PUBLICATIONS

 

A. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS

1. Borah, Kaustav J., and Kumar, K. D., "Consensus Tracking of Multi-agent Systems in Presence of Uncertain Dynamics and Communications Faults," IEEE Access, Volume 11, 27 September 2023, pp. 120304-120318, 2023, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3320063.

2. Borah, Kaustav J., and Kumar, K. D., "Reinforced Unscented Kalman Filter for Consensus Achievement of Uncertain Multi-Agent Systems Subject to Actuator Faults," International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Wiley, Volume 33, Issue 18, December 2023, pp. 10867-10892, https://doi.org/10.1002/rnc.6913.

3. Qi, R., Zhang, Y., Kumar, K., "Design and Robustness Analysis of a Wave-Based Controller for Tethered Towing of Defunct Satellites", IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 278–280, 2023.

4. Muthusamy, V., and Kumar, K. D., “Failure Prognosis and Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Control Moment Gyroscopes Onboard Satellites,” Advances in Space Research, Vol. 69, No. 1, January 2022, pp. 718-726.

5. Cortes-Martınez, R., Kumar, K. D., and Rodrıguez-Cortes, H., “Precise Power Descent Control of A Lunar Lander Using A Gimballed Thruster,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 186, 2021, pp. 473-485.

6. Muthusamy, V., and Kumar, K. D., “A Novel Data-Driven Method Fault Detection and Isolation of Control Moment Gyroscopes Onboard Satellites,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 180, 2021, pp. 604-621.

7. He, L., Sheng, T., Kumar, K. D., Zhao, Y., Ran, D., and Chen, X., “Attitude Maneuver of A Satellite Using Movable Masses, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 176, 2020, pp. 464-475.

8. C. Yue, F. Wu, F. Wang, X. Cao, Q. Shen and K. D. Kumar, "Two Parallel Single Gimbal Control Moment Gyros Actuated Spacecraft Attitude Maneuver," IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, pp. 1- 12, online February 14, 2020, doi: 10.1109/TAES.2020.2974053.

9. Zou, A., Kumar, K. D., and de Ruiter, A., “Fixed-Time Attitude Tracking Control for Rigid Spacecraft,” Automatica, Vol. 113, March 2020, 108792, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.automatica.2019.108792.

10. Zou, A., Kumar, K. D., and de Ruiter, A., “Finite-Time Spacecraft Attitude Control under Input Magnitude and Rate Saturation,” Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 99, No. 3, February 1, 2020, pp. 2201-2217, DOI:10.1007/s11071-019-05388-6. This paper is cited in Aerospace research - spacecraft; study data from Shantou university update understanding of spacecraft (finite-time spacecraft attitude control under input magnitude and rate saturation). (2019, Dec 25). Defense & Aerospace Week Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lib.ryerson.ca/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.lib.ryerson.ca/docview/2330477294?accountid=13631.

11. Rahimi, A., Kumar, K. D., and Alighanbari, H., “Fault Prognosis for Satellite Reaction Wheels Using Kalman Filter and Particle Filter,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol. 43, No. 3, 2020, pp. 585-588, DOI:10.2514/1.G004616.

12. Rahimi, A., Kumar, K. D., and Alighanbari, H., “Fault Detection and Isolation of Control Moment Gyros for Satellite Attitude Control Subsystem,” Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 135, 1 January 2020, pp. 1-20, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.106419.

13. Frias, A., de Ruiter, A., and Kumar, K. D., “Velocity-Free Spacecraft Attitude Stabilization using Two Control Torques,” Automatica, Vol. 109, 2019, 108553, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.automatica.2019.108553. This paper is cited in Aerospace research - spacecraft; recent research from Ryerson university highlight findings in spacecraft (velocity-free spacecraft attitude stabilization using two control torques). (2019, Nov 06). Defense & Aerospace Week Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lib.ryerson.ca/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.lib.ryerson.ca/docview/2312352442?accountid=13631.

14. Rahimi, A., Kumar, K. D., and Alighanbari, H., “Fault Isolation of Reaction Wheels for Satellite Attitude Control,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 56, No. 1, February 2020, pp: 610 – 629, DOI: 10.1109/TAES.2019.2946665.

15. He, L., Chen, X., Kumar, K. D., Sheng, T., and Yue, C., "A Novel Three-axis Attitude Stabilization Method Using In-Plane Internal Mass-Shifting, Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol. 92, September 2019, pp. 489-500, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2019.06.019.

16. Chengfei, Y., Kumar, K. D., Shen, Q., Hiang, C., and Lee, T. H.,“Attitude Stabilization using Two Parallel Control Moment Gyroscopes,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Published Online:19 Mar 2019, https://doi.org/10.2514/1.G003445.

17. Zou, A., and Kumar, K. D., “Finite-time Attitude Control for Rigid Spacecraft subject to Actuator Saturation,” Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 96, Issue 2, April 2019, pp 1017–1035.

18. Zou, A., de Ruiter, A. and Kumar, K. D., “Disturbance Observer-Based Attitude Control for Spacecraft with Input MRS,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 55, No. 1, February 2019, pp. 384-396.

19. Zou, A., de Ruiter, A., and Kumar, K. D., “Comments on “Adaptive tracking control of uncertain MIMO nonlinear systems with input constraints”,” Automatica, Vol. 100, February 2019, pp. 417-418.

20. Qi, R., Misra, A., Zhang, J., Shi, A., Kumar, K., "Coulomb Tether Double-Pyramid Formation, a Potential Configuration for Geostationary Satellite Collocation,", Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol. 84, January 2019, pp. 1131-1140.

21. Kumar, K. D., Godard, Abreu, N., and Sinha, M., “Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control of Miniature Satellites Using Reaction Wheels,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 151, 2018, pp. 206-216.

22. Frias, A., de Ruiter, A., and Kumar, K. D., “Velocity-Free Attitude Stabilization of a Nadir-Pointing Underactuated Rigid Spacecraft,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 41, No. 5, 2018, pp. 1068-1082.

23. Zou, A., Kumar, K. D., and de Ruiter, A., “Spacecraft Attitude Control Using Two Control Torques,” Information Sciences, Vol. 408, 2017, pp. 23-40.

24.Rahimi, A., Kumar, K. D., and Alighanbari, H., “Fault Estimation of Satellite Reaction Wheels Using Covariance Based Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 134, 2017, pp. 159-169.

25. Zou, A., de Ruiter, A. and Kumar, K. D., “Finite-Time Attitude Tracking Control for Rigid Spacecraft with Control Input Constraints,” IET Control Theory and Application, Vol. 11, No. 7, 2017, pp. 931 – 940.

26. Zou, A., de Ruiter, A. and Kumar, K. D., “Finite-time Output Feedback Attitude Control for Rigid Spacecraft under Control Input Saturation,” Journal of the Franklin Institute, Vol. 353, No. 17, 2016, pp. 4442-4470.

27. Zou, A., de Ruiter, A. and Kumar, K. D., “Distributed Attitude Synchronization Control for a Group of Flexible Spacecraft using Only Attitude Measurements,” Information Sciences, Vols. 343–344, 2016, pp. 66-78.
  
28. Zou, A., de Ruiter, A. and Kumar, K. D., “Distributed Finite-Time Output Feedback Attitude Coordination Control for Spacecraft Formations,” Automatica, Vol. 67, Issue C, May 2016, pp. 46–53.

29. Shahid, K. and Kumar, K. D., “Nonlinear Stationkeeping Control in the Vicinity of the Sun-Earth L2 Point using Solar Radiation Pressure,” ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 29, No. 3, May 2016, pp. 04015073(1)- 04015073(13).

30. Zou, A., Kumar, K. D., and de Ruiter, A., “Robust Attitude Tracking Control of Spacecraft Under Control Input Magnitude and Rate Saturations,” International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 26, No. 4, 2016, pp. 799–815, , DOI: 10.1002/rnc.3338.

31. Giri, D. K., Sinha, M. and Kumar, K. D., “Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control of Magneto-Coulombic Satellites,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 116, Nov.–Dec. 2015, pp. 254–270.

32. Rahimi, A., Kumar, K. D., and Alighanbari, H., “Enhanced Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter for Reaction Wheels,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 51, No. 2, April 2015, pp. 1568-1575.

33. Godard, Kumar, K., D., and Zou, A., “Robust Station-keeping and Reconfiguration of Underactuated Spacecraft Formations,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 105, No. 2, Dec. 2014, pp. 495-510.

34. Shahid, K. and Kumar, K. D., “Multiple Spacecraft Formation Reconfiguration using Solar Radiation Pressure,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 103, Oct. -Nov. 2014, pp. 269-281.

35. Kumar, K. D., Misra, A. K., Varma, S., Reid, T., and Bellefeuille, F., “Maintenance of Satellite Formations Using Environmental Forces,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 102, Sept.-Oct. 2014, pp. 341-354.

36. Lee, D., Kumar, K. D., and Sinha, M., “Fault Detection and Recovery of Spacecraft Formation Using Nonlinear Observer and Reconfigurable Controller,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 97, April-May 2014, pp. 58-72.

