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Recent Publications and Patents by the Aerospace Technical Staff
Publications
(August 1999–March 2000)
W. H. Ailor, "Space Traffic: Do We Need Control?" Aerospace America (Nov. 1999), pp. 34–38.
E. J. Beiting, "Measurements of Stratospheric Plume Dispersion by Imagery of Solid Rocket Motor Exhaust," Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 105, No. D5, 6891–6901 (Mar. 16, 2000).
K. D. Bell and D. C. Marvin, "Power Generation and Storage Technology Selection for an Optimal Spacecraft System Design," Proceedings of Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Vancouver, BC, Aug. 2, 1999).
I. D. Boyd, M. W. Crofton, and T. A. Moore, "Near-Field Measurement and Modeling Results for a Flight-Type Arcjet: Hydrogen Atom," Proceedings of the 26th International Electric Propulsion Conference (Kitakyushu, Japan, Oct. 17–21, 1999), pp. 1–8.
C. C. Chao, "MEO Disposal Orbit Stability and Direct Reentry Strategy," AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting (Clearwater, FL, Jan. 23–26, 2000).
D. W. Chen and K. M. Masters, "CW 4.3 mm Intracavity Difference Frequency Generation in an Optical Parametric Oscillator," Proceedings of the OSA Advanced Solid-State Laser Topical Meeting (Davos, Switzerland, Feb. 25, 2000).
M. W. Chen, L. R. Lyons, and M. Schulz, "Stormtime Ring-Current Formation: A Comparison Between Single-Dip and Double-Dip," Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 105, No. 2 (Feb. 2000).
M. W. Chen, J. L. Rodder, and J. F. Fennell, "Proton Ring Current Pitch-Angle Distributions: Comparison of Simulations and CRRES Observations," Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 104, No. A8, 17,379–17,389 (Aug. 1, 1999).
V. A. Chobotov and A. B. Jenkin, "Analysis of the Micrometeoroid and Debris Hazard Posed to an Orbiting Parabolic Mirror," Proceedings of the 50th International Astronautical Congress (Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Oct. 4–8, 1999).
J. H. Clemmons, "Birkeland Currents Associated With Optical Aurora," Advances in Space Research, Vol. 23, No. 10, 1653– 1656 (1999).
J. H. Clemmons, "Driving Dayside Convection Northward IMF: Observations of a Sounding Rocket Launched from Svalbard," Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 105, No. A3, 5245–5263 (Mar. 2000).
J. H. Clemmons, "Evolution of Mesoscale Auroral Cavities Before Substorm Onset," Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 104, No. A8, 17,201–17,215 (Aug. 1, 1999).
M. W. Crofton, "Preliminary Mass Spectrometry of a Xenon Hollow Cathode," Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 16, No. 1, 157–159 (1999).
S. V. Didziulis and P. P. Frantz, "Substrate-Dependent Reactiveness of Water on Metal Carbide Surfaces," Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol. 103, No. 50, 11,129–11,140 (Dec. 16, 1999).
R. P. Frueholz, "Rabi Resonance-Enhanced Gain in a Simple V-Type System," Physical Review A, Vol. 61, No. 2 (2000).
R. G. Gist and D. L. Oltrogge, "Collision Vision: Covariance Modeling and Intersection Detection for Spacecraft Situational Awareness," Proceedings of AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference (Girdwood, AL, Aug. 16–19, 1999), pp. 1–14.
R. G. Gist and D. L. Oltrogge, "Collision Vision: Situational Awareness for Safe and Reliable Space Operations," Proceedings of the 50th International Astronautical Congress (Oct. 4–8, 1999, Amsterdam, The Netherlands).
D. L. Glackin and G. R. Peltzer, Civil, Commercial, and International Remote Sensing Systems and Geoprocessing (The Aerospace Press and AIAA, El Segundo, CA, and Reston, VA, 1999).
M. M. Gorlick, "Electric Suspenders: A Fabric Power Bus and Data Network for Wearable Digital Devices," Proceedings of International Symposium on Wearable Computers (San Francisco, CA, Oct. 1999).
