Daniele Mortari
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Daniele Mortari is Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University and Chief Scientist for Space for Texas A&M ASTRO Center. Mortari is known for inventing the Flower Constellations and the k-vector range searching technique and the Theory of Functional Connections.
Daniele Mortari's Published Works
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Published Works
- Quaternion Attitude Estimation Using Vector Observations (2000) (309)
- A Survey on Star Identification Algorithms (2009) (165)
- The Pyramid Star Identification Technique (2004) (165)
- ESOQ: A Closed-Form Solution to the Wahba Problem (1997) (137)
- How to Estimate Attitude from Vector Observations (1999) (129)
- Second Estimator of the Optimal Quaternion (2000) (126)
- The Flower Constellations (2004) (126)
- Norm-Constrained Kalman Filtering (2009) (101)
- Search-Less Algorithm for Star Pattern Recognition (1997) (90)
- Recursive mode star identification algorithms (2005) (82)
- On the n-Impulse Orbit Transfer using Genetic Algorithms (2007) (82)
- Flower constellation set theory. Part I: Compatibility and phasing (2008) (75)
- Euler-q Algorithm for Attitude Determination from Vector Observations (1998) (66)
- Extreme theory of functional connections: A fast physics-informed neural network method for solving ordinary and partial differential equations (2021) (57)
- The 2-D lattice theory of Flower Constellations (2013) (56)
- The Theory of Connections: Connecting Points (2017) (55)
- Optimal Linear Attitude Estimator (2007) (55)
- k-Vector range searching techniques (2014) (53)
- Orbit Design for Ground Surveillance Using Genetic Algorithms (2006) (53)
- Constrained Multiple-Revolution Lambert's Problem (2010) (52)
- Least-Squares Solution of Linear Differential Equations (2017) (48)
- Flower constellation set theory part II: Secondary paths and equivalency (2008) (47)
- Optimal two-impulse rendezvous using constrained multiple-revolution Lambert solutions (2011) (45)
- The 3-D lattice theory of Flower Constellations (2013) (43)
- High accuracy least-squares solutions of nonlinear differential equations (2019) (41)
- On the Rigid Rotation Concept in n-Dimensional Spaces: Part II (2001) (40)
- Initial orbit determination using multiple observations (2011) (38)
- Image Processing of Illuminated Ellipsoid (2016) (38)
- Deep Theory of Functional Connections: A New Method for Estimating the Solutions of Partial Differential Equations (2018) (37)
- How to avoid singularity when using Euler angles (2005) (33)
- Design of Flower Constellations for Telecommunication Services (2011) (30)
- Analytical Study of Tangent Orbit and Conditions for Its Solution Existence (2012) (29)
- Position Estimation Using the Image Derivative (2015) (28)
- Least-squares solution of a class of optimal space guidance problems via Theory of Connections (2020) (28)
- Nondimensional star identification for uncalibrated star cameras (2006) (27)
- Interplanetary Autonomous Navigation Using Visible Planets (2015) (27)
- Removing Space Debris Through Sequential Captures and Ejections (2013) (26)
- Fuel-Efficient Powered Descent Guidance on Large Planetary Bodies via Theory of Functional Connections (2020) (26)
- Flower Constellation of Orbiters for Martian Communication (2007) (25)
- Solving Kepler’s Equation using Bézier curves (2007) (24)
- Seeking GDOP-optimal Flower Constellations for global coverage problems through evolutionary algorithms (2014) (24)
- Attitude Error Kinematics (2014) (23)
- The Multivariate Theory of Connections† (2019) (23)
