2026

• M. Nunes, R. Wright, P. Lucey, L. Flynn, T. Sorensen, E. Pilger, S. Ginoza, M. Wood, L. Yoneshige, G. Guerrero, Y. Onodera, L. Anderson, C. Swenson, S. Babu (2026). "HyTI-2: A Cryogenically Stabilized LWIR Hyperspectral CubeSat for High-Duty-Cycle Space Domain Awareness," Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference, #26423. https://doi.org/10.64861/GMQY8641
• M. Nunes, N. Thompson, J. Sim, S. Mallari, D. Sarsozo Jr., J. Huang, J. Hasegawa, P. Lucey (2026). "Demonstration of a Low-Cost LWIR CubeSat Sensor Architecture for Distributed Thermal Space Domain Awareness," Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference, #26421. https://doi.org/10.64861/NYOP7944
• M. Nunes, P. Kline, I. Rashed, P. Englert, W. Edmonson (2026). "Neutron-3: A Distributed CubeSat Swarm for Three-Dimensional Radiation Field Reconstruction in Cislunar Space," Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference, #26408. https://amostech.com/TechnicalPapers/2026/Poster/Nunes1.pdf
• S. Mallari, D. Sarsozo, M. Nunes (2026). "Software-Defined SNACK Protocol for Reliable High-Throughput Data Transfer on MTU-Constrained Low-Cost UHF Radios," Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference.
• M. Nunes, P. Lucey, N. Thompson, J. Sim, S. Mallari, D. Sarsozo Jr., J. Huang, J. Hasegawa, M. Murillo (2026). "CubeSats for Climate Change Monitoring (C3M): Demonstrating Interferometric IR Payloads Scalable to Constellations," 40th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, SSC26-P2-24. https://doi.org/10.26077/xkwn-ck32
• S. Mallari, D. Sarsozo, M. Nunes (2026). "Software-Defined SNACK Protocol for Reliable High-Throughput Data Transfer on MTU-Constrained Low-Cost UHF Radios," 40th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, SSC26-P1-73. https://doi.org/10.26077/xm6r-ze23
• M. Nunes, P. Kline (2026). "Demonstrating a Model-Based Systems Engineering Methodology for Small Satellites," 40th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, SSC26-P1-61.
• M. Nunes, R. Wright, P. Lucey, L. Flynn, T. Sorensen, E. Pilger, S. Ginoza, M. Wood, L. Yoneshige, G. Guerrero, Y. Onodera, L. Anderson, C. Swenson, S. Babu (2026). "HyTI-2: Advancing Hyperspectral Thermal Imaging into the Era of Space-Based Edge Processing," 40th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, SSC26-VII-01. https://doi.org/10.26077/2s6z-xn69
• S. Kim, M. Nunes, M. I. Rashed, L. Yoneshige, G. Guerrero, S. Ginoza, P. Kline (2026). "HITechSat-1: A Rapidly Integrable 3U Platform for University CubeSat Missions," 40th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, SSC26-P4-87. https://doi.org/10.26077/5ezb-q858
• M. Nunes, P. Kline, K. Salvador, P. Englert, W. Edmonson, C. Hardgrove, E. B. Johnson (2026). "Neutron-2: A Dual CubeSat Mission for Three-Dimensional Mapping of Neutron Radiation in Low Earth Orbit," 40th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, SSC26-RAIII-07.
• L. Anderson, C. Swenson, M. Nunes, R. Wright (2026). "Design and Performance of the Active Thermal Architecture Technology for the Upcoming ACMES Mission," 40th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, SSC26-III-05. https://doi.org/10.26077/9579-bd21
• C. S. Kirkconnell, M. A. Nunes, J. M. Baxter, N. A. Hudson, R. W. Kaszeta, J. T. Greenhalgh, I. Ruelich, L. Anderson, S. Ginoza (2026). "Cryocooler/Thermal System Design and Performance on the HyTI-2 Flight Mission," International Cryocooler Conference, Cryocoolers vol. 24.
• M. Nunes, P. Kline, W. Edmonson, P. Casau, T. Sorensen, E. Pilger (2026). "Conceptual MBSE Architecture for Autonomous and Cooperative CubeSat Swarms," Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium (4S 2026), Paper 243.
• C. Swenson, L. Anderson, S. Babu, C. Fish, M. Nunes, R. Wright (2026). "The Evolution of ACMES: How Science Performance, Thermal Control, and Onboard Processing Drove a CubeSat Concept into a Small Satellite Observatory," Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium (4S 2026), Paper 281.
• M. Nunes, R. Wright, P. Lucey, L. Flynn, L. Anderson, C. Swenson, S. Babu (2026). "HyTI-2: A Next-Generation Hyperspectral LWIR Payload Enabled by Active Thermal Architecture for Small Satellites," Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium (4S 2026), Paper 215.
• L. Anderson, C. Swenson, C. Fish, M. Nunes, R. Wright (2026). "The Active Thermal Architecture (ATA): An Advanced and Scalable Single-Phase Pumped Fluid Loop Active Thermal Control Technology for the Next Generation of High-Powered Payloads and Small Satellites," Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium (4S 2026), Paper 138.
• F. Bruhn, S. Petrik, N. Tsog, K. Kikuchi, H. Koyama, N. Nicholson, S. Moro, M. Nunes, L. Anderson, T. George (2026). "From Defense to Civil Space: Interoperable Mission Services for Autonomous Space Operations," Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium (4S 2026).
• M. A. Nunes, P. Casau (2026). "CubeSat Drone: The Development of a CubeSat Experimental Testbed," 2026 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT. https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO66936.2026.11519814

