H. Leeghim, D.-H. Cho, and D. Kim, "An Optimal Trajectory Design for the Lunar Vertical Landing,"
Proceeding of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 230, No. 11, pp. 2077-2085, Sep. 2016.
D. Kim, J. Turner, and S. Lee, "Inertia Estimation Using EKF-SGF Combination,"
Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Vol. 59, No. 3, pp. 189-191, May 2016.
S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-S. Oh, E.-H. Kim, and G.-S. Kim, "RWA Disturbance Effects on the LOS Stability,"
Journal of Aerospace System Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 13-16, 2008.
E. Khanapuri, D. Manasreh, M. Rechtin, R. Sharma, D. Kim, M. Nazzal, "Low-Cost Shoulder Drop-off Prediction for Highways Using Learning-Based Methods," IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Transactions, Jul. 11, 2022.
Published / Accepted
A. Chhabra, A. Borger, and D. Kim, "Advancing Simulation for In-Space Missions with a 12 Degrees-of-Freedom Robotic Testbed," 35th AIAA/AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, Jan. 19-23, 2025. (Accepted)
A. Gonzalez and D. Kim, "Improving Wild Pig Detection through Data Augmentation and Thermal Imagery: A Comparative Study of Model Performance," 35th LatinX in AI Research at Neural Information Processing Systems 2024, Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 10-15, 2024.
D. Choi, D. Kim, and H. Leeghim, "Constrained Attitude Reorientation Maneuver of Spacecraft based on Path Planning," 2024 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 11-15, 2024.
K. Wen, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Application of Reinforcement Learning in High-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arms for Space Operations," John Glenn Memorial Symposium, Cleveland, OH, Jul. 15-17, 2024.
S. Karthikeyan, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Improving Redundant Manipulator Control with Genetic Fuzzy Systems," North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, South Padre Island, TX, May 27-29, 2024.
D. Choi and D. Kim, "Enhancing Spacecraft Relative Motion Control through Fuzzy Inference System Interpretability," North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, South Padre Island, TX, May 27-29, 2024.
S. Karthikeyan and D. Kim, "Optimizing Robotic Arm Capture of Tumbling Satellites with a Genetic Fuzzy Systems Approach," 2024 AIAA Region III Student Conference, Akron, OH, Apr. 5-6, 2024. [2nd Prize Award]
J. Gilger and D. Kim, "Digital Twin Model Design and Development for a Spacecraft Simulator," 2024 Annual Student Research Symposium, Cleveland, OH, Mar. 22, 2024.
S. K. Sampathkumar, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Human Aware Navigation for Mobile Robots in Airport Environments: A Framework Integrating Enhanced Potential Field and Fuzzy Inference System," 49th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 5, 2024.
S. Kraine, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Simulating Martian Environments for Testing of Localization Algorithms," 49th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 5, 2024.
K. Wen, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Application of Reinforcement Learning in High-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arms in Space," 49th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 5, 2024.
A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Intelligent Control for Robotic Spacecraft Simulator with Kinematic Redundancy," 49th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 5, 2024. [Best Presentation Award]
S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "3D Collision Avoidance Algorithm for Small UAVs with Fuzzy Inference System Optimized Using Genetic Algorithm," 2024 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Jan. 8-12, 2024.
S. Bhalla, D. Kim, and D. Choi, "Control Moment Gyroscopes-equipped Quadcopter Control in Wind Conditions," NAECON 2023 - IEEE National Aerospace & Electronics Conference, Dayton, OH, USA, Aug. 28-31, 2023.
A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Development of a 12 Degrees-of-freedom Robotic Testbed for experimental analysis of In-Space Missions," 2023 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, USA, Aug. 13-17 2023.
