Browsing by Author "Nichols, Kristin"

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Characterizing the Optical Performance of a Spaced-Based Stellar Occultation System Using Aperture Formation Design

Nichols, Kristin (2015-08-07)

Stellar occultation is a widely-used method to characterize space-faring objects such as near Earth asteroids, moons and minor planets that pass in front of distant stars. However, the conventional method is limited in ...
Simulating the Fate of an Earth-like Planet Inclined to the Ecliptic Plane to Improve Understanding of Planetary System Formation

Nichols, Kristin (2013-02-01)

The formation of our Earth and Solar System has befuddled humankind for centuries. Although there remain a number of peculiarities to be remedied by the currently held nebular theory of Solar System formation, there exists ...