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[J44] Folta, D., and Ulrich, S., “Design and Experimental Validation of a Docking Interface for Orbital Refueling,” Acta Astronautica<\/i>, accepted<\/span>.<\/td><\/tr>
[J43] Hines, B., and Ulrich, S., “Robustified Point Cloud Global Registration via Neural Network for Close Proximity Operations,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets<\/i>, accepted<\/span>. <\/td><\/tr>
[J42] Arora, L., and Ulrich, S., “Koopman Expectation-Based Optimization for Offline Spacecraft Rendezvous Guidance Under Parametric Uncertainties,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, accepted<\/span>.<\/td><\/tr>
[J41] Valdez Cascajares, A., Stewart, P., Tynski, L., and Ulrich, S., “Evaluation of Gradient Descent Methods on Artificial Potential Fields for Proximity Operations,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 48, No. 12, 2025, pp. 2849-2859.<\/td><\/tr>
[J40] Crain, A., Hovell, K., Savytska, C., and Ulrich, S., “Optimal Capture of a Spinning Spacecraft via Deep Learning Vision and Guidance,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets<\/i>, Vol. 62, No. 5, 2025, pp. 1727-1739.
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[J39] Reid, N., Goodridge, R., Stewart, P., Simonson, S., Dahlseide, A., Delaney, K., Valdez Cascajares, A., Savytska, C., Crain, A., and Ulrich, S., “Computer-Vision-Driven Artificial Potential Function Guidance and Adaptive Control for Spacecraft Proximity Operations,” AIAA Journal of Aerospace Information Systems<\/i>, Vol. 22, No. 8, 2025, pp.716-729.
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[J38] Despond, F. T., and Ulrich, S., “Real-time Stereovision-based Spacecraft Pose Determination Using Convolutional Neural Networks,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets<\/i>, Vol. 62, No. 1, 2025, pp. 269-279.
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[J37] Chihabi, Y., and Ulrich, S., “Nonlinear Adaptive Angle-Only Relative Navigation on Perturbed Eccentric Orbits,” Acta Astronautica<\/i>, Vol. 228, 2025, pp.494-514.
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[J36] Chihabi, Y., and Ulrich, S., “New Angle-Only Observability Criteria for Spaceborne Optimal Evasive Maneuvers under Perturbations,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 47, No. 7, 2024, pp. 1437-1446.
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[J35] Chihabi, Y., and Ulrich, S., “Software-In-The-Loop Validation of a Novel Two-Point Optimal Guidance for Perturbed Spacecraft Rendezvous and Formations,” The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences<\/i>, Vol. 70, No. 5, 2023, pp. 1-45.
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[J34] Predmyrskyy, A., and Ulrich, S., “Design Heuristics and Optimization for Simple Adaptive Controllers with Applications to Spacecraft Proximity Operations,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems<\/i>, Vol. 59, No. 3, 2023, pp. 2296-2306.
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[J33] Bashnick, C., and Ulrich, S., “Fast Model Predictive Control for Spacecraft Rendezvous and Docking with Obstacle Avoidance,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 46, No. 5, 2023, pp. 998-1007.
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[J32] Hough, J., and Ulrich, S., “Cascaded Lyapunov Vector Fields for Acceleration-Constrained Spacecraft Path Planning,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol 45., No. 11, 2022, pp. 2076-2090.
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[J31] Hovell, K., and Ulrich, S., “Laboratory Experimentation of Spacecraft Robotic Capture using Deep Reinforcement Learning-based Guidance,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 45, No. 11, 2022, pp. 2138-2146.
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[J30] Chihabi, Y., and Ulrich, S., “Linear Time-Varying State Transition Matrix for Spacecraft Relative Dynamics on Highly Elliptical Orbits,” Acta Astronautica<\/i>, Vol. 198, 2022, pp. 208-224.
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[J29] Hovell, K., Ulrich, S., and Bronz, M., “Learned Multiagent Real-Time Guidance with Applications to Quadrotor Runway Inspection,” Field Robotics<\/i>, Vol. 2, 2022, pp. 1105-1133.
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[J28] Pothen, A. A., Crain, A., and Ulrich, S., “Pose Tracking Control for Spacecraft Proximity Operations Using the Udwadia-Kalaba Framework,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 45, No. 2, 2022, pp. 296-309.
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[J27] Kernot, J., and Ulrich, S., “Adaptive Control of a Tendon-Driven Manipulator for Capturing Non-Cooperative Space Targets,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets<\/i>, Vol. 59, No. 1, 2022, pp. 111-128.
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[J26] Chihabi, Y., and Ulrich, S., “Perturbed State-Transition Matrix for Spacecraft Formation Flying Terminal-Point Guidance,” The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences<\/i>. Vol. 68, No. 3, 2021, pp. 642-676.
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[J25] Chihabi, Y., and Ulrich, S., “Analytical Spacecraft Relative Dynamics with Gravitational, Drag and Third-Body Perturbations,” Acta Astronautica<\/i>. Vol. 185, 2021, pp. 42-57.
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[J24] Shi, J.-F., Ulrich, S., and Ruel, S., “Real-time Saliency Detection for Grayscale and Colour Images,” Visual Computer<\/i>. Vol. 37, No. 6, 2021, pp. 1277-1296.
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[J23] Shi, J.-F., and Ulrich, S., “Uncooperative Spacecraft Pose Estimation using Monocular Monochromatic Images,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets<\/i>. Vol. 58, No. 2, 2021, pp. 284\u2013301.
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[J22] Hovell, K., and Ulrich, S., “Deep Reinforcement Learning for Spacecraft Proximity Operations Guidance,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets<\/i>. Vol. 58, No. 2, 2021, pp. 254\u2013264.
