Publications

ACTIVITIES

2017

  • Sansone F., Branz, F., Francesconi, A.: A Relative Navigation Sensor for Cubesats Based on Retro-reflective Markers, 4th International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace (MetroAerospace), Padova, Italy, June 21-23, 2017

2016

  • Branz, F., Francesconi, A.: Modelling and control of double-cone dielectric elastomer actuator, Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 25, n. 9, 2016
  • Duzzi, M., Olivieri, L., Francesconi, A.: Tether-aided spacecraft docking procedure, 4S Symposium, La Valletta, Malta, May 2016
  • Antonello, A., Olivieri, L., Francesconi, A.: Low-cost, high-resolution, self-powered, miniaturized sun sensor for space applications, 4S Symposium, La Valletta, Malta, May 2016
  • Olivieri, L., Francesconi, A.: Design and test of a semiandrogynous docking mechanism for small satellites, Acta Astronautica, 122, 219-230. 2016

2015

  • Olivieri, L., Antonello, A., Duzzi, M., Sansone, F., Francesconi, A.: Semi-androgynous multifunctional interface for expandable space structures, 66th IAC, Jerusalem, 12-16 October 2015
  • Torresan, S., Olivieri, L., Francesconi, A.,: Differential GPS attitude determination concept for CubeSats and drones, 66th IAC, Jerusalem, 12-16 October 2015
  • Olivieri, L., Branz F., Duzzi, M., Mantellato R., Sansone F., Lorenzini, E. C., Francesconi, A.,: Tethered Electromagnetic Capture: a Cubesat Mission Concept, 66th IAC, Jerusalem, 12-16 October 2015
  • Sansone, F., Branz, F., Olivieri, L., Francesconi, A.: Proximity relative navigation sensors for small-scale spacecraft and drones, 66th IAC, Jerusalem, 12-16 October 2015
  • Branz, F., Carron, A., Antonello, A., Carli, R., Francesconi, A.: Dielectric Elastomer space manipulator: design and testing, 66th IAC, Jerusalem, 12-16 October 2015
  • Sansone, F., Olivieri, L., Branz, F., Francesconi, A.: Low-cost relative navigation sensors for miniature spacecraft and drones, 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace, Benevento, Italy, 2015
  • Branz, F., Antonello, A., Andrea, C., Carli, R., Francesconi, A.: Kinematics and Control of Redundant Robotic Arm Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuators, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) XVII, SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, USA, 2015

2014

  • Sansone, F., Savioli, L., Francesconi, F.: Economic Benefits for LEO Telecom Constellations due to Modular Spacecraft Architecture. In: 65th IAC, 29 September – 3 October, 2014, Toronto, Canada.
  • Olivieri, L., Antonello, A., Savioli, L., Francesconi, A., Dynamic behavior of a Semi-Androgynous small satellite docking interface. In: 65th IAC, Toronto, Canada, 29 September – 03 October 2014
  • Francesconi, A., Rondini, D., Chanteperdrix, G., Giacomuzzo, C., Olivieri, L., Theroude, C., An analytical method for the propagation towards internal components of debris clouds originated by space debris impacts on spacecraft walls. In: 65th IAC, Toronto, 29 September – 03 October 2014
  • Antonello, A., Sansone, F., Francesconi, A., Carli, R., Carron, A.: A Novel Approach to the Simulation of On-Orbit Rendezvous and Docking Maneuvers in a Laboratory Environment through the Aid of an Anthropomorphic Robotic Arm, IEEE International Workshop Metrology for Aerospace, Benevento, Italy, May 2014
  • Savioli, L., Sguotti, G., Francesconi, A., Branz, F., Krahn, J., Menon, C.: Morphing Electroadhesive Interface to Manipulate Uncooperative Objects, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems, SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, USA, March 2014
  • Branz, F., Sansone, F., Francesconi, A.: Design of an Innovative Dielectric Elastomer Actuator for Space Applications, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) XVI, SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, USA, March 2014
  • Tadini, P., Tancredi, U., Grassi, M., Anselmo, L., Pardini, C., Francesconi, A., Branz, F., Maggi, F., Lavagna, M., De Luca, L.T., Viola, N., Chiesa, S., Trushlyakov, V., Shimada, T.: Active debris multi-removal mission concept based on hybrid propulsion,  Acta Astronautica, vol. 103, pp. 26-35, 2014

