Browsing by Author "Wilkins, Matthew Paul"

Now showing items 1-2 of 2

    • Characterizing orbit uncertainty due to atmospheric uncertainty 
      Wilkins, Matthew Paul (Texas A&M University, 2000)
      In orbit prediction, there exists a need for accurate estimates of the accuracy of a prediction, i.e. the covariance. An accurate covariance is required for any number of purposes but, in particular, for probability of ...
    • The Flower Constellations - theory, design process, and applications 
      Wilkins, Matthew Paul (Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
      In this research, constellations of satellites all having orbits compatible with rotating reference frames are considered. That is to say, no matter how many satellites are considered for the constellation, when viewed ...