37. Liu, X., Marquez, H., Kumar, K. D., and Lin, Y., “Sampled-Data Control of Networked Nonlinear Systems with Variable Delays and Drops,” International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 25, No. 1, January 2015, pp. 72–87.
  
38.  Godard, Kumar, K., D., and Zou, A., “A Novel Single Thruster Control Strategy for Spacecraft Attitude Stabilization,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 86, May -June 2013, pp. 55-67.

39. Pan, Y., Kumar, K. D., and Liu, G., “Extremum Seeking Control with Second-Order Sliding Mode,” SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, Vol. 50, No. 6, 2012, pp. 3292-3309.

40. Zou, A., and Kumar, K. D., “Quaternion-Based Distributed Output Feedback Attitude Coordination Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol. 36, No. 2, 2013, pp. 548-556.

41. Zou, A., and Kumar, K., D., Neural Network-Based Adaptive Output Feedback Formation Control for Multi-Agent Systems,” Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 70, No. 2, October 2012, pp. 1283-1296.
 
42. Rahimi, A., Kumar, K. D., and Alighanbari, H., “Particle Swarm Optimization Applied to Spacecraft Reentry Trajectory,” AIAA J. Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol. 36, No. 1, 2013, pp. 307-310.

43. Zou, A, and Kumar, K. D., “Neural Network-Based Distributed Attitude Coordination Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying with Input Saturation,” IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, Vol. 23, No. 7, 2012, pp. 1155-1162.

44. Zou, A., and Kumar, K., D., “Robust Attitude Coordination Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying Under Actuator Failures,” AIAA J. Guidance, Control and Dynamics, Vol. 35, No. 4,2012, pp. 1247-1255.

45. Li, J. and Kumar, K. D., “Decentralized Fault Tolerant Control for Satellite Attitude Synchronization,” IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, Vol. 20, No. 3, 2012, pp. 1-15.

46. Varma, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Multiple Satellite Formation Flying using Differential Aerodynamic Drag,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 49, No. 2, 2012, pp. 325-336.

47. Li, J., Pan, Y., and Kumar, K. D., “Design of Asymptotic Second-order Sliding Mode Control for Satellite Formation Flying,” AIAA J. Guidance, Control and Dynamics,Vol. 35,No. 1,2012, pp. 309-316.

48. Liu, X., and Kumar, K. D., “Network-based tracking control of spacecraft formation flying with communication delays,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 48, No. 3, 2012, pp. 2302-2314.

49. Zou, A., Kumar, K. D., and Hou, Z. G., “Attitude Coordination Control for a Group of Spacecraft Without Velocity Measurements,” IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, Vol. 20, No. 5, 2012, pp. 1160-1174.

50. Zou, A. M., and Kumar, K. D., “Distributed Attitude Coordination Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 48, No. 2, 2012, pp. 1329-1346.

51. Zou, A., Kumar, K. D., and Hou, Z. G., “Distributed Consensus Control for Multi-Agent Systems using Terminal Sliding Mode and Chebyshev Neural Networks,” International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 23, No. 3, Feb. 2013, pp. 334-357.

52. Liu, X., and Kumar, K. D., “Input-to-state Stability of Model-based Spacecraft Formation Control Systems with Communication Constraints,” Acta Astronautica, Vol.68, Nos.11-12, 2011, pp.1847-1859.

53. Zou, A., Kumar, K. D., Hou, Z.-G., and Liu, X., “Finite-time Attitude Tracking Control for Spacecraft using Terminal Sliding Mode and Chebyshev Neural Networks,” IEEE Transactions on System, Man and Cybernetics- Part B, Vol. 41, No. 4, 2011, pp. 950-963.

54. Pan, Y., Kumar, K. D., and Liu, G., “Reduced-order Design of High-order Sliding Mode Control System,” International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 21, No. 18, Dec. 2011, pp. 2064–2078.

55. Godard, and Kumar, K., D., “Robust Attitude Stabilization of Spacecraft Subject to Actuator Failures,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 68, Nos. 7-8, 2011, pp. 1242-1259.

56. Li, J., and Kumar, K. D., “Fault Tolerant Attitude Synchronization Control during Spacecraft Formation Flying,” ASCE J. of Aero. Eng., Vol. 24, No. 3, 2011, pp. 361-372.

57. Zou, A. M., and Kumar, K. D., “Adaptive Output Feedback Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying Using Chebyshev Neural Networks,” ASCE J. of Aero. Eng., Vol. 24, No. 3, 2011, pp. 251-263.

58. Zou, A. M., and Kumar, K. D., “Adaptive Fuzzy Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control of Spacecraft,” Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2011, pp. 10-21. 

59. Das, S., Sinha, M., Kumar, K. D., and Misra, A. K., “Reconfigurable Magnetic Attitude Control of Earth Pointing Satellite,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Part G, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Vol. 224, No. 12, 2010, pp. 1309-1326.

60. Zou, A. M., and Kumar, K. D., “Quaternion-Based Adaptive Output Feedback Attitude Control of Spacecraft Using Chebyshev Neural Networks,’’ IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks, Vol. 21, No. 9, 2010, pp. 1457-1471. 

61. Shahid, K. and Kumar, K. D., “Spacecraft Formation Control at the Sun-Earth L2 Libration Point using Solar Radiation Pressure,” J. of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 47, No. 4, 2010, pp. 614-626.

62. Godard, Kumar, K. D., and Tan, B. “Nonlinear Optimal Control of Tethered Satellite Systems Using Tether Offset in the Presence of Tether Failure,” Acta Astronautica, Vol.66, Nos. 9-10, 2010, pp. 1434-1448.

63. Godard, and Kumar, K., D., “Fault Tolerant Reconfigurable Satellite Formations Using Adaptive Variable Structure Techniques,” J. of Guidance, Control, and Dyn.,Vol. 33, No. 3, 2010, pp. 969-984.

64. Varma, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Fault Tolerant Satellite Attitude Control Using Solar Radiation Pressure based on Adaptive Sliding Mode,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 66, Nos. 3-4, 2010, pp. 486-500.

65. Zou, A. M., and Kumar, K. D., “Adaptive Attitude Control of Spacecraft Without Velocity Measurements using Chebyshev Neural Network,”Acta Astronautica, Vol. 66, Nos. 5-6, 2010, pp. 769-779.

66. Pan, Y., Kumar, K. D., Liu, G., and Furuta, K., “Design of Variable Structure Control System with Nonlinear Time-Varying Sliding Sector,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Vol. 54, No. 8, 2009, pp. 1981-1986.

67. Shahid, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Formation Flying Using Variable Structure Model Reference Adaptive Control,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Part G, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Vol. 223, No. G3, 2009, pp. 271-283.

68. Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Attitude Stabilization Using Fluid Rings,” Acta Mechanica, Vol. 208, Nos. 1-2, 2009, pp. 117-131.

69. Patel, T. R., Kumar, K. D., and Behdinan, K., “Variable Structure Control for Satellite Attitude Stabilization in Elliptic Orbits Using Solar Radiation Pressure,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 64, Nos. 2-3, 2009, pp. 359-373.

70. Kumar, K. D., Tahk, M. J., and Bang, H. C., “Satellite Attitude Stabilization Using Solar Radiation Pressure and Magnetic Torquer,” Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 17, No. 2, 2009, pp. 267-279.

71. Kumar, K. D., and Patel, T., “Dynamics and Control of Multi-Connected Satellites aligned along Local Horizontal,” Acta Mechanica, Vol. 204, 2009, pp. 175-191.

72. Godard, Kumar, K. D., and Tan, B. “Fault Tolerant Stabilization of a Tethered Satellite System Using Offset Control,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 45, No. 5, 2008, pp. 1070-1084.

73. Patel, T., Kumar, K. D., and Behdinan, K., “Satellite Attitude Control Using Solar Radiation Pressure based on Sliding Mode Control,” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Part G, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Vol. 222, No. G3, 2008, pp. 379-392.

74. Alger, M. W. R., and Kumar, K. D., “A Design and Development of Pico and Femto-Satellites,” International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2008, pp. 48-79.

75. Kuo, Y. L., Kumar, K. D., Behdinan, K., and Fawaz, Z., “Open-loop Optimal Attitude Control of Miniature Spacecraft Using MEMS Actuators,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 44, No. 4, 2008, pp. 1381-1390.

76. Kumar, K. D., “Attitude Dynamics and Control of Spacecraft Orbiting Asteroids,” Acta Mechanica, Vol. 198, Nos. 1-2, 2008, pp. 99-118.

77. Kumar, K. D., Bang, H. C., and Tahk, M. J., “Satellite Formation Flying Using Along Track Thrust,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 61, Nos. 7-8, 2007, pp. 553-564. 

78. Kumar, K. D., “A Review on Dynamics and Control of Non-Electrodynamic Tethered Satellite Systems,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 43, No. 4, 2006, pp. 705-720.