- Galileo Galilei: Flight Experiment on the Equivalence Principle with Field Emission Electric Propulsion (1996) (23)
- StarNav III: a three fields of view star tracker (2002) (22)
- An Analytical Approach to Star Identification Reliability (2008) (22)
- Path optimization for Space Sweeper with Sling-Sat: A method of active space debris removal (2013) (22)
- Analytical Study of Periodic Solutions on Perturbed Equatorial Two-Body Problem (2015) (22)
- Flower Constellation of Millimeter-Wave Radiometers for Tropospheric Monitoring at Pseudogeostationary Scale (2009) (20)
- Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Functional Interpolation for Data-Driven Parameters Discovery of Epidemiological Compartmental Models (2021) (19)
- New Insights on Flower Constellations Theory (2012) (19)
- A Survey of Attitude Error Representations (2012) (19)
- The Multivariate Theory of Functional Connections: Theory, Proofs, and Application in Partial Differential Equations (2020) (18)
- Analytical approximate solutions to ground track adjustment for responsive space (2016) (18)
- Energy Approach Algorithm for Attitude Determination from Vector Observations (1995) (18)
- Comparisons between GalileoSat and Global Navigation Flower Constellations (2005) (18)
- Covariance analysis of Lambert's problem via Lagrange's transfer-time formulation (2018) (18)
- Multiplicative Measurement Model (2009) (17)
- Non-Dimensional Star Identification for Un-Calibrated Star Cameras∗ (2004) (17)
- The n-dimensional cross product and its application to the matrix eigenanalysis (1996) (17)
- Solving Kepler’s equation using implicit functions (2014) (16)
- An approximate analytical method for short-range impulsive orbit rendezvous using relative Lambert solutions (2012) (16)
- Planet or Moon image processing for spacecraft attitude estimation (2008) (16)
- Space system architectures for Interplanetary Internet (2010) (16)
- New Developments in Quaternion Estimation from Vector Observations (2000) (16)
- Least-squares Solutions of Linear Differential Equations (2017) (15)
- Energy-optimal trajectory problems in relative motion solved via Theory of Functional Connections (2021) (15)
- Satellite constellation design for telecommunication in Antarctica (2016) (15)
- 3-Dimensional Necklace Flower Constellations (2017) (15)
- J2-Propelled Orbits and Constellations (2012) (14)
- Least-squares solutions of boundary-value problems in hybrid systems (2019) (14)
- Theoretical Limits of Star Sensor Accuracy † (2019) (14)
- A closed-form solution to the minimum $${\Delta V_{\rm tot}^2}$$ Lambert’s problem (2009) (14)
- Design of flower constellations using necklaces (2014) (14)
- AAS 05-148 Satellite Constellation Design for Earth Observation ∗ (2005) (14)
- Communication Architecture and Technologies for missions to Moon, Mars, and Beyond (2005) (13)
- Moon-Sun Attitude Sensor (1997) (13)
- Single-point position estimation in interplanetary trajectories using star trackers (2017) (13)
- Attitude and orbit error in n-dimensional spaces (2006) (13)
- Sequential solution to Kepler’s equation (2010) (13)
- Theory of functional connections applied to nonlinear programming under equality constraints (2019) (12)
- A k-Vector Approach to Sampling, Interpolation, and Approximation (2013) (12)
- Analytically Embedding Differential Equation Constraints into Least Squares Support Vector Machines Using the Theory of Functional Connections (2018) (12)
- MRAD: Modified rodrigues vector attitude determination (2006) (12)
- Stellar Positioning System (Part I): An Autonomous Position Determination Solution (2010) (12)
- Quaternion constrained Kalman filter (2008) (11)
