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Space Systems Operations Research Laboratory
Dr. Hang Woon Lee, Assistant Professor
Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
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Publications

Publications

Under Review

  1. D. Williams Rogers, D. Won, D. Koh, K. Hong, and H. Lee, "Optimal Design of Satellite Constellation Configurations with Mixed Integer Linear Programming."
    Satellite Constellations Mission Design
  2. S. Paul and H. Lee, "Hybrid Sensing for Near-Earth Space Domain Awareness: Leveraging Space-Based Assets for Augmenting Optical Ground Observations."
    Space Domain Awareness
  3. A. Abdul-Hamid, B. Pearl, H. Lee, and H. Chen, "Space Logistics Analysis and Incentive Design for Commercialization of Orbital Debris Remediation."
    Space Logistics Orbital Debris Remediation
  4. B. Pearl, J. Miller, and H. Lee, "The Reconfigurable Earth Observation Satellite Scheduling Problem."
    Earth Observations Mission Design
  5. D. Williams Rogers, M. Fox, P. Stysley, and H. Lee, "Envisioning an Optimal Network of Space-Based Lasers for Orbital Debris Remediation."
    Full-Text Orbital Debris Remediation Mission Design

Journal Articles

  1. E. Gkaravela, H. Lee, and H. Chen, "Distributed Space Resource Logistics Architecture Optimization under Economies of Scale," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, doi: 10.2514/1.A36271, (Article in Advance).
    Full-Text Cislunar Space Logistics
  2. B. Pearl, L. Gold, and H. Lee, "Benchmarking Agility and Reconfigurability in Satellite Systems for Tropical Cyclone Monitoring," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, doi: 10.2514/1.A36177, (Article in Advance).
    Full-Text Earth Observations Mission Design
  3. T. H. Clareson, M. Fox, D. Amato, and H. Lee, "Embedded State Estimation for Optimization of Cislunar Space Domain Awareness Constellation Design," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, vol. 62, no. 3, pp. 898-914, 2025, doi: 10.2514/1.A36102.
    Full-Text Cislunar Space Domain Awareness Mission Design
  4. H. Lee, D. Williams Rogers, B. Pearl, H. Chen, and K. Ho, "Deterministic Multistage Constellation Reconfiguration Using Integer Programming and Sequential Decision-Making Methods," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, vol. 62, no. 1, pp. 206-222, 2025, doi: 10.2514/1.A35990.
    Full-Text Earth Observations In-space Mobility Mission Operations
  5. M. Patel, Y. Shimane, H. Lee, and K. Ho, "Cislunar Satellite Constellation Design Via Integer Linear Programming," The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, vol. 71, no. 26, 2024, doi: 10.1007/s40295-024-00445-8.
    Cislunar Mission Design Satellite Constellations
  6. H. Lee and K. Ho, "Regional Constellation Reconfiguration Problem: Integer Linear Programming Formulation and Lagrangian Heuristic Method," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, vol. 60, no. 6, pp. 1828-1845, 2023, doi: 10.2514/1.A35685.
    Full-Text Earth Observations In-space Mobility Mission Operations
  7. H. Lee, S. Shimizu, S. Yoshikawa, and K. Ho, "Satellite Constellation Pattern Optimization for Complex Regional Coverage," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, vol. 57, no. 6, pp. 1309-1327, 2020, doi: 10.2514/1.A34657.
    Full-Text Satellite Constellations Mission Design
  8. H. Chen, H. Lee, and K. Ho, "Space Transportation System and Mission Planning for Regular Interplanetary Missions," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 12-20, 2019, doi: 10.2514/1.A34168.
    Space Logistics Mission Operations
  9. H. Lee, P. Jakob, K. Ho, S. Shimizu, and S. Yoshikawa, "Optimization of Satellite Constellation Deployment Strategy Considering Uncertain Areas of Interest," Acta Astronautica, vol. 153, pp. 213-228, 2018, doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.03.054.
    Satellite Constellations Mission Design

