Gunter, B.C.; “Development of an Optimized Spacecraft Attitude Profile Using Lexicographic Optimization Techniques,” April 2022.
  • Colón, B.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Spectre – Design of a Bimodal Propulsion System,” December 2021.
  • Manchikanti, K.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design and Test of an Embedded Systems Controller for a BiModal CubeSat Propulsion System,” December 2021.
  • Murphy, C.; Gunter, B.C.; “Inner Solar System Communications Infrastructure Expansion,” December, 2021.
  • Nguyen, D.N.: Gunter, B.C.; “Simulating Magnetohydrodynamically- Controlled Aerocapture and Comparing to its Atmospherically Controlled Counterpart,” December 2021.
  • Kolhof, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of a Payload Avionics Interface Board for the VISORS (VIrtual SuperOptics with Reconfigurable Swarms) CubeSat Mission,” December 2021.
  • Blair, W.R.; Lightsey, E.G.; “An Orbital Capability Analysis of CubeSats Utilizing a Bimodal Monopropellant Propulsion System,” August 2021.
  • Dutta, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; “VISORS Mission Design and Spacecraft Layout,” August 2021.
  • Littleton, L.M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Assembly, Integration, and Testing of a Green Monopropellant Propulsion System for NASA’s Lunar Flashlight Mission,” August 2021.
  • Skidmore, L.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of a Cold Gas Propulsion System for the SunRISE Mission,” August 2021.
  • Davisson, M.; Gunter, B.C.; “On-Orbit Assembly of Interlocking CubeSat Structures Using Free-Flying Rendezvous Techniques,” August 2021.
  • Kumar, B.; Gunter, B.C.; “Computation and Analysis of Jupiter-Europa and Jupiter-Ganymede Resonant Orbits in the Planar Concentric Circular Restricted 4-body Problem,” August 2021.
  • Rapoport, S.; Lightsey, E.G.; “A Technology Development Plan to Enable a Europa Subsurface Probe Mission Concept Based on the Vertical Entry Robot for Navigating Europa (VERNE),” May 2021.
  • Harathi, A.; Gunter, B.C.; “The Attitude and Determination Control Subsystem (ADCS) for the Tethering and Ranging Mission of the Georgia Institute of Technology (TARGIT),” May 2021.
  • Macke, R.J.; Gunter, B.C.; “Analysis of Potential Collision Maneuver Guidelines for Future Space Traffic Management,” May 2021.
  • Gundamraj, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Attitude Guidance and Control Law Design for the Science Phases of the SWARM-EX Mission,” May 2021.
  • Jagatia, B.; Gunter, B.C.; “Exploratory Study of Interplanetary Trajectories for a Twin-Spacecraft Mission to the Ice Giants,” May 2021
  • Saborio Borbon, R. J.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Development of an Open-Source Amateur Radio Transceiver for Small Satellites,” May 2021.
  • Lee, K.A.; Gunter, B.C.; “Genetic Algorithm for Space Mission Design,” May 2021.
  • McNulty, W.; Gunter, B.C.; “Evaluation of an Inexpensive Alternative to a Lidar- Based Aerial UAV Surveying Platform,” May 2021.
  • Harathi, A.; Gunter, B.C.; “The Attitude and Determination Control Subsystem (ADCS) for the Tethering and Ranging Mission of the Georgia Institute of Technology (TARGIT),” May 2021.
  • McNulty, W.; Gunter, B.C.; “Evaluation of an Inexpensive Alternative to a Lidar-Based Aerial UAV Surveying Platform,” May 2021.
  • Jagatia, B.; Gunter, B.C.; “Exploratory Study of Interplanetary Trajectories for a Twin-Spacecraft Mission to the Ice Giants,” May 2021.
  • Hartwell, K.E.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design and Creation of a Mission Control Center for Georgia Tech Satellites,” May 2021.
