Dave Vallado
Sr. Research Astrodynamicist
David performs research into advanced astrodynamics techniques to improve space surveillance capabilities.
“When I'm not working, you can find me woodworking, playing classical piano, building homes, landscaping, and hiking.”
BACKGROUND
EXPERTISE
THOUGHT LEADERSIP
Russian ASAT Debris Cloud Evolution and Risk
Results of comprehensive STCM data fusion experiment
Fragmentation event debris field evolution using 3d volumetric risk assessment
Application of New Debris Risk Evolution And Dissipation (DREAD) Tool to Characterize Post-Fragmentation Risk
Debris Risk Evolution And Dispersal (DREAD) for post-fragmentation modeling
Revisiting Spacetrack Report #3
An Analysis of State Vector Prediction Accuracy
SGP4 Orbit Determination
ORBIT DETERMINATION ISSUES AND RESULTS TO INCORPORATE OPTICAL MEASUREMENTS IN CONJUNCTION OPERATIONS
Evaluating Gooding Angles-only Orbit Determination of Space Based Space Surveillance Measurements
Orbit Determination Results From Optical Measurements
SIMULATING SPACE SURVEILLANCE NETWORKS
Improved SSA through orbit determination of Two Line Element Sets
Sequential Orbit Determination Using Satellite Laser Ranging
New Consolidated Files for Earth Orientation Parameters and Space Weather Data
Updated Analytical Partials for Covariance Transformations and Optimization
Orbital Strategies to Mitigate the Solar Exclusion Effect on Space-Based Observation of the Geosynchronous Belt
Generating realistic sensor observations for OD analysis
Sequential Processing of ILRS Observations – Experiences over the last 5 years
Long-term numerical propagation for Earth orbiting satellites
Long-Term Numerical Propagation for Earth Orbiting Satellites
DEEP OPERATOR AND SSA COLLABORATION FOR SPACE SUSTAINABILITY
Actionability and Persistence of Conjunction Data
Threat Analysis of Unreported Satellites in Geostationary Orbit
Addressing the debilitating effects of maneuvers on SSA accuracy and timeliness