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
Enhancing Orbital Debris Remediation with Reconfigurable Space-Based Laser Constellations
David O. Williams Rogers, Hang Woon Lee
Orbital debris poses an escalating threat to space missions and the long-term sustainability of Earth's orbital environment. The literature proposes various approaches for orbital…
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…