Publications
Journals
Gregory, J. M., Sega, R. M., Bradleyc T. H. and Kang J. S. 2024. "A Tailored Systems Engineering Process for Developing Student-Built CubeSat Class Satellites," IEEE Access, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3395632.
Temkin, Spencer, Kang, Jin S., Moore, John, and Holliday, Maximillian. 2023. “Hardware Architecture for Evolutionary SmallSat Pedagogy and Space Workforce Development." Journal of Small Satellites: Vol.12, No.1, pp. 1187-1200.
Kang, Jin S., Jeffery T. King, Christopher R. Anderson, and Michael H. Sanders. 2022. "Performance Analysis of Passive Magnetic Pointing Method for Implementation of Directional Antennas on CubeSats." International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences: 1-12.
King, Jeffery T., Jonathan Kolbeck, Jin S. Kang, Michael Sanders, and Michael Keidar. 2021. “Performance Analysis of Nano-Sat Scale ΜCAT Electric Propulsion for 3U CubeSat Attitude Control.” Acta Astronautica 178 (January): 722–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.10.006.
Wenberg, D., and et al. 2018. “Advancing On Orbit Assembly with the Intelligent Space Assembly Robotic System: The Path to Flight.” Journal of the British Interplanetary Society 71: 250–54.
Hurley, Samantha, George Teel, Joseph Lukas, Samudra Haque, Michael Keidar, Christopher Dinelli, and Jin Kang. 2016. “Thruster Subsystem for the United States Naval Academy’s (USNA) Ballistically Reinforced Communication Satellite (BRICSat-P).” Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan 14 (ists30): Pb_157-Pb_163. https://doi.org/10.2322/tastj.14.Pb_157.
Doyle, Haley M., Joseph G. Tom, Kari H. Nogacek, Chris R. Anderson, and Jin S. Kang. 2016. “Design and Development of DRAGONS In-Situ Orbital Debris Detection and Characterization Payload.” Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences 59 (4): 218–25. https://doi.org/10.2322/tjsass.59.218.
Kimm, H., J. S. Kang, Bob Bruinga, and Ho Sang Ham. 2015. “Real Time Data Communication Using High Altitude Balloon Based on Cubesat Payload.” Journal of Advances in Computer Networks 3 (3): 186-190. https://doi.org/10.7763/jacn.2015.v3.164.
Kang, Jin S., Frank Arute, David Yoel, John E. Littlefield, and Thomas Harris. 2015. “Combined Environment Testing on a Nanosatellite.” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets 52 (2): 462–69. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.A32646.
Chang, Young K., Hongrae Kim, and Jin S. Kang. 2013. “Development of Reliability-Corrected Cost Model for Small Earth Observation Satellites.” Acta Astronautica 88 (July): 163–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2012.10.004.
Kang, Suk-Jin, Hyea-Ran Cho, and Young-Keun Chang. 2008. “Development and Testing of a Micro-Thruster Impulse Characterization System Utilizing Pendulum Swing Time Measurements.” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 148 (2): 381–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2008.09.004.
Kang, Suk-Jin, Hyea-Ran Cho, Young-Hoon Choi, and Young-Keun Chang. 2008. “Micro-Thruster Performance Measurement System Development Using Optical Sensors.” Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences 36 (8): 780–89. https://doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2008.36.8.780.
Chang, Young-Keun, Ki-Lyong Hwang, and Suk-Jin Kang. 2007. “SEDT (System Engineering Design Tool) Development and Its Application to Small Satellite Conceptual Design.” Acta Astronautica 61 (7): 676–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2007.01.067.
Lee, Byeong-Hun, Jeong-Won Choe, Yeong-Geun Jang, and Mi-Yeon Yun. 2006. “Rapid Initial Detumbling Strategy for Micro/Nanosatellite with Pitch Bias Momentum System.” Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences 34 (5): 65–73. https://doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2006.34.5.065.
Kang, Suk-Jin, Ky-Beom Kwon, Dong-Hyun Cho, and Sang-Hyun Lee. 2007. “Study of Cold Gas Propulsion System Utilizing Butane as Liquefied Propellant.” Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences 35 (4): 323–28. https://doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2007.35.4.323.
Chang, Jin-Soo, Dong-Woon Kim, Suk-Jin Kang, Byung-Hoon Lee, Byoung-Young Moon, and Young-Keun Chang. 2007. “Development and Performance Validation of Integrated Bus Electronic Unit for Small Satellite.” Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences 35 (4): 353–62. https://doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2007.35.4.353.