  • Nassif, M.; Gunter, B.C.; “Gravity Science Requirements for Future Icy/Ocean Worlds SmallSats Missions,” December 2020.
  • Thatavarthi, R.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Payload System Design of a CubeSat Distributed Telescope,” December 2020.
  • Daniel, N.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Simulation and Dynamic Modeling of a Thermomechanical Ice Probe,” December 2020.
  • Talaksi, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Manufacturing, Integration, and Testing of the Green Monopropellant Propulsion System for NASA’s Lunar Flashlight Mission,” December 2020.
  • Huggins, G.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Development of a Cubesat-Scale Green Monopropellant Propulsion System for NASA’s Lunar Flashlight Mission,” August 2020.
  • Renegar, L.; Gunter, B.C.; “Optical Satellite Orbit Determination from Geographically Dispersed Sensors,” August 2020.
  • Hall, S.; Gunter, B.C.; “A Survey of Free Space Optical Communications in Satellites,” May 2020.
  • Carter, C.; Lightsey, E.G.; “CubeSat Slosh Dynamics and Its Effect on Precision Attitude Control for the VISORS Distributed Spacecraft Telescope Mission,” May 2020.
  • Szot, P.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Vertical Entry Robot for Navigating Europa (VERNE),” May 2020.
  • Wu, D.; Gunter, B.C.; “SDA Visible Range Object Detection Performance Optimization Under Urban Environment,” May 2020.
  • Guecha-Ahumada, N.G.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of the Attitude Estimation Algorithms for the GT-1 CubeSat,” May 2020.
  • Hunter, R.A.J.; “Optimal Phasing and Performance Mapping for Translunar Satellite Missions Across the Earth-Moon Nodal Cycle,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2020.
  • Núñez Garzón, U.E.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Mahalanobis Shell Sampling (MSS) method for collision probability computation,” December 2019.
  • Andrews, D.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design of a Green Monopropellant Propulsion System for the Lunar Flashlight Mission,” December 2019.
  • Ingersoll, J.; Gunter, B.C.; “A Technical Evaluation of Integrating Optical Inter-Satellite Links into Proliferated Polar LEO Constellations,” December 2019.
  • Amin, J.; Lightsey, E.G.; “The Design, Assembly, and Testing of Magnetorquers for a 1U CubeSat Mission,” December 2019.
  • Bewley, L.E.A.; Gunter, B.C.; “CubeSat Inter-satellite Tracking Using Remote Sensing and Trajectory Estimation,” December 2019.
  • Payne, J. H.; Lightsey, E.G.; “X-Ray Pulsar Navigation Instrument Performance and Scale Analysis,” December 2019.
  • Subagia, R.; Gunter, B.C.; “Precise Tracking of UAVs using LiDAR and Computer Vision,” June 2019.
  • Groesbeck, D.; Gunter, B.C.; “Autonomous Control of Small Satellite Formations using Differential Drag,” May 2019.
  • Elarbee, J.H.; Gunter, B.C.; “Processing Strategy for GNSS-based Orbit Determination of Small Satellites,” May 2019.
  • Wilk, M.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Development of Maneuverable Deep Space Small Satellites,” May 2019.
  • Tadanki, A.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Closing the Power Budget Architecture for a 1U CubeSat Framework,” May 2019.
  • Henley, B.; Gunter, B.C.; “Lunar Laser Ranging from Low Earth Orbit,” May 2019.
  • Simmons, E.E.; Gunter, B.C.; “Application of Self-Healing Materials to Leak Repair in Inflatable Structures,” May 2019.
  • Guo, Y.; Gunter, B.C.; “Relative Positioning and Tracking of Tethered Small Spacecraft Using Optical Sensors,” December 2018.
  • Claybrook, A.W.; Gunter, B.C.; “A Preliminary Assessment of the RANGE Mission’s Orbit Determination Capabilities,” August 2018.
  • Swenson, J.C.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Coulomb-Force Based Control Methods for an n-Spacecraft Reconfiguration Maneuver,” May 2018.
