[HTML][HTML] Artificial intelligence for trusted autonomous satellite operations

K Thangavel, R Sabatini, A Gardi, K Ranasinghe… - Progress in Aerospace …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
for aerospace applications have brought about new opportunities for the fast-growing …

Exploring beyond Earth using space robotics

SA Chien, G Visentin, C Basich - Science Robotics, 2024 - science.org
Robotic spacecraft enable exploration of our Solar System beyond our human presence.
Although spacecraft have explored every planet in the Solar System, the frontiers of space …

Trusted autonomous operations of distributed satellite systems using optical sensors

K Thangavel, D Spiller, R Sabatini, S Amici, N Longepe… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Recent developments in Distributed Satellite Systems (DSS) have undoubtedly increased
mission value due to the ability to reconfigure the spacecraft cluster/formation and …

[HTML][HTML] Multidisciplinary design and optimization of intelligent Distributed Satellite Systems for EARTH observation

K Thangavel, RP Perumal, KF Hussain, A Gardi… - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent advances in small, connected and intelligent satellite systems have created a wide
range of opportunities for the adoption of intelligent Distributed Satellite Systems (iDSS) in …

SURE: SUrvey REcipes for building reliable and robust deep networks

Y Li, Y Chen, X Yu, D Chen… - Proceedings of the IEEE …, 2024 - openaccess.thecvf.com
In this paper we revisit techniques for uncertainty estimation within deep neural networks
and consolidate a suite of techniques to enhance their reliability. Our investigation reveals …

[HTML][HTML] Navigating AI-lien Terrain: Legal liability for artificial intelligence in outer space

T Graham, K Thangavel, AS Martin - Acta Astronautica, 2024 - Elsevier
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automated robotics will profoundly influence
space operations. By utilising machine learning and deep learning approaches, AI-enabled …

[HTML][HTML] Distributed satellite system autonomous orbital control with recursive filtering

T Burroni, K Thangavel, P Servidia… - Aerospace Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this article, we propose a recursive orbital elements filter for autonomous control of
Distributed Satellite Systems (DSS) that significantly reduces the variance of relative orbital …

Output feedback fault-tolerant Q-learning for discrete-time linear systems with actuator faults

S Rafiee, M Kankashvar, H Bolandi - Engineering Applications of Artificial …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents an innovative output feedback fault-tolerant Q-learning algorithm that
can be implemented online without relying on explicit system models or fault details. In the …

Wildfire Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks and PRISMA Hyperspectral Imagery: A Spatial-Spectral Analysis

D Spiller, A Carbone, S Amici, K Thangavel… - Remote Sensing, 2023 - mdpi.com
The exacerbation of wildfires, attributed to the effects of climate change, presents substantial
risks to ecological systems, infrastructure, and human well-being. In the context of the …

Active fault-tolerant attitude control based on Q-learning for rigid spacecraft with actuator faults

S Rafiee, M Kankashvar, P Mohammadi… - Advances in Space …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents a novel active fault-tolerant control (FTC) scheme based on
reinforcement learning (RL) for rigid spacecraft operating in challenging conditions with …