Craig A. Mclaughlin

Craig A. McLaughlin University of Kansas Department of Aerospace Engineering Email: [email protected]

Educational Background

University of Colorado at Boulder Aerospace Engineering Sciences PhD 1998 University of Colorado at Boulder Aerospace Engineering Sciences MS 1994 Wichita State University Aeronautical Engineering BS 1992

Professional Experience

University of Kansas Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering 2007 to Present

University of North Dakota Assistant Professor of Space Studies 2002 to 2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering 2003 to 2007

U. S. Air Force Research Laboratory Guidance, Navigation, and Control Team Lead 2001-2002 Research Aerospace Engineer 1994-2002

Classes Taught

AE 360 Introduction to Astronautics (Spring 2013) AE 768 Orbit Determination (Fall 2009, Fall 2011) AE 765 Orbital Mechanics (Fall 2008, Fall 2010, Spring 2013) AE 767 Spacecraft Environments (Fall 2012) AE 560/760 Spacecraft Systems (Fall 2007-2012) AE 523 Space Systems Design (Spring 2008-2012) SpSt 500 Introduction to Orbital Mechanics (Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Summer 2003, Fall 2004, Summer 2005, Fall 2006) SpSt 405 Space Mission Design (Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2005, Fall 2005) SpSt 570 Advanced Orbital Mechanics (Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2005) SpSt 570 Engineering for Human Spaceflight (Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2006) SpSt 501 Survey of Space Studies (Covered 1-2 weeks in each semester 2002-2007) SpSt 200 Introduction to Space Studies (Fall 2006, Spring 2007)

Students Advised

PhD Dissertation Committee Member Garcia, Gonzalo, “Decentralized Robust Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller for Unmanned Aerial Systems,” Spring 2013.

MS Thesis Advisor Locke, Travis, “Further Developments in Orbit Ephemeris Derived Neutral Density,” Fall 2012. Mysore Krishna, Dhaval, “Improving and Expanding Precision Orbit Derived Atmospheric Densities,” Spring 2012. Fattig, Eric D., “Comparison of Precision Orbit Derived Density Estimates for CHAMP and GRACE Satellites,” Spring 2011. Arudra, Anoop Kumar, “Atmospheric Density Estimation Using Satellite Precision Orbit Ephemerides,” Spring 2011. Lechtenberg, Travis F., “Derivation and Observability of Upper Atmospheric Density Variations Utilizing Precision Orbit Ephemerides,” Spring 2010. Mance, Stephen, R., “An Investigation into Satellite Drag Modeling Performance,” Spring 2010. Hiatt, Andrew, “Deriving Atmospheric Density Estimates Using Satellite Precision Orbit Ephemerides,” Spring 2009. Watson, Emily A., “Building Reliable Ground Operations,” Summer 2006. Catlin, Kathryn A., “Relative Motion of Two Spacecraft near the Earth-Moon Triangular Libration Points,” Spring 2005.

Thesis Committee Member Cravens, Scott, “Dynamic Particle Rejection on Optical Lenses Using Piezoelectric Elements,” Summer 2011. Brennison, Michael, “Development and Testing of a Low Cost Linear Slot Impulse Turbine,” Summer 2010. Bustos, Felix P., III, “Integrated Space Power Framework: Bridging the Gap Between Military Space Strategy and Tactics,” Summer 2007. Buisker, Matthew, “,” Spring 2007 (Mechanical Engineering) Lovseth, Jonathan A., “An Ultra-Low-Power Embedded System Utilizing Wireless Communications for Subsurface Temperature Measurements Beneath Roadways,” Fall 2005 (Electrical Engineering). Magelssen, Trygve C., II, “Technical Feasibility Assessment of Lunar Base Mission Scenarios,” Summer 2004. Gerszewski, Michael T., “The Hardware and Software Design of the Asteroid and Comet Internet Telescope,” Summer 2004.

SpSt 997: Independent Study Cordaro, Jerry, “Technological Challenges of the Space Elevator System,” Fall 2007. Weeden, Brian C., “Analysis of Mitigation Techniques for Asteroid Collisions,” Spring 2006. Weichold, James W., “Robotic Mission Design to Uranus,” Spring 2006. Toledo, Rafael J., “The United States’ Pursuit of Weapons in Space,” Spring 2006. Escobar, Yesenia, “Management of ICBMs in the United States Air Force,” Spring 2006. Feinstein, Scott, “Optimal Method of Solving Kepler’s Equation on a Computer,” Summer 2005. Berggren, Matt, “Saturn’s Lightning,” Summer 2005. Barton, Jason, “Critical Analysis of the NASA Payload Safety and Payload Integration Process,” Fall 2004. Hojnowski, Bill, “The High Cost of Space Launch: A Root Cause Analysis,” Spring 2004. Heartsill, Amy Ellison, “Extravehicular Activity Design Aspects of International Space Station External Payloads,” Spring 2004. Gonsoulin, Morland P., “Future Lunar Communications,” Summer 2004. Hess, John D., “Space Elevators: The New State of the Art,” Summer 2003. Backman, Phil, “Formation Flying and Libration Points,” Summer 2003.