- Constellation Design via Projection of an Arbitrary Shape onto a Flower Constellation Surface (2004) (11)
- The Flower Constellations visualization and analysis tool (2005) (11)
- Synodic and Relative Flower Constellations with Applications for Planetary Explorations (2005) (11)
- On Sun-Synchronous Orbits and Associated Constellations (2004) (11)
- N-DIMENSIONAL CROSS PRODUCT AND ITS APPLICATION TO MATRIX EIGENANALYSIS (1997) (11)
- Fast and robust kernel generators for star trackers (2017) (10)
- Novel Techniques for Creating Nearly Uniform Star Catalog (2003) (10)
- The Flower Constellation Set and its Possible Applications (2008) (10)
- Design of Constellations for Earth Observation with Intersatellite Links (2016) (10)
- Selected Applications of the Theory of Connections: A Technique for Analytical Constraint Embedding (2019) (9)
- Attitude and Position Estimation from Vector Observations (2004) (9)
- Information Theoretic Weighting for Robust Star Centroiding (2011) (9)
- Compass star tracker for GPS-like applications (2008) (9)
- Star Pattern Recognition and Mirror Assembly Misalignment for DIGISTAR II and III Multiple FOVs Star Sensors (1999) (9)
- SP-Search Star Pattern Recognition for Multiple Fields of View Star Trackers (1999) (9)
- Multiplicative measurement model and single-point attitude estimation (2008) (8)
- Theory of Connections Applied to Support Vector Machines to Solve Differential Equations (2018) (8)
- SP-Search: A New Algorithm for Star Pattern Recognition (2008) (7)
- Flower Constellations as rigid objects in space (2006) (7)
- East-West GEO Satellite Station-Keeping with Degraded Thruster Response (2015) (7)
- Optimal cones intersection technique (2006) (7)
- Reliable Global Navigation System using Flower Constellation (2013) (7)
- 2-D Lattice Flower Constellationsfor Radio Occultation Missions (2013) (7)
- Second-Order Integral-Form Gauss’s Variational Equations Under Impulsive Control (2019) (7)
- Extreme Theory of Functional Connections: A Physics-Informed Neural Network Method for Solving Parametric Differential Equations (2020) (7)
- Theory of Functional Connections Applied to Linear ODEs Subject to Integral Constraints and Linear Ordinary Integro-Differential Equations (2021) (7)
- Derivation of All Attitude Error Governing Equations for Attitude Filtering and Control (2019) (7)
- Flower Constellations for Telemedicine Services (2008) (7)
- Space Surveillance with Star Trackers. Part II: Orbit Estimation (2006) (7)
- Optimizing Flower Constellations for Global Coverage (2012) (7)
- Two-Way Orbits (2006) (6)
- Least-Squares Solutions of Eighth-Order Boundary Value Problems Using the Theory of Functional Connections (2020) (6)
- Stellar Positioning System (Part II): Improving Accuracy During Implementation (2010) (6)
- Nonlinear function inversion using k-vector (2018) (6)
- Analysis of Timoshenko–Ehrenfest beam problems using the Theory of Functional Connections (2021) (6)
- Bijective Mapping Analysis to Extend the Theory of Functional Connections to Non-Rectangular 2-Dimensional Domains (2020) (5)
- Stellar Positioning System (Part I): Applying Ancient Theory to a Modern World (2008) (5)
- A Study of Six Near-Earth Asteroids (2005) (5)
- The n-dimensional k-vector and its application to orthogonal range searching (2020) (5)
- Quasi-equal area subdivision algorithm for uniform points on a sphere with application to any geographical data distribution (2017) (5)
- Fast 2-impulse non-Keplerian orbit transfer using the Theory of Functional Connections (2021) (5)
- The two-way orbits (2005) (5)
- (Preprint) AAS 20-524 PHYSICS-INFORMED EXTREME THEORY OF FUNCTIONAL CONNECTIONS APPLIED TO OPTIMAL ORBIT TRANSFER (2020) (5)
