1995 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference

Technical Sessions

Session 1: Attitude Determination

Monday, August 14, 9:00 AM

Chair: Dr. John E. Cochran , Auburn University

• AAS 95-300 -- Estimation of Rotating Body Attitude by Quaternion Filter, L. Meister (Aramanovitch), TH Darmstaddt, Germany
• AAS 95-301 -- A Preliminary Study of Satellite Attitude Determination For Future Landsat Spacecraft, P. Fell, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA
• AAS 95-302 -- Magnetometer Calibration for the First Argentine Spacecraft, M. D. Shuster and R. A. Alonso, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• AAS 95-303 -- In-Flight Calibration of the Field of View Distortion for Spacecraft Attitude Sensors, W. S. Davis, J.A. Hashmall, A. R. Garber, H. K. Kang, and J. L. Moore, Computer Sciences Corporation, Lanham-Seabrook, MD
• AAS 95-304 -- The New SKYMAP Master Catalog (Version 4.0), M. Slater and A. Miller, Computer, Sciences Corp., W. Warren, Jr., Hughes STX, D. Tracewell, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD

Session 2: Trajectory Optimization

Monday, August 14, 9:00 AM

Chair: Dr. John B. Lundberg, Auburn University

• AAS 95-305 -- Indirect Optimization Method for Round-Trip Mars Trajectories, D. Pastrone, D. Casalino and G. Colasurdo, Dip. Energetica - Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
• AAS 95-306 -- Vƒ Leveraging for Interplanetary Missions: Multiple - Revolution Orbit Techniques, J. A. Sims, J. M. Longuski and A. J. Staugler, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• AAS 95-307 -- Design of High-Accuracy Multiple Flyby Trajectories Using Constrained Optimization, D. V. Byrnes and L. E. Bright, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-308 -- A Conceptual Automatic Landing System for Spacecraft Using Pulse-Modulated Propulsion, S.W. Thurman, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, H. Flashner, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
• AAS 95-309 -- Trajectory Optimization for Solar Electric Propulsion Missions to GEO Considering the Radiation and Shadow Environments, T. Miller, McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, Huntington Beach, CA

Session 3: Gravity Modeling

Monday, August 14, 9:00 AM

Chair: Dr. Shannon L. Coffey, Naval Research Laboratory

• AAS 95-310 -- Preliminary Results from the Joint GSFC/DMA Gravity Model Project, R. S. Nerem, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• AAS 95-311 -- Earth Gravitational Model Error Budget for Space Control, W. N. Barker, R. N. Wallner, and S. J. Casali, Kaman Sciences Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO
• AAS 95-312 -- Precision Orbit Determination and Gravity Field Improvement Derived From TDRSS Orbit Determination, J. A. Marshall and F. G. Lemoine, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, S.B. Luthcke, J. C. Chan and R. G. Williamson, C. Cox, Hughes STX
• AAS 95-313 -- Results from the Clementine Lunar Geodesy Investigation, F. G. Lemoine, D. E. Smith, M. T. Zuber, G.A. Neumann, and D. D. Rowlands, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Greenbelt, MD
• AAS 95-314 -- Mars Gravity Field from Satellite-to-Satellite Doppler Data, A. Vijayaraghavan, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-315 -- Dactyl Orbit Determination Analysis, D. V. Byrnes and L. A. D'Amario, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA

Session 4: Control of Flexible Structures

Monday, 14 August , 1:30 PM

Chair: DR. John L. Junkins, Texas A&M University

• AAS 95-316 -- Attitude and Configuration Control of Flexible Multi-Body Spacecraft, S. Cho and J. E. Cochran, Jr., Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, Auburn University, AL
• AAS 95-317 -- Near-Minimum-Time Maneuvering of Flexible Space Manipulators Along a Prescribed Path, M. J. Sadigh and A. K. Misra, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
• AAS 95-318 -- Minimum Time Fuel Efficient Maneuver of Flexible Spacecraft with Vibration Amplitude Constraint, A. K. Banerjee, Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratory, Palo Alto, CA, W. Singhose, Dept of Mechanical Engr. MIT, Cambridge, MA
• AAS 95-319 -- An Update on a Monotonic Learning Control Law and Some Fuzzy Logic Learning Gain Adjustment Techniques, H. S. Jang and R. W. Longman, Columbia University, New York, NY
• AAS 95-320 -- Actuator/Sensor Placement Using Degree of Controllability and Observability for Digitally Controlled Orbiting Platforms, A. J. Ericsson, P. M. Bainum and G. Xing, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
• AAS 95-321 -- Active Vibration Control of a Deploying Appendage Using Piezoceramic Sensors and Actuators, B. N. Agrawal, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
• AAS 95-322 -- Dynamics and Control of Mobile Flexible Manipulators with Slewing and Deployable Links, S. Hokamoto, Saga University, Saga, Japan, V. J. Modi, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, A. K. Misra, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Session 5: Mission Planning