2025

• L. Anderson, C. Fish, M. Kirk, C. Swenson, M. Nunes, R. Wright, B. Mattos (2025). "ACMES: The Next Generation of Multispectral Earth Observations from a Small Satellite Platform," Proc. SPIE 13614, CubeSats, SmallSats, and Hosted Payloads for Remote Sensing IX. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3067717
• M. Nunes, P. Kline, P. Englert, C. Hardgrove, W. Edmonson, S. Ginoza (2025). "Neutron-2: Advancing Space Weather Monitoring and Anomaly Detection with a Dual CubeSat System," Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies (AMOS) Conference, Art. no. 126.
• L. Anderson, M. Kirk, C. Fish, B. Mattos, C. Swenson, M. Nunes, R. Wright (2025). "ACMES: The Next-Generation of Advanced LWIR Observations of the Earth," 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference, SSC25-II-03. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/smallsat/2025/all2025/159/
• P. L. Kline, M. A. Nunes (2025). "Developing a Model-Based Systems Engineering Methodology for Academic CubeSat Missions," 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference.
• L. Anderson, C. Swenson, B. Mattos, C. Fish, M. Nunes, R. Wright (2025). "Enabling the Next Generation of Advanced Small Satellites Through Active Thermal Control," Proc. SPIE 13546, Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium (4S 2024). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3062477
• M. Nunes, E. Chee, O. Montoya, W. Edmonson, S. Ginoza, E. Pilger (2025). "An Evaluation of Flight Software Platforms for Small Satellite Missions," Proc. SPIE 13546, Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium (4S 2024). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3062481
• L. S. Anderson, M. Nunes, R. Wright, C. S. Fish, C. Swenson (2025). "Hyperspectral LWIR Imaging of the Earth's Surface from a Small Satellite: The Second-Generation Hyperspectral Thermal Imager (HyTI 2.0)," SPIE Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XXIX.
• C. Swenson, L. Anderson, C. Fish, B. Mattos, M. Nunes, R. Wright (2025). "ACMES: Demonstrating Advanced Thermal and Remote Sensing Technologies for CubeSat-Based Earth Observation," 2025 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS).
• S. Ginoza, G. Guerrero, M. Nunes (2025). "Optimizing CubeSat Development through Lean Manufacturing Principles," LeanSat Conference 2025.