  • DeGraw, C.F.; Holzinger, M.J.; “A Scalable Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation for Satellite Constellations and Other Multi-Agent Networks,” May 2018.
  • Yuricich, J.; Holzinger, M.J.; “Strategic Planning of Abort Trajectories for Manned Lunar Missions,” May 2018.
  • Heron, M.R.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Analysis of an Aerotorquer for the Control of CubeSats with Large Torque Requirements,” May 2018.
  • Himani, T.; Lightsey, E.G.; “MicroNimbus: A CubeSat Mission for Millimeter-Wave Atmospheric Temperature Profiling,” May 2018.
  • Axon, L.E.; Holzinger, M.J.; “Early Collision and Fragmentation Detection of Space Objects without Orbit Determination,” May 2018.
  • Li, J.H.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design, Analysis, and Simulation of Attitude Controllers for the MicroNimbus Mission,” May 2018.
  • Boisvert, A.J.; Gunter, B.C.; “Attitude Dynamics of a Tethered CubeSat-Inflatable System in Low Earth Orbit,” May 2018.
  • Pujari, S.R.; Lightsey, E.G.; “A Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Safing Events for Interplanetary Spacecraft,” May 2018.
  • Carnes, J.T.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Algorithmic Insufficiency of RSSI Based UKF for RFID Localization Deployment On-Board the ISS,” May 2018.
  • Li, J.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Design, Analysis, and Simulation of Attitude Controllers for the MicroNimbus Mission,” May 2018.
  • Brew, J.; Holzinger, M.J.; “Probabilistic Resident Space Object Detection Using Archival THEMIS Fluxgate Magnetometer Data,” December 2017.
  • Selvaratnam, R.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Flyby Trajectory Analysis and Thermal Simulation of a Venus Atmospheric Probe,” December 2017.
  • Dahl, T.A.; Gunter, B.C.; “An Evaluation of Spacecraft Pointing Requirements for Optically Linked Satellite Systems,” August 2017.
  • Roelke, E.; Braun, R.D.; “Trajectory Trade-space Design for Robotic Entry at Titan,” May 2017.
  • Werner, M.S.; Braun, R.D.; “Development of an Earth SmallSat Flight Test to Demonstrate Viability of Mars Aerocapture,” May 2017.
  • Choi, T.; Lightsey, E.G.; “User Guide and Status Update for Small Satellite Communication System at Georgia Tech,” May 2017.
  • Levine, Z.A.; Gunter, B.C.; “The Development and Characterization of the Laser Ranging System on the RANGE CubeSat Mission,” December 2016.
  • Herman, M.; Gunter, B.C.; “Design and Application of a Circular Aperture Sun Sensor,” December 2016.
  • Lacerda, M. A.; Gunter, B.C.; “Initial Characterization for LIDAR Remote Sensing from an UAV Platform,” December 2016.
  • Woollard, B.A.; Braun, R.D.; “Mechanical Design of a Cubesat Aeroshell for an Earth Demonstration of Single-Stage Drag Modulated Aerocapture,” August 2016.
  • Francis, P.; Lightsey, E.G.; “Development of The Evolved Common Hardware Bus (TECHBus),” August 2016.
  • Seywald, K.; Gunter, B.C.; “Refinements to the General Methodology Behind Strapdown Airborne Gravimetry,” August 2016.
  • Booher, R.M.; Braun, R.D.; “Entry Characteristics of a Half-Ogive Aeroshell at Earth,” May 2016.
  • Blette, D.J.; Braun, R.D.; “Supersonic Vehicle Configuration Transitions to Enable Supersonic Retropropulsion during Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing,” May 2016.
  • Sabitbek, B.; Gunter, B.C.; “Orbit Design For A Phobos-Deimos Cycler Mission,” May 2016.
  • Worthy III, J.L.; Holzinger, M.J.; “Use of Uninformative Priors to Initialize State Estimation for Dynamical Systems,” December 2015.