Patent
Kang, Jin S. 2004. Apparatus and method to control force exerted on steam turbines by inlet pipes. U.S. Patent 6,779,963, filed Nov 21, 2002, and issued Aug 24, 2004.
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Conference Proceedings
Humberd, C., Maceo, C., and Kang, J., “Small Satellite as a Gateway to Hands-on Space Systems Education”, 2024 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), 9 MAR 2024.
Moore, J., Elango, S., Friedman, M., Kang, J., and Maceo, C., “The A3Sat Emulator: A Catalyst in Disruptive CubeSat and Space Technology”, 2024 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), 9 MAR 2024.
Lakei, O., Kang, J., Maceo, C., and Sanders, M., “Implementing Next-level Modularity in CubeSat Missions for Promoting Space Education”, 2024 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 6 MAR 2024.
Loftis, N., Schneider, E., Maceo, C., Kang, J.S., and Sanders, M., “Educational and Real-World Satellite Mission Operations Center at the US Naval Academy”, the 37th Annual Small Satellite Conference, UT, USA, August 3, 2023.
Romano, A., Kang, J., Sanders, M., “Distance Simulation Method for Space Applications of Laser Wireless Power Transfer”, the 34th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, 3 JUN 2023.
Gwynn, J., Nance, A., Kang, J., and Catina, J., “Heat Treatment of Additive Manufactured Hybrid Rocket Fuel Grains”, the 34th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, 3 JUN 2023.
Moore, J., Friedman, M., Elango, S., Kang, J., and Maceo, C., "A 3 Sat: Using Emulators to Broaden Participation in STEM Education." 2023 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), 11 MAR 2023.
Dinh, K., Kucko, K., Kalidasu, N., Makovnik, N., Hsu, A., Wang, Z., Ribeiro, L., and Kang, J.S. “TJREVERB A High School CubeSat Story.”, 2023 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 4 MAR 2023.
Robertson, E., Kang, J., Sanders, M. , “Design and Development of a CubeSat-scale Robotic Arm Test Bed to be Deployed to the International Space Station”, 17th International Conference on Space Operations, 6 MAR 2023.
Sanders, M. and Kang, J., “Enhancing Lunar Operation Architecture Through Increasing Efficiency of Wireless Power Delivery”, 17th International Conference on Space Operations, 6 MAR 2023.
Kang, J., King, J., Sanders, M., and Anderson, C., “Enabling Low-cost Directional Communication by Nadir Pointing using Passive Magnetic Stabilization”, 4S Symposium, 15 MAY 2022.
Sanders, M. and Kang, J., “Validation of the Use of Polychromatic Laser System for Satellite Power Beaming”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, 9 MAR 2022.
Temkin, S., Kang, J., Moore, J., Holliday, M, “Hardware Architecture for Evolutionary SmallSat Pedagogy and Space Workforce Development”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, 9 MAR 2022.
Moore, J., Elango, S., Friedman, M., and Kang, J., "A 3 Sat: Using CubeSats to Inspire the Next Generation of STEM Professionals." IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), 11 MAR 2022.
Temkin, S. and Kang, J., “Integration of Web-based Arduino/circuits Simulator in Enhancing Future Engineering Student Projects”, AIAA SciTech 2022 Forum, 3-7 JAN 2022.
Kang, J., King, J., Sanders, M., and Anderson, C., “Enabling Low-cost Directional Communication by Nadir Pointing using Passive Magnetic Stabilization”, 2021 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, 15 NOV 2021.
Kang, J., Imhof, A., Temkin, S., Knight, A., and Hardy, A., “Passive, Water-based Propulsion System as a CubeSat Drag-makeup Propulsion Unit for Very Low Earth Orbit Operations”, 72nd International Astronautical Congress, Dubai, UAE, 25 OCT 2021.
Kang, J, King, J, Anderson, R., and Sanders, M., “Passively Pointing Directional Satellite Antenna By Leveraging Earth’s Magnetic Field”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, MT, USA, 15 MAR 2021.
Kang, J., Gregory, J., Temkin, S., King, J., and Sanders, M., “Creating Future Space Technology Workforce Utilizing CubeSat Platforms: Challenges, Good Practices, and Lessons Learned”, AIAA SciTech Conference, virtual, January 13, 2021.
James, R., Freeman, R., Allen, L., Tejero, E., Kay, B., and Kang, J., “SmallSat Platform Development for Coast Guard Academy Collaborative Space-Based Research”, 34rd Annual Small Satellite Conference, UT, USA, August 3, 2020.
