Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. J. Campos and P. Ferguson, “Non-Traditional Project Management Approaches Applied to Student Satellite Projects”, submitted to the Journal of Aerospace Systems, January 2021.
  2. V. Parthasarathy and P. Ferguson, “A Fault-management System for Satellite Telemetry Based on Statistical Process Control and Time-domain Feature Extraction”, submitted to Acta Astronautica, February 2021.
  3. M. Braga, M. May and P. Ferguson, “Auto-link UAV to CAD: A Software Tool that Bridges the Gap between UAV Design Optimization and CAD”, submitted to the Canadian Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems, February 2021.
  4. V. Platero, P. Ferguson, R. Jayaraman and D. Isleifson, “2-in-1 Smart Panels: Embedding Phased Array Patch Antennas within Satellite Structures”, Acta Astronautica, 175(October, 2020): 51-56.
  5. M. Driedger, M. Rososhansky and P. Ferguson, “Unscented Kalman Filter Based Method for Spacecraft Navigation Using Resident Space Objects”, Journal of Aerospace Systems, 3(3), 197-205 2020.
  6. V. Parthasarathy and P. Ferguson, “Modelling and Simulation of the Power Subsystem of a LEO Satellite”, Journal of Aerospace Systems, 3(2): 139-146, 2020.
  7. M. Driedger and P. Ferguson. “Feasibility Study of an Orbital Navigation Filter Using Resident Space Object Observations.” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics (2020): 1-7.
  8. A. Yahyaabadi, M. Driedger, V. Parthasarathy, R. Sahani, A. Carvey, T. Rahman, V. Platero, J. Campos and P. Ferguson, “ManitobaSat-1:  A Novel Approach for Technology Advancement.”, IEEE Potentials, 34(4), July 2020.
  9. A. Emmanuel, J. Raghavan, R. Harris and P. Ferguson, “A Comparison of Radiation Shielding Effectiveness of Materials for Highly Elliptical Orbits,” Advances in Space Research 53 (2014) 1143-1152.
  10. W. Kinsner, D. Schor, R. Fazel-Darbandi, B. Cade, K. Anderson, C. Friesen, S. McKay, D. Kotelko and P. Ferguson. “The T-Sat1 Nanosatellite Design and Implementation Through a Team of Teams.” IJCINI 7.1 (2013): 32-57. Web. 29 Nov. 2016. doi:10.4018/jcini.2013010102.
  11. L. Stirling, K. Wilcox, P. Ferguson and D. Newman, “Kinetics and kinematics for translational motions in microgravity during parabolic flight.” Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine, June 2009, 80(6):522-31.

Conference Papers

  1. A. Barari and P. Ferguson, “Reconfigurable and Empirical Spacecraft Emulation Testbed (RESET): Spacecraft Dynamic Emulation”, Submitted to the IEEE / ASME International Conference on Intelligent Mechatronics, 2021.
  2. N. Najafizadeh Sari, R. Clarck, S. Connell, N. Turenne and P. Ferguson, “Spin Stabilized Sun Pointing CubeSat for Space Geology”, Submitted to the Proceedings of the 2021 SpaceOps Virtual Conference, 2021.
  3. T. Zhang and P. Ferguson, “Optimal Reaction Wheel Control with Stiction and Resonance Avoidance”, Submitted to the Proceedings of the 2021 SpaceOps Virtual Conference, 2021.
  4. Y. Huang and P. Ferguson, “Attitude Dynamics and Control Anomaly Detection Using an Autonomous Ground Station”, Presented at the 2021 AIAA SciTech Conference, Online, January 2021.
  5. M. Braga, M. May and P. Ferguson, “Auto-Link UAV to CAD: A Software Tool that Bridges the Gap Between UAV Design Optimization and CAD”, Presented at the 2020 Unmanned Systems Canada Conference, November, 2020.
  6. J. Campos and P. Ferguson, “ManitobaSat-1: Space Systems Engineering for Student Training”, presented at the 2020 Virtual Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2020.
  7. N. Turenne, E. Cloutis, D.M. Apple, P. Mann, S. Connell, M. Ramirez, C. Kiddel, A.E. Parkinson, K. Kibanek, J.D. Kuik, E. Stanish, P. Ferguson, M. Driedger, J. Campos, V. Platero and H. Umar-Lawal. (2020). “Verification and Characterization of Geological Samples On Board the Manitobasat-1 3U CubeSat.” 51st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, The Woodlands, TX, United States.
  8. S. Connell, E. Cloutis, D.M. Apple, N. Turenne, P. Mann, M. Ramirez, C. Kiddel, A.E. Parkinson, K. Kubanek, J.D. Kuik, E. Stanish, P. Ferguson, M. Driedger, J. Campos, V. Platero and H. Umar-Lawal. (2020). “Overview of the 3-U ManitobaSat-1 CubeSat Payload to Study the Effects of Space Weathering on Geological Samples.” 51st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, The Woodlands, TX, United States.
  9. V. Platero, P. Ferguson, R. Jayaraman and D. Isleifson, “2-in-1 Smart Panels: Embedding Phased Array Patch Antennas Within Satellite Structures”, Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, October 2019.
  10. J. Campos and P. Ferguson, “Agile Space Systems Management”, Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, October 2019.
  11. M. Driedger, A. Ferguson and P. Ferguson, “A Safety Monitoring Method for Non-Deterministic Functions in Mission Critical Tasks from the Commercial Drone Industry”, Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, October 2019.
