• Dr. Jonathan Black
  • Air Force Institute of Technology
  • 104D Surge Building
  • 4:00 p.m.
  • Faculty Host: Dr. Craig Woolsey

 

The Responsive Orbits group in the Center for Space Research and Assurance in the Aeronautics and Astronautics. Department at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) investigates short-term satellite missions that require frequent maneuvers. Responsive orbital maneuvers are being investigated for on-demand coverage, persistent dynamic orbit change, conjunction avoidance, and LEO-GEO transfers with fly-bys. This presentation will detail recent work in the optimization of responsive orbital maneuvers, orbit determination of such maneuvering spacecraft, and other current trends in space research.