79. Kumar, K. D., Bang, H. C., and Tahk, M. J., “New Attitude Control Approach for Satellites in Elliptic Orbits Using Solar Radiation Pressure,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 59, No. 6, 2006, pp. 462-473.

80. Kumar, K. D., and Kumar, K., “Line-of-Sight Pointing for Satellites in High Altitude Inclined Orbits,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 41, No. 3, 2005. pp. 819-829.

81. Kumar, K. D., and Yasaka, T., “Dynamics of Rotating Linear Array Tethered Satellite System,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 42, No. 2, 2005, pp. 373-378.

82. Kumar, K. D., Yasaka, T., and Sasaki, T., “Orbit transfer of Service Vehicle/ Payload Transfer through Tether Retrieval,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 54, No. 9, 2004, pp. 687-698.

83. Kumar, K. D., and Khan, B. K., “Minimizing Tool Changeovers in Three Parallel and Identical Machining Centres,” Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2004, pp. 169-181.

84. Kumar, K. D., and Yasaka, T., “Rotating Formation Flying of Three Satellites Using Tethers,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 41, No. 6, 2004, pp. 973-985.

85. Kumar, K. D., “Flight Control System Design Using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms,” International Journal Control and Intelligent Systems, Vol. 31, No. 2, 2003, pp. 101-112. 

86. Kasana, H. S., and Kumar, K. D., “Grouping Algorithm for Goal Programming Problems,” Asia-Pacific J. of Operational Research, Vol. 20, 2003, pp. 191-220.

87. Kumar, K. D., “Payload Deployment using Reusable Launch Vehicle through Tether,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 38, No. 2, 2001, pp. 291-294; Errata Vol. 39, No. 4, 2002, page 644.

88. Kumar, K. D., and Yasaka, T., “Satellite Attitude Stabilization through Kite-like Tether Configuration,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 39, No. 5, 2002, pp. 755-760.

89. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Feasibility of Using Satellites In Non-Equatorial 24-Hour Circular Orbits for Communications,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 48, No. 5-12, 2001, pp. 589-596.

90. Kumar, K. D., and Kumar, K., “Attitude Maneuver of Dual Tethered Satellite Platforms through Tether Offset Change,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 38, No. 2, 2001, pp. 237-242.

91. Khan, B. K, Gupta, B. D., Sen Gupta, D. K., and Kumar, K. D., “A Generalized Procedure for Minimizing Tool Changeovers of Two Parallel and Identical CNC Machining Centres,” International Journal of Production Planning and Control (Taylor & Francis), Vol. 11, No. 1, 2000, pp. 62-72.

92. Kasana, H. S., and Kumar, K. D., “An Efficient Algorithm for Multi-Objective Transportation Problems,” Asia-Pacific J. of Operational Research, Vol. 17, 2000, pp. 27-40.

93. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Variable Attitude Compensation through Tether for Comsats in ‘Drifting’/Inclined Geosynchronous Orbits,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 37, No. 2, 2000, pp. 290-293.

94. Kumar, K. D., and Kumar, K., “Pitch and Roll Attitude Maneuver of Twin Satellite System through Very Short Tethers,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 37, No. 2, 2000, pp. 287-290.

95. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Tethered Dual Spacecraft Configuration: A Simple Solution to Attitude Control Problems,” Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol. 4, No. 7, 2000, pp. 495-506.

96. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Line-of-Sight Pointing Stability for Drifting Satellites,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 35. No. 2, April, 1999, pp.504-510.

97. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Variable Attitude Maneuver through Tether for a Drifting Twin Satellite System in Elliptic Orbits,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 45, No. 3, 1999, pp. 135-142.

98. Kumar, K. D., and Kumar, K., “Satellite Pitch and Roll Maneuvers through Very Short Tethers,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 44, No. 5, 1999, pp. 257-265.

99. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Auto-Attitude Stabilization of A Twin Satellite System through Very Short Tethers,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 35, No. 2, 1998, pp. 199-204.

100. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Open-Loop Satellite Librational Control in Elliptic Orbits through Tether,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 41, No. 1, 1997, pp. 15-21.

101. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Attitude Maneuver through Tether: A Novel Concept,” Paper No. IAF-96-A.5.02, presented in 47th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Beijing, China, October 7-11, 1996; also in Acta Astronautica, Vol. 40, No. 2-8, pp. 247-256, 1997.

102. Kasana, H. S., and Kumar, K. D., “A Note on Improving Initial BFS to Unbalanced Transportation Problems,” News Bull. Calcutta Mathematical Society, Vol. 19, No.1, 1996, pp.15-17.


B. PAPERS SUBMITTED  TO REFEREED JOURNALS

1. Tavana S., Faghihi, S., de Ruiter, A., and Kumar, K. D., “A Novel Optimization-Based Collision Avoidance For Autonomous On-Orbit Assembly,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2023 (under review: Date of Submission: May 10, 2023, Paper No. 2023-04-G007672).

2. Borah, Kaustav J., and Kumar, K. D., “Detection and Reconstruction of Sensor Faults in Multi-Agent Systems Under Uncertainty,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 2024 (under review: Date of Submission: May 03, 2024, Paper No. TAES-2024-0500).

3. Varma, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Attitude Control Using Four Solar Flaps in Underactuated Configuration,” Acta Astronautica, 2022 (under review: Date of Submission: August 18, 2022, Paper No. AA-D-22-01224)


C. PAPERS IN REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINS

1.  Kumar, K. D., “Artificial Intelligence-Powered System Systems including Launch, Space, Ground, and User Segments: Current Status and Future Challenges,” accepted for presentation at 75th International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-24,B5,1,x88610), Milan, Italy, 14-18 October 2024.

2. Kumar, K. D., “Artificial Intelligence-Powered Autonomous Guidance, Navigation and Fault Tolerant Control of a Lunar Lander,” accepted for presentation at 75th International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-24,D1,IP,38,x84988), Milan, Italy, 14-18 October 2024.

3. Elemasetty, U. K., and Kumar, K. D., “Exploiting Cosmic Resource Progress in Space Industry using Penalized Linear Regression,” accepted for presentation at 75th International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-24,D4,IP,14,x81629), Milan, Italy, 14-18 October 2024.

4. Tavana S., Faghihi, S., de Ruiter, A., and Kumar, K. D., “Machine Learning-Based Model Predictive Control Motion Planning for Autonomous On-Orbit Assembly,” accepted for presentation at 75th International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-24,C1,5,9,x82199), Milan, Italy, 14-18 October 2024.

5. Kumar, K. D. (key note speaker), “Innovations in Aerospace Systems – Fault Tolerant Control, Artificial Intelligence, and Predictive Analytics,” 8th International Conference on Advances in Control and Optimization of Dynamical Systems - 2024 (ACODS 2024), Delhi-NCR, 12 - 15 March, 2024.

6. Tavana S., Faghihi, S., de Ruiter, A., and Kumar, K. D., “A Reinforcement Learning-Based Continuation Strategy for Autonomous On-Orbit Assembly,” 2024 AIAA SciTech, (Paper No. 3946410), Orlando, Florida, January 8 -12, 2024.

7. Kumar, K. D., “Precise Power Descent Fault Tolerant Control of a Lunar Lander,” 74th International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-23,D1,3,12,x80511), Baku, Azerbaijan, 2-6 October 2023.

8. Kumar, K. D., “Smart On-Orbit Servicer Mission for Giving Life to Defunct Satellites in Graveyard Orbit,” 74th International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-23,B6,IP,15,x80323, Baku, Azerbaijan, 2-6 October 2023.

9. Kumar, K. D., “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin-Powered Smart Lunar Gateway And Planetary Exploration Missions,” 74th International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-23,D4,1,7,x80262), Baku, Azerbaijan, 2-6 October 2023.

10. Kumar K., and Cunsolo, A., “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin-Powered Smart Lunar Gateway and Planetary Exploration Missions,” IAA Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS) 2023 (Paper No. IAA-ISRO-ASI-SMOPS2023-08-66), Bangalore, 8-9 JUNE 2023.

11. Kumar, K., and Paul, C., “Smart On-Orbit Servicer Mission (SOOS-1): Giving Life to Defunct Satellites in Geostationary & Graveyard Orbit,” IAA Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS) 2023 (Paper No. IAA-ISRO-ASI-SMOPS2023-08-67), Bangalore, 8-9 JUNE 2023.

12. Kumar, K. D. (key note speaker), “Fault Diagnosis in Advanced Systems, AI & IOT,” One-Day Online National Workshop on “Recent Trends in Materials Processing & NDT” organised by National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, April 21, 2023.

13. Kumar, K. D. (key note speaker), “Industry 4.0, Innovations and Future Skills,” University level Y20 Consultation under the overall framework of G20, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, April 14 – 15, 2023.

14. Kumar, K. D. (key note speaker), “Fault Diagnosis, Prognosis and Recovery of Aerospace Systems: Current Status and Future Direction,” 1st IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics: Developments & Applications (ICIDeA), Bhubaneswar, October 15 – 16, 2022.