- Time-Energy Optimal Landing on Planetary Bodies via Theory of Functional Connections (2022) (4)
- AAS 06-231 Space Surveillance using Star Trackers . Part I : Simulations ∗ (2006) (4)
- Sequential Design of Satellite Formations with Invariant Distances (2011) (4)
- The 3-D lattice theory of Flower Constellations (2013) (4)
- Impulsive orbit correction using second-order Gauss’s variational equations (2020) (4)
- The K-Vector ND and its Application to Building a Non-Dimensional Star Identification Catalog (2011) (4)
- High-Repetition Millimeter-Wave Passive Remote Sensing of Humidity and Hydrometeor Profiles from Elliptical Orbit Constellations (2010) (4)
- Non-Dimensional Star-Identification † (2020) (3)
- Theory of connections applied to first-order system of ordinary differential equations subject to component constraints (2018) (3)
- REAL-TIME ANGULAR VELOCITY ESTIMATION OF NON-COOPERATIVE SPACE OBJECTS USING CAMERA MEASUREMENTS (2018) (3)
- The Theory of Connections. Connecting Functions (2018) (3)
- FLORAD: Micro-satellite flower constellation of millimeter-wave radiometers for atmospheric remote sensing (2008) (3)
- The Attitude Error Estimator (2002) (3)
- Bézier Description of Space Trajectories (2016) (3)
- Uni-Flower: A Novel Proposal for University-Built Nanosatellites in Flower Constellation (2006) (3)
- Compass Star Tracker for GPS Applications (2004) (3)
- Dual-Compatible Flower Constellations (2006) (3)
- QuateRA: The Quaternion Regression Algorithm (2020) (3)
- AAS 04-297 UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED FLOWER CONSTELLATION DESIGN STUDY FOR GLOBAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (2004) (3)
- The 2-D lattice theory of Flower Constellations (2013) (3)
- NOVEL MULTIPLICATIVE UNSCENTED KALMAN FILTER FOR ATTITUDE ESTIMATION (2012) (2)
- A New Star Pattern Recognition Method: Star Pair Axis and Image Template Matrix Method (2001) (2)
- An Adaptive and Learning Approach to Sampling Optimization (2009) (2)
- Random Sampling Using $k$k-Vector (2020) (2)
- Cohesive Autonomous Navigation System (2016) (2)
- Univariate Theory of Functional Connections Applied to Component Constraints (2021) (2)
- Ortho-Skew and Ortho-Sym Matrix Trigonometry 1,2 (2004) (2)
- Flower Constellations for future space missions (2012) (2)
- Rock-Around Orbits (2011) (2)
- Solving Kepler’s equation using implicit functions (2013) (2)
- A Functional Interpolation Approach to Compute Periodic Orbits in the Circular-Restricted Three-Body Problem (2021) (2)
- QUASI CONSTANT-TIME ORBIT PROPAGATION WITHOUT SOLVING KEPLER'S EQUATION 1 (2008) (2)
- Ultra long orbital tethers behave highly non-Keplerian and unstable (2008) (2)
- User Interface Design for Moon-and-Star Night-Sky Observation Experiments (2003) (1)
- AAS 00-004 Lost – In – Space : Star Pattern Recognition and Attitude Estimation for the Case of No Prior Attitude Information (2001) (1)
- TRAJECTORY DETERMINATION WITH UNKNOWN PERTURBATIONS (2014) (1)
- Virtual Reality As a Testbed for Star Tracker Algorithms (2019) (1)
- Using the Theory of Functional Connections to Solve Boundary Value Geodesic Problems (2022) (1)
- Constrained Optimization of n-Impulse Periodic Close Encounter Orbits for Inspection Missions (2022) (1)
- The Flower Formation Flying. Part I: Theory (2008) (1)
- Energy-optimal rendezvous spacecraft guidance via theory of functional connections (2019) (1)
- Random Sampling using k-vector (2020) (1)
- Toward Ground-Based Autonomous Telescope Attitude Estimation Using Real Time Star Pattern Recognition (2003) (1)
- FLORAD mission: Millimeter-wave atmospheric remote sensing through mini-satellites flower constellation (2009) (1)