Hardy, I., Kang, J., and King, J., “Water Vapor Independent Satellite Propulsion System (WISP) for Nanosatellite Orbit Maintenance”, 34rd Annual Small Satellite Conference, UT, USA, August 3, 2020.
Hurt, K., Sanders, M., and Kang, J., “Power Beaming Validation for Space-Based Solar Cells: Survey of Laser Power Beaming Experiments”, 34rd Annual Small Satellite Conference, UT, USA, August 3, 2020.
Knight, A., Tetterton, T., and Kang, J., “Capabilities and Design of the On-orbit Servicing CubeSat-class Satellite”, AIAA Region I Student Conference, PA, USA, 24 APR 2020
Sanders, M. and Kang, J., “Utilization of Polychromatic Laser System for Satellite Power Beaming”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, MT, USA, 8 MAR 2020
Gregory, M., Kang, J., Bruninga, R., Sega, R., Borky, J., Kaslow, D., Downey, G., “Applying a Model-based Approach to Develop a Standardized Template for CubeSat-class Satellites”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, MT, USA, 8 MAR 2020
Wenberg, D., Kutzer, M., Devries, L., Gregory, J., Sanders, M, and Kang, J., “Development of On-orbit Assembly Demonstrator in 3U CubeSat Form Factor”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, MT, USA, 8 MAR 2020
Hardy, A. and Kang, J., “On-orbit Robotic Assembly Testbed for Development of Orbital Structure Assembly Techniques in a CubeSat Form Factor”, 70th International Astronautical Congress, D.C., USA, October 25, 2019
Gregory, J., Kang, J., Sanders, M., Wenberg, D., “Characterization of Semi-autonomous On-orbit Assembly CubeSat Constellation”, 33rd Annual Small Satellite Conference, UT, USA, August 3, 2019.
Gregory, J., Kang, J., Sanders, M., Sega, R., Hardy, I., and Switzer, A, “Design, Development and Implementation of an On-orbit Robotic Assembly Testbed in a CubeSat Form Factor”, Joint 32nd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science and 9th Nano-Satellite Symposium, Fukui, Japan, June 17, 2019
Ostrander, A. and Kang, J., “Application of Aluminum wire for Magnetic Torquer Coils to Increase Natural Magnetic Damping Using Eddy Current Effects”, Joint 32nd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science and 9th Nano-Satellite Symposium, Fukui, Japan, June 17, 2019
Bishop, A. and Kang, J, “Analysis of Aerodynamic Stabilization and Drag Makeup Propulsion for Ultra-low Earth Orbit Spacecraft”, Joint 32nd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science and 9th Nano-Satellite Symposium, Fukui, Japan, June 17, 2019
King, J., Kolbeck, J., Kang, J., Sanders, M., and Keidar, M., “Nano-sat Scale electric Propulsion for Atittude Control – Performance Analysis”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, MT, USA, March 5, 2019
Wenberg, D., Hardy, A., Lai, T., C., Wellins, C., Kang, J., "Advancing On-orbit Assembly with ISAR," 32st Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, August 5, 2018
Wenberg, D., Lai, T., Kang, J., “Miniaturizing the Robotic Assembly of Spacecraft: ISAR Development and On-orbit Demonstration”, 2018 Space Operations Conference, Marseille, FRA, May 28, 2018
Shaw, H., Kang, J., Israel, D., Roberts, C., King, J., “Space Mobile Network User Demonstration Satellite (SUDS) for a practical on-orbit demonstration of User Initiated Services (UIS)”, 2018 Space Operations Conference, Marseille, FRA, May 28, 2018
Wenberg, D., Wellins, C, Hardy, A., Lai, T., Kang, J., “Demonstrating Autonomous Spacecraft Assembly with the Intelligent Space Assembly Robot”, 34th Space Symposium, CO, April 16, 2018
Kolbeck, J., Kang, J., Sanders, M., and Bakulinski, N., “Effects of Metallic Plasma Thruster Plume on Solar Cells”, IEEE Aerospace Conference, MT, USA, March 5, 2017
Wenberg, D., Lai, T., Rubiocastadena, B., Kang, J., "Advancing On Orbit Assembly with the Intelligent Space Assembly Robotic System: the Path to Flight," 15th Reinventing Space Conference, October 24, 2017
Wenberg, D., Rubiocastaneda, B., Lai, T., Hanlon, E., Kang, J., "Intelligent Space Assembly Robot: Design and Ground Testing," AIAA SPACE and Astronautics Forum and Exposition, September 17, 2017
Bruninga, B., Kang, J., King, J. Thurman, J., "PSAT: University Amateur Radio Satellite Success Story – Mission Review and Lessons Learned from 18 Months on Orbit," 31st Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, August 5, 2017
Wenberg, D., Hardy, A., Lai, T. Guo, K., Tingler, C., Wellins, C., Castaneda, B., Kang, J., "Intelligent Space Assembly Robot (ISAR)," 31st Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, August 5, 2017