15. Kumar, K. D. (key note speaker), “Spacecraft Autonomy: Current Research and Future Challenges,” Third IEEE International Conference INDISCON 2022, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, July 15 – 17, 2022.

16. Kumar, K. D., Amin, U., and Cunsolo, A.,“Real-Time Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Spacecraft Reaction Wheels Using Hybrid Model Based on Artificial Intelligence Techniques,” 73rd International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-22,D1,IPB,10,x74332), Paris, September 18-22, 2022.

17. Kumar, K. D., and Sagar, R, “Controlling Weather Using a Novel Swarm Satellite Network,” 73rd International Astronautical Congress, Symposium D4 - 20th IAA SYMPOSIUM ON VISIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE FUTURE, Session 1 - Innovative Concepts and Technologies (Paper No. IAC-22/D4/1/6/74364), Paris, September 18-22, 2022, pp. 1-8.

18. Amin, U., and Kumar, K. D., “Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Aircraft Engines Using Hybrid Model Based on Artificial Intelligence Techniques,” 2021 IEEE International Conference on Prognostics and Health (Paper No. 1570710270), Detroit, USA, June 7-9, 2021.

19. Kumar, K. D., “Real-Time Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Spacecraft Reaction Wheels Using Hybrid Model Based on Artificial Intelligence Techniques,” abstract submitted for the presentation at 72nd International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-21-C1.8), Dubai, October 25-29, 2021.

20. Kumar, K. D., “A Smart Autonomous Large Multi-Agent System for Aerospace Applications,” abstract submitted for the presentation at 72nd International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-21-B5.2), Dubai, October 25-29, 2021.

21. ElDali, M., and Kumar, K. D., “Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis of Aerospace Systems Using Growing Neural Networks and LSTM,” 2021 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Session: 11.01 PHM for Aerospace Systems, Subsystems, Components, Electronics, and Structures (Paper No. 2385), March 6 - March 13, 2021; Proceedings of 2021 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2021, pp. 1-20.

22. Cortes-Martınez, R., Kumar, K. D., and Rodrıguez-Cortes, H., “Control de alunizaje por medio de control de vector de empuje (Control of a Moon Lander by Means of Thrust Vector Control),” National Congress of Automatic Control (CNCA-2019) (Submission No. 106), Puebla, Mexico, October 23-25, 2019.

23. Cortes-Martınez, R., Kumar, K. D., and Rodrıguez-Cortes, H., “Precise power descent control of single gimballed thruster moon Lander,” 70th International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-19-C1.8), Washington D.C., October 21-25, 2019.

24. Kumar, K. D. (key note speaker), “Spacecraft Autonomy: Current Research and Future Challenges,” Third IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies (ICECCT-2019), Coimbatore, Feb. 20 – 22, 2019.

25. Rososhansky, M., Kumar, K. D., and Borah, K., “Sequential Joint Estimation of a Multi-Agent System in Consensus Tracking with Uncertain Dynamics,” 15th International Space Conference of Pacific-basin Societies (ISCOPS) AAS/JRS/CSA Symposium (Paper No. AAS 18-718), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 10 – 13, 2018; Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 166, 2019, pp. 145-158.

26. Muthusamy, V., and Kumar, K. D., “Failure Prognosis and Remaining Useful Life of Control Moment Gyroscopes Onboard Satellites,” 15th International Space Conference of Pacific-basin Societies (ISCOPS) AAS/JRS/CSA Symposium (Paper No. AAS 18-719), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 10 – 13, 2018; Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 166, 2019, pp. 159-176.

27. Dhanagopal, V., and Kumar, K. D., “Fault Detection and Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Reaction Wheels for the Ongoing Kepler Mission Spacecraft,” 15th International Space Conference of Pacific-basin Societies (ISCOPS) AAS/JRS/CSA Symposium (Paper No. AAS 18-713; Awarded 2nd Best Paper), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 10 – 13, 2018; Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 166, 2019, pp. 91-108.

28. Kumar, K. D. (key note speaker), “Fault Tolerant Algorithms for Miniature Satellites,” International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communication (ICICC-2018), Guru Nanak Institute of Management, New Delhi, May 5 – 6, 2018.

29. Kumar, K. D. (key note speaker) and Muthusamy, V., “Fault Tolerant Control, Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics Algorithms for Aerospace Systems: An Overview ', Paper No. 224, International Conference on Information, Communication & Computing Technology 2017 (ICICCT-2017), Delhi, India May 13, 2017; Communications in Computer and Information Science, Springer, Singapore, Vol. 750, pp. 351-362.

30. Frias, A., Kumar, K. D., and de Ruiter, A., “Stabilization of Underactuated Spacecraft with Two CMGs using Model Predictive Control,” accepted for presentation at 68th International Astronautical Congress (Paper No. IAC-17-C1.4.1), Adelaide, Australia, September 25-29, 2017.

31. Kumar, K. D., and Etemadi, S. “Attitude Control of Solar Power Satellites using Fluid-Ring Actuators,” Paper No. IAC-15-D1.2.9, 66th International Astronautical Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, October 12- 16, 2015.

32. Etemadi, S., Kumar, K. D., Hill, J. and Patel, S., “Environmental Monitoring Experiment (EM-Ex) Onboard RyeTubeSat,” Paper No. IAC-15-B4.4.7, 66th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Jerusalem,Israel, Oct. 12- 16, 2015.

33. Chern, Rock Jeng-Shing and Kumar, K. D., “Mission Operations and SOH Keeping of Formosat-2 in Ten Years,” Paper No. IAC-15-B6.3.1, 66th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Jerusalem, Israel, October 12- 16, 2015.

34. Kumar, K. D., “RyF3Ex: Ryerson Femotosatellite Formation Flying Experiment Missions for Earth Observation,” Paper No. IAC-14-B4.4.26106, 65th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Toronto, September 29- October 3, 2014.

35. Frias, A., Kumar, K. D., and de Ruiter, A., “Robust Nonlinear Control of Underactuated Spacecraft Using a Single Thruster,” Paper No. IAC-14-C1.4.8.26427, 65th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Toronto, September 29- October 3, 2014.

36. Patel, S., Baum, K., Pansera, V., Campeau, P., Iljazi, I., Gandhi, V., Casal, A., Laurico, C., and Kumar, K. D., “Aerogel Insulation and Earth Imaging Experiment (AIEI-Ex) Onboard a Tubesat,” Paper No. IAC-14-E2.4.9, 65th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Toronto, September 29- October 3, 2014.

37. Lin, A. K. L., and Kumar, K. D., “Spacecraft Formation Flying for Asteroid Exploration,” (Paper No. F4021) 2013 International Conf. on Mechanics, Simulation and Control (ICMSC 2013), (First Prize awarded to Dr. K. D. Kumar for his outstanding presentation), Kanyakumari, India, June 22-23, 2013.

38. Kumar, K. D., Misra, A. K., Varma, S., and Bellefeuille, F., “Maintenance of Satellite Formations Using Environmental Forces,” 7th International Workshop on Satellite Constellations and Formation Flying , IWSCFF-2013-05-04, Lisbon, Portugal, March 13-15, 2013.

39. Rahimi A., Raahemifar K., Kumar, K., and Alighanbari, H., “Controller Design for Rotary Inverted Pendulum System Using Evolutionary Algorithms,” CASI 60th Aeronautics Conference and AGM Aerospace Clusters: Where Are We Headed?, Toronto, Ontario, April 30 to May 2, 2013.

40. Rahimi, A., Raahemifar, K., Kumar, K., and Alighanbari, H., “Controller Design for Rotary Inverted Pendulum System Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm,” 26th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, May 5-8, 2013.

41. Li, J., Post, M. A., Lee, R., Kumar, K.D., “Nanosatellite Nonlinear Attitude Control Testing on an Air Bearing System,” 16th Canadian Aero. and Space Institute (CASI) Astro. Conf., ASTRO 2012, Quebec City, Quebec, April 24-26, 2012.

42. Lee, D., and Kumar, K. D., “Spacecraft Attitude Fault Detection and Recovery Using Non-Linear Observer and Reconfigurable Controller,” 2012 International Conference on Engineering Mathematics and Physics (ICEMP 2012), Bangalore, India, June 16-17; published in International Journal of Applied Physics and Mathematics, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 260-262, 2012.

43. Etemadi, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Three-Axis Attitude Control Using Fluid Ring Actuators,” ASP-12-154, 16th Canadian Aero. and Space Institute (CASI) Astro. Conf., ASTRO 2012, Quebec City, Quebec, April 24-26, 2012.

44. Rahimi, A., and Kumar, K. D., “Particle Swarm Optimization Aided Kalman Filter for Fault Detection, Isolation and Identification of a Reaction Wheel Unit,” ASP-12-81, 16th Canadian Aero. and Space Institute (CASI) Astro. Conf., ASTRO 2012, Quebec City, Quebec, April 24-26, 2012.