- The Flower Formation Flying. Part II: Applications (2008) (1)
- CCD Data Processing Improvements for Star Cameras (2004) (1)
- Norm-constrained Kalman Filtering 32 Norm-constrained Kalman Filtering* (2013) (1)
- Reconfiguring Flower Constellations Using Continuous Firing (2007) (1)
- Conformal Mapping among Orthogonal, Symmetric, and Skew-Symmetric Matrices (2003) (1)
- Conically-scanning radiometer design for satellite remote sensing applications (2009) (1)
- The moon-sun attitude sensors (1996) (1)
- 3-Dimensional Necklace Flower Constellations (2017) (0)
- The n-dimensional k-vector with Applications (2018) (0)
- Analysis of nonlinear Timoshenko-Ehrenfest beam problems with von Kármán nonlinearity using the Theory of Functional Connections (2022) (0)
- Theory of Functional Connections Subject to Shear-Type and Mixed Derivatives (2022) (0)
- Vision-based navigation in low Earth orbit - using the stars and horizon as an alternative PNT (2023) (0)
- GPS Satellite Range and Relative Velocity Computation (2012) (0)
- Design of Flower Constellations forTelecommunicationServices Design and optimization of systems for maximizing global coverage and network connectivity via intersatellite links and improving their performance are discussed in this paper. (2011) (0)
- The Tensor Theory of Connections (2018) (0)
- Recursive Star-Identification Algorithm Using an Adaptive Singular-Value-Decomposition-Based Angular-Velocity Estimator (2020) (0)
- Theory of Functional Connections Extended to Fractional Operators (2023) (0)
- 1 FLOWER CONSTELLATIONS FOR TELEMEDICINE SERVICES (2006) (0)
- Analytic Orbit Design for Observation of Earth Sites (2013) (0)
- From tne Editor-in-Chief (2006) (0)
- High Accurate Mathematical Tools to Estimate the Gravity Direction Using Two Non-Orthogonal Inclinometers (2021) (0)
- A k-Vector Approach to Sampling, Interpolation, and Approximation (2013) (0)
- Impulsive orbit correction using second-order Gauss’s variational equations (2020) (0)
- Reconfiguring FlowerConstellations UsingContinuous Firing (2007) (0)
- Single-point position estimation in interplanetary trajectories using star trackers (2016) (0)
- Space Technology I (2005) (0)
- AAS 04-140 Attitude and Position Estimation from Vector Observations (2004) (0)
- Orthonormality and Spectral Analysis for Robotics and Astrodynamics (2010) (0)
- AAS 04-007 Compass Star Tracker for GPS Applications (2004) (0)
- Satellite Ballet by Flower Constellations (2005) (0)
- POSE ESTIMATION ASSESSMENT USING GEOSYNCHRONOUS SATELLITE IDENTIFICATION (2015) (0)
- Engineering Notes Attitude Error Kinematics (2014) (0)
- The John H. Junkins astrodynamics symposium : proceedings of the Texas A&M University/AAS John L. Junkins Astrodynamics Symposium held May 23-24, 2003, College Station, Texas (2003) (0)
- Tracking Objects with Unknown Dynamics (2013) (0)
- Applications of the Dynamic N-Dimensional K-Vector (2018) (0)
- Nondimensional Star Identification for Uncalibrated Star Cameras 1 (2006) (0)
- AAS 06-202 Dual-Compatible Flower Constellations (2006) (0)
- Flower elliptical constellation of millimeter-wave radiometers for precipitating cloud monitoring at geostationary scale (2009) (0)
- AAS 19-718 FUEL-EFFICIENT POWERED DESCENT GUIDANCE ON PLANETARY BODIES VIA THEORY OF FUNCTIONAL CONNECTIONS 1: SOLUTION OF THE EQUATIONS OF MOTION (2019) (0)
- Angular Velocity and Covariance Estimates for Rigid Bodies in Near Pure-Spin Using Orientation Measurements (2022) (0)
- Engineering Notes J2-Propelled Orbits and Constellations (2014) (0)
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