.. _research_output: =============== Research output =============== Tudat has also been used extensively in research projects. Many of those that resulted in journal and conference papers are listed below: **Journal publications** - `Constraining the ephemeris and interior structure of Io using space-based astrometry by JUICE `_ Zenk, K., Dirkx, D., & Fayolle, S. (2025). Planetary and Space Science, 261, 106112. - `Neural combinatorial optimization for multi-rendezvous mission design `_. Rivera, A. L., & Naeije, M. (2025). Advances in Space Research (in press). - `Dynamical Modelling of NASA's ACS3 Solar Sail Mission `_ Minervino Amodio, A., Visser, P., & Heiligers, J. (2025). Aerospace Science and Technology, 110146. - `Simulation of the Tianwen-4 Mission Contribution to Jupiter Gravity Field Improvement `_ Afzal, Z., Yan, J., Dirkx, D., Huang, Y., Wang, Z., Haider, Z., & Barriot, J. P. (2025). The Astrophysical Journal, 981(2), 163. - `In-mission synergy of science and navigation ephemeris products—Potential benefits for JUICE statistical Delta-V expenditure and beyond. `_ Hener, J., Fayolle, S., & Dirkx, D. (2025). Planetary and Space Science, 255, 106017. - `Planetary radio interferometry and Doppler experiment as an operational component of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission `_ Pallichadath, V., Dirkx, D., Fayolle, M. S., Frey, S., Gurvits, L. I., Boven, P., ... & Vermeersen, B. L. (2024). CEAS Space Journal, 1-21. - `Geophysical characterization of the interiors of Ganymede, Callisto and Europa by ESA’s JUpiter ICy moons Explorer `_. Van Hoolst, T., Tobie, G., Vallat, C., Altobelli, N., Bruzzone, L., Cao, H., ... & Witasse, O. (2024). Space Science Reviews, 220(5), 54. - `Contribution of PRIDE VLBI products to the joint JUICE-Europa Clipper moons’ ephemerides solution `_. Fayolle, M. S., Dirkx, D., Cimo, G., Gurvits, L. I., Lainey, V., & Visser, P. N. (2024). Icarus, 416, 116101. - `A design method for redundant microthruster layout with allocation error `_ Chen, M., Zhang, C., He, J., Yang, C., Duan, L., & Kang, Q. (2024). International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2024(1), 7627257. - `Planetary radio interferometry and Doppler experiment (PRIDE) of the JUICE mission. `_ Gurvits, L. I., Cimò, G., Dirkx, D., Pallichadath, V., Akins, A., Altobelli, N., ... & Willner, K. (2023). Space Science Reviews, 219(8), 79. - `Testing theories of gravitation with the Interstellar Probe Radio Experiment. `_ Plumaris, M., De Marchi, F., Cascioli, G. & Iess, L. (2023). Advances in Space Research, 73(5), 2763-2773 - `Combining astrometry and JUICE–Europa Clipper radio science to improve the ephemerides of the Galilean moons. `_ Fayolle, M., Magnanini, A., Lainey, V., Dirkx, D., Zannoni, M., & Tortora, P. (2023). Astronomy & Astrophysics, 677, A42. - `Spacecraft VLBI tracking to enhance stellar occultations astrometry of planetary satellites. `_ Fayolle, M., Lainey, V., Dirkx, D., Gurvits, L. I., Cimo, G., & Bolton, S. J. (2023). Astronomy & Astrophysics, 676, L6. - `Simulating arbitrary interactions between small-scale space debris and a space-based pulsed laser system. `_ Pieters, L., & Noomen, R. (2023). Simulating arbitrary interactions between small-scale space debris and a space-based pulsed laser system. Advances in Space Research, 72(7), 2778-2785.Advances in Space Research, 72(7), 2778-2785. - `Sun-synchronous spacecraft compliance with international space debris guidelines. `_ Schild, M., & Noomen, R. (2023). Advances in Space Research, 72(7), 2585-2596. - `Sensitivity analysis of polar orbiter motion to lunar viscoelastic tidal deformation `_ Hu, X., Stark, A., Dirkx, D., Hussmann, H., Fienga, A., Briaud, A., Memin, A., Melini, D., Fayolle, M., Rambaux, N., Baguet, D. and Oberst, J. (2023). Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, 135(16) - `Distributed decentralized receding horizon control for very large-scale networks with application to satellite mega-constellations `_ Pedroso, L., & Batista, P. (2023). Control Engineering Practice, 141, 105728. - `Distributed decentralized EKF for very large-scale networks with application to satellite mega-constellations navigation. `_ Pedroso, L., & Batista, P. (2023). Control Engineering Practice, 135, 105509. - `Graveyard orbits for future Mars missions `_ Aggarwal, K., & Noomen, R. (2022). Advances in Space Research (in press) - `Cold Atom Interferometry for Enhancing the Radio Science Gravity Experiment: A Phobos Case Study `_ Plumaris, M., Dirkx, D., Siemes, C., & Carraz, O. (2022). Remote Sensing, 14(13), 3030. - `The Influence of Dynamic Solar Oblateness on Tracking Data Analysis from Past and Future Mercury Missions `_ van der Zwaard, R., & Dirkx, D. (2022). Remote Sensing, 14(17), 4139. - `Decoupled and coupled moons’ ephemerides estimation strategies application to the JUICE mission `_. Fayolle, M., Dirkx, D., Lainey, V., Gurvits, L. I., & Visser, P. N. A. M. (2022). Planetary and Space Science, 219, 105531. - `Analytical framework for mutual approximations-Derivation and application to Jovian satellites `_. Fayolle, M., Dirkx, D., Visser, P. N. A. M., & Lainey, V. (2021). Astronomy & Astrophysics, 652, A93. - `Improvement of orbit determination using laser altimeter crossovers: JUICE mission case study `_. Villamil, S., Dirkx, D., Stark, A., & Hussmann, H. (2021). Acta Astronautica, 182, 587-598. - `Propagation and estimation of the dynamical behaviour of gravitationally interacting rigid bodies `_, Dirkx, D., Mooij, E., & Root, B. Astrophysics and Space Science, 364(2), 2019, 37. - `Ariane 5 GTO debris mitigation using natural perturbations `_, Pinardell Pons, A., and Noomen, R. Advances in Space Research 63.7 (2019): 1992-2002. - `Laser and radio tracking for planetary science missions—a comparison `_, Dirkx, D., Prochazka, I., Bauer, S., Visser, P., Noomen, R., Gurvits, L. I., & Vermeersen, B. Journal of Geodesy 93.11 (2019): 2405-2420. - `Uncertainty propagation for statistical impact prediction of space debris `_, Hoogendoorn, R., Mooij, E., and Geul, J., Advances in Space Research, 61(1), (2018), 167-181. - `On the contribution of PRIDE-JUICE to Jovian system ephemerides `_, D. Dirkx, L.I. Gurvits, V. Lainey, G. Lari, A. Milani, G. Cimò, T.M. Bocanegra-Bahamon, P.N.A.M. Visser. Planetary and Space Science, Volume 147, 2017, Pages 14-27, ISSN 0032-0633. - `Space-time dynamics estimation from space mission tracking data `_. Dirkx, D., Noomen, R., Visser, P. N. A. M., Gurvits, L. I., & Vermeersen, L. L. A. (2016). Astronomy & Astrophysics, 587, A156. - `Dynamical modelling of the Galilean moons for the JUICE mission `_, D. Dirkx, V. Lainey, L.I. Gurvits, P.N.A.M. Visser. Planetary and Space Science, Volume 134, 2016, Pages 82-95, ISSN 0032-0633. - `Demonstration of orbit determination for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter using one-way laser ranging data `_, S. Bauer, H. Hussmann, J. Oberst, D. Dirkx, D. Mao, G.A. Neumann, E. Mazarico, M.H. Torrence, J.F. McGarry, D.E. Smith, M.T. Zuber. Planetary and Space Science, Volume 129, 2016, Pages 32-46, ISSN 