45. Frias, A., Lin, A., and Kumar, K. D., “Validation of a Coupled Attitude and Translational Controller,” ASP-12-144, 16th Canadian Aero. and Space Institute (CASI) Astro. Conf., ASTRO 2012, Quebec City, Quebec, April 24-26, 2012.

46. Manzoor, W. A., and Kumar, K. D., “Lyapunov-based Adaptive Technique for Satellite Formation Control,” ASP-12-66, 16th Canadian Aero. and Space Institute (CASI) Astro. Conf., ASTRO 2012, Quebec City, Quebec, April 24-26, 2012.

47. Lin, A., and Kumar, K. D., “Control of Miniature Satellites Orbiting Asteroids Using Thruster and Solar Radiation Pressure,” ASP-12-94, 16th Canadian Aero. and Space Institute (CASI) Astro. Conf., ASTRO 2012, Quebec City, Quebec, April 24-26, 2012.

48. Lee, D., and Kumar, K. D., “Fault Detection and Recovery for Spacecraft Formation Flying Using Nonlinear Observer and Reconfigurable Controller,” ASP-12-203, 16th Canadian Aero. and Space Institute (CASI) Astro. Conf., ASTRO 2012, Quebec City, Quebec, April 24-26, 2012.

49. Rososhansky, M., Abreu, N., and Kumar, K. D., “Fault Diagnosis of Nanosatellite Reaction Wheels Using Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter,” ASP-12-164, 16th Canadian Aero. and Space Institute (CASI) Astro. Conf., ASTRO 2012, Quebec City, Quebec, April 24-26, 2012.

50. Rivera-Guillen, J. R., and Kumar, K. D., “Variable Sampling Time Controller for Spacecraft Navigation Systems,” ASP-12-200 (poster session), 16th Canadian Aero. and Space Institute (CASI) Astro. Conf., ASTRO 2012, Quebec City, Quebec, April 24-26, 2012.

51. Lee, R., Chesser, H., Cain, J., Choi, E., Kumar, K. D., Farinaccio, R., and Stowe, R., “Nanosatellite Research at York,” 1st Canadian Nanosatellite Workshop, Quebec City, Quebec, April 23, 2012 (Invited Presentation).

52. Kumar, K. D., “Ryerson University Initiatives in Satellite Design, Dynamics and Control,” 1st Canadian Nanosatellite Workshop, Quebec City, Quebec, April 23, 2012 (Invited Presentation).

53. Li, J., and Kumar, K. D., “Intelligent Fault Detection, Identification and Control of Satellite Formation Flying,” Proceedings of the ICINCO- 8th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, July 28-31, 2011.

54. Liu, X., and Kumar, K. D., “Model-based Control of Networked Spacecraft Formation Flying via Backstepping Approach,” Proceedings of the CCC2011-30th Chinese Control Conference, Yantai, China, July 22-24, 2011.

55. Li, J., and Kumar, K. D., “Decentralized Fuzzy Fault Tolerant Control for Multiple Satellites Attitude Synchronization,” Proceedings of 2011 IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, Taipei, Taiwan, June 27-30, 2011, pp. 1836-1843.

56. Lee, D., Godard, and Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Airbed Formation Experiment (SAFE) -A Testbed for Algorithm Validation,” Proceedings of the EuroGNC 2011 - 1st European Aerospace GNC Conference, Munich, April 13-15, 2011.

57. Li, J., Pan, Y., and Kumar, K. D., “Design of Asymptotic Second-order Sliding Mode Fault Tolerant Control for Satellite Formation Flying,” Proceedings of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 2-5, 2010.

58. Varma, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Multiple Satellite Formation Flying Using Differential Solar Radiation Pressure,” AIAA-2010-7960, Proceedings of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 2-5, 2010.

59. Godard, and Kumar, K.D., “A Novel Single Thruster Control Strategy for Spacecraft Attitude Stabilization,” AIAA-2010-8197, Proceedings of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 2-5, 2010.

60. McVittie, G., Kumar, K. D., and Liu, G., “Reduced Input Control of an Underactuated Satellite Formation,” AIAA-2010-7710, Proceedings of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 2-5, 2010.

61. Li, J., Pan, Y., and Kumar, K. D., “Design of Asymptotic Second-order Sliding Mode Fault Tolerant Control for Satellite Formation Flying,” Proceedings of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Toronto, Canada, August 2-5, 2010.

62. Patel, S., Kumar, K. D., Misra, A. K., and Ng, A., “Attitude Control of Miniature Satellites using Nanowheels and Control Moment Gyros,” 12th International Space Conference of Pacific-basin Societies (ISCOPS) AAS/JRS/CSA Symposium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 27 – 30, 2010; Advances in the Astronautical Sciences Series, AAS 10-432, Vol. 138, 2010, pp. 335-354.

63. Varma, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Formation Flying Using Aerodynamic Drag and/or Solar Radiation Pressure,” 12th International Space Conference of Pacific-basin Societies (ISCOPS) AAS/JRS/CSA Symposium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 27 – 30, 2010; Advances in the Astronautical Sciences Series, AAS 10-422, Vol. 138, 2010, pp. 227-244.

64. Kumar, K. D., “Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Testbed and Experimental Results,” Space Vision and Advanced Robotics (SVAR) Workshop, MDA Space Missions, Brampton, July 6, 2010.

65. Shahid, K. and Kumar, K. D., “Formation Control at the Sun-Earth L2 Libration Point Using Solar Radiation Pressure,” 12th International Space Conference of Pacific-basin Societies (ISCOPS) AAS/JRS/CSA Symposium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 27 – 30, 2010; Advances in the Astronautical Sciences Series, AAS 10-418, Vol. 138, 2010, pp. 177-204.

66. Pan, Y., Liu, G., and Kumar, K. D., “Robust Stability Analysis of Asymptotic Second-order Sliding Mode Control System Using Lyapunov Function,” Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Conf. on Information and Automation (ICIA 2010), Harbin, China, June 20-23, 2010, pp. 313-318.

67. Liu, X., and Kumar, K. D., “Formation Control of Spacecraft Flying with Network-Induced Delays and Packet Dropouts,” Proceedings of the 8th IEEE International Conf. on Control and Automation, Xiamen, China, June 9-11, 2010, pp. 480-485.

68. Stuurman, B., and Kumar, K. D., “Feasibility of Using Low Cost GPS and Inertial Measurement Unit for Orbit and Attitude Measurement of Small Satellites,” ASP-10-121, Proceedings of the 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

69. Shahid, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Underactuated Stationkeeping Control at the Sun-Earth L2 Libration Point using Solar Radiation Pressure,” ASP-10-102, Proc. of the 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conf., ASTRO 2010, pp. 1-6, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

70. Zou, A. M., and Kumar, K. D., “Adaptive Fuzzy Fault-Tolerant Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying,” ASP-10-118, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

71. Lee, D., and Kumar, K. D., “Tetrahedron Formation Flying Using On-board Thrusters for Miniature Satellites,” ASAP-10-109, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conf., ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

72. Li, J., and Kumar, K. D., “Fault Tolerant Control Applied to Miniature Satellites Formation Flying Missions,” AS-10-106, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conf., ASTRO 2010, Toronto, ON, May 4-6, 2010.

73. Randhawa, M. S., Khan, O., Chogal, N., and Kumar, K. D., “Design and Development of Power Subsystems for RyePicoSats,” AS-10-105, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

74. Khan, S., Ehsan, S., Mupalla, R., and Kumar, K. D. “Design and Development of Payload for RyePicoSats,” AS-10-104, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conf., ASTRO 2010, Toronto, ON, May 4-6, 2010.

75. Manzoor, W. A., and Kumar, K. D., “Formation Flying of Spacecraft at Earth-Moon Libration Points Using Solar Radiation Pressure,” ASP-10-107, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

76. Tarantini, V., and Kumar, K. D., “Three-Axis Attitude Control of a Picosatellite Using Solar Radiation Pressure,” ASP-10-108, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

77. Godard, and Kumar, K. D., “Robust Control of Underactuated Spacecraft Formations,” ASP-10-113, Proceedings of the 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conf., ASTRO 2010, Toronto, ON, May 4-6, 2010.

78. Patel, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Design and Development of Fluid Based Attitude Control System,” AS-10-101, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

79. Patel, T. R., Kumar, K. D., and Behdinan, K., “Nonlinear Control for Three-Axis Stabilized Satellites based on Aerodynamic Torques,” AS-10-120, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

80. Varma, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Three Axis Attitude Control of a Picosatellite Using Solar Radiation Pressure,” AIAA-2010-1983, Proceedings of SpaceOps 2010 conference, Huntsville, Alabama, April 25-30, 2010.

81. Kumar, K. D. and Zou, A. M., “Attitude Control of Miniature Satellites Using Movable Masses,” AIAA-2010-1982, Proceedings of SpaceOps 2010 conference, Huntsville, Alabama, April 25-30, 2010.

82. Stuurman, B., and Kumar, K. D., “Design and Development of RyeFemSat,” AIAA-2010-2157, Proc. of SpaceOps 2010 Conf., Huntsville, Alabama, April 25-30, 2010.