Conference Papers

  1. M. Fox, J. Forinash, and H. Lee, "Shape Effects on Pulsed Laser Ablation Estimation and Observability for Space-Based Orbital Debris Remediation," 2026 AIAA SciTech, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2026, (Submitted).
  2. S. Zemerick, M. Suder, D. Amato, D. Martinelli, and H. Lee, "Advancing the SmallSat Digital Twin (SSDT) for Active Debris Removal (ADR) Simulations," 2026 AIAA SciTech, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2026, (Submitted).
  3. G. Baker and H. Lee, "Autonomous Control of Space-Based Lasers Through Reinforcement Learning for Orbital Debris Remediation," 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 2025, (Accepted).
  4. B. Pearl, J. Warner, and H. Lee, "Autonomous Space-Based Wildfire Monitoring: Dynamic Scheduling of Maneuverable Satellites with CNN-Based Detection," 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 2025, (Accepted).
  5. D. Amato and H. Lee, "Optimizing Observer Placement and Reconfiguration for Cislunar Space Domain Awareness Using the Fisher Information Matrix," 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 2025, (Accepted).
  6. D. Williams Rogers and H. Lee, "Bilevel Optimization of Space-Based Laser Platform Sizing and Orbital Debris Remediation Mission Design," 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 2025, (Accepted).
  7. D. Williams Rogers, D. Won, D. Koh, K. Hong, and H. Lee, "Optimal Satellite Network Topology Design with Time-Dependent Traffic Demands," 2025 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, Mar. 2025.
  8. B. Pearl and H. Lee, "Stochastic Multi-stage Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration for Tracking Uncertain Targets," 2025 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, Mar. 2025.
  9. B. Pearl, J. Miller, and H. Lee, "Developing the Reconfigurable Earth Observation Satellite Scheduling Problem," 2025 AIAA SciTech, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2025.
  10. D. Williams Rogers, M. Fox, and H. Lee, "Minimum Cost Cislunar Delay-Tolerant Network Design Using Integer Linear Programming," 2025 AIAA SciTech, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2025.
  11. M. Fox, G. Baker, D. Williams Rogers, and H. Lee, "Space-Based Lasers for Orbital Debris Remediation: Observability, State Estimation, and Deorbiting Performance Analysis," 2025 AIAA SciTech, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2025.
  12. M. Fox, E. Boggs, and H. Lee, "Microgravity Linear Acceleration Effects on Lagrange Point Orbit Stability During Propellant Settling," 2025 AIAA SciTech, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2025.
  13. L. Cottrill, A. Tiscareno, L. Park, J. Bardaji, A. Abdul-Hamid, H. Lee, and H. Chen, "Cost and Benefit Analysis of Removing Small Debris Using Space-Based and Ground-Based Laser Systems," 2025 AIAA SciTech, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2025.
  14. A. Abdul-Hamid, B. Pearl, H. Lee, and H. Chen, "Developing Commercialization Framework for Space Debris Removal," 2025 AIAA SciTech, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2025.
  15. T. Gosavi, D. Amato, J. Swecker, H. Lee, "Optimizing the Placement and Low-Thrust Maneuvers of Multi-Purpose Orbiters around Venus," 2024 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 2024.
  16. S. Paul and H. Lee, "Sensor Tasking for Low Earth Orbit Objects: Leveraging Space Sensor Data for Ground-Based Optical Observations," 2024 AIAA SciTech, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2024.
  17. D. Williams Rogers, S. Kim, M. Lee, Y. Kim, and H. Lee, "Designing Optimal Satellite Constellation Patterns with Facility Location Problem Models and Mixed Integer Linear Programming," 2023 AIAA ASCEND, Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 2023.
  18. T. H. Clareson, M. Fox, D. Amato, and H. Lee, "Optimization Framework for Space-based Multi-Sensor Systems in Cislunar Space Domain Awareness," 2023 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, Aug. 2023.
  19. B. Pearl, L. Gold, and H. Lee, "Comparing the Effectiveness of Agility and Reconfigurability in Earth Observation Satellite Systems for Disaster Response," 2023 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, Aug. 2023.
  20. M. Patel, Y. Shimane, H. Lee, and K. Ho, "Cislunar Satellite Constellation Design Via Integer Linear Programming," 2023 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, Aug. 2023.
  21. H. Lee and Z. Liu, "A Novel Formulation for the Multi-Stage Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration Problem: Initial Results," 2023 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, TX, Jan. 2023.
  22. H. Lee, H. Chen, and K. Ho, "Maximizing Observation Throughput via Multi-Stage Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration," 2022 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Charlotte, NC, Aug. 2022.
  23. P. Clifton, H. Lee, A. Honda, S. Yoshikawa, and K. Ho, "Optimization Framework for Minimal Conjunction Satellite Constellation Design and Post Mission Disposal Trajectories," 2022 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Mar. 2022.
  24. H. Chen and H. Lee, "Distributed In-Situ Resource Utilization System Optimization for Multi-Mission Space Exploration," 2021 AIAA ASCEND, Nov. 2021.
  25. H. Lee and K. Ho, "A Lagrangian Relaxation-Based Heuristic Approach to Regional Constellation Reconfiguration Problem," 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Aug. 2021.
  26. H. Lee and K. Ho, "Binary Integer Linear Programming Formulation for Optimal Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration," 2020 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Aug. 2020. John V. Breakwell Student Award
  27. H. Lee and K. Ho, "Regional constellations as alternative business strategy: Overcoming startups’ challenges in the space-based communications industry," 2020 AAS John Glenn Memorial Symposium, Virtual, July 2020.
    The Molly K. Macauley Award
  28. H. Lee, K. Ho, S. Shimizu, and S. Yoshikawa, "A Semi-Analytical Approach to Satellite Constellation Design for Regional Coverage," 2018 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Snowbird, UT, Aug. 2018.
  29. H. Chen, H. Lee, and K. Ho, "Space Transportation System and Infrastructure Design for Regular Interplanetary Cargo Missions," 2017 AIAA SPACE Conference and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Sep. 2017.
  30. H. Lee, P. Jakob, K. Ho, S. Shimizu, and S. Yoshikawa, "Optimization of Satellite Constellation Deployment Strategy Considering Uncertain Areas of Interest," 9th International Workshop on Satellite Constellations and Formation Flying, Boulder, CO, Jun. 2017.
    The Graduate College Conference Travel Award
  31. M. Prinkey, D. Miller, P. Bauer, K. Cahoy, E. Wise, C. Pong, R. Kingsbury, A. Marinan, H. Lee, and E. Main, "CubeSat Attitude Control Testbed Design: Merritt 4-Coil per axis Helmholtz Cage and Spherical Air Bearing," AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 2013.