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[J21] Chihabi, Y., and Ulrich, S., “Hybrid Guardian Map-based Adaptive Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying on Highly Elliptical Orbits in the Restricted Three-body Problem,” Acta Astronautica<\/i>, Vol. 180, 2021, pp. 370-385.
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[J20] Fraser, C., and Ulrich, S., “Adaptive Extended Kalman Filtering Strategies for Spacecraft Formation Relative Navigation,” Acta Astronautica<\/i>, Vol. 178, 2021, pp. 700-721.
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[J19] Stadnyk, K., and Ulrich, S., “Validating the Deployment of a Novel Tether Design for Orbital Debris Removal,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets<\/i>, Vol. 57, No. 6, 2020, pp. 1335-1349.
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[J18] Shi, J-F., Ulrich, S., and Ruel, S., “Unsupervised Method of Infrared Spacecraft Image Foreground Extraction,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets<\/i>, vol. 56, No. 6, 2019, pp. 1847-1856.
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[J17] Crain, A., and Ulrich, S., “Experimental Validation of Pseudospectral-based Optimal Trajectory Planning for Free-Floating Robots,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 42, No. 8, 2019, pp. 1726-1742.
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[J16] Kuiack, B., and Ulrich, S., “Nonlinear Analytical Equations of Relative Motion on J2-Perturbed Eccentric Orbits,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 41, No. 12, 2018, pp. 2666-2677.
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[J15] Hovell, K., and Ulrich, S., “Postcapture Dynamics and Experimental Validation of Subtethered Space Debris,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 41, No. 2, 2018, pp. 519-525.
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[J14] Chamitoff, G. E., Saenz-Otero, A., Katz, J. G., Ulrich, S., Morrell, B. J., Gibbens, P., “Real-time Maneuver Optimization of Space-Based Robots in a Dynamic Environment: Theory and On-Orbit Experiments,” Acta Astronautica<\/i>, Vol. 142, 2018, pp. 170-183.
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[J13] Ulrich, S., Saenz-Otero, A., Barkana, I., “Passivity-Based Adaptive Control of Robotic Spacecraft for Proximity Operations under Uncertainties,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol 39., No. 6, 2016, pp. 1444\u20131453.
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[J12] Fourie, D., Tweddle, B. E., Ulrich, S., and Saenz-Otero, A., \u201cFlight Results of Vision-Based Navigation and Control for Autonomous Spacecraft Inspection of an Unknown Object,\u201d AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets<\/i>, Vol. 51, No. 6, 2014, pp. 2016\u20132026.
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[J11] Ulrich, S., Sasiadek, J. Z., and Barkana, I., \u201cNonlinear Adaptive Output Feedback Control of Flexible-Joint Space Manipulators with Joint Stiffness Uncertainties,\u201d AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 37, No. 6, 2014, pp. 1961\u20131975.
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[J10] Flores-Abad, A., Ma, O., Pham, K., and Ulrich, S., \u201cA Review of Space Robotics Technologies for On-Orbit Servicing,\u201d Progress in Aerospace Sciences<\/i>, Vol. 68, 2014, pp. 1\u201326.
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[J9] Ulrich, S. and Sasiadek, J. Z., \u201cDecentralized Simple Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems,\u201d International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing<\/i>, Vol. 28, No. 7, 2014, pp. 750\u2013763.
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[J8] Ulrich, S. and Sasiadek, J. Z., \u201cDirect Fuzzy Adaptive Control of a Manipulator with Elastic Joints,\u201d AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 36, No. 1, 2013, pp. 311\u2013319.
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[J7] Ulrich, S., Sasiadek, J. Z., and Barkana, I., \u201cModeling and Direct Adaptive Control of a Flexible-Joint Manipulator,\u201d AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics<\/i>, Vol. 35, No. 1, 2012, pp. 25\u201339.
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[J6] Ulrich, S. and Sasiadek, J. Z., \u201cTrajectory-Tracking Control for Flexible-Joint Space Manipulators,\u201d Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal<\/i>, Vol. 58, No. 1, 2012, pp. 47\u201359.
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[J5] Ulrich, S., C\u00f4t\u00e9, J., and de Lafontaine, J., \u201cIn-Flight Attitude Perturbation Estimation for Earth-Orbiting Spacecraft,\u201d The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences<\/i>, Vol. 57, No. 3, 2009, pp. 633\u2013665.<\/td><\/tr>
[J4] Ulrich, S., Landry Corbin, F., and Veilleux, J.-F., \u201cPower System Design for ESMO,\u201d Acta Astronautica<\/i>, Vol. 64, Nos. 2-3, 2009, pp. 244\u2013255.<\/td><\/tr>
[J3] Ulrich, S. et al.<\/i>, \u201cDevelopment of On-Orbit Servicing Concepts, Technology Options, and Roadmap (Part II): Technical Design,\u201d Journal of the British Interplanetary Society<\/i>, Vol. 61, No. 6, 2008, pp. 213\u2013223.<\/td><\/tr>
[J2] Ulrich, S., Rasheed, A., Jones, J., and Clement, G., \u201cAdaptation of the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex to High g Accelerations and Pitching Motions,\u201d Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine<\/i>, Vol. 79, No. 3, 2008, pp. 312\u2013313.<\/td><\/tr>
[J1] Ulrich, S. and de Lafontaine, J., \u201cAutonomous Atmospheric Entry on Mars: Performance Improvement Using a Novel Adaptive Control Algorithm,\u201d The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences<\/i>, Vol. 55, No. 4, 2007, pp. 431\u2013449.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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