83. Kumar, K. D. and Misra, A. K., “Technology Demonstration Missions for Orbit and Attitude Control of Nanosatellites,” Workshop on Suborbital Platforms and Nanosatellites, Canadian Space Agency, St. Hubert, Quebec, April 14 -16, 2010.

84. Li, J., and Kumar, K. D., “Fault Tolerant Attitude Control during Formation Flying,” Proceedings of the 20th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 14-17, 2010.

85. Liu, X., and Kumar, K. D., “Formation Keeping of Multiple Spacecraft with Communication Delays,” Paper No. AAS 10-177, Proceedings of the 20th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Diego, CA, Feb. 14-17, 2010, pp. 1165-1179.

86. Wong, F., and Kumar, K. D., “Formation Flying of Satellites at the Earth-Moon L4 Triangular Libration Point Using Solar Radiation Pressure,” Paper No. AAS 10-158, Proceedings of the 20th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 14-17, 2010, pp. 879-898.

87. Godard, Abreu, N., and Kumar, K. D., “Fault-tolerant Attitude Control of Miniature Satellites using Reaction Wheels,” Paper No. AAS 10-111, Proceedings of the 20th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 14-17, 2010, pp. 159-178.

88. Varma, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Formation Flying using Differential Aerodynamic Drag,” Paper No. AAS 10-160, Proceedings of the 20th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Diego, CA, Feb. 14-17, 2010, pp. 919-932.

89. Varma, S., and Kumar, K. D., “Three-Axis Attitude Control of Satellites using Solar Radiation Pressure,” Paper No. AAS 10-146, Proceedings of the 20th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Diego, CA, February 14-17, 2010, pp. 715-726.

90. Kumar, K. D., “Design and Development of Miniature Satellites at Ryerson University,” 2nd Bihar Science Conference, Patna, India, Jan. 30- Feb. 1, 2009.

91. Kumar, K. D., “Research and Development Needs for Bihar in 21st Century: A Personal Perspective,” 2nd Bihar Science Conference, Patna, India, January 30- February 1, 2009.

92. Kumar, K. D., “Dynamics of Flexible Tethered Satellite System with Kite-Like Tether Configuration,” Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Vibration Problems, IIT Kharagpur, India, January 19-22, 2009.

93. Kumar, K. D., “Nonlinear Control of Satellite Attitude Using Aerodynamic Forces,” Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Emerging Technologies and Applications in Eng., Tech. and Sciences (ICETAETS-2008), Rajkot, India, January 13-14, 2008, pp. 462-466.

94. Godard, and Kumar, K. D., “Control of Tethered Satellite Systems in presence of Tether Failures,” Paper No. IAC-07-C1.2.03, Proceedings of 58th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Hyderabad, India, September 24-28, 2007.

95. Kumar, K. D., “Ryerson University Initiatives in Design and Development of Miniature Satellites Including Femto-Satellites,” Paper No. IAC-07-B4.4.02, Proceedings of 58th International Astronautical Federation Congress,Hyderabad,India, Sept. 24-28, 2007.

96. Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Attitude Stabilization using Magnetic Torquer and Solar Radiation Pressure,” Paper No. IAC-07-D1.2.03, Proceedings of 58th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Hyderabad, India, September 24-28, 2007.

97. McVittie, G., and Kumar, K. D., “Design of a COTS Femto-Satellite and Mission,” AIAA-2007-6034, Proceedings of the AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Vol. 1, California, USA, Sept. 18–20, 2007, pp. 300-306.

98. Alger, M.W.R., and Kumar, K. D., “A Standard for Pico-satellite Subsystem Interfaces,” AIAA-2007-6036, Proceedings of the AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Vol. 1, California, USA, Sept. 18–20, 2007, pp. 307-315.

99. Kumar, K. D., and Shah, M., “Formation Control of Satellites Orbiting Asteroids,” MCMAT2007-30431, ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conf., Texas, USA, June 3-7, 2007.
 
100. Shahid, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Orbit and Attitude Control of Satellites using Solar Radiation Pressure,” MCMAT2007-30465, presented at ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conference, Texas, USA, June 3-7, 2007.

101. McVittie, G., Kumar, K. D., and Liu, G., “Control of Satellite Formation Using Along Track Thrust,” Proceedings of the 21st Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM 2007), Toronto, June 3–7, 2007, pp. 234-235.

102. Kumar, K. D., “Attitude Maneuver of Satellites Using Aerodynamic Forces,” Proc. of the 21st Canadian Cong. of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM 2007), Toronto, June 3–7, 2007, pp. 236-237.

103. Godard, Kumar, K. D., and Tan, B., “Attitude Control of Spacecraft using Space Manipulators,” Proceedings of the Ninth IASTED International Conference on Control and Applications, Montreal, Canada, May 30 – June 1, 2007.

104. Kumar, K. D., and Patel, T., “Controlling Tethered Satellite Systems Along Local Horizontal Configuration,” Paper No. 503, presented at Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute 54th Aeronautics Conference and Annual General Meeting, Toronto, April 24-26, 2007.
 
105. Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Attitude Stabilization Using Fluid Rings,” Paper No. 505, presented at Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute 54th Aeronautics Conference and Annual General Meeting, Toronto, April 24-26, 2007.

106. Kuo, Y. L., Kumar, K. D., Behdinan, K., and Fawaz, Z., “Attitude Control of Miniature Spacecraft Using MEMS Actuators,” Paper No. S9.4, Proceedings of 20th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vancouver, Canada, April 22-25, 2007.

107. Kumar, K. D., and Shah, M., “Attitude Dynamics and Control of Spacecraft Orbiting Asteroids,” Paper No. S77.2, Proceedings of 20th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vancouver, Canada, April 22-25, 2007.

108. Lee, D. H., Kumar, K. D., and Bang, H. C., “Formation Flying of Small Satellites Using Coulomb Forces,” Proceedings of the KSAS-JSASS Joint International Symposium on Aerospace Engineering, Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 12–14, 2005.

109. Kumar, K. D., Tahk, M. J., and Bang, H. C., “Formation Flying of Satellites Using Aerodynamics and Solar Radiation Forces,” Proceedings of the KSAS-JSASS Joint Symposium on Aerospace Engineering, Seoul, Korea, Nov. 18–19, 2004.

110. Kumar, K. D., Bang, H. C., and Tahk, M. J., “Formation Flying of Satellites Using Solar Radiation Pressure,” ISTS-2004-d-25, 24th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Miyazaki, Japan, May 30 – June 6, 2004.

111. Kumar, K. D., “Dynamics and Control of Tethered Satellite Systems: A Review,” Proceedings of the Korean Society of Aeronautics and Space Sciences (KSAS) 1st International Sessions, Gyeongju, Korea, Nov. 14 – 15, 2003, pp. 146-155.

112. Kumar, K. D., Bang, H. C., and Tahk, M. J., “Free Space Optics : Challenges, Opportunities and Prospects,” International Conference and Exhibition SUPERCOMM INDIA 2004, New Delhi, India, February 4- 6, 2004.

113. Kumar, K. D., Bang, H. C., and Tahk, M. J., “Formation Flying of Rotating Linear Array Tethered Satellite Systems,” Proceedings of the Korean Society of Aeronautics and Space Sciences (KSAS) 1st International Sessions, Gyeongju, Korea, Nov. 14 – 15, 2003, pp. 103-110.

114. Kumar, K. D., “Dynamics and Control of Tethered Satellite Systems: A Review,” Proceedings of the Korean Society of Aeronautics and Space Sciences (KSAS) 1st International Sessions, Gyeongju, Korea, Nov. 14 – 15, 2003, pp. 146-155.

115. Kumar, K. D., and Yasaka, T., “Satellite Formation Keeping and Reconfiguration using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms,” IAC-02-A.2.06, 53rd International Astronautical Federation Congress, Houston, Texas, USA, October 10-19, 2002.

116. Kumar, K. D., “Line-of-Sight Pointing of Multiple Micro-satellites in Non-equatorial Orbits,” IAC-02-M.4.06, 53rd International Astronautical Federation Congress, Houston, Texas, USA, October 10-19, 2002.

117. Kumar, K. D., and Yasaka, T., “Dynamics of Kite-like Tethered Satellite System,” ISTS 2002-d-42, 23nd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Shimane, Japan, May 26 – June 2, 2002, pp. 863-868.

118. Kumar, K. D., Hanada, H., and Yasaka, T., “Payload Propulsion using a Spinning Platform through Tether,” ISTS 2002-d-43, 23nd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Shimane, Japan, May 26 – June 2, 2002, pp. 869-874.

119. Sakamoto, Y., Hiroshi, Y., Nishimine, A., Miyazaki, M., Kumar, K. D., Hirayama, H, and Yasaka, T., “Development of Low Cost Micro Tethered Satellite System,” ISTS 2002-f-15, 23nd Int. Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Shimane, Japan, May 26 – June 2, 2002, pp. 1382-1387.

