Publications

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Submitted
Down, I., and D. Akin, "Novel Structural Connector System for In-space Assembly of Truss Structures", AIAA SCITECH 2022 Forum: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Submitted.
2024
Limparis, N., "INERTIAL PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION OF A CAPTURED PAYLOAD ATTACHED TO A ROBOTIC MANIPULATOR ON A FREE-FLYING SPACECRAFT", Aerospace Engineering, vol. PhD, College Park, University Of Maryland, pp. 174, 05/2024.
2022
Akin, D. L., B. Adarkwa, A. Cochran, C. Merrill, E. Myers, M. Reed, K. O’Keefe, M. Hoene, K. Murphy, O. Naylor, et al., Approaches to Outfitting an Inflatable Habitat: Moon to Mars Exploration Systems and Habitat (M2M X-hab) 2022 Academic Innovation Challenge, 2022.
Hanner, C., N. Bolatto, J. Martin, D. Gribok, and D. Akin, Development and Testing of the BioBot EVA Support System, jul, 2022.
Bolatto, N., R. Fink, J. Martin, Z. Lachance, R. Vishnoi, and D. Akin, Development of an Autonomous Umbilical Tending System for Rover-Supported Surface EVAs, 2022.
Lachance, Z., D. Akin, C. Hanner, and N. Bolatto, Experimental Investigation of Minimum Cabin Sizes at Varying Gravity Levels, jul, 2022.
Bolatto, N., C. Merrill, R. Chawla, O. Naylor, E. Myers, and D. Akin, Model and Full-Scale Testing of Outfitting Approaches for Inflatable Habitats, jul, 2022.
2021
Akin, D., C. Hanner, N. Bolatto, D. Gribok, and Z. Lachance, Design and Development of an EVA Assistance Roving Vehicle for Artemis and Beyond, 2021.
Akin, D. L., "Examining Potential Architectures for Robotic Servicing and Operation of Space Habitats", ASCEND 2021: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2021.
Akin, D., Z. Lachance, and C. Hanner, Experimental Investigation of Minimum Required Cabin Sizing in Varying Gravity Levels, 2021.
Akin, D. L., "Investigation of the Effectiveness of Space Utility Vehicles for Extravehicular Operations", ASCEND 2021: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, nov, 2021.
Akin, D. L., D. Gribok, C. Hanner, Z. Lachance, N. Bolatto, A. Cherian, R. Fink, J. Martin, T. Ullmann, P. Hoskins, et al., X-Hab FY21: Development and Testing of a Minimum-Mass Unpressurized Crewed / Autonomous Rover, 2021.
2020
Schmerr, N., J. Richardson, R. Ghent, M. Siegler, K. Young, M. Wasser, P. Whelley, D. Buczkowski, L. Carter, C. Connor, et al., Preparing for Geophysical Science Enabled by Crewed and Robotic Missions on the Surface of the Moon, vol. 2241, pp. 5048, may, 2020.
Schmerr, N., J. A. Richardson, R. Ghent, M. Seigler, M. Wasser, P. Wheeley, D. Buczkowski, L. Carter, C. Connor, L. Connor, et al., Preparing for geophysical science on the surface of the moon enabled by Artemis: NASA, 2020.
Akin, D. Lee, M. Baker, N. Behnke, P. Geleta, E. Greenbaum, C. Gupta, C. Hanner, Z. Lachance, B. Nobles, M. Ostrow, et al., University of Maryland Minimum Crew Cabin Studies ENAE484 X-Hab Final Report, 2020.
2019
Akin, D. L., K. Malone, B. Sack, and J. Zhu, BioBot: Innovative Offloading of Astronauts for More Effective Exploration, 2019.
Akin, D., K. Melone, B. Sack, and J. Zhu, Biobot: Investigating an Alternative Paradigm for Planetary EVA, jul, 2019.
Bartlett, H., J. Bowser, C. Callejon-Hierro, S. Garner, L. Guloy, C. Hnatov, J. Kalman, B. Sosis, and D. Akin, Development and Testing of a 3D-Printed Spacesuit Elbow Assembly, jul, 2019.
Akin, D., Development and Testing of an Inflatable Airlock Module for Gateway Station and Beyond, jul, 2019.
Fox, K., R. Karsalia, J. Kunze, C. Neisess, Z. Peters, R. Rao, B. Sack, M. Sieh, R. Skoletsky, S. Szanto, et al., Development of a Heads-Up Display for Extravehicular Activities, jul, 2019.
Schmerr, N. C., J. A. Richardson, R. R. Ghent, M. Siegler, K. Young, M. L. Wasser, P. Whelley, D. Buczkowski, L. M. Carter, C. Connor, et al., Geophysical Exploration Of the Dynamics and Evolution of the Solar System (GEODES), vol. 2019, pp. P33C–01, 2019.
S. Calhoun, P., D. Akin, B. Zimmerman, and H. Neeman, "Large scale research data archiving: Training for an inconvenient technology", Journal of Computational Science, vol. 36, pp. 100523, 2019.
Hartzell, C., D. Akin, A. Truitt, J. Shannon, B. Quock, N. Behnke, J. Kim, and G. Zimmerman, NIAC Phase I Final Report: On-Orbit, Collision-Free Mapping of Small Orbital Debris, no. HQ-E-DAA-TN70711, jun, 2019.
Akin, D., Revisiting the Mark III/AX-5 Suit “Fly-Off”: Lessons Learned Applicable to Modern-Day Suits, jul, 2019.