E. K. Hall and M. Papadopoulos, "GPS Structural Modifications for On-Orbit Servicing," Proceedings of AIAA Space Technology Conference and Exposition (Albuquerque, NM, Sept. 28, 1999), pp. 1–10.
S. W. Janson, "Mass-Producible Silicon Spacecraft for 21st Century Missions," Proceedings of AIAA Space Technology Conference and Expo (Albuquerque, NM, Sept. 28–30, 1999), pp. 1–10.
R. F. Johnson and P. L. Smith, "Projection of Future Launch Capacity and Demand," Proceedings of 50th International Astronautical Congress (Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Oct. 4–8, 1999), pp. 1–11.
J. A. Kechichian, "Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Based on Epoch Eccentric Longitude Formulation," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 36, No. 4, 543–553 (July–Aug. 1999).
J. A. Kechichian, "The Optimization of Continuous Constant Acceleration Transfer Trajectories in the Presence of the J2 Perturbation," Proceedings of AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Conference (Girdwood, AL, Aug. 16–19, 1999), pp. 15–21.
D. E. Keenan, "High-Altitude Balloon Experiment," AIAA Space Technology Conference (Albuquerque, NM, Sept. 28–30, 1999).
R. Koga, S. Crain, and K. Crawford, "Single Event Burnout Sensitivity of Embedded Field Effect Transistors," IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 46, No. 6, 1395–1402 (Dec. 1999)
H. Koons, "The Impact of the Space Environment on Space Systems," Proceedings of Spacecraft Charging Technology Conference '98 (Hanscom AFB, MA, Nov. 2–6, 1998).
H. C. Koons and J. Roeder, "A Comparison of ULF/ELF Measurements Associated With Earthquake Regions," Seismo Electromagnetics Monographs, 171–181 (Aug. 1999).
T. J. Lang, "Characteristics of Crosslinks Between Satellites in Large Symmetric Constellations," Proceedings of AAS/ AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference (Girdwood, AL, Aug. 16–19, 1999).
M. Lauriente and R. Koga, et al., "Spacecraft Anomalies Due to the Radiation Environment," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 36, No. 6, 902–906 (Nov.–Dec. 1999).
S. Lazar and J. E. Clark, "Signal Design Guideline for Navigation Satellite System Design," ION GPS '99 Proceedings (Nashville, TN, Sept. 17, 1999), pp. 1–8.
C. A. Lee and J. P. Stepanek, "A Network Performance Tool for Grid Environments," Proceedings of Supercomputing '99 (Portland, OR, Nov. 13, 1999), pp. 1–16.
Y. Phillip Li, "dClips: A distributed Clips Implementation," Computing in Aerospace 9 Conference (San Diego, CA, Oct. 19–21, 1993).
M. D. Looper and J. B. Blake, "Continuing SAMPEX Observations of Shock-Injected Ultrarelativistic Electrons," Proceedings of XXVI International Cosmic Ray Conference (Salt Lake City, UT, Aug. 17–25, 1999).
J. Ly and C. Truong, "Stability Analysis of the International Space Station Electrical Power System," Proceedings of IEEE Conference on Control Applications (Kohala Coast, HI, Aug. 22–27, 1999), pp. 628-633.
D. K. Lynch, ed., Cirrus (Oxford University Press, New York, 2000).
D. K. Lynch, "Some Paradoxes, Errors and Resolutions Concerning the Spectral Optimization of Human Vision," American Journal of Physics, Vol. 67, No. 11, (Nov. 1999).
D. K. Lynch and S. Mazuk, "On the Size Parameter for Thermally Emitting Particles," Applied Optics, Vol. 38, No. 24, 5229-5231 (Aug. 20, 1999).
D. H. Martin, Communication Satellites, fourth edition (The Aerospace Press and AIAA, El Segundo, CA, and Reston, VA, 2000).
H. Mirels, "Effect of Wall on Impulse of Solid Propellant Driven Millimeter-Scale Thrusters," AIAA Journal, Vol. 37, No. 12, 1617–1624 (Dec. 1999).
