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Overview

Robert D. Braun is affiliated with the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on engineering and physics, with specialized work in aerospace engineering and astronomy and astrophysics. Across their career, Braun has contributed to 34 publications in engineering and 9 in physics and astronomy.

Their expertise spans several subfields, including aerospace engineering, astronomy and astrophysics, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, and automotive engineering.

Key topics in Braun's research include spacecraft dynamics and control, space satellite systems and control, astro and planetary science, guidance and control systems, gas dynamics and kinetic theory, additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, and epoxy resin curing processes.

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Braun are:

  • Evan Roelke
  • Samuel W. Albert
  • Casey R. Heidrich
  • Jay W. McMahon
  • Philip D. Hattis

Notable publication venues where Braun's work appears include:

  • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
  • AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
  • AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum
  • Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
  • AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Robert D. Braun are:

  • Optimal Information Filtering for Robust Aerocapture Trajectory Generation and Guidance, 2021, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
  • Atmospheric Density Estimation Techniques for Aerocapture, 2023, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
  • Aerocapture Trajectory Design in Uncertain Entry Environments, 2020, AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum
  • Discrete-Event Drag-Modulated Guidance Performance for Venus Aerocapture, 2020, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
  • Flight Mechanics Feasibility Assessment for Co-Delivery of Direct-Entry Probe and Aerocapture Orbiter, 2021, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

Best Publications

  • Mars Exploration Entry, Descent, and Landing Challenges

    Robert D. Braun;Robert M. Manning

  • Collaborative optimization: an architecture for large-scale distributed design

    Robert David Braun

  • Implementation and Performance Issues in Collaborative Optimization

    R D Braun;P J Gage;I M Kroo;I Sobiesiki

  • Use of the Collaborative Optimization Architecture for Launch Vehicle Design

    R D Braun;A A Moore;I M Kroo

  • Collaborative Approach to Launch Vehicle Design

    R. D. Braun;A. A. Moore;I. M. Kroo

  • Mars Pathfinder Entry, Descent, and Landing Reconstruction

    David A. Spencer;Robert C. Blanchard;Robert D. Braun;Pieter H. Kallemeyn

  • Design of the ARES Mars Airplane and Mission Architecture

    Robert D. Braun;Henry S. Wright;Mark A. Croom;Joel S. Levine

  • Guidance, Navigation, and Control System Performance Trades for Mars Pinpoint Landing

    Bradley A. Steinfeldt;Michael J. Grant;Daniel A. Matz;Robert D. Braun

  • Influence of sonic-line location on Mars Pathfinder Probe aerothermodynamics

    Peter A. Gnoffo;K. J. Weilmuenster;Robert D. Braun;Christopher I. Cruz

  • Rapid Indirect Trajectory Optimization for Conceptual Design of Hypersonic Missions

    Michael J. Grant;Robert D. Braun

  • Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators for Use On Future Robotic Missions to Mars

    Ian G. Clark;Allison L. Hutchings;Christopher L. Tanner;Robert D. Braun

  • Survey of Ballute Technology for Aerocapture

    Reuben R. Rohrschneider;Robert D. Braun

  • Survey of Supersonic Retropropulsion Technology for Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing

    Ashley M. Korzun;Robert D. Braun;Juan R. Cruz

  • Mars Pathfinder six-degree-of-freedom entry analysis

    Robert D. Braun;Richard W. Powell;Walter C. Engelund;Peter A. Gnoffo

  • High Mass Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Architecture Assessment

    Bradley A. Steinfeldt;John E. Theisinger;Ashley M. Korzun;Ian G. Clark

  • Prediction and Validation of Mars Pathfinder Hypersonic Aerodynamic Database

    Peter A. Gnoffo;Robert D. Braun;K. James Weilmuenster;Robert A. Mitcheltree

  • Interplanetary trajectory optimization using a genetic algorithm

    P. Cage;I. Kroo;R. Braun

  • Mars Pathfinder atmospheric entry - Trajectory design and dispersion analysis

    David A. Spencer;Robert D. Braun

  • Comparison of two multidisciplinary optimization strategies for launch-vehicle design

    R. D. Braun;R. W. Powell;R. A. Lepsch;D. O. Stanley

  • Predictor-corrector guidance algorithm for use in high-energy aerobraking system studies

    Robert D. Braun;Richard W. Powell

  • An Approximate Ablative Thermal Protection System Sizing Tool for Entry System Design

    John A. Dec;Robert D. Braun

  • Multidisciplinary Conceptual Design Optimization of Space Transportation Systems

    Lawrence F. Rowell;Robert D. Braun;John R. Olds;Resit Unal

  • A historical review of Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator technology development

    Brandon P. Smith;Christopher L. Tanner;Milad Mahzari;Ian G. Clark

Frequent Co-Authors

Ilan Kroo
Ilan Kroo Stanford University
Peter A. Gnoffo
Peter A. Gnoffo Langley Research Center
Joel S. Levine
Joel S. Levine Langley Research Center
Alan M. Cassell
Alan M. Cassell Ames Research Center
Joseph H. Saleh
Joseph H. Saleh Georgia Institute of Technology
Michael J. Aftosmis
Michael J. Aftosmis Ames Research Center

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