  • Murphy, T.S.; Holzinger, M.J.; “Space Object Detection in Images Using Matched Filter Bank and Bayesian Update,” December 2015.
  • Jaunzemis, A.D.; Holzinger, M.J.; “Control Cost and Mahalanobis Distance Binary Hypothesis Testing for Spacecraft Maneuver Detection ,” December 2015.
  • Snow, A.C.; Holzinger, M.J.; “Multi-Objective CubeSat Constellation Optimization for Space Situational Awareness ,” December 2015.
  • Chait, S.B.; Spencer, D.A.; “Georgia Tech Small Satellite Real-Time Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Environment: SoftSim6D,” December 2015.
  • Grøtte, M.E.; Holzinger, M.J.; “Solar Sail Equilibria with Albedo Radiation Pressure in the Circular Restricted Three Body Problem ,” May 2015.
  • Ali, H.K.; Braun, R.D.; “In Situ Magnetohydrodynamic Energy Generation for Planetary Entry Systems ,” May 2015.
  • Hart, K.A.; Braun, R.D.; “Analytic Aerodynamic and Solar Radiation Pressure Modeling of Resident Space Objects ,” May 2015.
  • Tyman, N.M.; Holzinger, M.J.; “Coding Framework and Implementation for Resident Space Object Observation ,” May 2015.
  • Long, A.C.; Spencer, D.A.; “Trade Study and Analysis for a Deployable Drag Device for Launch Vehicle Upper Stage Deorbit ,” May 2015.
  • Ginn, J.M.; Clark, I.G.; Braun, R.D.; “Parachute Dynamic Stability and the Effects of Apparent Inertia ,” December 2014.
  • Schulte, P.Z.; Spencer, D.A.; “Prox-1 Guidance, Navigation, & Control Overview: Development, Algorithms, and Integrated Simulation ,” December 2014.
  • Sidor, A.T.; Braun, R.D.; “Design and Development of RED-Data2: A Data Recording Reentry Vehicle ,” August 2014.
  • Harper, B.P.; Braun, R.D.; “Preliminary Design Study of Asymmetric Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Mars Entry ,” May 2014.
  • Matz, D.A.; Braun, R.D.; “A Comparison of Three Algorithms for Orion Drogue Parachute Release ,” May 2014.
  • Mandalia, A.B.; Braun, R.D.; “Supersonic Propulsive Divert Maneuvers for Future Robotic and Human Mars Missions,” December 2013.
  • Miller, M.J.; Steinfeldt, B.A..; Braun, R.D.; “Investigation of Drag Modulated Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Use on Sounding Rocket Payloads,” December 2013.
  • Rossman, G.A.; Braun, R.D.; “Flexible Thermal Protection System Physics-Based Modeling for Temperature Profile Predictions,” December 2013.
  • Gonyea, K.; Braun, R.D.; “Aerodynamic Stability and Performance of Next-Generation Parachutes for Mars Descent,” July 2013.
  • Li, L.; Braun, R.D.; “Photogrammetry Analysis of a Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator Structural Test Article,” July 2013.
  • Bernatovich, M.; Clark, I.G.; “A Method to Characterize Parachute System Instability Modes,” May 2013.
  • Zappulla II, R.; Spencer, D.A.; “Prox-1 Guidance, Navigation & Control Formulation and Algorithms,” May 2013.
  • Cruz-Ayoroa, J.G.; Braun, R.D.; Garcia, J.A.; Melton, J.D.; Gnoffo, P.A.; “Evaluation of Deployable Aerosurface Systems for Mars Entry,” December 2012.
  • Hill, J.; Braun, R.D.; “Implementation of a Mesomechanical Material Model for IAD Fabrics within LS-DYNA,” December 2012.
  • Stout, S.E.; Spencer, D.A.; “SPORE Parachute Design and Selection,” December 2012.