S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "Optimized Collision Avoidance for UAVs with Genetic Fuzzy Inference System," 2023 AIAA Region III Student Conference, Dayton, OH, Mar. 24-25, 2023. [Best Masters Paper Award]
A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Design and Development of a Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) Spacecraft Simulator," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
S. Karthikeyan, A. Chhabra, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Interpretable AI-based control for tumbling satellite capture," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
S. Bhalla and D. Kim, "Attitude Control of Control Moment Gyroscopes-equipped Quadcopter in Disturbed Conditions," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "Optimized Fuzzy Inference System-based Three-dimensional Collision Avoidance Algorithm for Fixed-wing UAVs," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
D. Choi, S. Bhalla, S. Sampathkumar, and D. Kim, "Real-Time Dynamic Properties Estimation of Satellite Motion Aping Robotic Testbed (SMART)," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
S. Karthikeyan, A. Chhabra, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Fuzzy-Aided Closed-Loop Inverse Kinematics Control for Capturing a Tumbling Satellite," 33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, Texas, Jan. 15-19, 2023.
D. Choi, D. Kim, and Henzeh Leeghim, "Genetic Fuzzy System-based Control for Final Approach of Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations," 33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, Texas, Jan. 15-19, 2023.
A.Q. Nguyen and D. Kim, "Space Inspection For CubeSats And Other Space Targets Using Object Detection In Images," 33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, Texas, Jan. 15-19, 2023.
S. Bhalla, S. Rauniyar, and D. Kim, "Simultaneous Localization and Mapping of A Lidar-equipped UAV in A Three-dimensional Environment Using Extended Kalman Filter," International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Beijing, China (Hybrid), Aug. 29 - Sep. 2, 2022.
S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "Fuzzy Inference System-based 3D Resolution Algorithm Optimized Using Genetic Algorithm for Collision Avoidance of Fixed-wing UAVs," International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Beijing, China (Hybrid), Aug. 29 - Sep. 2, 2022.
K. Palani and D. Kim, "Deep Q-learning-based Coordinated Multi-Robot Systems for Planetary Exploration Mission Support: Deploy and Position Large or Massive Unevenly-shaped," 47th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Dayton, OH, Mar. 8, 2022.
D. Choi, D. Kim, and J. Turner, "An Algebraic Method for Optimizing the State, Control, and Terminal State Weight Matrices for Optimal Feedback Control," 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, Aug. 9-11, 2021.
D. Choi and D. Kim, "Intelligent Multi-Robot Collaboration for Planetary Missions," 46th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Virtual, Mar. 2, 2021.
A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "A Unique Robotic Platform for On-orbit Servicing Simulations," 46th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Virtual, Mar. 2, 2021.
J. Venepally, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Modified Kalman Filter Algorithms for Varying Sensor Noise Situations," 46th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Virtual, Mar. 2, 2021. [Best Presentation Award]
A. Chhabra, D. Choi, D. Kim, and K. Cohen, "An Explainable AI based Path Planning Model for UAVs,"
45th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Dayton, OH, Mar. 3, 2020.
D. Choi and D. Kim, "Deep Learning-based Structural Health Monitoring,"
45th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Dayton, OH, Mar. 3, 2020.
W. Bell and D. Kim, "Developing a Robust Crack Detection System for Deployment on a UAV Platform,"2019 AIAA Region II Student Conference, Cocoa Beach, FL, Apr. 4-5, 2019.
W. Bell, D. Choi, J. Kim, and D. Kim, "Development of a System for Monitoring Structural Cracks with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Deep Learning Models and Position Estimation,"
2018 AIAA NextGen Technical Symposium, Huntsville, AL, Oct. 24-26, 2018.
D. Kim and M. Kumar, "Development of A Framework For Selection and Combination of Sensors To Achieve Intelligence of Autonomous Platforms,"
John Junkins Dynamical Systems Symposium, College Station, TX, May 20-21, 2018.
J. Kim, D. Choi, D. Kim, and H.-S. Oh, "Accurate Modeling of a Control Moment Gyro and Disturbance Analysis,"
John Junkins Dynamical Systems Symposium, College Station, TX, May 20-21, 2018.
D. Kim, J. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "Minimum Rotation Path Design and Control for a Rigid Spacecraft Using Two Control Inputs,"
AIAA Young Professionals Symposium, Huntsville, AL, Oct. 23-24, 2017.
