Astronautics Laboratory - Publications

Journal Publications 

13) P. Chadalavada, T. Farabi, A. Dutta, "Sequential Low-Thrust Orbit-Raising of All-Electric Satellites," MDPI Aerospace, Special Issue on Electric Propulsion, Vol 7(6), No 74, pp. 1-27.  https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace7060074 

12) S. Sreesawet, A. Dutta, “Fast and Robust Computation of Low-Thrust Orbit-Raising Trajectories,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol 41, No 9, pp. 1888-1905.  https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G003319 

11) Y. Zhao, A. Dutta, P. Tsiotras, M. Costello, ”Optimal Aircraft Trajectories for Wind Energy Extraction,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Dynamics and Control, Vol. 41, No. 2 (2018), pp. 488-496. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G003048 

10) A. Tummala, A. Dutta, “An Overview of Cube-Satellite Propulsion Technologies and Trends,” MDPI Aerospace 2017, 4(4), 58, pp. 1–30. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace4040058 

09) A. Dutta, J. Kasdin, E. Choueiri and P. Francken, "Minimizing Proton Displacement Damage Dose During Electric Orbit-Raising of Satellites," AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, 39:4, 963-969. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G000503 

08) B. Du, Y. Zhao, A. Dutta, J. Yu, X. Chen, “Optimal scheduling of multi-spacecraft refueling based on cooperative maneuver,” Vol 55, No 12, pp. 2808–2819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2015.02.025 

07) P. Libraro, N. J. Kasdin, E. Choueiri, A. Dutta, "Quaternion-Based Coordinates for Non-Singular Modeling of High-Inclination Orbital Transfer," AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol 37, No 5, pp. 1638-1643. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G000613 

06) S. Coene, F. Spieksma, A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, "On the Computational Complexity of P2P Refueling Strategies," INFOR: Information Systems and Operations Research, Vol 50, No 2, 2012, pp 88-94. https://doi.org/10.3138/infor.50.2.088 

05) A. Dutta, N. Arora, and R. Russell, "Peer-to-Peer Refueling Strategy using Low-Thrust Propulsion," AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol 49, No 5, 2012, pp 944-954.  https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A32106 

04) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, "A Network Flow Formulation for Cooperative P2P Refueling Strategies," AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, 33(5), 2010, pp. 1539- 1549.  https://doi.org/10.2514/1.45570 

03) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, "Hohmann-Hohmann and Hohmann-Phasing Cooperative Rendezvous Maneuvers," AAS Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, 57, 2009, pp. 393—417.  https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03321510 

02) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, "An Egalitarian Peer-to-Peer Satellite Refueling Strategy," AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45 (3), 2008, pp. 608-618. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.31299 

01) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, "Asynchronous Optimal Mixed Peer-to-Peer Satellite Refueling Strategies," AAS Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 54 (3-4), Dec 2006, 543-565.  https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03256505 

Conference Proceedings 

C38) A. Dutta, J. Raquepas, "Stochastic Optimization Framework for Spacecraft Maneuver Detection," AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AIAA Scitech Forum, Orlando FL, Jan 2020. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-0234 

C37) N. Bascue, A. Dutta, P. Ghosh, "Impact of Launch Injection Errors on Orbit-Raising of All-Electric Satellites," AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AIAA Scitech Forum, Orlando FL, Jan 2020. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-0959 

C36) L. Arora, A. Dutta, "Reinforcement Learning for Sequential Low-Thrust Orbit Raising Problem," AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AIAA Scitech Forum, Orlando FL, Jan 2020. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-0959 

C35) A. Dutta, “Selecting Planning Horizon Length for Sequential Low-Thrust Orbit-Raising Optimization Problem,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Portland ME, Aug 2019 (AAS 19-878).

C34) A. Dutta and L. Arora, “Objective Function Weight Selection for Sequential Low-Thrust Orbit-Raising Optimization Problem,” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Ka’anapali, HI, Jan 2019 (AAS 19-567). 

C33) A. Dutta and J. Raquepas, “Spacecraft Maneuver Detection using Optimal Control Problem and Relative Equation of Motion,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Snowbird UT, Aug 2018 (AAS 18-459). 

C32) S. Chadalavada and A. Dutta, “Spacecraft Relative Equations of Motion using a New Set of Orbital Elements,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Snowbird UT, Aug 2018 (AAS 18-455). 

C31) S. Sreesawet, A. Dutta, “Receding Horizon Control for Spacecraft with Low-Thrust Propulsion,” Amer-
ican Control Conference, Milwaukee WI, Jun 2018.
https://doi.org/10.23919/ACC.2018.8431788 

C30) S. Sreesawet, A. Dutta, “”Mission Scenario Analysis for All-Electric Satellites,” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AIAA SciTech Forum, Kissimmee FL, Jan 2018, pp 2996-3001.  https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-0722 

C29) A. Dutta, “CubeSat Communication Network for Supporting Mars Surface Operations,” International Workshop on Satellite Constellation and Formation Flying, June, 2017.

C28) S. Sreesawet, A. Dutta, “A Novel Methodology for Fast and Robust Computation of Low-Thrust Orbit-Raising Trajectories,” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio TX, Feb 2017 (AAS 17-510).

C27) P. Karampudi, A. Dutta, “De-Orbit Time Of On-Orbit Debris For Laser-Based Removal Methods,” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio TX, Feb 2017 (AAS 17-501).