2024

HyTI References

• Gunapala, et al. (2024). "Applications of T2SL barrier infrared detectors for SmallSat platforms," SPIE Optical Engineering and Applications. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3028799.
• Gunapala, et al. (2024). "Applications of T2SL barrier infrared detectors in Earth observational instruments," SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing. https://spie.org/defense-commercial-sensing/presentation/Applications-of-T2SL-barrier-infrared-d
  etectors-in-Earth-observational-instruments/13030-2.
• Urasaki, et al. (2024). "Jitter Characterization of the HyTI Satellite," IEEE Aerospace Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO58975.2024.10521402.

2023

HyTI References

• Gunapala, et al. (2023). "Applications of T2SL barrier infrared detectors in observational instruments," SPIE Remote Sensing. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2679191.
• Rafol, et al. (2023). "Long wavelength type-II superlattice barrier infrared detector for CubeSat hyperspectral thermal imager," Opto-Electronics Review. https://doi.org/10.24425/opelre.2023.144569.
• Wright, et al. (2023). "High spectral resolution thermal imaging from a 6U CubeSat: The HyTI mission," American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting.
• Wright, et al. (2023). "The HyTI mission," SPIE Remote Sensing. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2679541.
• Wright, et al. (2023). "High Spatial and Spectral Resolution Imaging from a 6U Cube Satellite," European Geophysical Union General Assembly. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-10917.

2022

HyTI References

• Nunes, et al. (2022). "Hyperspectral Thermal Imaging CubeSat for SSA applications," Proceedings of the Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, ISSN 2576-5965, Space Based Assets. https://amostech.com/TechnicalPapers/2022/Space-Based-Assets/Nunes.pdf.
• Gunapala, et al. (2022). "Development of LWIR Focal Plane Arrays for the Hyperspectral thermal Imager (HYTI)," https://doi.org/10.1109/IGARSS46834.2022.9883321.
• Wright, et al. (2022) "HyTI: high spectral resolution thermal imaging from a cubesat," IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. https://doi.org/10.1109/IGARSS46834.2022.9884749.
• Wright, et al. (2022). "NASA's InVEST HyTI Cubesat; thermal infrared calibration and validation," European Space Agency Living Planet Symposium.
• Wright, et al. (2022). "HyTI: high spatial and spectral resolution thermal imaging from a 6U CubeSat," 4S Symposium. https://atpi.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/4s-symposium2022/website/Agenda/AgendaItemDetail?id=e2bcebd8-0ecc-f2e9-3ec2-39fed2c4d086.

2020

• Zhu F., Jing D., Leve F., and Ferrari S., “General Extraction of a Neural Network Model into Polynomial Form for Safer State Prediction of Dynamical Systems,” in submission to IEEE Transactions in Neural Networks and Learnings Systems.

• Zhu F., Jones-Wilson L. and Peck M., "Reduced Embedded Magnetic Field in Type II Superconductor of Finite Dimension," in IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity. doi: 10.1109/TASC.2020.2976592

2019

• Wright, et al. (2019). "HYTI: thermal hyperspectral imaging from a CubeSat platform," The 4th COSPAR Symposium.
• Wright. et al. (2019). "HYTI: thermal hyperspectral imaging from a CubeSat platform," Proceedings of the AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Instruments/Science I, SSC19-WKIV-02. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/smallsat/2019/all2019/70/.
• Zhu F., Dominguez M., Jones-Wilson L. and Peck M., "Flight-Experiment Validation of the Dynamic Capabilities of a Flux-Pinned Interface as a Docking Mechanism," in IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, 2019.

• Zhu F., Elliott D.S., Yang Z., Zheng H., "Genetic Algorithms for Autonomous, Learned Robotic Exploration in Extreme, Unknown Environments," in IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, 2019.