Monday, 14 August , 1:30 PM

Chair: Mr. Jay W. Middour, Naval Research Laboratory

• AAS 95-323 -- Operational Use of Swingby-an Interactive Trajectory Design and Maneuver Planning Tool - for Mission to the Moon and Beyond, J. Carrico, D. Conway and D. Ginn, Computer Sciences Corporation, Lanham-Seabrook, MD, D. C. Folta and K. V. Richon, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• AAS 95-324 -- Satellite Tour Design at Saturn Using an Excel Spreadsheet, J. C. Smith and G. Garner, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-325 -- Evaluation of Spacecraft End-of-Life Disposal to Meet NASA Management Instruction (NMI) Guidelines, L. K. Newman and D. C. Folta, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• AAS 95-326 -- Relay Satellite Orbit Selection Considerations for Future Robotics Missions to Explore Venus, R. Hastrup, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, R. McOmber and K. Nelson, Stanford Telecommunications, Inc. Reston, VA
• AAS 95-327 -- Integral Surfaces With Space-Time Coordinates In the Gravitational Field of a Rotating System, M. E. Hough, Textron Defense Systems, Wilmington, MA
• AAS 95-328 -- Time Parameterization of Oval and Lemniscate Surface Trajectories, R. G. Gist, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA

Session 6: Orbit Design

Monday, 14 August , 1:30 PM

Chair: Mr. Bernard Kaufman , Naval Research Laboratory

• AAS 95-329 -- Orbital Analysis of LidarSat for Synergistic Measurements With the Earth Observing System (EOS) Satellite, E. F. Harrison, B. A. Wielicki, G. G. Gibson and F. M. Denn, Lockheed Engineering and Science Co., Hampton, VA
• AAS 95-330 -- Low Earth Orbit Constellations Design with Good Dilution of Precision, Der-Ming Ma, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan
• AAS 95-331 -- Properties of a Class of Elliptical Sunsynchronous Orbits For Regional Communications and Remote Sensing, G. Perrotta, Alenia Spazo, Rome, Italy
• AAS 95-332 -- Optimal Design and Orbital Control of Satellite Constellations for Global Coverage, G. B. Palmerini, Universita degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza
• AAS 95-333 -- The Optimization of Initial Inclination for a Desired Sun-synchronous Orbit, C. C. Chao and R. G. Gist, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
• AAS 95-334 -- Designing Clusters of Satellites for Radiolocalisation Purposes, E. Frayssinhes and E. Lansard, ALCATEL ESPACE, TOULOUSE CEDEX, FRANCE

Session 7: Attitude Dynamics & Control:I

Tuesday, 15 August , 9:00 AM

Chair: Dr. Malcolm D. Shuster, University of Florida

• AAS 95-338 -- The Source of the Often Observed Property of Initial Convergence Followed by Divergence in Learning and Repetitive Control, Y-C. Huang and R. W. Longman, Columbia University, New York, NY
• AAS 95-339 -- SAFER Mass Properties Determination: Results from On-Orbit Data, T. Williams, S. Tanygin and L. Bolender, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• AAS 95-335 -- Effect of Mass Variation on the Dynamics of Mechanical Systems, F. O. Eke and T. C. Mao, Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA
• AAS 95-336 -- An Evaluation of Energy-Sink Stability Criteria for Dual-Spin Spacecraft, V. M. Ortiz and I. M. Ross, Dept. of Aero & Astro., Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
• AAS 95-337 -- Parametric Excitation of Two-Rotor Gyrostats with Damping, C. D. Hall, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Session 8: Orbit Control

