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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

Aerospace Engineering
Systems Engineering
Space Situational Awareness
Space Operations R&D Standards
Astrodynamics & Space Missions
Orbital Debris Mitigation
Orbit Lifetime
Space Track


THOUGHT LEADERSIP

Papers
Presentations
Articles
Videos

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

Is my Geosynchronous satellite going to be hit?

Generating realistic sensor observations for OD analysis

Sequential Processing of ILRS Observations – Experiences over the last 5 years

Recreating the Apollo 11 trajectory

Long-term numerical propagation for Earth orbiting satellites

SSA/STM and you

Lambert’s Problem – not another one!

So is My Satellite Really Safe?

Long-Term Numerical Propagation for Earth Orbiting Satellites



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