2018
Carpenter, L. D., and D. L. Akin, "Concept Evaluation of Minimal In-Space Vehicles in Support of Exploration External Operations", 2018 International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2018.
Garner, S., L. D. Carpenter, and D. L. Akin, "Developing Technologies and Techniques for Additive Manufacturing of Spacesuit Bearings and Seals", 2018 International Conference on Environmental Systems, 07/2018.
Akin, D. L., and L. D. Carpenter, "Experimental Investigation of Configurations and Capabilities of a Space Utility Vehicle", 2018 International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2018.
Carpenter, L. D., C. Hanner, and D. L. Akin, "Experimental Investigation of Vertical Translation Design Commonality Across Differing Gravitation Levels", 2018 International Conference on Environmental Systems, 07/2018.
2017
Joyce, R. T., and L. D. Carpenter, "Design of a Multipurpose Extensible Space Habitat - Vanguard", 47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, Charleston, South Carolina, 07/2017.
Akin, D. L., "Development and Testing of a Next-Generation Spacesuit Simulator for Analog Field Tests", 47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, Charleston, South Carolina, 07/2017.
Bartlett, H., J. Bowser, C. C. Hierro, S. Garner, L. Guloy, C. Hnatov, J. Kalman, and B. Sosis, "In-Situ Fabricated Space Suits for Extended Exploration and Settlement", 47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, Charleston, South Carolina, 07/2017.
McBryan, K. M., N. M. Limparis, C. J. Carlsen, and D. L. Akin, "RANGER: Upgrading Dexterous Space Teleoperator Capabilities by Incorporating Commercial Off-the-Shelf Components", AIAA Space 2017 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, Florida, 09/2017.
Akin, D. L., "Roles for Space Assembly and Servicing in an Affordable Human Exploration Architecture", AIAA Space 2017 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, Florida, 09/2017.
McBryan, K. M., "Systems Analysis of the Benefits of Multiple Model-Based Cooperating Serial-Link Manipulators", AIAA Space 2017 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, Florida, 09/2017.
Carpenter, L. D., and D. L. Akin, "Vanguard: A Common Habitable Module for Future Space Endeavors", AIAA Space 2017 Conference and Exposition, Orlando, Florida, 09/2017.
2016
James, T., and C. R. Carignan, "Exoskeleton Wrist Design Using Composite Visualization Methods", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Phoenix, Arizona, 11/17, 2016.
Chambers, J., C. R. Carignan, and N. Wereley, "Powering a Lower Limb Exoskeleton using Pneumatic Artificial Muscles", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 11/2016.
2015
Swarmer, T., D. L. Akin, and K. P. Davis, "45th International Conference on Environmental Systems", 45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, Bellevue, Washington, 07/2015.
Akin, D. L., "EVA/Robotic Servicing in the Commercial Space Era", 45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 07/2015.
Akin, D. L., and K. Davis, "Hard Suits/Soft Suits: Revisiting Technologies and Applications for a New Space Era", 45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 07/2015.
Sullivan, B. R., D. L. Akin, and G. Roesler, "A Parametric Investigation of Satellite Servicing Requirements, Revenues and Options in Geostationary Orbit", AIAA SPACE 2015 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, California, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., 08/2015.
Akin, D. L., "Ubiquitous Propellants: Key to Bootstrapping the Solar System?", AIAA SPACE 2015 Conference and Exposition, Pasadena, California, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., 08/2015.
2014
Akin, D. L., and M. L. Bowden, "Design of an Affordable Near-Term Variable Gravity Research Facility in Cislunar Space", AIAA Space 2014 Conference and Exhibition, 06/2014.
Akin, D. L., K. McBryan, N. Limparis, C. J. Carlsen, and N. D'Amore, "Economies of (Small) Scale: Exploring the Potential for Smallsat-Based Dexterous Robotics", AIAA Space 2014 Conference and Exhibition, San Diego, CA, AIAA, 06/2014.
Akin, D. L., B. Llorca, R. Chattopadhyay, K. Gonter, D. Gregorich, D. Klein, B. Mellman, B. Muller, O. Ortiz, M. Schaffer, et al., "POLUS: A Variable Gravity Cislunar Space Habitat for Next-Generation Mission Preparation", AIAA Space 2014 Conference and Exhibition, San Diego, CA, 06/2014.
Akin, D. L., "Systems Architecture and Program Planning for Affordable Near-Term Human Lunar Exploration", AIAA Space 2014 Conference and Exhibition, San Diego, CA, 06/2014.
2013
Di Capua, M., and D. L. Akin, "Body Pose Measurement System: System Validation and Range of Motion Analysis of Three Pressure Suits", 43rd International Conference on Environmental Systems: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 07/2013.
Akin, D. L., S. Saripalli, K. Hodges, K. Young, K. P. Davis, A. J. Salmoiraghi, and M. Di Capua, "Desert FLEAS: FIeld Tests of EVA/Robotic Collaborative Planetary Geological Exploration", 43rd International Conference on Environmental Systems: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 07/2013.
Ciarleglio, C., "Kinematic Determination Of An Unmodeled Serial Manipulator By Means Of An Imu", Aerospace Engineering, vol. Masters, College Park, University of Maryland, pp. 157, 2013.
Brannan, J., and C. R. Carignan, "Modeling Flexible-Body Dynamics in Real-Time Robotic Systems used in Satellite Servicing Simulations", AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies (MST) Conference, Boston, MA, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 08/2013.

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