Tuesday, 15 August, 9:00 AM

Chair: Dr. Ronald J. Proulx, The C.S. Draper Laboratory

• AAS 95-340 -- Refinement of a Sun-Synchronous, Critically Inclined Orbit for a Global Personal Communications System, J. Draim, Constellation Design, Mobile Communications Holdings, Inc., C. Sabol, Phillips Laboratory,Kirtland AFB, NM., P. J. Cefola, Draper Lab. , Cambridge, MA
• AAS 95-341 -- East-West Stationkeeping of Satellite Orbits with Resonant Tesseral Harmonics, T. A. Ely and K. C. Howell, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• AAS 95-342 -- Orbit Plane Control Strategies for Inclined Geosynchronous Satellite Constellation, J. A. Kechichian, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA
• AAS 95-343 -- A Prototype Onboard Processor for LEO Control Using a GPS Receiver, R. G. Gist, S. E. Williams, M. D. Menn and C. C. Chao, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA
• AAS 95-344 -- Orbit Analysis Software Survey, C. Boelitz, Department of the Air Force, Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM

Session 9: Orbital Debris

Tuesday, 15 August, 9:00 AM

Chair: Mr. Robert Glover, General Research Corporation

• AAS 95-345 -- An Optical Analysis of the 6470 Hypervelocity Debris Fragments, I. J. Gravseth and R. D. Culp, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
• AAS 95-346 -- The Evaluation of Debris Bumper Systems Using the Counter-Fire Test Technique, R. P. Young, Jr., and M. E. Smith, Micro Craft Technology/AEDC Operations, Arnold AFB, TN
• AAS 95-347 -- The Investigation of Space Debris Generation and Associated Long-Term Effects in the Geosynchronous Region, R. McNamara, Martin Corp., Denver, CO, R. D. Culp, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
• AAS 95-348 -- The Contribution of Past Fragmentation Events to the Uncatalogued Orbital Debris Population, C. Pardini, A. Cordelli, A. Rossi, L. Anselmo and P. Farinella, CNUCE/CNR, Pisa, Italy

Session 10: Tether Satellite Systems

Tuesday, 15 August, 1:30 PM

Chair: Dr. Peter M. Bainum, Howard University

• AAS 95-350 -- Orbit Determination of a Tethered Satellite, S. A. Mock, Loral Vought Systems, Dallas, TX, D. A. Cicci, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
• AAS 95-351 -- Attitude and Orbit Estimation of a Tether Satellite System, K. T. Alfriend, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, W. J. Barnds, S. L. Coffey, S. R. Morgan and L. M. Stuhrenberg, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
• AAS 95-352 -- TSS-1 Tensiometer Data Analysis, S. Bergamaschi, A. DeLazzari and P. Zanetti, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University di Padova, Italy
• AAS 95-353 -- A General Approach to Aerobraking Tether Design, S. G. Tragesser and J. M. Longuski, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, J. Puig-Suari, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
• AAS 95-354 -- Control of a Chain of Flexible Bodies Using Lyapunov's Stability Theory, M. Keshmiri and A. K. Misra, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
• AAS 95-355 -- Non-Linear Dissipative Effects in Tethered Multilayer Systems for Space Missions, F. Angrilli, R. Da Forno and B. Saggin, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, ITALY
• AAS 95-356 -- Use of Passive Damping for a Tethered Artificial Gravity Spacecraft, S. I. Saeed and J. D. Powell, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Session 11: Space Robotics

Tuesday, 15 August, 1:30 PM

Chair: Dr. SERDAR Kalaycioglu, Canadian Space Agency

• AAS 95-357 -- Symbolic Modelling of Flexible Manipulators, J. C. Piedboeuf, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
• AAS 95-358 -- Single and Dual Arm Robot Control for Free and Contact Motion, D. Necsulescu, R. Jassemi and J. de Carufel, University of Ottawa, Canada, S. Kalaycioglu, Canadian Space Agency, St-Hubert, Quebec,Canada
• AAS 95-359 -- SYMOFROS: Symbolic Modelling of Flexible Robots and Simulation, J. C. Piedboeuf, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, E. Tabarah, Canadian Space Agency, St.-Hubert, Quebec, Canada
• AAS 95-360 -- Robotics Evaluation and Characterization (REACH) of the SSRMS, S. Kalaycioglu, Canadian Space Agency, St-Hubert, Quebec,Canada
• AAS 95-361 -- A Trajectory Planning and Object Avoidance System for Kinematically Redundant Manipulators: An Experimental Evaluation, F. Shadpey, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, C. Tessier, Canadair Defense Systems Division, Montreal, Canada, R. V. Patel, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, B. Langlois and A. Robins, Canadair Defense Systems Division, Montreal, Canada