Invited Technical Talks / Seminars

  1. H. Lee, "Optimizing Satellite Constellation Patterns for Complex Coverage," Heterogeneous Satellite constellation based ISR Research Center (HSRC) Workshop, Virtual (Workshop held in Jeongseon, South Korea), Nov. 2024.
  2. H. Lee, "Recent Progress in Space Systems Operations Research," Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea, July 2024.
  3. H. Lee, "A Mathematical Optimization-Based Satellite Constellation Design and Operational Framework," New Frontiers in Constellation Design for Microsatellite Missions, Daejeon, South Korea, July 2024.
  4. D. Williams Rogers, M. Fox, and H. Lee, "Rapid Response Debris Removal Using Reconfigurable Space-Based Laser Networks," Annual Technical Seminar, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, June 2024.
  5. H. Lee, "Recent Progress in Space Systems Operations Research," Center for KINETIC Plasma Physics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, Nov. 2022.
  6. H. Lee, "Regional constellations as alternative business strategy: Overcoming startups’ challenges in the space-based communications industry," AAS John Glenn Memorial Symposium, Virtual, July 2020.
    The Molly K. Macauley Award

Student Theses

  1. T. H. Clareson, "Embedded State Estimation for Optimization of Cislunar Space Domain Awareness Constellation Design," M.S. Thesis, West Virginia University, 2024.

Magazine Articles

  1. O. Gunasekara, H. Lee, K. Ho, "Commercial human spaceflight leads year of firsts," Aerospace America, Vol. 58, No. 11, pp. 68, Dec. 2020.
  2. H. Lee and K. Ho, "Supplying the space station, preparing to put humans back on the moon," Aerospace America, Vo. 57, No. 11, pp. 63, Dec. 2019.