S. Yang and D. Kim, "Adaptive Path-Tracking Control for a Spherical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle,"
2017 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16-18, 2017.
D. Kim, S. Yang, and S. Lee, "Rigid Body Inertia Estimation Using EKF and SGF,"
2015 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Queensland, Australia, Nov. 25-27, 2015.
S. Yang, D. Kim, and S. Lee, "A Study on Estimation Performance Enhancement for Satellite's Inertia Tensor Using Savitzky-Golay Filter,"
Proceeding of the 2015 Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences Fall Conference, Jeju, Republic of Korea, Nov. 18-20, 2015.
S. Yang, D. Kim, B. Kim, J. Yang, and S. Lee, "Error Analysis of Approximate Solution by Differential Transform Method with respect to Non-linearity of Duffing Equation,"
Proceeding of the 2015 Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics Fall Conference, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Nov. 13, 2015.
D. Kim, S. Lee, and H. Leeghim, "Inertia Estimation Using Savitzky-Golay Filter,"
Proceeding of the 2014 Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences Fall Conference, Jeju, Republic of Korea, Nov. 19-21, 2014.
T. Elgohary, D. Kim, J. Turner, and J. Junkins, "An Efficient Algorithm for Perturbed Orbit Integration Combining Analytical Continuation and Modified Chebyshev Picard Iteration,"
Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, Sep. 9-12, 2014.
J. Turner, D. Kim, and S. Lee, "Savitzky-Golay-Filter Application to Inertia Estimation,"
Annual Technical Symposium, Houston, TX, May 9, 2014.
J. Turner, D. Kim, and K. Hernández, "Optimal Covariance Minimization Algorithm for the Continuous Kalman Filter,"
Annual Technical Symposium, Houston, TX, May 9, 2014.
D. Kim, J. Junkins, J. Turner, and A. Bani-Younes, "Multi-Segment Adaptive Modified Chebyshev Picard Iteration Method,"
24th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, Jan. 26-30, 2014.
D. Kim and D. Mortari, "Applications of Implicit Functions to Orbital Mechanics Problems,"
24th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, Jan. 26-30, 2014.
D. Kim and D. Mortari, "Conic Section Description through Rational Bézier Functions,"
AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Hilton Head, SC, Aug. 11-15, 2013.
D. Kim, J. Turner, and J. Junkins, "A Homotopy Method for Optimal Actuator Failure Control,"
AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Hilton Head, SC, Aug. 11-15, 2013. (John V. Breakwell Award)
D. Kim, S. Lee, and J. Turner, "New Approach for Real-Time Inertia Estimation,"
Annual Technical Symposium, Houston, TX, May 17, 2013.
D. Kim and J. Turner, "Closed-Form Optimal Maneuver Control Solutions for Under-Actuated Spacecraft,"
23rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, Feb. 11-14, 2013.
D. Kim and J. Turner, "Spacecraft Attitude Control Using Two Control Torques,"
Jer-Nan Juang Astrodynamics Symposium, College Station, TX, Jun. 24-26, 2012.
D. Kim and J. Turner, "3D Spacecraft Attitude Control Using Two Control Inputs,"
Annual Technical Symposium, Houston, TX, May 18, 2012.
S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-S. Oh, M.-Y. Kang, and D.-K. Keum, "Estimation of Gyro Error Parameter Using Rate Table,"
Proceeding of the 2009 Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall Conference, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4-6, 2009.
D. Kim, D. Choi, J.-H. Kim, and H.-S. Oh, "PDF based Failure Diagnosis of Reaction Wheel,"
Proceeding of the 2009 Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall Conference, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4-6, 2009.
D. Kim, D. Choi, S.-W. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "EKF based Failure Detection for Actuator of Spacecraft,"
Proceeding of the 2009 Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall Conference, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4-6, 2009.
D. Kim, S. Yang, D.-I. Cheon, S. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "Estimation of Dynamic Properties for Satellite,"
2009 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Gifu, Japan, Nov. 4-6, 2009.