Session 12: Satellite Orbit Determination:I

Tuesday, 15 August, 1:30 PM

Chair: Dr. Catherine L. Thornton, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

• AAS 95-366 -- An Analysis of the TOPEX/Poseidon Operational Orbit: Observed Variations and Why, R. B. Frauenholz, R. S. Bhat and B. E. Shapiro, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, R. K. Leavitt, Sterling Software, Inc., Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-367 -- Statistical Performance of TOPEX/POSEIDON Prime Mission Ground and On-Board Ephemerides and Consequences for the Extended Mission, J. Kangas and A. H. Salama, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-368 -- TOPEX/Poseidon Precision Orbit Determination: 'Quick-Look' Operations with GPS and SLR Data, L. A. Cangahuala, R. J. Muellerschoen, D. N. Yuan, E. J. Christensen, E. J. Graat and J. R. Guinn, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-369 -- Using a Single SLR Site to Validate GPS Receiver Navigation, R. S. Hujsak, Applied Technology Associates, Inc., Exton, PA, G. C. Gilbreath, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
• AAS 95-370 -- Dynamic Orbit Determination for the EOS Laser Altimeter Satellite (EOS ALT/GLAS) using GPS Measurements, H. J. Rim and B. E. Schutz, Center for Space Research, The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• AAS 95-371 -- The Determination of Precision Mean Element Sets from GPS Receiver On-board Navigation Solutions, S. Carter, P. J. Cefola and R. Proulx, The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, MA
• AAS 95-372 -- GPS-LIKE TRACKING (GLT) OF GEOSYNCHRONOUS SATELLITES: ORBIT DETERMINATION RESULTS FOR TDRS and INMARSAT, B. Haines, W. Bertiger, S. Lichten and J. Srinivasan, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA

Session 13: Attitude Dynamics & Control:II

Wednesday, 16 August, 9:00 AM

Chair: Dr. Robert G. Melton, Pennsylvania State University

• AAS 95-373 -- Complex Analytic Solutions for a Spinning Rigid Body Under Constant Transverse Torques, L. A. Randall, J. M. Longuski and R. A. Beck, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• AAS 95-374 -- Power Flow Finite Element Analysis of Flexible Space Structures, M. Smith and M. W. Chernuka, Martec Limited, Nova Scotia, Canada
• AAS 95-375 -- Direct Adaptive Control for SAFER/Astronaut System, S. Tanygin and T. Williams, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• AAS 95-376 -- The Use of the Euler Operator in Learning and Repetitive Control, P. Oh, R. W. Longman and L. Yao, Columbia University, New York, NY
• AAS 95-377 -- Use of Non-Causal Digital Signal Processing in Learning and Repetitive Control, Y. Wang and R. W. Longman, Columbia University, New York, NY

Session 14: Interplanetary Mission Design & Navigation

Wednesday, 16 August, 9:00 AM

Chair: Dr. Lincoln J. Wood, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

• AAS 95-378 -- NEAR-Eros 1996: Mission Overview and Trajectory Design, R. W. Farquhar, D. W. Dunham and J. V. McAdams, Applied Physics Lab., Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, MD
• AAS 95-379 -- Mars Pathfinder Atmospheric Entry Trajectory Design, D. A. Spencer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, R. D. Braun, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
• AAS 95-380 -- Multiple Encounter Missions with the Trojan and Main Belt Asteroids, D. F. Bender and P. A. Penzo, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-381 -- Navigation Strategy for the Galileo Jupiter Encounter and Orbital Tour, L. A. D'Amario, D. V. Byrnes, W. E. Kirhofer, F. T. Nicholson and M. G. Wilson, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-382 -- Exposure of the Cassini Spacecraft to Horseshoe and Tadpole Particle Zones, A. A. Wolf and D. Seal, Mission Design Section, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-383 -- Autonomous Optical Navigation for the Pluto Fast Flyby Mission, R. M. Vaughan and S. P. Synnott, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA

Session 15: Satellite Orbit Determination:II

Wednesday, 16 August, 9:00 AM

Chair: Dr. Paul Schumacher, Naval Space Command

• AAS 95-384 -- The Calibration and Characterization of IRAS Metric Resident Space Object Detections, M. T. Lane, J. Baldassini and E. M. Gaposchkin, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA
• AAS 95-385 -- Stochastic Clock Model for Definitive Sequential Orbit Determination, J. R. Wright and W. A. Chuba, Applied Technology Associates, Inc., Exton, PA
• AAS 95-386 -- Application of Precision Orbit Determination Techniques to Tracking and Prediction of Multiple Space Objects, C. K. Shum, B. D. Tapley, J. C. Ries and J. Casey, Center for Space Research, The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• AAS 95-387 -- Demonstration of Autonomous Orbit Determination Around Small Bodies, S. Bhaskaran and J. E. Riedel, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-388 -- Orbit Determination Support for the Clementine Mission During Lunar Orbit Phase, C. Minnie, C. Yee and M. Beckman, NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt, MD

Session 16: Multibody Elastodynamics Symposium, Part I

Wednesday, 16 August, 1:30 PM

Chair: Dr. Arun K. Banerjee, Lockheed Palo Alto Research Lab

• AAS 95-390 -- Recent Advances in Modeling Flexible Multibody Systems, R. L. Huston, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• AAS 95-394 -- Treatment of Inelastic Phenomena in Multibody Dynamics, F. Amirouche, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
• AAS 95-391 -- On a Systematic Way to Compute Geometric Stiffening Terms For Multibody Simulation, R. Schwertassek, DLR Institute for Robotics and Systemdynamics, Germany
• AAS 95- -- LFSS:How Much Control Do We Need?, P. Hughes, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• AAS 95-395 -- System Modes Based Dynamics and Control of Multibody Systems:Analysis and Applications, V. J. Modi, University of Britsh Columbia, Vancourver, Canada
• AAS 95-397 -- Slewing Dynamics and Vibration Control of Flexible Space Shuttle Remote Manipulator, C. L. Kirk, A. Oria, Cranfield University, Bedford, UK, and F. Hammer, University of Stuttgart, Germany

Session 17: Lunar Trajectory Design and Analysis

Wednesday, 16 August, 1:30 PM

Chair: MS. Kathy R. Hartman, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

• AAS 95-399 -- Optimal Earth-Moon Trajectories Using Nuclear Electric Propulsion, C. A. Kluever, University of Missouri-Columbia/K.C., MO, B. L. Pierson, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
• AAS 95-400 -- Low DV Earth-to-Moon Trajectories, H. J. Pernicka and D. P. Scarberry, Aerospace Engineering Department, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
• AAS 95-401 -- Optimal Low-Thrust Three-Body Earth-Moon Orbit Transfers, A. L. Herman and B. Conway, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
• AAS 95-402 -- Several Ways to Leave for Luna, T. H. Sweetser, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-403 -- The Dynamical Mechanism of Ballistic Lunar Capture Transfer in the Four-Body Problem and Weak Stability Boundaries, E. Belbruno, The Geometry Center, University of Minnesota, Stony Brook, NY
• AAS 95-404 -- Use of Earth-Moon Libration Points for Future Missions, J. Rodriguez-Canabal, European Space Agency, Darmstadt, Germany
• AAS 95-405 -- LAMDA: A Software Tool for Lunar-Assist Escape Missions, C. R. Cassell, University of California, San Diego, CA, P. A. Penzo, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA

Session 18: Orbit Mechanics

Wednesday, 16 August, 1:30 PM

Chair: Dr. Paul Cefola, The. C.S. Draper Laboratory

• AAS 95-406 -- Long-Term Lunar Effects on High-Altitude Earth Satellites, R. A. Broucke, The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• AAS 95-407 -- Chaos in Artificial Satellite Motion Due to Third-Body Effects, D. L. Richardson and T. Bartler, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• AAS 95-408 -- Mitigation of Orbit Errors Resulting from the Numerical Integration Across Shadow Boundaries, J. B. Lundberg, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
• AAS 95-409 -- A General Purpose Family of Numerical Integration Procedures for Astrodynamics Applications, D. L. Richardson, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, D. Carpenter, GE Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, OH
• AAS 95-410 -- Inertial Propagation of an Earth-Fixed Point Using Perturbed Kepler Algorithms, D. S. Anderson, Senior Engineer, McDonnell Douglas, Houston, TX
• AAS 95-411 -- Semi-Autonomous Spacecraft On-Board Ephemeris Propagation, A. H. Salama and J. Kangas, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-412 -- The Effect of Energy Parameter Selection on a Variation of Parameters Method, R. G. Gottlieb, McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, Houston, TX