University Service

KU Departmental Undergraduate Committee, 2012-Present Departmental Graduate Committee, 2012-Present Various Aerospace Faculty Search Committees Majors Dinner, Scholarship Halls, September 9, 2010 Scheduling Officer, 2010-Present Chemistry Liaison, 2009-present Advisor, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, 2011-Present Advisor, American Astronautical Society Student Section, 2007-2011 Advisor, Experimental Balloon Society, 2007-2011 Advisor Microgravity Team, 2007-2008 SoE Academic Standards Committee, 2008-2009 Helped with CAREER Award Workshop, March 7, 2008

UND Panelist for On Teaching Box Lunch session on Distance Learning (Feb. 14, 2007) Member, University Senate Library Committee (2006-2007) Chair, College Curriculum Committee (2004-2007) Co-director of Graduate Studies for Space Studies Aerospace Engineering Exploration Task Force (College of Engineering and Mines), (2005-Present). Member, Tenure Review Committee for Space Studies Faculty Member (2006) Member, Remote Sensing Faculty Search Committee, 2005. Department representative to Space Education Consortium, 2005. Represented Space Studies at SSPI Academic Council Meeting, March 22, 2005. Arranged speaker for Engineers Week Banquet, Feb. 23, 2005. Faculty Advisor, UND AIAA Student Section (Founded 2003), 2003-2007 Co-planner for 2004 Space Studies Department strategic planning retreat, Fall 2004. Space Studies Representative, Tri-College Graduate Professional School Information Day, Fargo, Fall 2003 Member, Space Life Sciences Faculty Search Committee, 2002-03. Chair, Astrobiology Faculty Search Committee, 2002-03 Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Curriculum Committee, 2003-2007

Professional Service

Associate Editor, AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets. (2004-Present) Guest Editor, George H. Born Special Issue, Journal of the Astronautical Sciences. (2010-2011). Credited Chapter Reviewer for Space Mission Engineering: The New SMAD, (2010- 2011). AIAA General Chair for 2002 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference AIAA Astrodynamics Technical Committee (2000-Present) AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee (2001-2006) Proposal reviewer for NSF, 2008, 2011 NSF Panelist, 2012 Review Panelist for National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program applications, Feb. 2007 Spacecraft Autonomy Session Chair, 2011 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Orbit Determination Session Chair, 2011 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting Orbital Analysis: Libration Points Session Chair, 2010 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Satellite Relative Motion II Session Chair, 2010 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting Abstract Reviewer, 2009 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Formation Flying Session Chair, 2008 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Orbit Determination Session Chair, 2008 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting Trajectory Optimization Session Chair, 2007 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Atmospheric Density Modeling Session Chair, 2007 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting Formation Flying II Session Chair 2004, AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Satellite Formation and Constellation Control Session Chair, 2002 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Spacecraft Formations and Constellations Session Chair, 2002 AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference Formation Flying Session Chair, 2002 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting Tether Session Chair, 2001 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference Navigation Session Chair, 2001 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting AIAA Senior Member, AAS Member, ASEE Member, AGU Member Reviewer for AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets; AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics; Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy; Aerospace Science and Technology; Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Open Aerospace Engineering Journal, CRC Press.

Community Service

Helped Webelos Den earn Astronomy Belt Loop and Scientist Achievement, 2008 Attended Ad Astra Kansas/NASA Cooperative Meeting, November 20, 2008 TV interview with FOX news Fargo about 20th anniversary of Challenger accident, 28 January 2006. Appeared as guest on The Space Show, 11 December 2005. TV interviews with three local stations and AP in Bismarck about Space Shuttle return to flight, July 2005. “Cassini’s Journey to Saturn,” Public presentation, 22 January 2005. KFGO Radio interview about Spaceship One X-Prize winning flight, 4 October 2004. Grand Forks Herald interview about Spaceship One X-Prize winning flight, 4 October 2004. Presentation to Holy Family Catholic School Fourth Grade Class, “Wright Brothers and Flight,” Fall 2003

Refereed Journal Publications Lechtenberg, T., C. A. McLaughlin, T. Locke, and D. Mysore Krishna, “Thermospheric Density Variations: Observability using Precision Satellite Orbits and Effects on Orbit Propagation,” Space Weather, (in press).

