Orbital Motion
Orbital motion research focuses on understanding and predicting the movement of objects in space, encompassing celestial bodies and artificial satellites. Current research employs machine learning techniques, including neural networks (e.g., convolutional, recurrent, and graph neural networks), to analyze observational data, identify governing equations, and improve control systems for spacecraft navigation and rendezvous. These advancements are crucial for optimizing satellite operations, discovering exoplanets, and enhancing our understanding of complex dynamical systems like protoplanetary disks and hierarchical star systems. The resulting improvements in modeling accuracy and computational efficiency have significant implications for various fields, including aerospace engineering, astronomy, and plasma physics.
Papers
Machine learning frontier orbital energies of nanodiamonds
Thorren Kirschbaum, Börries von Seggern, Joachim Dzubiella, Annika Bande, Frank Noé
Emulating On-Orbit Interactions Using Forward Dynamics Based Cartesian Motion
Mohatashem Reyaz Makhdoomi, Vivek Muralidharan, Kuldeep R. Barad, Juan Sandoval, Miguel Olivares-Mendez, Carol Martinez