Past Projects
Onboard Guidance and Control for Rendezvous and Docking
We developed a novel robust onboard guidance and control algorithm for spacecraft rendezvous and docking with consideration of various on-orbit servicing missions.
CubeSat Rendezvous and Docking
Satellite Alignment System Project (SAS-SAT)
We have developed two CubeSats (2U Target and 3U Imager) to demonstrate autonomous rendezvous and docking technologies using a novel autonomous alignment method. This is a collaborative research project with the NMSU Nano Satellite Lab (Director: Dr. Steve Stochaj) to develop the rendezvous and docking mission of two CubeSats sponsored by Northrop Grumman.
Real-Time Predictive Guidance and Control for Hypersonic Vehicles
Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for Hypersonic Vehicles
We developed guidance and control algorithms for hypersonic vehicles based on nonlinear optimization for Sandia's A4H Mission Campaign. The goal is to develop guidance and control algorithms that are stable, robust, and real-time implementable for hypersonic vehicle flight.
Mission Design for a Distributed Space Telescope
Virtual Telescope for X-Ray Observation (VTXO)
Collaborative research with the NMSU Nano Satellite Lab and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (PI: Dr. John Krizmanic) to develop two small satellites, a 6U Optics-Satellite and a 27U Detector-Satellite, and to develop guidance, navigation, and control algorithms to enable formation flying for a virtual X-ray telescope.
Real-Time Collision-Avoidance Guidance and Control for Astrobee Robots in the International Space Station
Predictive Guidance and Control for Free-Flying Robots in a Microgravity Environment
Development of onboard collision avoidance guidance and control algorithms for NASA Ames Astrobee robots operating inside the International Space Station.
