Ossama Abdelkhalik
Personal Web Page
E-mail: ooabdelk@mtu.edu

Office: 1013 MEEM
Phone: 487-3503

Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Space Mechanics, Spacecraft Dynamics

Dr. Abdelkhalik's Website

Research Interests

• Optimal N-Impulse Orbit Transfers Using Genetic algorithms
• Optimal Orbit Design for Remote Sensing Missions Using Genetic Algorithms
• Spacecraft Formation Flying navigation and control
• Spacecraft Orbit Maintenance
• Satellite Constellation Design for Earth Observation Missions
• Two-Way Orbits, It is possible to build Two-way constellations that have simultaneously, two spacecraft passing over the same point with tangent ground tracks

Selected Publications

1. Abdelkhalik, D. Mortari. On The N-Impulse Orbit Transfer Using Genetic Algorithms, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 44, No 2, March-April 2007.
2. Abdelkhalik, D. Mortari. Orbit Design for Ground Surveillance Missions Using Genetic Algorithms. Journal of Guidance Dynamics and Control, Vol. 29, No 3, Sep. 2006.
3. Abdelkhalik, D. Mortari. On The Two-Way Orbits. Journal of Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Vol. 94, No 4, April 2006, pp 399-410.
4. Abdelkhalik, B. Nairouz, T. Weaver, B. Newman. MicroMaps Space Mission Analysis and Design. Journal of Space Mission Architecture, Fall 2003, pp 61-100.
5. Abdelkhalik, D. Mortari. Space Surveillance Using Star Trackers, Orbit Estimation. 16th AAS/AIAA Space flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 06-232, Tampa, FL, January 22-26, 2006.
6. Abdelkhalik, T. Alberts. Interval Control of Formations in Eccentric Orbits. AAS/AIAA Space flight Mechanics Meeting, Maui, Hawaii, February 8-12, 2004.
7. Abdelkhalik, D. Mortari. Satellite Constellation Design for Earth Observation. 15th AAS/AIAA Space flight Mechanics Meeting, Copper Mountain, Colorado, January 23-27, 2005.

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