120. Kumar, K. D., and Miyazawa, Y., “Flight Control System Design Using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms,” Proceedings of JSASS 14th International Sessions in 38th Aircraft Symposium, October 11-13, 2000, Japan, pp. 693-696.

121. Kumar, K. D., and Kumar, K., “Line-of-Sight-Pointing Stability for ‘Drifting’ Satellites in Non-Equatorial Orbits,” AIAA-2000-4147, AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit, Denver, CO, USA, August 14-17, 2000.

122. Kumar, K. D., “Uninturrupted Satellite Communications in Non-Equatorial Orbits,’’ AIAA-2000-4530, AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Denver, CO, USA, August 14-17, 2000.

123. Kumar, K. D., “Tethered Dual Satellite System for Line-of-Sight-Pointing in Non-Equatorial Geosynchronous Orbit,” 22nd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Morioka, Japan, May 28 – June 4, 2000, pp. 1768-1773.

124. Kumar, K. D., and Nakajima, A., “Angular Momentum Dumping of Debris through Tether System,” 22nd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Morioka, Japan, May 28 – June 4, 2000, pp. 1780-1785.

125. Kumar, K. D., and Nakajima, A., “Attitude Motion Control of Debris through Tether System,” 43rd Space Science and Technology Symposium, Kobe, Japan, October 22-23, 1999, pp. 213-218.

126. Kumar, K. D., and Miyazawa, Y., “Orbital Maneuvering of Reusable Launch Vehicle through Tether,” Proc. of Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (JSASS) 13th International Sessions in 37th Aircraft Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, October 13-15, 1999, pp. 737-740.

127. Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Attitude Management through Tether,” Proceedings of Tether Group Meeting, National Aerospace Laboratory, Tokyo, Japan, January 21, 1999, pp. 125-137.

128. Kumar, K. D., and Nakajima, A., “Attitude Motion Control of Debris through Tether System”, 9th Workshop on Astrodynamics and Flight Mechanics, Institute of Space and Astronautical Sciences, Sagamihara, Japan, July 22-23, 1999, pp. 43-48.

129. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Feasibility of Nearly Passive Satellite Attitude Management through Tether,” Space Engineering Conf., Birla Institute of Tech., Ranchi, India, Dec., 1998.

130. Kasana, H. S., and Kumar, K. D., “An Efficient Algorithm for Optimizing Urban Bus Routes,” National Seminar On Road Transportation–Issues and Strategies RITS’98, Edited by Trivedi, A., Batra V. S., Kumar M., Sood V. K. and Kanwar, V. S., Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, October 23-24, 1998, pp. 1-5.

131. Kumar, K. D., Kumar, K., and Kasana, H.S., “Uninterrupted Communications through Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Controller using Tethers for Satellites in Elliptic Orbits,” Paper No. IAF-98-M.4.04, 49th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Melbourne, Australia, September 28 - October 2, 1998.

132. Kumar, K. D., “Satellite Attitude Control and Maneuver through Tethers,” Andhra Pradesh Young Scientist Convention, Hyderabad, India, August 25-27, 1998.

133. Kasana, H. S., and Kumar, K. D., “Extremum Difference Method for Transportation and Generalized Assignment Problems,” National Seminar on Recent Trends and Advances of Mathematics and Statistics in Engineering and Technology, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, November 28-29, 1997.

134. Kumar, K., and Kumar, K. D., “Passive Three-Axis Satellite Pointing Stability through Tether,” Paper No. IAF- 97-A.3.02, 48th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Italy, October 6-10, 1997.

135. Kumar, K. D., Prasad, M., Kasana, H. S., and Prasad, M. A., “Goal Programming Model for Emission Reduction and Optimum Allocation of Energy Resources,” Ninth Indian Engineering Congress, Calcutta, December 15-20, 1994.

136. Prasad, M. A., Kumar, K. D., Prasad, M., and Tandon, A., “Integrated energy development through recycling of solid wastes,” Tenth National Convention of Chemical Engineers, Kanpur, India, October 29-30, 1994.

137. Kumar, K. D., Khan, B. K., and Vyas, N. S., “Graphite / Polymide Derived from 3F Diamine and Pyromellitic Dianhydride as a Promising Candidate for Thermal Protection System of the HL-20,” Second Thermal Structures Conference, University of Virginia, USA, October 18-20, 1994.

138. Khan, B. Kant, Kumar, K. D., and Gupta, B. D., “Quality Culture-A Key to Success in Entrepreneurship Development,” Proceedings of National Programme on Entrepreneurship and Technology Development, Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi, India, March 4-5, 1994.

139. Khan, B. Kant and Kumar, K. D., “Non–Conventional Energy: A solution to Energy Crisis,” Proceedings of Ninth National Convention of Mechanical Engineers, October 15-17, I.I.T. Kanpur, 1993, pp. 228-232.

140. Kumar, K. D., “Suggested Control Mechanism for Spin Stabilization of Projectile,” Proceedings of MEET'N'93 First Joint ASCE/ASME/SES Meeting, The University of Virginia, USA, June 6-9, 1993.

141. Kumar, K. D., Sharma, P. B., and Kundra, T. K., “Slip Characteristics between Two Spinning Discs,” Proceedings of 58th Annual Conference of Indian Mathematical Society, March 22-24, 1993, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi, India.

142. Kumar, K. D., “Control Mechanism of Spin Stabilization of Projectile,” Proceedings of 35th Congress of India Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Pantnagar, January 1993.

143. Kumar, K. D., and Agarwal, K. K., “Steel Tube Handling by use of Linear Motors,” Proceedings of Fifth National Convention of Production Engineers, University of Roorkee, Roorkee, September 25-27, 1989.

144. Kumar, K. D., “Design of An Automatic Drilling Fixture for Mirror Housing an Aircraft Component,” APOGEE’89 an All India Student Seminar, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, March 1-4 , 1989. (Awarded First Prize)

145. Kumar, K. D., “Design of Pneumatic Drilling Fixture for Mirror Housing an Aircraft Component,” TRYST’89 An All India Student Seminar, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Jan. 12-13, 1989.


D. BOOKS 

1. "Handbook of AI in Engineering Applications: Tools, Techniques, and Algorithms", Kumar, A., Rani, S., Kumar, K.D., and Jain, M. (Editors), Accepted for publication by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN: 9781032723150), 2024.

2. "Computer Aided Constellation Management and Communication Satellites," Singh, D., Chaudhary, R., Kumar, K. D. (Editors), Proceedings of the International Conference on Small Satellites, ICSS 2022, Springer Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-19-8555-3, 02 March, 2023 pp. 1-200.

3. “Fundamentals of Avionics Systems,” Krishna Dev Kumar, Ryerson University Book Store, Toronto, 2008; Createspace Publishing, Amazon, ISBN 10: 1505999847 ISBN 13: 9781505999846, 2014.

4. “Fundamentals of Dynamics and Control of Space Systems,” Krishna Dev Kumar, Ryerson University Book Store, Toronto, 2006; Createspace Publishing, Amazon, ISBN-10: 1470162415, ISBN-13: 978-1470162412, 2012.

5. “Solution Manual: Fundamentals of Dynamics and Control of Space Systems,” Krishna Dev Kumar, Ryerson University Book Store, Toronto, 2006; Createspace Publishing, Amazon, ISBN-10: 1470166852, ISBN-13: 978-1470166854, 2012.

6. “Laboratory Manual: Cansat Construction,” Krishna Dev Kumar, Ryerson University Book Store, Toronto, 2006.

7. “Introductory Operations Research: Theory and Applications,” Springer-Verlag, Germany, 580 pages, 2004 (co-authored with H. S. Kasana).


E. PATENTS/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES (IPs)

1. Tang, X. and Kumar, K. D., “Design of Fault-Tolerant Dexterous Hand with Multi-Fingers,” Ryerson University Invention Disclosure,SSDC Document No.: 2014-12-12, Dec. 12, 2014; Canadian Provisional Patent No. 6037499, Date of Filing: 2017-02-3.

2. Kumar, K. D., and Tang, X., “Design of Fault-Tolerant Dexterous Hand with Multi-Fingers,” Canadian Provisional Patent No. CA 2958893, Date of Filing: 2017-02-23.

3. Etemadi, S. and Kumar, K. D., “Spherical Fluid-Momentum Actuator for Attitude Maneuvring and Stabilization of Space Vehicles,” Canadian Provisional Patent No. CA 2958887, Date of Filing: 2017-02-23.

4. Muthusamy, V. and Kumar, K. D., “Predictive Analytics for Remaining Useful Life of Aircraft Engines,” Ryerson University Invention Disclosure, SSDC Document No.: 2016-12-12, Dec. 12, 2016.

5. Graphical User Interface (Web) for Monitoring Systems, SSDC Document Number: 2013-06-10-GUI, Ryerson University, 2013.

6. Graphical User Interface (MS Windows) for Monitoring Systems, SSDC Document Number: 2013-05-15-GUI, Ryerson University, 2013.