C26) A. Dutta, ”Computational Performance of GRASP Algorithms for Spacecraft Multi-Rendezvous Mission Planning,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AIAA SPACE Forum, Long Beach CA, 2016 (AIAA 2016-5509). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-5509

C25) A. Dutta, S. Vijayan, T. Olson, “Deployment of High Power Class All-Electric Satellites in the Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AIAA SPACE Forum, Long Beach CA, 2016. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-5639 

C24) A. Dutta, “GRASP Algorithm for Multi-Rendezvous Mission Planning for Optimized Trip Times,” AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vail CO, Aug 2015.

C23) S. Sreesawet, V. Pappu, A. Dutta, J. Steck, “Neural Networks Based Adaptive Controller for Attitude Control of All-Electric Satellites,” AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Vail CO, Aug 2015.

C22) S. Sreesawet, A. Dutta, “Low-Thrust Orbit-Raising Trajectories using Eclipse Constraints,” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Williamsburg VA, 2015.

C21) S. Vijayan, A. Dutta, “Low-Thrust Orbit-Raising using Non-Singular Orbital Elements and Proximity Quotient Approach,” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Williamsburg VA, 2015.

C20) A. Foster, A. Dutta, “Analytical Model of Van Allen Proton Radiation Flux for Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization Solvers,” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Williamsburg VA, 2015.

C19) A. Dutta, “A Greedy Random Adaptive Search Procedure for Multi-Rendezvous Mission Planning,” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Williamsburg VA, 2015.

C18) A. Dutta, “Optimal Low-Thrust Orbital Transfers for Rendezvous Between Active Spacecraft with Return Position Constraints,” AIAA Guidance Navigation and Control Conference, Kissimmee FL,
2015.

C17) A. Dutta, S. Sreesawet, S. Vijayan, A. Foster, ”On the Design of the Power and Propulsion Subsystem of All-Electric Telecommunication Satellites,” International Communication Satellite Systems Conference, San Diego CA, 2014.

C16) P. Libraro, J. Kasdin, A. Dutta, E. Choueiri, “Application of a Quaternion-Based Formulation to the Electric Orbit-Raising of GEO Satellites from High-Inclination Injection Orbits,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, San Diego CA, Aug 2014.

C15) A. Dutta, P. Libraro, J. Kasdin, E. Choueiri, P. Fracken, “Minimum-Fuel Electric OrbitRaising of Telecommunication Satellites Subject to Time and Radiation Damage Constraints,” American Control Conference, Portland OR, 2014.  https://doi.org/10.1109/ACC.2014.6859179   

C14) A. Dutta, P. Libraro, J. Kasdin, E. Choueiri, P. Fracken, “Design of the Next-Generation All-Electric Telecommunication Satellites,” AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, Florence, Italy, 2013. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2013-5625 

C13) A. Dutta, “Low-Thrust Egalitarian Peer-to-Peer Maneuvers for Servicing Satellites in Circular Constellations,” AAS Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, 2013.

C12) A. Dutta, P. Libraro, J. Kasdin, E. Choueiri, “Satellite Power Subsystem Requirements for Time-Constrained Electric Orbit-Raising with Minimal Radiation Impact,” AAS Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, 2013.

C11) A. Dutta, P. Libraro, J. Kasdin, E. Choueiri, “Minimizing Radiation Fluence during Time Constrained Electric Orbit-Raising,” International Symposium of Space Flight Dynamics, Pasadena, CA, 2012. https://issfd.org/ISSFD_2012/ISSFD23_ODY_4.pdf 

C10) A. Dutta, P. Libraro, J. Kasdin, E. Choueiri, “A Direct Optimization Based Tool to Determine Orbit-Raising Trajectories to GEO for All-Electric Telecommunication Satellites,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynam-
ics Specialist Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 2012. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-4589 

C9) A. Dutta, “On-Orbit Servicing of Satellites in Circular Constellations using a Single Service Vehicle,” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, New Orleans, LO, 2011.

C8) A. Dutta, “Peer-to-Peer Servicing of Satellites in Circular Constellations,” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, New Orleans, LO, 2011.

C7) A. Dutta, N. Arora, and R. Russell, “A Peer-to-Peer Refueling Strategy using Low-Thrust Propulsion,” AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Pittsburg, PA, 2009.

C6) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, “A Cooperative Egalitarian P2P Strategy for Refueling Satellites in Circular Constellations,” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Savannah, GA, 2009. 

C5) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, “A Cooperative Peer-to-Peer Strategy for Refueling Satellites in Circular Constellations,” AIAA Space Conference, San Diego, CA, 2008. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2008-7643 

C4) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, “Hohmann-Hohmann and Hohmann-Phasing Cooperative Rendezvous Maneuvers,” L. Markley Astronautics Symposium, Chesapeake Bay, MD, 2008.

C3) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, “A Network Flow Formulation for an Egalitarian Peer-to-Peer Refueling Strategy,” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Sedona, AZ, 2007.

C2) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, “A Greedy Random Adaptive Search Procedure for Optimal Scheduling of P2P Refueling,” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Sedona, AZ, 2007.

C1) A. Dutta and P. Tsiotras, “Asynchronous Optimal Mixed Peer-to-Peer Satellite Refueling Strategies,” Malcom D. Shuster Astronautics Symposium, Buffalo, NY, 2005.