McLaughlin, C. A., T. Lechtenberg, E. Fattig, D. Mysore Krishna, “Estimating Density Using Precision Satellite Orbits from Multiple Satellites,” Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, (in press).

McLaughlin, C. A., S. Mance, and T. Lechtenberg, “Drag Coefficient Estimation in Orbit Determination,” Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 58, No. 3, Part 2, 2011, pp. 513-530.

McLaughlin, C. A., A. Hiatt, and T. Lechtenberg, “Precision Orbit Derived Total Density,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 48, No. 1, January-February, 2011, pp. 166-174.

Catlin, K. A., and C. A. McLaughlin, “Earth-Moon Triangular Libration Point Spacecraft Formations,” The Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No. 3, May-June, 2007, pp. 660-670.

Feinstein, S. A., and C. A. McLaughlin, “Dynamic Discretization Method for Solving Kepler’s Equation,” Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 96, 2006, pp. 49-62.

Sabol, C., R. Burns, and C. A. McLaughlin, “Formation Flying Design and Evolution,” The Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 38, No. 2, March-April 2001, pp. 270- 278.

Kubitsheck, D. G., M. E. Parke, G. H. Born, J. Johnson, and C. McLaughlin, “CU Sea Level System at Platform Harvest,” Marine Geodesy, Vol. 18, No. 1-2, 1995, TOPEX/Poseidon Calibration/Validation Special Issue, pp. 69-83.

Conference Papers with Presentations

Mehta, P. M., and McLaughlin, C. A., “GRACE Drag Coefficient Model Developed using Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) Method,” 23rd AIAA/AAS Space Flight Mechanics Conference, AAS 13-284, Kauai, Hawaii, February 2013.

Mehta, P. M., C. A. McLaughlin, T. F. Lechtenberg, and S. Mance, “Energy- Accommodation Coefficient and Drag Coefficient Modeling for Stella and Starlette, 63rd International Astronautical Conference, Naples, Italy, October 1-5, 2012.

McLaughlin, C. A., A. Hiatt, D. Mysore Krishna, T. Lechtenberg, E. Fattig, and P. M. Mehta, “Precision Orbit Derived Atmospheric Density: Development and Performance,” Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, September 12-14, 2012.

McLaughlin, C. A., T. Locke, and D. Mysore Krishna, “Effects of High Frequency Density Variations on Orbit Propagation,” Space Flight Mechanics 2012, Vol. 143 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2012, AAS 12-176, pp. 1061-1068. McLaughlin, C. A., E. Fattig, D. Mysore Krishna, T. Locke, and P. M. Mehta, “Time Periods of Anomalous Density for CHAMP and GRACE,” Astrodynamics 2011, Vol. 142 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2011, AAS 11-613, pp. 3299-3310.

Mehta, P. M. and C. A. McLaughlin, “Density and Ballistic Coefficient Estimation Revisited,” Astrodynamics 2011, Vol. 142 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2011, AAS 11-609, pp. 3247-3264.

Mysore Krishna, D. and C. A. McLaughlin, “Combining Precision Orbit Derived Density Estimates,” Astrodynamics 2011, Vol. 142 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2011, AAS 11-475, pp. 3229-3246.

McLaughlin, C. A., T. F. Lechtenberg, S. R. Mance, T. Locke, and P. M. Mehta, “Fitted Drag Coefficients as a Source of Density Information,” Space Flight Mechanics 2011, Vol. 140 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2011, AAS 11-174, pp. 1057- 1074.

Fattig, E., McLaughlin, C. A., and T. Lechtenberg, “Comparison of Density Estimation for CHAMP and GRACE Satellites,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Toronto, ON, AIAA 2010-7976, 2-5 August 2010.

McLaughlin, C. A., T. Lechtenberg, and E. Fattig, “Estimating Density Using Precision Satellite Orbits from Multiple Satellites,” Kyle T. Alfriend Astrodynamics Symposium, Vol. 139 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2010, AAS 10-307, pp. 87-102.

McLaughlin, C. A. and S. Mance, “Drag Coefficient Estimation in Orbit Determination,” George H. Born Symposium, Boulder, CO, May 13-14. 2010.

Mance, S., C. S. Lin, F. A. Marcos, S. B. Cable, and C. A. McLaughlin, “Investigation of Ballistic Coefficient Generation from Two Line Element Sets,” Space Flight Mechanics 2010, Vol. 136 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2010, AAS 10- 154, pp. 829-844.