J. A. Morgan, "Neutrino Propulsion for Interstellar Spacecraft," Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Vol. 52 No. 11/12, 424–428 (Nov./Dec. 1999).
T. Mosher, "Evaluating Small Satellites: Is the Risk Worth It?" Proceedings of AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites (Logan, UT, Aug. 23, 1999), pp. 1–13.
T. M. Nguyen, J. Yoh, and G. Goo, "Performance Evaluation of the DVB Waveform Using LSI Logic L64724 Satellite Receiver Model with Imperfect Components," MILCOM '99 Proceedings (Atlantic City, NJ, Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 1999), pp. 1–6.
D. P. Olsen, "A Hybrid Interleaving that Enables Packet Switching on Multi-access Channels," IEEE Transactions on Communication, Vol. 47, No. 12, 1777–1780 (Dec. 1999).
W. Park and M. R. Hilton, "Characterization of Cryogenic Mechanical Properties of Aluminum-Lithium Alloy C-458," Scripta Materialia, Vol. 41, No. 11, 1185–1190 (Nov. 1999).
G. E. Peterson, Dynamics of Meteor Outbursts and Satellite Mitigation Strategies (The Aerospace Press and AIAA, El Segundo, CA, and Reston, VA, 1999).
T. D. Powell, "Automated Tuning of an Extended Kalman Filter Using the Downhill Simplex Algorithm," Proceedings of AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference (Girdwood, AL, Aug. 16–19, 1999), pp. 1-11.
A. Prater, E. Simburger, D. A. Smith, P. J. Carian, and J. H. Matsumoto, "Power Management and Distribution Concept for Microsatellites and Nanosatellites," Proceedings of the 34th Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (Vancouver, BC, Aug. 2–5, 1999), pp. 1–5.
S. Raghavan, S. Lazar, and R. Kumar, "The CDMA Limits of C/A Codes in GPS Applications-Analysis and Laboratory Test Results," Proceedings of the Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation 12th International Technical Meeting (Sept. 14–17, 1999), pp. 1–12.
M. N. Ross, "Study Blazing New Trails Into Effects of Aviation and Rocket Exhaust in the Atmosphere," EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union, Vol. 80, No. 38, 437, 442–443 (Sept. 21, 1999).
P. R. Rousseau, "An Algorithm to Reduce Bias in Planar Near-Field Measurement Data," Proceedings of Antenna Measurement Techniques Association 1999 Symposium (Monterey Bay, CA, Oct. 4–8, 1999).
R. Rudy, R. Puetter, and S. Mazuk, "Paschen Lines and the Reddening of the Radio Galaxy 3C109," Astronomical Journal, Vol. 118, 666–669 (Aug. 1999).
R. S. Selesnick and J. B. Blake, "On the Source Location of Radiation Belt Relativistic Electrons," Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 105, No. A2, 2607–2624 (Feb. 1, 2000).
M. R. Shane, H. G. Yeh, G. L. Lui, and A. H. Yamada,"Uplink Timing Detection for Frequency Hopping Communication," MILCOM '99 Proceedings (Atlantic City, NJ. Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 1999), pp. 1–5.
E. J. Simburger, D. Smith, D. Gilmore, and M. Meshishnek, "Development of a Thin Film Amorphous Silicon Space Solar Cell for the PowerSphere Concept," Proceedings of 16th Space Photovoltaic Research and Technology Conference (Cleveland, OH, Aug. 31, 1999).
F. S. Simmons, Rocket Exhaust Plume Phenomenology (The Aerospace Press and AIAA, El Segundo, CA, and Reston, VA, 2000).
K. Tsai and G. L. Lui, "Binary GMSK: Characteristics and Performance," ITC '99 Proceedings (Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 27, 1999).
K. Tsai and G. L. Lui, "Coherent Viterbi and Threshold Demodulators for Pulse-Driven GMSK Signals," ITC '99 Proceedings (Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 27, 1999).
C. S. Tsang and T. M. Nguyen, "Long Loop Time Tracking Performance for Satellite Communication System," MILCOM '99 Proceedings (Atlantic City, NJ, Oct. 31– Nov. 3, 1999), pp. 1–5.