Wenberg, D., Hanlon, E., Keegan, B., Lange, M., Kang, J., "BRICSat-D Flight Experiment: Demonstrating the Feasibility of Low Cost Diagnostic Missions," The AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, January 10, 2017
Wenberg, D., Hanlon, E., Keegan, B., Lange, M., Kang, J., "BRICSat-D Flight Experiment: Demonstrating the Feasibility of Low Cost Diagnostic Missions," The AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, January 10, 2017
Kolbeck, J., Lukas, J., Teel, G., Keidar, M., Hanlon, E., Pittman, J., Lange, M., and Kang, J., “uCAT Micro-Propulsion Solution for Autonomous Mobile On-Orbit Diagnostic System”, 30th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, August 6, 2016
Wenberg, D.L., Keegan, B.P., Lange, M.E., Hanlon, E.A., and Kang, J., “RSat Flight Qualification and Test Results for Manipulable Robotic Appendages Installed on 3U CubeSat Program”, 30th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, August 6, 2016
Roser, J.G., Hanlon, E.A., Culton, E.A., Pittman, J.K., Wenberg, B.A., Safbom, C.P., Corbett, M.J., and Kang, J., “Highly Tolerant Electromagnetic-Ferromagnetic Interface Docking System (EFINDS)”, 30th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, August 6, 2016
Hanlon, E., Lange, M., Keegan, B., Pittman, J., Wenberg, D., Roser, J., Kang, J., "Autonomous Mobile On-orbit Diagnostic System: Initiating a Doctrinal Shift in Space Operations," The 14th International Conference on Space Operations, Daejeon, South Korea, May 18, 2016
Pittman, J., Corbett, J., Hanlon, E., Keidar, M., Kelly, C., Tingler, C., Vincent, C., Kang, J., "Microcathode-Cold Gas Hybrid Propulsion System – BRICSat," 32nd Space Symposium, CO, USA, April 13, 2016
Lange, M., Hanlon, E., Keegan, B., Kang, J., "Design Process and Flight Results for the Autonomous Mobile On-orbit Diagnostic System (AMODS)," 32nd Space Symposium, CO, USA, April 13, 2016
Hanlon, E., Lange, M., Keegan, B., Culton, E., Corbett, M., Roser, J., Safbom, C., Wenger, B., Kang, J., "AMODS: Autonomous Mobile On-orbit Diagnostic System," IEEE Aerospace Conference, MT, USA, March 5, 2016
Hanlon, E., Keegan, B., Bailin, B., Kang, J., "AMODS: Autonomous Mobile On-orbit Diagnostic System, 29th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites," UT, USA, August 13, 2015
Doyle, H., Tom, J., Nogacek, K., Anderson, C., Kang, J., "Design and Development of DRAGONS In-situ Orbital Debris Detection and Characterization Payload," Joint Conference of 30th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science 34th International Electric Propulsion Conference and 6th Nano-satellite Symposium, Kobe, Japan, July 4, 2015
Hurley, S., Teel, G., Lukas, J., Haque, S., Keidar, M., Dinelli, C., Kang, J., "Thruster Subsystem for the United States Naval Academy’s (USNA) Ballisticaly Reinforced Communication Satellite (BRICSat-P)," Joint Conference of 30th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science 34th International Electric Propulsion Conference and 6th Nano-satellite Symposium, Kobe, Japan, July 4, 2015
Skinker, H., Dinelli, C., Mungan, C., Bruninga, R, Kang, J., "Effects of On-orbit Eddy Current in Naturally Detumbling and Spin-rate Damping of CubeSats in Low Earth Orbit," Joint Conference of 30th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science 34th International Electric Propulsion Conference and 6th Nano-satellite Symposium, Kobe, Japan, July 4, 2015
Kang, J., Lim, T., and Bruninga, R., "U.S. Naval Academy Small Satellite Program: Leveraging Small Satellites for Engineering Education and Research," 2015 SciTech Conference, FL, USA, January 8, 2015
Kang, J., Doyle, H., and Anderson, C., "DRAGONS: In-situ Orbital Debris Detection and Characterization Payload, the 1st Latin American CubeSat Workshop," Brasilia, Brazil, December 10, 2014
Dinelli, C. et. al., "Ballistically Reinforced Communication Satellite (BRICSat-P): The Enhancement of the APRS Amateur Radio Network through Micropropulsion," 2014 AMSAT Symposium, MD, USA, October 10, 2014
Dinelli, C. et. al., "Ballistically Reinforced Communication Satellite (BRICSat-P): The First Flight of an Electric Micropropulsion System for CubeSat Mission Applications," JANNAF Conference, SC, USA, May 21, 2014
Kang, J. and "Arute, F., "Testing Using Combined Environments to Reduce Payload Mass, Cost, and Mission Risk," 27th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, UT, USA, August 14, 2013
Kimm, H., & Kang, J. S., "Implementation of networked robot control system over controller area network. In Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence (URAI)," 2012 9th International Conference on (pp. 413-418). IEEE.