Session 19: Attitude Control

Thursday, 17 August, 8:00 AM

Chair: Dr. Christopher D. Hall, Air Force Institute of Technology

• AAS 95-413 -- Detumbling and Reorienting Underactuated Rigid Spacecraft, V. Coverstone-Carroll, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
• AAS 95-414 -- Annihilation of Transverse Velocity Bias During Spinning-Up Maneuvers, R. A. Beck and J. M. Longuski, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• AAS 95-415 -- Multiple Rigid Body Reorientation Using Relative Motion With Constrained Final System Configuration, D. S. Rubenstein and R. G. Melton, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• AAS 95-416 -- A Magnetic Attitude Control System for Sun Pointing Satellites, S. M. Wolfe and K. T. Alfriend, B. S. Leonard, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
• AAS 95-417 -- Globally Stable Feedback Laws for Near-Minimum-Fuel and Near-Minimum-Time Pointing Maneuvers for a Landmark-Tracking Spacecraft, H. Schaub, R. D. Robinett and J. L. Junkins, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
• AAS 95-418 -- Indirect Adaptive Nonlinear Attitude Control and Momentum Management of Spacecraft Using Feedback Linearization, S. J. Paynter and R. H. Bishop, The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• AAS 95-419 -- Frequency Response Characteristics of the Alternating Sign Learning Control Law, Y-C. Huang and R. W. Longman, Columbia University, New York, NY

Session 20: Guidance & Trajectory Optimization

Thursday, 17 August, 8:00 AM

Chair: Dr. KathLEEN C. Howell, Purdue University

• AAS 95-420 -- Runge-Kutta Integration Methods for Trajectory Propagation Revisited, G. J. Der, TRW , Redondo Beach, CA
• AAS 95-421 -- Optimal Guidance and Nonlinear Estimation for Estimation of Accelerating Targets, M. E. Hough, Textron Defense Systems, Wilmington, MA
• AAS 95-422 -- The Use of Nonsingular Elements In Trajectory Optimization In Terms of True Longitude, J. A. Kechichian, Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
• AAS 95-423 -- Flight Envelopes for Hypersonic Aero-Rendezvous at Various Constant Altitudes, J -S. Chern, Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Z. Chang Hong and Y.-H. Chen, National Central University, Chungli, Taiwan
• AAS 95-424 -- Result of a Feasibility Study on the Use of High Lift to Drag Vehicles for Aerocapture for Non-Optimized Trajectories, P. Crouse and M. Lewis, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• AAS 95-425 -- The Low-Thrust Flyby Guidance and an Extended Optimal Spacing Rule, J. Kawaguchi, T. Fujimura and H. Matsuo, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Kanagawa, Japan

Session 21: Orbit Propagation

Thursday, 17 August, 8:00 AM

Chair: Dr. Felix Hoots, General Research Corporation

• AAS 95-426 -- An Analytic Orbit Propagation Program for Satellite Catalog Maintenance, S. L. Coffey, H. L. Neal, A. M. Segerman and J. J. Travisano, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C.
• AAS 95-427 -- Analytic Orbit Model for U.S. Naval Space Surveillance: An Overview, P. W. Schumacher, Jr., U.S. Naval Space Command, Dahlgren, VA, R. A. Glover, General Research Corp., Colorado Springs, CO
• AAS 95-428 -- Parallel Orbit Propagation and the Analysis of Satellite Constellations, R. J. Proulx, The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, MA
• AAS 95-429 -- A Comparison of Geocentric Propagators for Operational Use, S. H. Knowles, Naval Space Command, Dahlgren, VA
• AAS 95-430 -- Testing of Naval Space Command New Analytic Orbit Model, R. A. Glover, General Research Corp., Colorado Springs, CO, P. W. Schumacher, Jr., U.S. Naval Space Command, Dahlgren, VA
• AAS 95-431 -- Comparison of Orbit Propagators in the Research and Development Goddard Trajectory Determination System (R & D GTDS). Part I: Simulated Data, D. J. Fonte, Jr., Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM, B. Neta, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, C. Sabol, Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM, D. A. Danielson, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, W. D. Dyar, Marine Corps HQ, Washington,
• AAS 95-432 -- The Accuracy of General Perturbations and Semianalytic Satellite Ephemeris Theories, W. N. Barker and R. N. Wallner, Kaman Sciences Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO

Session 22: Multibody Elastodynamics Symposium, Part II

Thursday, 17 August, 1:30 PM

Chair: Dr. Arun K. Banerjee, Lockheed Palo Alto Research Lab

• AAS 95-398 -- Recursive Formulation in Multibody Elastodynamics: Simulation and Ground Test, A. K. Banerjee, Lockheed Palo Alto Research Lab., Palo Alto, CA
• AAS 95-392 -- Standardization and Preparation of Flexible Body Data In Multibody Formulations, O. Wallrapp, Pachhochschule, Muenchen, Germany
• AAS 95-393 -- Component Model Reduction Methodology For Articulated Multi-Flexible-Body Structure, A. Lee, and W. S. Tsuha, Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA
• AAS 95-455 -- A Simulation Method for Multibody Dynamics, R. R. Ryan, R. Rampalli and J. F. McGrath, Mechanical Dynamics Inc., Ann Arbor, MI

Session 23: On-Orbit Space Operations

Thursday, 17 August, 1:30 PM

Chair: Dr. Richard Holdaway, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

• AAS 95-441 -- Goddard Space Flight Center Flight Dynamics Division Ascent Acquisition Support of Space Shuttle Rendezvous Missions, P. P. Powers, J. O. Cappellari, Jr., and L. March, Computer Science Corporation, J. P. Lynch and G. C. Marr, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• AAS 95-442 -- Operational Maneuver Support for Low-Earth Orbiting Spacecraft at the Goddard Space Flight Center Flight Dynamics Division, C. J. Cieslak and S. M. Good, Computer Sciences Corporation, E. L. Cox and T. Harrington, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• AAS 95-443 -- Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) Support of User Spacecraft Without TDRSS Transponders, J. Jackson and G. C. Marr, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center,Greenbelt, MD, M. Maher, Allied Signal Technical Services Corp.
• AAS 95-444 -- Flight Dynamics Support for the Clementine Deep Space Program Science Experiment (DSPSE), L. K. Newman and K. V. Richon, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• AAS 95-445 -- Autonomous Visible-Band Tracking for the Midcourse Space Experiment (MSX), G. E. Powell and E. M. Gaposchkin, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, MA
• AAS 95-446 -- Distributed Control for On-Orbit Assembly, F. McQuade and C. R. McInnes, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland UK
• AAS 95-447 -- Potential Function Methods for Autonomous Spacecraft Guidance and Control, C. R. McInnes, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland UK

Session 24: Orbit Transfer

Thursday, 17 August, 1:30 PM

Chair: Dr. Victoria Coverstone-Carroll, University of Illinois

• AAS 95-448 -- Combined Launch Trajectory and Vehicle Design Optimization, V. Dorairajan and B. L. Pierson, Aerospace Engr. & Engr. Mechanics, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
• AAS 95-449 -- Effect of Laser Power Limitation on Single-Stage to GEO Launch, J.-S. Chern, Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Lungtan, Taiwan, Z.-C. Hong and J.-M. Liu, National Central University, Chungli, Taiwan
• AAS 95-450 -- Optimal Aeroassisted GEO-to-LEO Transfer by an Indirect Method, L. Casalino, G. Colasurdo and D. Pastrone, Dip. Energetica-Politecnico di Torino, Italy
• AAS 95-451 -- Electric Propulsion for Orbit Transfer in a Resistive Medium, M. Guelman, Aerospace Eng., Technion, Haifa, Israel
• AAS 95-452 -- Optimal Rendezvous of a Spacecraft with Multiple Power-Limited Thrusters Having Upper and Lower Bounds, T. E. Carter, Eastern Connecticut State University, C. J. Pardis, Worchester Polytechnic Institute, Willimantic, CT
• AAS 95-453 -- Power-Limited Transfers Between Two Coplanar Conics, Under Continuous Keplerian Thrust, N. Markopoulos, Aerospace Engineering Department, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
• AAS 95-454 -- Monte Carlo Performance Analysis of the Brazilian Satellite Launcher Vehicle Last Stage, Eng. Tanara Caleffi, SP-BRAZIL