7. Miniature Wireless Bogie Monitoring System, SSDC Document Number: 2013-04-15-WB, Ryerson University, 2013.

8. Wireless Recycle of Waste Monitoring System, SSDC Document Number: 2012-09-01-WR, Ryerson University, 2012.

9. Miniature Aircraft Landing Gear Monitoring System, SSDC Document Number: 2012-08-20-LG, Ryerson University, 2012.

10. Miniature Wireless Inertial Measurement Unit with GPS and GPRS, SSDC Document Number: SSDC Document Number: 2011-05-10-WG, Ryerson University, 2011.

11. Wireless Sensor Networks for Real-Time Monitoring, SSDC Document Number: 2011-05-10-WS, Ryerson University, 2011.

12. Miniature Wireless Camera (Image Sensor) with Inertial Measurement Unit, SSDC Document Number: 2011-04-10-WC, Ryerson University, 2011.

13. Wireless Camera (Image Sensor) with Inertial Measurement Unit, SSDC Document Number: 2010-06-10-WC, Ryerson University, 2010.

14. Miniature Wireless Inertial Monitoring Unit (Magnetometer, Rate Gyro, Accelerometer), SSDC Document Number: 2009-06-10-MWI, Ryerson Univ., 2009.

15. Wireless Inertial Monitoring Unit (Magnetometer, Rate Gyro, Accelerometer), SSDC Document Number: 2009-05-10-WI, Ryerson University, 2009.

16. Wireless Temperature Monitoring System (including email notification), SSDC Document Number: 2009-05-10-WT, Ryerson University, 2009.

17. Kumar, K. D., Bang, H. C., and Tahk, M. J., “Method for Attitude Control of Satellites using Fluid Rings,” Publication No. KR20060108370, Publication Date: 2006-10-18, Korean Patent No. 10-2006-0108370; Application No. 10-2005-0030560; Date of filing: 2005-04-13.

18. Kumar, K. D., Bang, H. C., and Tahk, M. J., “Method for Attitude Control of Satellites in Elliptic Orbits Using Solar Radiation Pressure,” Korean Patent No. 10-2006-005456; Registration No. 10-0573876-0000; Application No. 10-2004-0054245; Date of filing: 2004-07-13; US Patent No. 7,185,856; Date of Filing: 2004-12-15; Date of Publication: 2007-03-06 (Bang, H.C, Kumar, K.D., and Tahk, M.J.); European Patent No. EP 1 616 790 A1, Application No. 04027905.1, Date of filing 2004-11-24, Date of publication: 2006-01-18 Bulletin 2006/03.

Kumar, K. D., Bang, H. C., and Tahk, M. J., “Satellite Formation Flying Using Along Track Thrust,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 61, Nos. 7-8, 2007, pp. 553-564. 

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A. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS

1. Alger, M. W. R., and Kumar, K. D., “A Design and Development of Pico and Femto-Satellites,” International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2008, pp. 48-79.



B. PAPERS IN REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINS


1. Kumar, K. D., “RyF3Ex: Ryerson Femotosatellite Formation Flying Experiment Missions for Earth Observation,” Paper No. IAC-14-B4.4.26106, 65th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Toronto, September 29- October 3, 2014.

2. Randhawa, M. S., Khan, O., Chogal, N., and Kumar, K. D., “Design and Development of Power Subsystems for RyePicoSats,” AS-10-105, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

3. Khan, S., Ehsan, S., Mupalla, R., and Kumar, K. D. “Design and Development of Payload for RyePicoSats,” AS-10-104, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

4. Stuurman, B., and Kumar, K. D., “Design and Development of RyeFemSat,” AIAA-2010-2157, Proceedings of SpaceOps 2010 conference, Huntsville, Alabama, April 25-30, 2010.

5. Kumar, K. D., “Design and Development of Miniature Satellites at Ryerson University,” 2nd Bihar Science Conference, Patna, India, January 30- February 1, 2009.

6. Kumar, K. D., “Ryerson University Initiatives in Design and Development of Miniature Satellites Including Femto-Satellites,” Paper No. IAC-07-B4.4.02, Proceedings of 58th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Hyderabad, India, September 24-28, 2007.

7. McVittie, G., and Kumar, K. D., “Design of a COTS Femto-Satellite and Mission,” AIAA-2007-6034, Proceedings of the AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, Vol. 1, California, USA, Sept. 18–20, 2007, pp. 300-306.

8. Sakamoto,Y., Hiroshi, Y., Nishimine, A., Miyazaki, M., Kumar, K. D., Hirayama, H, and Yasaka, T., “Development of Low Cost Micro Tethered Satellite System,” ISTS 2002-f-15, 23nd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Shimane, Japan, May 26 – June 2, 2002, pp. 1382-1387.

1. Kumar, K. D. (key note speaker) and Muthusamy, V., “Fault Tolerant Control, Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics Algorithms for Aerospace Systems: An Overview ', Paper No. 224, International Conference on Information, Communication & Computing Technology 2017 (ICICCT-2017), Delhi, India May 13, 2017

A. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS

1. Liu, X., Marquez, H., Kumar, K. D., and Lin, Y., “Sampled-Data Control of Networked Nonlinear Systems with Variable Delays and Drops,” International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 25, No. 1, January 2015, pp. 72–87.

2. Zou, A., Kumar, K. D., and Hou, Z. G., “Distributed Consensus Control for Multi-Agent Systems using Terminal Sliding Mode and Chebyshev Neural Networks,” International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, Vol. 23, No. 3, Feb. 2013, pp. 334-357.

3. Zou, A, and Kumar, K. D., “Neural Network-Based Distributed Attitude Coordination Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying with Input Saturation,” IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, Vol. 23, No. 7, 2012, pp. 1155-1162.

4. Zou, A., and Kumar, K., D., Neural Network-Based Adaptive Output Feedback Formation Control for Multi-Agent Systems,” Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 70, No. 2, October 2012, pp. 1283-1296.

5. Liu, X., and Kumar, K. D., “Network-based tracking control of spacecraft formation flying with communication delays,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol. 48, No. 3, 2012, pp. 2302-2314.

6. Zou, A, and Kumar, K. D., “Neural Network-Based Distributed Attitude Coordination Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying with Input Saturation,” IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, Vol. 23, No. 7, 2012, pp. 1155-1162.

7. Zou, A. M., and Kumar, K. D., “Adaptive Output Feedback Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying Using Chebyshev Neural Networks,” ASCE J. of Aero. Eng., Vol. 24, No. 3, 2011, pp. 251-263.

8. Zou, A. M., and Kumar, K. D., “Adaptive Fuzzy Fault-Tolerant Attitude Control of Spacecraft,” Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2011, pp. 10-21.

9. Kumar, K. D., “Flight Control System Design Using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms,” International Journal Control and Intelligent Systems, Vol. 31, No. 2, 2003, pp. 101-112.



B. PAPERS IN REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINS



1. Frias, A., Kumar, K. D., and de Ruiter, A., “Stabilization of Underactuated Spacecraft with Two CMGs using Model Predictive Control,” accepted for presentation at 68th International Astronautical Federation Congress (Paper No. IAC-17-C1.4.1), Adelaide, Australia, September 25-29, 2017.

2. Rahimi A., Raahemifar K., Kumar, K., and Alighanbari, H., “Controller Design for Rotary Inverted Pendulum System Using Evolutionary Algorithms,” CASI 60th Aeronautics Conference and AGM Aerospace Clusters: Where Are We Headed?, Toronto, Ontario, April 30 to May 2, 2013.

3. Rahimi, A., Raahemifar, K., Kumar, K., and Alighanbari, H., “Controller Design for Rotary Inverted Pendulum System Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm,” 26th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada from May 5-8, 2013.

4. Li, J., and Kumar, K. D., “Decentralized Fuzzy Fault Tolerant Control for Multiple Satellites Attitude Synchronization,” accepted for presentation at 2011 IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, Taipei, Taiwan, June 27-30, 2011.

5. Zou, A. M., and Kumar, K. D., “Adaptive Fuzzy Fault-Tolerant Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying,” ASP-10-118, 15th Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) Astronautics Conference, ASTRO 2010, Toronto, Ontario, May 4-6, 2010.

6. Kumar, K. D., and Yasaka, T., “Satellite Formation Keeping and Reconfiguration using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms,” IAC-02-A.2.06, 53rd International Astronautical Federation Congress, Houston, Texas, USA, October 10-19, 2002.

7. Kumar, K. D., and Miyazawa, Y., “Flight Control System Design Using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms,” Proceedings of JSASS 14th International Sessions in 38th Aircraft Symposium, October 11-13, 2000, Japan, pp. 693-696.

8. Kumar, K. D., Kumar, K., and Kasana, H.S., “Uninterrupted Communications through Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Controller using Tethers for Satellites in Elliptic Orbits,” Paper No. IAF-98-M.4.04, 49th International Astronautical Federation Congress, Melbourne, Australia, September 28 - October 2, 1998.