  • Willingham, A.L.; Spencer, D.A.; “Structural Design, Analysis, and Test of the Prox-1 Spacecraft,” December 2012.
  • Bauer, N.C.; Spencer, D.A.; “SPORE Mission Design,” August 2012.
  • Juneau Clark, J.; Spencer, D.A.; “Design of a High Altitude Balloon Drop Test for SPORE (Small Probes for Orbital Return of Experiments),” May 2012.
  • Kazemba, C.D.; Braun, R.D.; “Dynamic Stability Analysis of Blunt Body Entry Vehicles Through the Use of a Time-Lagged Aftbody Pitching Moment,” May 2012.
  • Meginnis, I.M.; Braun, R.D.; “Guided Entry Performance of Low Ballistic Coefficient Vehicles at Mars,” May 2012.
  • Nehrenz, M.T.; Spencer, D.A.; “Design and Analysis of the Deorbit and Earth Entry Trajectories for SPORE,” May 2012.
  • Walker, L.A.; Spencer, D.A.; “Automated Proximity Operations Using Image-Based Relative Navigation,” May 2012.
  • Gast, M.A.; Spencer, D.A.; “Near-Earth Object Extravehicular Activities: Using Apollo and ISS Operations to Map Low-Gravity Terrestrial Spacewalk Objectives and Challenges,” December 2011.
  • Pappas, T.D.; Spencer, D.A.; “Design, Analysis, and Testing of the Prox-1 Satellite Structure,” December 2011.
  • Patel, H.; Lovell, T.A.; Russell, R.; Sinclair, A.; “Relative Navigation for Satellites in Close Proximity Using Angles-Only Observations,” December 2011.
  • Pietruszewski, A.N.; Spencer, D.A.; “Prox-1 Attitude Determination and Control,” December 2011.
  • Ross, J.; Russell, R.P.; “Efficient Mission Design via EXPLORE: Employing EXPLORE for Rapid Trajectory Design and Analysis,” December 2011.
  • McNeese, S.E.; Spencer, D.A.; “Center For Space Systems Mission Success Assurance: Requirement Verification and Spacecraft Integration and Test Program,” May 2011.
  • Smith, B.P.; Braun, R.D.; Clark, I.G.; “Oscillation of Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators at Mars,” December 2010.
  • Mahzari, M.; Braun, R.D.; Clark, I.G.; “An Inverse Parameter Estimation Methodology for the Analysis of Aeroheating and Thermal Protection System Experimental Data,” September 2010.
  • Martinelli, S.; Braun, R.D.; “Centerline Heating Methodology for use in Preliminary Design Studies,” June 2010.
  • Birdwell, W.C.; Spencer, D.A.; “Rapid Reconnaissance and Response (R3) Tracking Station System,” May 2010.
  • Dutta, S.; Braun, R.D.; “Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectory and Atmosphere Reconstruction,” May 2010.
  • Kelly, J.R.; Spencer, D.A.; “Rapid Reconnaissance and Response (R3) Mission Plan,” May 2010.
  • Vedie, N.; Spencer, D.A.; “Rapid Reconnaissance and Response (R3) Thermal Algorithms,” May 2010.
  • Lafleur, J.M.; Saleh, J.H.; “Exploring the F6 Fractionated Spacecraft Trade Space with GT-FAST,” December 2009.
  • Chua, Z.; Braun, R.D.; Feigh, K.M.; “Analysis of Human-System Interaction for Landing Point Redesignation,” May 2009.
  • Cordell, C.; Braun, R.D.; “Computational Fluid Dynamics Validation of a Single Central Nozzle Supersonic Retropropulsion Configuration,” May 2009.
  • Hutchings, A.; Braun, R.D.; “Experimental Determination of Material Properties for Inflatable Aeroshell Structures,” May 2009.
  • Brinckerhoff, A.T.; Russell, R.P.; “Resonance Hopping Transfers Between Moon Science Orbits,” April 2009.