D. Choi, D. Kim, and H.-S. Oh, "Extended Euler Angles for Large-Angle Maneuver,"
Proceeding of the 2009 Society for Aerospace System Engineering Spring Conference, Goyang, Republic of Korea, May 22, 2009.
S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, and H.-S. Oh, "Estimation of Dynamic Properties for Satellite Actuator Test Bed,"
International Conference on Computational and Experimental Engineering & Sciences, Phuket, Thailand, Apr. 8-13, 2009.
D. Kim, S.-W. Lee, D.-I. Cheon, and H.-S. Oh, "Averaging TRIAD Algorithm for Attitude Determination,"
International Conference on Computational and Experimental Engineering & Sciences, Phuket, Thailand, Apr. 8-13, 2009.
S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-Suk Oh, E.-H. Kim, and G.-S. Kim, "Development S/W Tool for Analysis of Disturbances Effects on the LOS Stability,"
Proceeding of the 2008 Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences Fall Conference, Jeju, Republic of Korea, Nov. 20-21, 2008.
S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-S. Oh, E.-H. Kim, and G.-S. Kim, "Actuator Disturbances Effects on the LOS Stability,"
Proceeding of the 2009 Society for Aerospace System Engineering Spring Conference, Goyang, Republic of Korea, May. 2008.
D. Kim, H. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "Spacecraft Attitude Determination Using Averaging TRIADs,"
Proceeding of the 2008 Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences Spring Conference, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Apr. 17-18, 2008.
D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-S. Oh, H. Bang, and S.-W. Rhee, "Effects of Reaction Wheel Disturbances on the Attitude Stability of STSAT-3 Satellite,"
Proceeding of the 2007 Society for Aerospace System Engineering Fall Conference, Goyang, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2007.
J. W. Jang, J. Kim, and D. Kim, "Robot Cleaner," 10-2016-0175631, filed Dec. 21, 2016, and issued Mar. 31, 2017.
J. W. Jang, J. Kim, and D. Kim, "Robot Cleaner," PCT/KR2016/010513(WO2017052180A1), filed Sep. 21, 2016, and issued Mar. 30, 2017.
J. W. Jang, J. Kim, and D. Kim, "Robot Cleaner," 10-2015-0134513, filed Sep. 23, 2015, and issued Dec. 29, 2016.
In Review
D. Kim, D. Choi, and S. Bhalla, "Validating Device for Regulating Oscillatory Motion," 63549287, filed Feb. 2, 2024. (Provisional)
D. Kim and D. Choi, "Systems and Methods for Center of Gravity Control of a Device," PCT/US23/79571, filed Nov. 14, 2023.
D. Kim and D. Choi, "Systems and Methods for Stabilizing Control Moment Gyroscopes-equipped Aerial Vehicles," 63534550, filed Aug. 24, 2023. (Provisional)
D. Kim and D. Choi, "Systems and Methods for Estimating and Controlling Center of Gravity of a User-Occupied Device," 63425123, filed Nov. 14, 2022. (Provisional)
Published
D. Kim, "UAS Autonomy: Fault Detection and Health Monitoring," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Apr. 30, 2020.
D. Kim, "Collision Avoidance for Swarming Autonomous Systems," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Apr. 30, 2020.
D. Kim, "Disposable Sensors for Geolocation in GPS Degraded/Denied Environment," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Apr. 30, 2020.
D. Kim and D. Brooks, "UAS Autonomy: Fault Detection and Health Monitoring," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Jun. 28, 2019.
D. Kim and D. Brooks, "Collision Avoidance for Swarming Autonomous Systems," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Jun. 28, 2019.
D. Kim and D. Brooks, "Disposable Sensors for Geolocation in GPS Degraded/Denied Environment," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Jun. 28, 2019.
S. Dunn, H. Thach, and D. Kim, "Research & Development Center Test Report: Robotic Aircraft for Sensor Program for Maritime," U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Apr. 6, 2018.