[HTML][HTML] Research of integrated spiral maneuvering and guidance based on virtual target

W Luo, G Lei, C Lai, H Wang - Journal of Engineering Research, 2024 - Elsevier
To address the issue of interception, maneuvering, and precise guidance during the final
stage of gliding flight, a study was conducted on the design of integrated maneuvering and …

Bimodality in reentry latitude predictions for spacecraft in prograde orbits

RA Bettinger - Journal of Applied Statistics, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Probability distribution functions (PDFs) of atmospheric reentry latitude predictions are
shown to be bimodal for spacecraft in low-eccentricity, prograde low Earth orbits at altitudes …

Discovering Reentry Vehicle Characteristics Using Nondimensional Equations of Motion and Dimensional Observations

KD Hicks, T Paller - Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
IN THIS time, where we have ready access to incredible computing power on our desktops,
we often lose sight of how useful “generalized” and “simplified” solutions can be in early …

Multi-Objective Optimization of Six-Degree-of-Freedom Satellite Aero-Assisted Maneuvers

BA Erickson, RA Bettinger, JM Webb - Journal of Spacecraft and …, 2021 - arc.aiaa.org
An examination of aero-assisted atmospheric entry dynamics of “generic” satellites is
presented rather than for space planes or trans-atmospheric vehicles, as shown by legacy …

[PDF][PDF] Optimization of mechanical design parameters for missile foldable wing mechanism by using design of experiment method

Z Kulunk, M Sahin - International Journal of Modeling and …, 2019 - researchgate.net
Foldable mechanisms provide many advantages to the aero vehicles. Especially, low
storage volume of the vehicles is the main advantage to use these mechanisms while the …

Potential applications of skip SMV with thrust engine

W Wang, A Savvaris - Advances in Space Research, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the potential applications of Space Maneuver Vehicles (SMV) with
skip trajectory. Due to soaring space operations over the past decades, the risk of space …

Early warning reentry system comprising high efficiency module for determining spacecraft reentry time

RA Bettinger - US Patent 11,312,512, 2022 - Google Patents
The present invention relates to an early warning reentry system comprising a high
efficiency module for determining spacecraft reentry time and a highly efficient method for …

Quantifying the Impact of Air Drag Models Considering a Rotating Atmosphere in RSO Lifetime Predictions

A Hassani, D Racelis, S Jada, J Black, M Joerger… - ASCEND 2020, 2020 - arc.aiaa.org
This paper provides a comparative analysis of two different atmospheric drag models aimed
at predicting the reentry of Resident Space Objects (RSO). We quantify the impact of …

[PDF][PDF] Utility of Modular Attitude Determination and Control Subsystems for Small Satellites

CP Lomanno, RA Bettinger, P Gindre - 2020 - amostech.com
The viability of using multiple small commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) attitude determination
and control systems (ADCS) is investigated to improve the performance of a 6U CubeSat …

Single-axis Ultrasonic Anemometer in Rotational Motion

M Ghaemi-Nasab - 2018 - oa.upm.es
Los anemómetros ultrasónicos son instrumentos modernos para la medida exacta de la
velocidad del viento que se han utilizado extensamente en aplicaciones meteorológicas e …