0032-0633. - `Comparative analysis of one- and two-way planetary laser ranging concepts `_, D. Dirkx, R. Noomen, P.N.A.M. Visser, S. Bauer, L.L.A. Vermeersen. Planetary and Space Science, Volume 117, 2015, Pages 159-176, ISSN 0032-0633. - `Influence of atmospheric turbulence on planetary transceiver laser ranging `_. Dirkx, D., Noomen, R., Prochazka, I., Bauer, S., & Vermeersen, L. L. A. (2014). Advances in Space Research, 54(11), 2349-2370. - `Phobos laser ranging: Numerical Geodesy experiments for Martian system science `_, D. Dirkx, L.L.A. Vermeersen, R. Noomen, P.N.A.M. Visser. Planetary and Space Science, Volume 99, 2014, Pages 84-102, ISSN 0032-0633. - `Mab’s orbital motion explained `_, K. Kumar, I. de Pater, M.R. Showalter. Icarus, Volume 254, 2015, Pages 102-121, ISSN 0019-1035. **Conference papers** - `Preliminary design of a stand-alone Mars CubeSat mission integrating DLR in-house technologies `_. Marí, H. J., Noomen, R., Grundmann, J. T., & Ho, T. M. (2025). In Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium (4S 2024) (Vol. 13546, pp. 723-737). SPIE. - `Design And Optimization Of Multi-rendezvous Manoeuvres Based On Reinforcement Learning And Convex Optimization `_. Rivera, A. L., Marcovaldi, L., Ramírez, J., Cuenca, A., & Bermejo, D. (2024). Proceedings of the 74th International Astronautical Congress - `A Model Framework for High-Accuracy, Short- And Long-Term Orbit Determination and Propagation of Cislunar Space Debris, with Realistically Quantified Uncertainties `_ Witte, D., Langbroek, M., Dirkx, D. (2024). Proceedings of the 74th International Astronautical Congress - `Calibration Steering Laws to Estimate the Optical Properties of NASA’s ACS3 Solar Sail `_. Carzana, L., Minervino Amodio, A., Visser, P., Wilkie, W. K., & Heiligers, J. (2024). In 29th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics. - `Optimizing multi-rendezvous spacecraft trajectories: Delta V matrices and sequence selection `_. Petrov, A., & Noomen, R. (2020). arXiv preprint arXiv:2011.06617. - `Aerocapture Mission Analysis. Engelsma `_, J., & Mooij, E. (2020). In AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum (p. 1740). - `Applicability of evolutionary algorithms for orbit optimization in the strongly perturbed environment of the 2001 SN263 triple asteroid system `_. Obrecht, G., Cowan, K., & de Almeida Prado, A. F. (2020). In Proceedings of the 2nd IAA/AAS SciTech Forum 2019, Moscow, Russia, 25 June 2019 (Vol. 174). AAS/AIAA. - `Software-defined testbed for next generation navigation transponders `_ Speretta, S., Verhoeven, C., Dirkx, D., Karunanithi, V., Bentum, M., Votsis, O., ... & Busso, A. (2019). In 2019 8th International Workshop on Tracking, Telemetry and Command Systems for Space Applications (TTC) (pp. 1-7). IEEE. - `Statistical Impact Prediction of Decaying Objects `_, A. L. A. B. Ronse and E. Mooij. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 51, No. 6 (2014), pp. 1797-1810. - `Node Control and Numerical Optimization of Aerogravity-Assist Trajectories `_, Jaimy Hess and Erwin Mooij. AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, AIAA SciTech Forum, (AIAA 2017-0471). - `Reachability Analysis to Design Zero-Wait Entry Guidance `_, Alejandro Gonzalez-Puerta, Erwin Mooij, and Celia Yabar Valles. 2018 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, AIAA SciTech Forum, (AIAA 2018-1316). In addition, Tudat has played a small or large role in many M.Sc. thesis projects at TU Delft. You can find most of these reports on the `TU Delft repository `_