Schaeperkoetter, A., C. McLaughlin, “Effects of Density Variations in the Upper Atmosphere on Satellite Trajectories,” Space Flight Mechanics 2010, Vol. 136 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2010, AAS 10-223, pp. 1817-1830.

McLaughlin, C. A., A. Hiatt, E. Fattig, and T. Lechtenberg, “Ballistic Coefficient and Density Estimation,” Astrodynamics 2009, Vol. 135 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2009, AAS 09-439, pp. 2269-2285.

Hiatt, A., C. A. McLaughlin, and T. Lechtenberg, “Deriving Density Estimates Using CHAMP Precision Orbit Data for Periods of High Solar Activity,” Space Flight Mechanics 2009, Vol. 134 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2009, AAS 09-104, pp. 23-42.

Mance, S. R., C. A. McLaughlin, F. G. Lemoine, D. D. Rowlands, and P. J. Cefola, “Geosat Follow-On Precision Orbit Improvement through Drag Model Update,” Space Flight Mechanics 2009, Vol. 134 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 2009, AAS 09-105, pp. 43-62. McLaughlin, C. A., A. Hiatt, and T. Lechtenberg, “Calibrating Precision Orbit Derived Total Density,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Honolulu, HI, AIAA 2008-6951, 18-21 August 2008.

McLaughlin, C. A., A. Hiatt, and B. S. Bieber, “Comparison of Total Density Derived from CHAMP Precision Orbits and CHAMP Accelerometer,” Space Flight Mechanics 2008, Vol. 130 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 08-177, 2008, pp. 1193-1206.

McLaughlin, C. A., and B. S. Bieber, “Neutral Density Determined from CHAMP Precision Orbits,” Astrodynamics 2007, Vol. 129 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 07-260, 2007, pp. 167-186.

Catlin, K., and C. A. McLaughlin, “Earth-Moon Triangular Libration Point Spacecraft Formations in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem,” Astrodynamics 2005, Vol. 123 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 05-429, 2005, pp. 2795-2814.

McLaughlin, C. A., “Upper Atmospheric Phenomena and Satellite Drag” Astrodynamics 2005, Vol. 123 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 05-315, 2005, pp. 989- 996.

McLaughlin, C. A., K. Catlin, “Perturbation Analysis for Spacecraft Formations Near the Earth-Moon Triangular Libration Points,” 2nd International Symposium on Formation Flying Missions and Technologies, Crystal City, VA, 14-16 September 2004.

Catlin, K., C. A. McLaughlin, “Relative Motion of Two Spacecraft Near the Earth-Moon Triangular Libration Points,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Providence, RI, AIAA 2004-4743, 16-19 August 2004.

Hill, K., C. Sabol, C. A. McLaughlin, K. K. Luu, M. M. Murai, “Relative Orbit Determination of Geosynchronous Satellites Using the COWPOKE Equations,” Space Flight Mechanics 2004, Vol. 119 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 04- 195, 2004.

Hill, K., C. Sabol, K. K. Luu, M. M. Murai, C. A. McLaughlin, “Relative Orbit Trajectories of Geosynchronous Satellites Using the COWPOKE Equations,” Proceedings of the AMOS Technical Conference, Maui, HI, September 2003.

Sabol, C., C. A. McLaughlin, K. K. Luu, “Meet the Cluster Orbits with Perturbations of Keplerian Elements (COWPOKE) Equations,”, Space Flight Mechanics 2003, Vol. 114 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 03-138, 2003, pp. 573-594.

McLaughlin, C. A., K. T. Alfriend, T. A. Lovell, “Analysis of Reconfiguration Algorithms for Formation Flying Experiments,” International Symposium on Formation Flying Missions and Technologies, Toulouse, France, 29-31 October 2002.

Sabol, C., K. K. Luu, P. Kervin, G. A. Underwood, C. A. McLaughlin, D. Nishimoto, “SATEX: Satellite Tracking Experiment for High Accuracy Orbit Updates,” Proceedings of the AMOS Technical Conference, Maui, HI, September 2002.

Swank, A., C. A. McLaughlin, C. Sabol, and R. D. Burns, “Long-Duration Analysis of the J2-Model Equations of Relative Motion for Satellite Clusters,” Space Flight Mechanics 2002, Vol. 112 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 02-185, 2002, pp. 1005- 1020.

McLaughlin, C. A., C. Sabol, A. Swank, R. D. Burns, and K. K. Luu, “Modeling Relative Position, Relative Velocity, and Range Rate for Formation Flying,” Astrodynamics 2001, Vol. 109 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 01-457, 2001, pp. 2165-2186.