  • Marsh, C.; Braun, R.D.; “Fully-Propulsive Mars Atmospheric Transit Strategies for High-Mass Missions,” April 2009.
  • Smith, P.J.; Braun, R.D.; “Parametric Analysis and Targeting Capabilities for the Planetary Entry Systems Synthesis Tool,” December 2008.
  • Flaherty, K.; Braun, R.D.; “Initial Implementation of a Adjoint CFD Code for Aeroshell Shape Optimization,” May 2008.
  • Grant, M.; Braun, R.D.; “Smart Divert: A New Entry, Descent, and Landing Architecture,” May 2008.
  • Korzun, A.; Braun, R.D.; “Supersonic Retropropulsion Technology for Application to High Mass Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing,” May 2008.
  • Steinfeldt, B.; Braun, R.D.; “Guidance, Navigation, and Control Technology System Trades for Mars Pinpoint Landing,” May 2008.
  • Stahl, B.A.; Braun, R.D.; “Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Tool to Assess Options for Near-Earth Asteroid Deflection,” December 2007.
  • Theisinger, J.; Braun, R.D.; “Hypersonic Entry Aeroshell Shape Optimization,” December 2007.
  • Kranzusch, K.M.; Braun, R.D.; “Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Control Limitations Due to Failure of an Hydraulic Power Unit,” November 2007.
  • Christian, J.; Braun, R.D.; “Statistical Reconstruction of Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectories and Atmospheric Profiles,” May 2007.
  • Lantoine, G.; Braun, R.D.; “Optimal Trajectories for Soft Landing on Asteroids,” December 2006.
  • Clark, I.; Braun, R.D.; “An Evaluation of Ballute Entry Systems for Lunar Return Missions,” May 2006.
  • Francis, S.; Braun, R.D.; “Entry Systems Design of the Mars Gravity Biosatellite,” May 2006.
  • Street, D.; Wilhite, A.; “A Scalable Orbital Propellant Depot Design,” May 2006.
  • Thompson, R.; Wilhite, A.; “Performance Evaluation of a Side Mounted Shuttle Derived Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle for Lunar Exploration,” May 2006.
  • Wells, G.; Braun, R.D.; “Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Parametric Trades,” May 2006.
  • Hellman, B.; Olds, J.; “Comparison of Return to Launch Site Options for a Reusable Booster Stage,” August 2005.
  • Alemany, K.; Olds, J.; “Comparison of An Expendable and Reusable Lunar Exploration Architecture Using Lunar Architecture Stochastic Simulator and Optimizer,” May 2005.
  • Kipp, D.; Braun, R.D.; “Development of Trajectory Simulation Capabilities for the Planetary Entry Systems Synthesis Tool,” May 2005.
  • Prakash, R.; Braun, R.D.; “Comparison of Transition to Flight Methods for a Titan Helicopter,” May 2005.
  • Taya, K.; Olds, J.; “Conceptual Design and Analysis of a Small and Low-Cost Launch Vehicle (Microcosm Sprite Test Model),” May 2005.
  • Young, J.; Olds, J.; “Probabilistic Assessment of the Space Tourism Industry: What Will it Take to Make it Profitable?,” May 2005.
  • Reeves, J.; Olds, J.; “Discrete Event Simulation of Reusable Launch Vehicle Ground Operations,” July 2004.
  • Brown, N.; Olds, J.; “Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Optimization Techniques Applied to a Reusable Launch Vehicle,” May 2004.
  • Crowley, J.; Olds, J.; “Design, Modeling, and Simulation of a Hydrogen-Induced Air Liquefaction System Applicable to Space Access Vehicles,” May 2004.
  • Hutchinson, V.; Olds, J.; “Analytical Structural Weight of Conceptual Launch Vehicle Fuselage Components with the Georgia Tech Structural Tool for Rapid Estimation of Shell Sizes (GT-STRESS),” May 2004.
  • Krevor, Z.; Olds, J.; “A Case Study of the STS Indirect and Support Costs,” May 2004.