Holemans, W., Moore, G. R., and Kang, J., "Counting Down to the Launch of POPACS (Polar Orbiting Passive Atmospheric Calibration Spheres)," 26th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Utah, USA, August 13-16, 2012
Kang, J., Kim, H., and Chang, Y. K., "Development of Multiple Parameter-based Cost Model for Small Earth Observation Satellite," 26th Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Utah, USA, August 13-16, 2012
Tran, E., et. al., "Mission to Nereus: The Design and Architecture of the DIoNISES Mission," RASC-AL 2012, Florida, USA, June 2012
Berger, M., et. al., "Space Ferry: An Innovative Approach to Servicing and Removing Satellites in GEO," RASC-AL 2012, Florida, USA, June 2012
Arute, F., et. al., "Polar Orbiting Passive Atmospheric Calibration Spheres [POPACS] – Sphere and Container Development," AIAA Region I-MA Student Conference, Pennsylvania, USA, April 13-14, 2012
Kang, S. J., Sinha, N., A. Ghosh, and Satyam, S., "A Novel Modular Satellite Bus Design," Reinventing Space 2011, California, USA, May 2-6, 2011
Kang, S. J., Cho, H. R., and Chang, Y. K., "Development of a Micro-Thruster Impulse Measurement System Using Optical Sensors," 22nd Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Utah, USA, August 11-14, 2008
Chang, Y. K., Lee, B. H., and Kang, S. J., "High-Accuracy Image Centroiding Algorithm for CMOS-Based Digital Sun Sensors," 2007 KSAS-JSASS Joint International Symposium on Aerospace Engineering, Fukuoka, Japan, October 9-11, 2007
Chang, Y. K., Ryu, J. H., Lee, B. H., and Kang, S. J., "Development of Multi Digital Data Control System for Ultra-Small Satellites Using FPGA," KSAS-JSASS Joint International Symposium on Aerospace Engineering, Fukuoka, Japan, October 9-11, 2007
Chang, Y. K., Moon, B. Y., Lee, B. H., and Kang, S.J., "First Exploitation of Responsive Space in Korea by Ultra-Small Satellite Development," 2006 KSAS-JSASS Joint International Symposium on Aerospace Engineering, Busan, Korea, November 16-17, 2006
Chang, Y. K., Lee, B. H., Choi, J. W., Yun, M. Y., Kang, S. J., and Moon, B. Y., "Rapid Initial Detumbling Strategy for Micro/Nano Satellite with Pitch Bias Momentum System," 2006 KSAS-JSASS Joint International Symposium on Aerospace Engineering, Busan, Korea, November 16-17, 2006
Chang, Y. K., Kang, S. J., Lee, B. H., Choi, J. W., Yun, M. Y., and Moon, B. Y., "Attitude Control Strategy for HAUSAT-2 with Pitch Bias Momentum System," AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, UT, USA, August 16, 2006
Moon, B. Y., Lee, B. H., Kang, S. J., and Chang, Y. K., "Low-Cost Responsive Exploitation of Space by HAUSAT-2 Nano Satellite," AIAA-RS4 2006, LA, USA, April 24-27, 2006
Ko, S. H., Kang, S. J., and Chang, Y. K., "A Novel Spread Spectrum Communication System for LEO Satellite," JC-SAT 2004, October 21-22, 2004
