A5014885814- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Space Exploration and Technology
- Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
- Spacecraft Design and Technology
- Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies
- Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Calibration and Measurement Techniques
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- Radiation Effects in Electronics
- Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
- Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
- Space Satellite Systems and Control
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Inertial Sensor and Navigation
- Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation
- Geophysics and Sensor Technology
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Seismology and Earthquake Studies
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
Royal Observatory of Belgium
2017-2024
University of Liège
2018-2023
Politecnico di Milano
2023
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)
2014-2015
Kiel University
2014
LunarLeaper is a mission concept designed to robotically explore subsurface lava tubes on the Moon. Lunar pits, steep-walled collapse features, are thought be connected such tube systems and more than 300 have been identified through remote sensing. These natural structures hold immense value for exploration scientific investigations, because they offer protection from radiation, micrometeorites, harsh temperature fluctuations lunr surface as such, proposed possible future human habitation....
Abstract We report observations of the proton aurora at Mars, obtained with Spectroscopy for Investigation Characteristics Atmosphere Mars (SPICAM) ultraviolet spectrograph on board Express between 2004 and 2011. This is a third type UV that discovered in addition to discrete diffuse nightside aurora. It observed only dayside as it produced by direct interaction solar wind protons upper atmosphere. The auroral signature an enhancement Lyman‐α emission order few kilorayleighs. features peak...
The European Space Agency’s Hera mission aims to study the Didymos binary asteroid system  following NASA’s DART impact experiment. As part of its journey, will perform  a swingby Mars in March 2025 as a way gathering extra momentum. swing-by provides an opportunity test and calibrate onboard instruments, including Thermal Infra-Red Imager (TIRI). TIRI is designed map planetary surfaces mid-infrared reveal  temperature well physical properties...
Abstract We present an analysis of hundreds middle ultraviolet auroral spectra collected at the limb with Imaging UltraViolet Spectrograph (IUVS) instrument on board Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft. While companion paper by Schneider et al. (2021), https://doi.org/10.1029/2021JA029428 focuses detection, location, occurrence frequency discrete events, this study addresses spectral properties vertical profiles emissions. Our independent selection events is based a...
Iceland is part of the accreting plate boundary between American and European plates. Since 1965 a number repeated triangulation‐trilateration surveys spanning neovolcanic zone in NE were made order to detect crustal movements. All measurements for single observation epoch are separately adjusted by method least squares. Statistical tests carried out check observations adjustment models outliers model errors. To significant movements repeatedly measured geodetic networks with multivariate...
Abstract We analyze two Martian years of dayglow measurements the CO Cameron bands and 2 + ultraviolet doublet (UVD) at 298–299 nm with Imaging UltraViolet Spectrograph on board Mars Atmosphere Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) orbiter. show that altitude brightness emissions peaks are strongly correlated, although data were collected over a wide range latitudes seasons. Averaged limb profiles presented compared numerical simulations based updated calculations production (a 3 Π) (B Σ) states. The...
Abstract The O( 1 S) metastable atoms can radiatively relax by emitting airglow at 557.7 and 297.2 nm. latter one has been observed with the Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph onboard Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution orbiter since 2014. Limb profiles of 297.2‐nm dayglow have collected near periapsis a spatial resolution 5 km or less. They show double‐peak structure that was previously predicted but never during earlier missions. production both layers is dominated photodissociation CO 2 ....
Abstract We present an overview of two Martian Years (MYs) oxygen dayglow limb observations the ultraviolet (UV) emissions at 130.4 and 135.6 nm. The data have been collected with Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph (IUVS) instrument on board Mars Atmosphere Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft. use solar flux measurements EUVM MAVEN to remove solar‐induced variation show variations maximum brightness altitude season, zenith angle, latitude, which reflects strong variability atmosphere. 130.4‐...
Abstract A 6 degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) sensor, measuring three components of translational acceleration and rotation rate, provides the full history motion it is exposed to. In Earth sciences 6DoF sensors have shown great potential in exploring interior our planet its seismic sources. space sciences, apart from navigation, are, up to now, only rarely used answer scientific questions. As a first step establishing sensing deeper into this article describes novel approaches based on with...
Abstract Proton aurora are the most commonly observed yet least studied type of at Mars. In order to better understand physics and driving processes Martian proton aurora, we undertake a multi‐model comparison campaign. We compare results from four different proton/hydrogen precipitation models with unique abilities represent aurora: Jolitz model (3‐D Monte Carlo), Kallio Bisikalo/Shematovich et al. (1‐D kinetic Gronoff kinetic). This campaign is divided into two steps: an inter‐model...
Creating an absolute space-tie where all the geodetic methods are onboard is key for improved and stable terrestrial reference frame as well with various scientific applications. Such satellite concepts  have already been proposed to achieve accurate frame. Next generation  Galileo satellites can provide a single well-calibrated platform colocation of space-based techniques establishing precise ties between techniques.  One most crucial novel aspect such VLBI...
Lunar lava tubes are of significant interest for potential human exploration the Moon, therefore it is important to study their subsurface extent and physical properties in detail. The underground existence mare regions due past volcanic activity has been predicted (e.g. [1,2]) orbiting missions gravity surveys (GRAIL) radar investigations (Lunar Radar Sounder onboard SELENE) have identified candidate locations these structures [3-5]). But only global constraints could be inferred, because...
The Earth's magnetosphere is formed as a consequence of interaction between the planet's magnetic field and solar wind, continuous plasma stream from Sun. A number different wind phenomena have been studied over past forty years with intention understanding forecasting behavior. One these in particular, Earth-bound interplanetary coronal mass ejections (CMEs), can significantly disturb for short time cause geomagnetic storms. This publication presents mission concept consisting six...
The Juventas CubeSat, will be delivered to the Didymos binary asteroid system by ESA's Hera mission within context of Asteroid Impact and Deflection Assessment (AIDA) international collaboration. AIDA is a technology demonstration kinetic impactor concept deflect small characterize its physical properties. Due launch in 2024, would travel Didymos. It explore crater formed impact NASA’s Double Redirection Test (DART). HERA carry two 6U CubeSats, one which CubeSat developed GomSpace...
Small bodies (e.g. asteroids and moons) are one of the most important targets for physical exploration space. For space missions, it is a central aspect to test guidance, navigation, control algorithms. This typically ensured through physically - based simulations mission in virtual testbed, because its time cost-efficiency. Information about gravitational field crucial orbit especially planning landing maneuver. Most small have an irregular shape, which contributes complex field. In this...
We present LunarLeaper, a robotic explorer concept in response to the ESA 2023 Small Missions call. Pits, volcanic collapse features with near-vertical walls, have been identified across lunar and Martian surface. These pits are high priority exploration destinations because some, referred as skylights, might provide access subsurface lava tube systems. Lava tubes of particular interest for future human they offer protection from harmful radiation, micrometeorites temperate more stable...