2018

• Zhu F., Jones-Wilson L. and Peck M., "Flux-Pinned Dynamics Model Parameterization and Sensitivity Study," in AIAA Journal of Information Systems. doi: 10.2514/1.I010714

• Zhu F., Peck M., "Linearized Dynamics of General Flux-Pinned Interfaces," in IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity. doi: 10.1109/TASC.2018.2844375

2016

• Zhu F., Jones-Wilson L. and Peck M., "A Concept for Capturing and Docking Spacecraft with Flux-Pinned Interfaces," in 67th International Astronautical Congress, Guadalajara, Mexico, 2016.

2015

• Nunes, M. A., Sorensen, T. C., & Pilger, E. J. (2015). On the development of a 6DoF GNC framework for docking multiple small satellites. AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, AIAA Science and Technology Forum, 1–14. doi:10.2514/6.2015-0868

2014

• Nunes, M. A., Sorensen, T. C., Pilger, E. J., Garbeil, H. M., Lewis, J. R., Azimov, D. M., & Wood, M. (2014). Expanding the Comprehensive Open-architecture Space Mission Operations System (COSMOS) for Integrated Guidance, Navigation and Control of Multiple Small Satellites. In 13th International Conference on Space Operations 2014 (p. 1). doi:10.2514/6.2014-1835

• Sorensen, T. C., Nunes, M. A., Chan, J. K., Pilger, E. J., & Yoneshige, L. K. (2014). New Gateway to Space for Small Satellites by the Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory. In Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium, The 4s Symposium, 26-30 May 2014 in Porto Petro, Majorca, Spain.

• Sorensen, T. C., Pilger, E. J., & Nunes, M. A. (2014). Implementing the Comprehensive Open-architecture Space Mission Operations System (COSMOS) to Operate Multiple CubeSats. In 11th Annual CubeSat Developers’ Workshop, April 23-25, 2014, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA.

• Nunes, M. A., Sorensen, T. C., & Pilger, E. J. (2014). Cooperative Control of Multiple Small Satellites using the Comprehensive Open-architecture Space Mission Operations System. In 9th International ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems, 2 to 6 June 2014, Oporto, Portugal.

2013

• Sarah T. Crites, Paul G. Lucey, Robert Wright, Jeremy Chan, Harold Garbeil, Keith A. Horton, Amber Imai, Mark Wood, Lance Yoneshige, "SUCHI: The Space Ultra-Compact Hyperspectral Imager for small satellites", in Sensors and Systems for Space Applications VI,Khanh D. Pham; Joseph L. Cox; Genshe Chen, Editors, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 8739 (SPIE, Baltimore, MD 2013), 873902, 10.1117/12.2015628. [Link]

• Sorensen, T. C., Pilger, E. J., Wood, M. S., Nunes, M. A., & Yoneshige, L. K. (2013). Mission design and operations of a constellation of small satellites for remote sensing. In K. D. Pham, J. L. Cox, R. T. Howard, & G. Chen (Eds.), SPIE 8739, Sensors and Systems for Space Applications VI, 873906 (May 21, 2013) (p. 873906). doi:10.1117/12.2016745

• Nunes, M. A. (2013). Satellite Constellation Optimization Method for Future Earth Observation Missions Using Small Satellites. Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 146, 159–179.

2012

• Sorensen, T. C., Pilger, E. J., Wood, M. S., & Nunes, M. A. (2012). A University-developed Comprehensive Open-architecture Space Mission Operations System (COSMOS) to Operate Multiple Space Vehicles. In SpaceOps 2012 Conference. Cleared for public release by NASA Ames (p. 1)

•  S. T. Crites, P.G. Lucey, R. Wright, H. Garbeil, K. A. Horton, M. Wood, "A low cost thermal infrared hyperspectral imager for small satellites", in Sensors and Systems for Space Applications V, Khanh D. Pham; Joseph L. Cox; Richard T. Howard; Henry Zmuda, Editors, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 8385 (SPIE, Baltimore, MD 2012), 838509; doi:10.1117/12.918984. [Link]

• Sorensen, T. C., Pilger, E. J., Wood, M. S., Nunes, M. A., Garbeil, H. M., Wessel, E. K., & Jamroz, W. (2012). Adapting an Open-architecture mission Operations System for a Lunar Rover Mission. In 63rd International Astronautical Congress. Naples, Italy.