2013

  • De Luca, L.T., Bernelli, F., Maggi, F., Tadini, P., Pardini, C., Anselmo, L., Grassi, M., Pavarin, D., Francesconi, A., Branz, F., Chiesa, S., Viola, N., Bonnal, C., Trushlyakov, V., Belekonov, I.: Active Space Debris Removal by a Hybrid Propulsion Module, Acta Astronautica, vol. 91, pp. 20-33, 2013
  • Tadini, P., Tancredi, U., Grassi, M., Anselmo, L., Pardini, C., Branz, F., Francesconi, A., Maggi, F., Lavagna, M., DeLuca, L.T., Viola, N., Chiesa, S., Trushlyakov, V., Shimada, T.: Multi-Active Removal of Large Abandoned Rocket Bodies by Hybrid Propulsion Module, Tenth International Conference on Flow Dynamics, Sendai, Japan, Nov. 2013
  • Sansone, F., Branz, F., Francesconi, A.: A Miniature Stabilized Platform for Lasercom Terminals On-Board Nanosatellites, Space Systems Symposium, 64th International Astronautical Congress, Beijing, China, Sept. 2013
  • Tadini, P., Tancredi, U., Grassi, M., Anselmo, L., Pardini, C., Branz, F., Francesconi, A., Maggi, F., Lavagna, M., De Luca, L.T., Viola, N., Chiesa, S., Trushlyakov, V., Shimada, T.: Active Debris Removal Space Mission Concepts Based On Hybrid Propulsion, Space Debris Symposium, 64th International Astronautical Congress, Beijing, China, Sept. 2013
  • De Luca, L.T., Lavagna, M., Maggi, F., Tadini, P., Pardini, C., Anselmo, L., Grassi, M., Tancredi, U., Francesconi, A., Branz, F., Chiesa, S., Viola, N., Trushlyakov, V.: Active Removal of Large Massive Objects by Hybrid Propulsion Module, 5th European Conference for Aerospace Science, Munich, Germany, July 2013
  • Sansone, F., Olivieri, L., Francesconi, A.: New Optical Communication Capabilities Using Nanosatellites, SPACOMM 2013, The Fifth International Conference on Advances in Satellite and Space Communications, Venice, Italy,  April 2013
  • Francesconi, A., Giacomuzzo, C., Barilaro, L., Segato, E., Sansone, F.: Experimental Study of  Spacecraft Material Ejected upon Hypervelocity Impact, Hypervelocity Impacts & Shielding, Sixth European Conference on Space Debris, Darmstadt, Germany, April 2013
  • Branz, F., Savioli, L., Francesconi, A., Sansone, F., Menon, C., Krahn, J.: Soft-Docking System for Capture of Irregularly Shaped, Uncontrolled Space Objects, Debris Mitigation & Remediation, Sixth European Conference on Space Debris, Darmstadt, Germany, April 2013
  • Savioli, L., Francesconi, A., Maggi, F., Olivieri, L., Lorenzini, E., Pardini, C.: Space Debris Removal Using Multi-Mission Modular Spacecraft, Debris Mitigation & Remediation – Concepts, Sixth European Conference on Space Debris, Darmstadt, Germany, April 2013
  • Francesconi, A., Giacomuzzo, C., Branz, F., Lorenzini, E.C.: Survivability to Hypervelocity Impacts of Electrodynamic Tape Tethers for De-orbiting Spacecraft in LEO, Hypervelocity impacts & shielding, Sixth European Conference on Space Debris, Darmstadt, Germany, April 2013
  • Olivieri, L., Branz, F., Savioli, L., Francesconi, A.: Conceptual Design of Small Spacecraft Docking Mechanism Actuated by Electroactive Polymers, Cubesat Missions, 2nd IAA Conference on University Satellite Missions and Cubesat Workshop, Rome, Italy, Febr. 2013

2012

  • Branz, F., Savioli, L., Sansone, F., Francesconi, A.: Innovative Technologies for Non-cooperative Targets Close Inspection and Grasping, Space Systems Symposium, 63rd International Astronautical Congress, Naples, Italy, Oct. 2012
  • Olivieri, L., Francesconi, A.: Design of Docking Mechanism for Small Spacecraft,  Sapce Systems Symposium, 63rd International Astronautical Congress, Naples, Italy, Oct. 2012
  • De Luca, L.T., Bernelli, F., Maggi, F., Tadini, P., Pardini, C., Anselmo, L., Grassi, M., Pavarin, D., Francesconi, A., Branz, F., Chiesa, S., Viola, N., Bonnal, C., Trushlyakov, V., Belekonov, I.: Active Space Debris Removal by Hybrid Engine Module, Space Debris Symposium, 63rd International Astronautical Congress, Naples, Italy, Oct. 2012

 

STUDENT PROJECTS

2017

  • Compagnin, A., et al., Autoport System: a Suite of Sensors and Mechanism for Mars UAVs, 7th European Conference  for Aeronautics and Space Sciences, 3-6 July, 2017, Milan, Italy
  • Compagnin, A., et al., Autoport Project: a Docking Station for planetary Exploration Drones, 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, January 9-13, 2017, Grapevine, Florida