Gabor, M. J., R. D. Burns, C. A. McLaughlin, “Class of Orbits with Continuous Sun Exposure,” Space Flight Mechanics 2001, Vol. 108 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 01-245, pp. 2019-2030.

Burns, R., M. J. Gabor, C. A. McLaughlin, K. K. Luu, and C. Sabol, “Solar Radiation Pressure Effects on Formation Flying of Satellites with Different Area to Mass Ratios,” Proceedings of the AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AIAA 2000-4132, Denver, CO, 14-17 August 2000.

Burns, R., C. A. McLaughlin, J. Leitner, and M. Martin, “TechSat 21: Formation Design, Control, and Simulation,” Proceedings of the IEEE Aerospace Conference, March 2000.

McLaughlin, C. A., and S. Carter, “Attitude Maneuvers for MightySat II.1 Hyperspectral Data Collects,” Spaceflight Mechanics 2000, Vol. 105 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 00-144, 2000, pp. 703-722.

McLaughlin, C. A., “The Effects of Autonomous Orbit Determination on Geolocation,” Proceedings of the AIAA Space Technology Conference and Exposition, AIAA 99-4509, Albuquerque, NM, September 1999.

McLaughlin, C. A., K. Gold, and G. H. Born, “Altitude Effects on Autonomous Orbit Determination,” Astrodynamics 1999, Vol. 103 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 99-369, 1999, pp. 1041-1060.

Carter, S., C. McLaughlin, C. Sabol, and M. Bir, “Spaceflight Dynamics Support for the Mightysat II.1 Hyperspectral Payload Operations,” Astrodynamics 1999, Vol. 103 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 99-345, 1999, pp. 693-710.

Sabol, C., R. Burns, and C. A. McLaughlin, “Formation Flying Design and Evolution,” Space Flight Mechanics 1999, Vol. 102 of Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, AAS 99-121, 1999, pp. 265-284.

Posters and Presentations McLaughlin, C. A., A. Hiatt, D. Mysore Krishna, T. Lechtenberg, E. Fattig, P. M. Mehta, and T. Locke, “Recent Developments in Precision Orbit Derived Neutral Density”, IMPACT Workshop, 29 January 2013

Mehta, P. M., and McLaughlin, C. A., “A Drag Coefficient Model for GRACE,” IMPACT Workshop, 29 January 2013

McLaughlin,C. A., E. Fattig, D. Mysore Krishna, T. Locke, and P. M. Mehta, “Time Periods of Unusual Density Behavior Observed by CHAMP and GRACE”, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, SA41B-1863, 8 December 2011. McLaughlin,C. A., T. Lechtenberg, S. R. Mance, P. M. Mehta, “Atmospheric Density Corrections Estimated from Fitted Drag Coefficients”, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, SA11B-1592, 13 December 2010.

Lechtenberg, T., C. A. McLaughlin, E. Fattig, “Density Variations Observable by Precision Satellite Orbits from CHAMP and GRACE”, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, SA23A-1457, 15 December 2009.

McLaughlin, C. A., T. Lechtenberg, A. Hiatt, “Density Variations Observable by Precision Satellite Orbits”, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, SA24A-01, 16 December 2008.

McLaughlin, C. A., S. Mance, “Improving GEOSAT Follow-On Orbits through Improved Density Modeling,” Kansas NASA EPSCoR Symposium, 30 October 2008

McLaughlin, C. A., “Who the Heck is that New Space Guy: Upper Atmospheric Density and Satellite Drag,” Aerospace Engineering Colloquium, Lawrence, KS, 4 April 2008.

McLaughlin, C. A., B. S. Bieber, A. Hiatt, “Precision Satellite Orbit Derived Total Density,” American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 10-14 December 2007.

McLaughlin, C. A., “Spacecraft Formation Flying,” Space Studies Colloquium, Grand Forks, ND, 1 November 2004.

McLaughlin, C. A., J. Leitner, “Spacecraft Formation Flying Near the Earth-Moon L4 Point,” NASA Goddard Summer Faculty Fellowship Seminar, Greenbelt, MD, 28 July 2004.

Catlin, K. A., C. A. McLaughlin, “A Comprehensive Model for Satellite Formation Flying,” ND/SD EPSCoR Fourth Biennial Conference Joint Conference, Fargo, ND, 5 September 2003.

Backman, P., C. A. McLaughlin, “Spacecraft Formation Flying Dynamics,” UND Scholarly Activities Forum, 11-13 February 2003.