Publications

2026

• Probabilistic Robustness Analysis of Satellite Attitude Control Using Polynomial ChaosLötzsch, M., Burgin, E., Martin, M., Winkler, S. & Pfifer, H., 8 May 2026, CEAS EuroGNC 2026 Conference. 11 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
• Flight Test Based System Identification of an Unmanned Fixed-Wing AircraftFranke, A., Guist, M., Wisbacher, S., Ossmann, D. & Pfifer, H., 4 May 2026, CEAS EuroGNC 2026 ConferenceElectronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
• Lunar Lander Variable-Mass Dynamics Modeling Considering Propellant SloshingWinkler, C., Acquatella, P., Capolupo, F. & Pfifer, H., 4 May 2026, CEAS EuroGNC 2026 ConferenceElectronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
• A material experiment for small satellites to characterise the behaviour of carbon nanotubes in space – operation and resultsNeumärker, E., Langer, G., Nöller, L., Schüler, T., Tödter, H., Tajmar, M. & Schmiel, T., 1 May 2026, In: Advances in space research. 77, 9, p. 9367-9381, 15 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• UAV Trajectory Optimization in Urban Environments Using Energy–Distance MapsRienecker, H., Hildebrand, V. & Pfifer, H., 1 May 2026, In: Journal of guidance, control, and dynamics. 49, 5, p. 1556-1565Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
• Control of Decommissioned Satellites and Space Debris Using CubeSats with Ion Electrospray EnginesBiertümpfel, F., Seiler, P., Lozano, P. & Pfifer, H., 8 Jan 2026, AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
• Robustness Analysis of Huygens Atmospheric Entry Flight Under Uncertain Initial ConditionsRobens, J., Biertümpfel, F. & Pfifer, H., 8 Jan 2026, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2026. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
• Identifying the Continuum Breakdown of a Plume Surface Interaction in Near Vacuum Environment for a CFD-DSMC ApproachPetersen, J., Göbel, J., Propst, M., Craig, B., Heutling, T., Kontis, K., White, C. & 3 others, 2026, Rarefied Gas Dynamics: Proceedings of the 33rd International Symposium. Grabe, M., Oblapenko, G. & Torrilhon, M. (eds.). Cham: Springer, Cham, p. 163-171, 9 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution
• Numerical Investigation on the Use of Plasma Actuators for Separation Control in Over-Expanded NozzlesTozzi Daniele, D., Bach, C., Ferrero, A., Masseni, F. & Pastrone, D., 2026, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2026. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA)Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Conference contribution

2025

• Probabilistic Robustness Analysis of Drag-Free Attitude Control System using Polynomial ChaosIzquierdo Serra, M., Martin, M., Delchambre, S., Winkler, S. & Pfifer, H., 31 Dec 2025, In: Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. 49, 4, p. 1-9, 9 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article