2015

  • Petrillo D., Cavinato A., Gaino M., Buonomo M., Chiariotti F., Olivieri L., Branz F., Sansone F., Mantellato R., Borst G., Francesconi A.: FELDS EXPERIMENT: A NEW FLEXIBLE SOFT DOCKING CONCEPT. 1st Symposium on Space Educational Activities, Padova, December 2015
  • Duzzi M., Olivieri L., Francesconi A.: SCRAT EXPERIMENT: A STUDENT EXPERIENCE. 1st Symposium on Space Educational Activities, Padova, December 2015
  • Paganini D., Dalla Vecchia R., Zorzan M., Branz F., Olivieri L., Sansone F., Francesconi A.: POLARIS EXPERIMENT: STRATOSPHERIC FLIGHT OUTCOMES AND EXPERIENCE GAINED FROM THE REXUS-BEXUS PROGRAMME. 1st Symposium on Space Educational Activities, Padova, December 2015
  • Barbetta M., Branz F., Carron A., Olivieri L., Sansone F., Savioli L., Spinello F., Francesconi A.: ARCADE EXPERIMENT ON BOARD BEXUS 13 AND 17: DESIGN, INTEGRATION AND FLIGHT OF A TECHNOLOGY TEST PLATFORM WITHIN A STUDENT BALLOON PROGRAMME. 1st Symposium on Space Educational Activities, Padova, December 2015
  • Paganini, D., Cocco, F., Dalla Vecchia, R., Zorzan, M., Branz, F., Olivieri, L., Sansone, F., Francesconi, A.,: A NEW CONCEPT OF VARIABLE RESISTANCE RADIATOR: STRATOSPHERIC FLIGHT TEST & PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS, 66th IAC, Jerusalem, 12-16 October 2015
  • Petrillo, D., Buonuomo, M., Cavinato, A., Chiarotti, F., Gaino, M., Branz, F., Olivieri, L., Sansone, F., Borst, G., Francesconi, A.:FLEXIBLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LEASH DOCKING SYSTEM (FELDS) EXPERIMENT FROM DESIGN TO MICROGRAVITY TESTING, 66th IAC, Jerusalem, 12-16 October 2015
  • Barbetta, M., Branz, F., Carron, A., Olivieri, L., Prendin, J., Sansone, F., Savioli, L., Spinello, F., Francesconi, A.: Data retrieved by ARCADE-R2 Experiment on board the BEXUS-17 Balloon, 22nd PAC Symposium,  Tromso, 7-12 June  2015
  • Paganini, D., Cacco, C., Cipriani, F., Cocco, F., Cortese, C., Dalla Vecchia, R., La Grassa, M., Lora, M., Zorzan, M., Branz, F., Olivieri, L., Sansone, F., Francesconi, A.: POLARIS Experiment: data collected during the Stratospheric Flight on the Balloon BEXUS 17, 22nd PAC Symposium,  Tromso, 7-12 June  2015
  • Barbetta, M., Boesso, A., Branz, F., Carron, A., Olivieri, L., Prendin, J., Rodeghiero, G., Sansone, F., Savioli, L., Spinello, F., Francesconi, A.: ARCADE-R2 Experiment on board BEXUS 17 Stratospheric Balloon, CEAS Space Journal, 2015

2014

  • Olivieri, L., Duzzi, M., Rodeghiero, G., Francesconi, A., Data retrieved by SCRAT Experiment during the 2010 ESA BEXUS 10 flight campaign. In: 65th IAC, Toronto, 29 September – 03 October 2014
  • Paganini, D., Cacco, C., Cipriani, F., Dalla Vecchia, R., Zorzan, M., Branz, F., Olivieri, L., Sansone, F., Francesconi, A., A new concept variable resistance radiator. In: 65th IAC, Toronto, 29 September – 03 October 2014
  • Sansone, F., Branz, F., Francesconi, A., Barbetta, M., Pelizzo, M.G.: 2D Close Range Navigation Sensor for Miniature Cooperative Spacecraft, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace & Electronic Systems, vol. 50, iss. 1, pp. 160-169, 2014
  • Barbetta, M., Boesso, A., Branz, F., Carron, A., Olivieri, L., Prendin, J., Rodeghiero, G., Sansone, F., Savioli, L., Spinello, F., Francesconi, A.: Autonomous Rendezvous, Control and Docking Experiment – Reflight 2,  Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium, Porto Petro, Majorca, Spain, May 2014

2013

  • Boesso, A., Francesconi, A.: ARCADE Small-Scale Docking Mechanism for Micro-Satellites, Acta Astronautica, vol. 86, pp. 77–87, 2013

2011

  • Chiaradia, M., Rodeghiero, G., Di Donato, G., Barilaro, L., Cesaro, M., Olivieri, L., Comisso, R., Duzzi, M., Spagnolo, F., Fancesconi, A., Selmo, A.: A Student Experiment from Stratospheric Ballon BEXUS 10: SCRAT from Concept to Launch, 20th ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research, France, May 2011
  • Rodeghiero, G., Olivieri, L., Francesconi, A.: Atmospheric Modeling by SCRAT Experiment During the 2010 ESA BEXUS 10 Flight Campaign, 3rd CEAS Air and Space Conference, Venice, Italy, Oct. 2011
  • Olivieri, L., Chiaradia, M., Rodeghiero, G., Francesconi, A.: Conceptual Design of a Rechargeable Air Thruster for Small Aerial Vehicles, 3rd CEAS Air and Space Conference, Venice, Italy, Oct. 2011

 

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