3 papers
eess.SP2026
Encounter Geometry Effects on Space-Based Laser Debris Remediation and Estimation
Matthew C. Fox, Gavin M. Baker, David O. Williams Rogers +1
The escalating accumulation of orbital debris poses a critical threat to future space operations. Space-based lasers leveraging laser ablation have emerged as a promising approach…
math.OC2025
Optimal Placement and Coordinated Scheduling of Distributed Space-Based Lasers for Orbital Debris Remediation
David O. Williams Rogers, Matthew C. Fox, Paul R. Stysley +1
The significant expansion of the orbital debris population poses a serious threat to the safety and sustainability of space operations. This paper investigates orbital debris remed…
math.OC2024
Embedded State Estimation for Optimization of Cislunar Space Domain Awareness Constellation Design
Thomas H. Clareson, Matthew C. Fox, Dominic K. Amato +1
The traffic in cislunar space is expected to increase over the coming years, leading to a higher likelihood of conjunction events among active satellites, orbital debris, and non-c…