Expert Details
Spacecraft Attitude Control/Maneuver; Momentum Management; Math: Quaternion and Vectors
ID: 725747
Colorado, USA
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1969 | Degree: BS | Subject: Aerospace Engineering | Institution: University of Colorado |
Year: 1980 | Degree: MS | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: San Diego State University |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Contract Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:He is performing trade studies in support of the GPS Next Generation Ground System proposal effort. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: Missile Defense Agency | Title: Principal Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:He developed methods for simulation and modeling target missiles and Ground Based Midcourse Interceptors. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1989 to 2006 | Employer: The Boeing Co. | Title: Principal Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:He performed development, analysis and operation of: spacecraft attitude GNC; momentum control; maneuver generation; vehicle and appendage pointing. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1986 to 1989 | Employer: Martin Marietta (Lockheed Martin) | Title: Spacecraft Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:He developed methods of attitude control, simulation and modeling of proposed Space Based Laser Battle station. |
Additional Experience
Training / Seminars |
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He taught engineering analysis courses for San Diego State University. Developed and taught extensive engineering courses for engineering and operational personnel as part of job duties. |
Other Relevant Experience |
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He has extensive knowledge and experience of mathematical analysis methods and techniques, including use of quaternions, vectors, matrices, numerical integration. |
Fields of Expertise
artificial satellite, satellite, spacecraft, spacecraft control system, astrodynamics, Global Navigation Satellite System, astronautics, space simulation, aerospace, applied mathematics, computer programming, computer spreadsheet, outer space, aerospace vehicle, computer mathematics, numerical modeling, numerical analysis, mathematics, aerospace engineering