C. C. Wang and T. M. Nguyen, "Using Short-Block Turbo Code for Telemetry and Command," 1999 International Telemetering Conference (Las Vegas, NV, 25–28 Oct. 1999).
C. C. Wang, "Improving Faded Turbo Code Performances Using A Biased Channel Side Information," MILCOM '99 Proceedings (Atlantic City, NJ, Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 1999).
R. L. Walterschied, G. Schubert, and D. G. Brinkman, "Wave Disturbances in a Model of the Comet SL-9 Impacts into Jupiter's Atmosphere," Icarus, Vol. 145, 140–146 (May 2000).
J. Wessel, S. M. Beck, Y. C. Chan, R. W. Farley, and J. A. Gelbwachs, "Raman Lidar Calibration for the DMSP SSM/T-2 Microwave Water Vapor Sensor," IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Vol. 38, No. 1, 141–154 (Jan. 2000)
Patents
(November 1999–April 2000)
J. C. Camparo, "Method of Stabilizing Electromagnetic Field Strength in an Atomic System," U.S. Patent No. 6,025,755, Feb. 2000.
C. J. Clark, A. A. Moulthrop, M. S. Muha, C. P. Silva, "Frequency Translating Device Transmission Response Method," U.S. Patent No. 6,041,077, Mar. 2000.
R. W. Dezelan, "Satellite Communications Facilitated by Synchronized Nodal Regressions of Low Earth Orbits," U.S. Patent No. 5,999,127, Dec. 1999.
R. B. Dybdal, "Adaptive Control of Multiple Beam Communication Transponders," U.S. Patent No. 6,055,431, Apr. 2000.
R. W. Postma, R. B. Pan, B. T. Hamada, L. K. Herman, "Flexure Washer Bearing and Method," U.S. Patent No. 6,022,178, Feb. 2000.
R. W. Postma, R. B. Pan, B. T. Hamada, L. K. Herman, "Roller Washer Bearing and Method," U.S. Patent No. 6,036,422, Mar. 2000.
G. Radhakrishnan, "Apparatus for Magnetic Field Pulsed Laser Deposition of Thin Films," U.S. Patent No. 6,024,851, Feb. 2000.
K. Siri, "Shared-Bus Current Sharing Parallel Connected Current-Mode DC to DC Converters," U.S. Patent No. 6,009,000, Dec. 1999.
D. M. Speckman, "Method of Making Indium Oxide Microspheres for Antistatic Coatings," U.S. Patent No. 6,027,673, Feb. 2000.
C. C. Wang, "Error-Floor Mitigating Turbo Code Communication Method," U.S. Patent No. 6,028,897, Feb. 2000.
C. C. Wang, "Repetitive Turbo Coding Communication Method," U.S. Patent No. 6,014,411, January 2000.
R. P. Welle, "Mechanical Valve Having N-Type and P-Type Thermoelectric Elements for Heating and Cooling a Fluid Between an Inlet and an Outlet in a Fluid Pump," U.S. Patent No. 6,007,302, Dec. 1999.
R. P. Welle, "Method of Pumping a Fluid Through a Micromechanical Valve Having N-Type and P-Type Thermoelectric Elements for Heating and Cooling a Fluid Between an Inlet and an Outlet," U.S. Patent No. 5,975,856, Nov. 1999.
R. P. Welle, "Ultrasonic Data Communication System," U.S. Patent No. 5,982,297, Nov. 1999.
R. P. Welle, "Ultrasonic Power Communication System," U.S. Patent No. 6,037,704, Mar. 2000.
A. D. Yarbrough, S. S. Osofsky, R. E. Robertson, R. C. Cole, "Micromachined Monolithic Reflector Antenna System," U.S. Patent No. 6,008,776, Dec. 1999.
A. D. Yarbrough, S. S. Osofsky, R. E. Robertson, R. C. Cole, "Micromachined Reflector Antenna Method," U.S. Patent No. 6,045,712, Apr. 2000.