• Sorensen, T., Pilger, E., Yost, B., Nunes, M., & Differding, J. (2012). "Plug and Play Mission Operations," 2012 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 1–13. doi:10.1109/AERO.2012.6187394

2011

• S. T. Crites, P. G. Lucey, R. Wright, H. Garbeil, K. A. Horton, "A low cost thermal infrared hyperspectral imager for small satellites," Proc. SPIE 8044, in Sensors and Systems for Space Applications IV, Khanh D. Pham; Henry Zmuda; Joseph Lee Cox; Greg J. Meyer, Editors, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 8044 (SPIE, Orlando, FL 2011), 80440O, doi:10.1117/12.886535.  [Link]

• Sorensen, T., Pilger, E., Wood, M., and Nunes, M. (2011). "Development of a Comprehensive Mission Operations System Designed to Operate Multiple Small Satellites," 25th Annual AIAA/Utah State University Conference on Small Satellites, August 8-11, 2011, Logan, UT. [PDF]

• Nunes M. (2011). "Operational Tested Bed COSMOS," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Plug-n-Play Mission Operations Workshop, May 16-17, 2011, San Jose, CA. [Link]

• Sorensen, T. C., Pilger, E. J., Wood, M. S., and Nunes, M. A. (2011). "Comprehensive Open-architecture Space Mission Operations System (COSMOS)." American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Plug-n-Play Mission Operations Workshop, May 16-17, 2011, San Jose, CA. [Link]

2010

• Sorensen, T., French, L., Doi, W., Chan, J., Gregory, E., Kobyashi, M., … Yoneshige, L. (2010). "Hawai’iSat-1: Development Of A University Microsatellite For Testing a Thermal Hyperspectral Imager," In AIAA SPACE 2010 Conference & Exposition (p. 1). Reston, Virigina: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi:10.2514/6.2010-8922

• Sorensen, T. C., Pilger, E. J., Wood, M. S., Gregory, E. D., and Nunes, M. A. (2010). "Development of the Mission Operations Support Tool (MOST)," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics SpaceOps 2010 Conference, April 25-30, 2010, Huntsville, AL. Paper #2010-2230. [PDF]

• Wolfe, C. J., Taylor, G. J., and Sorensen, T. C. (2010). "Cost-Effective Geophysical Exploration of the Moon Using Instrumented Micro-Landers," Ground-Based Geophysics on the Moon 2010 Conference, January 21-22. 2010, Tempe, AZ. Abstract #3033. [PDF]

• Sorensen, T. C., Pilger, E. J., Wood, M. S., Gregory, E. D., and Nunes, M. A. (2010). "Development of the Mission Operations Support Tool (MOST)," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics SpaceOps 2010 Conference, April 25-30, 2010, Huntsville, AL. [Link]

• Sorensen, T. C., Lappas, V. J., Mouginis-Mark, P. J., Lucey, P. G., Taylor, G. J., Nunes, M. A., & Gregory, E. D. (2010). "Design of a Scientific Lunar Micro-Lander Mission," In International Space Conference of Pacific-basin Societies AAS 10-C.4.8.

2009

• Sorensen, T. C., Hude, C. V., Kobayashi, M. H., Pilger, E. J., Sanyal, A. K., and Yoneshige, L. K. (2009). "LEO-1: Development of a University Microsatellite for Flight Testing New Technologies," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, Paper #2009-6812. [PDF]