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.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…
math.OC2024
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…