  • Pimentel, J.; Olds, J.; “Development of An Online Database Tool for Quick Access to Mass Estimating Relationships,” May 2004.
  • Young, D.; Olds, J.; “Responsive Access Small Cargo Affordable Launch (RASCAL) Independent Performance Evaluation,” May 2004.
  • Keisner, A.; Olds, J.; “Reliability Analysis Technique Comparison, as Applied to the Space Shuttle,” December 2003.
  • Steffes, S.; Olds, J.; “Magel: An Advanced Partially Reusable launch Architecture Concept,” December 2003.
  • Grillmayer, G.; Olds, J.; “Space Launch Vehicle Trajectory Optimization using the Weak Hamiltonian Finite Element Method for Optimal Control,” Fall 2002.
  • Miller, J.; Olds, J.; “Investigation of Transonic Drag Computations in Aerodynamic Preliminary Analysis Systems (APAS),” April 2002.
  • Rohrschneider, R.; Olds, J.; “Development of a Mass Estimating Relationship Database for Launch Vehicle Conceptual Design,” April 2002.
  • Staton, E.; Olds, J.; “Developing the Operational Requirements for the Next Generation Launch Vehicle Spaceport,” April 2002.
  • Izon, S.; Olds, J.; “Improvements in Thermal Protection System Sizing Capabilities for TCAT,” December 2001.
  • Marcus, L.; Olds, J.; “Generating Physics-based Mass Estimating Relationship: A Test Case Using-LOX-Tank Bending Loads Applied to the Forward Lh4 Tank of the Georgia Tech Air Breathing Launch Vehicle,” December 2001.
  • Cormier, T.; Olds, J.; “PHATCAT: Power-Head and Thrust Chamber Analysis Tool,” Fall 2001.
  • Weglian, J.; Olds, J.; “Trajectory Animator JAVA Applet,” Fall 2001.
  • Lee, S.; Olds, J.; “Reliability Drivers for Advanced Space Vehicles,” July 2001.
  • Bechtel, R.; Olds, J.; “T-BEAT: Turbine-Based Engine Analysis Tool,” Summer 2001.
  • Nelson, D.; Olds, J.; “Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Optimal Trajectories by Implicit Simulations (OTIS) and Program to Optimize Simulated Trajectories (POST),” April 2001.
  • Scott, A.; Olds, J.; “An Evaluation of Three Commercially Available Integrated Design Frameworks Packages for use in the Space Systems Design Lab,” April 2001.
  • Charania, A.; Olds. J.; “Prioritization of Advanced Space Transportation Technologies Utilizing the Abbreviated Technology, Identification, Evaluation, and Selection (ATIES) Methodology for a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV),” July 2000.
  • Sorensen, K.; Olds, J.; “Comparison of CFD with APAS Aerodynamic Results for Stargazer, a Bantam-class RLV,” Fall 1999.
  • Tooley, J.; Olds, J.; “Performance Evaluation of Bimese RLV for Commercial Payload Missions,” Fall 1999.
  • Scott, J.; Olds, J.; “Modeling Large Aerodynamic Datasets with Response Surfaces,” Fall 1998.
  • Acton, D.; Olds, J.; “Computational Frameworks for Launch Vehicle Design,” Spring 1998.
  • Steadman, K.; Olds, J.; “Cross-Platform Techniques for Code Integration and Optimization,” Spring 1998.
  • Bellini, P.; Olds, J.; “I-DEAS to APAS Geometry File Translation,” Fall 1997.
  • Lee, H.; Olds, J.; “A Computational Tool for Cost Modeling and Business Simulation in Launch Vehicle Design,” Summer 1997.
  • McGinnis, P.; Olds, J.; “Development and Derivation of Equations for Scramjet Engine Modeling,” Spring 1997.
  • Saks, G.; Olds, J.; “A Computational Tool for RBCC EnginBC,” Spring 1997.

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