  12. A. Carvey and P. Ferguson, “Evaluating the Feasibility of Smart Radiator Device (SRD) through Simulated Small Satellite Missions”, Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, October 2019.
  13. M. Driedger, D. Schor, K. Dick, S. Abraham, S. Rempel, P. Ferguson and W. Kinsner, “A History of UMSATS: Nearing 10 Years of Student Satellite Design Success”, Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, October 2019.
  14. M. Driedger, J. Chornick, E. Olaniyanu, K. Dick, R. Sahani and P. Ferguson, “Using Hard Drive Based Reaction Wheels for Attitude Control on the TSAT5 CubeSat”, Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, October 2019.
  15. S. Abraham, S. Rempel, L. Thiessen and P. Ferguson, “TSAT 5: Making CubeSats Accessible to the Public via a Web and Amateur Radio Based Satellite User Interface”, Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, October 2019.
  16. V. Parthasarathy and P. Ferguson, “Virtual Ground Station for Automated Spacecraft Operations”, Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Washington DC, October 2019.
  17. A. Carvey, J-F. Thibault, E. Haddad and P. Ferguson, “An Experimental Study of a Smart Radiator Device for Enhanced Passive Thermal Control of Small Spacecraft”, SSC19-WKII-06, Presented at the 2019 SmallSat Conference, Logan, Utah, August 2019.
  18. V. Platero and P. Ferguson, “2-in-1 Smart Panels: Embedding Microstrip Patch Antennas within Satellite Structures”, SSC19-WP1-20, Presented at the 2019 SmallSat Conference, Logan, Utah, August 2019.
  19. M. Driedger, M. Rososhansky and P. Ferguson, “Unscented Kalman Filter Based Method for Spacecraft Navigation Using Resident Space Objects”, Presented at the International Conference on Aerospace System Science and Engineering, Toronto, Ontario, July 2019.
  20. V. Parthasarathy and P. Ferguson, “Modelling and Simulation of the Power Subsystem of a LEO Satellite”, Presented at the International Conference on Aerospace System Science and Engineering, Toronto, Ontario, July 2019.
  21. P. Ferguson, “Capacity Building Through Academic / Industrial Cooperation in Space Systems Research”, Presented at the CASI ASTRO 2019 Conference, Laval, QC, June 2019.
  22. A. Yahyaabadi and P. Ferguson, “A Multi-Vehicle Drone Testbed for Space Systems and Remote Sensing Verification”, Presented at the CASI ASTRO 2019 Conference, Laval, QC, June 2019.
  23. A. Yahyaabadi, P. Harrison and P. Ferguson, “Auto Code Generation for Onboard Space Object Detection and Other Flight Software Applications – A Feasibility Study”, Presented at the CASI ASTRO June 2019 Conference, Laval, QC, 2019.
  24. J. Campos and P. Ferguson, “Industry Project Management Tools for Nano-Satellite Teams”, Presented at the CASI ASTRO 2019 Conference, Laval, QC, June 2019.
  25. V. Parthasarathy and P. Ferguson, “A Virtual Ground Station for Automated Spacecraft Health Monitoring”, Presented at the CASI ASTRO 2019 Conference, Laval, QC, June 2019.
  26. V. Platero and P. Ferguson, “Outreaching for the Stars with ManitobaSat-1: An Educational Program Making Space More Accessible to Elementary Schools”, Presented at the CASI ASTRO 2019 Conference, Laval, QC, June 2019.
  27. A. Yahyaabadi, M. Driedger, V. Parthasarathy, R. Sahani, A. Carvey, T. Rahman, V. Platero, J. Campos and P. Ferguson, “ManitobaSat-1:  Making Space for Innovation”, in the Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta, 2019.
  28. W. Kinsner, K. Ferens, P. Ferguson, R. Herrmann, H. Li, J. Tkachuk, C. Y. F. Cheong, O. Michael, S. Reid, E. Cui, S. O. Akporuku, and J. Charles, “An unmanned aerial system to monitor a solar-cell farm and its power grid in remote locations,” in Proc. ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting, ASM2018 (Ottawa, ON; December 10-14, 2018) 2018.
  29. M. Driedger, M. Taverner, V. Platero and P. Ferguson (faculty advisor), “TSAT4:  A Modular 3U CubeSat Characterizing Anabaena Cylindrica in Low Earth Orbit.”  Proc. of the 2018 Small Satellite Conference, Logan Utah, 2018.
  30. M. Driedger and P. Ferguson, “Orbital Navigation using Resident Space Object Observations.”  Proc. of the 2018 Small Satellite Conference, Logan Utah, 2018 (SSC18-PII-08).
  31. P. Ferguson, “Making Space for Everyone: A Research Program Aimed at Breaking Down Barriers to New Technology Adoption in Space.” Presented at the CASI ASTRO 2018 Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, May 2018.
  32. A. Fazel-Darbandi, J. Doerksen, J. Tayler, U. Annakkage, K. Samarasekera, M. Fazel-Darbandi, P. Glowacki, D. Schor, W. Kinsner, D. Kotelko, P. Ferguson, D. Weber, and S. Kovnats, “Design and Implementation of a Power System for a Nanosatellite,” in Proc. of CASI Astronautics Conference 2012, ASTRO2012, (Quebec City, QC: April 24-26, 2012), pp. 1-5, 2012.
  33. B. Russell, M. Fazel-Darbandi, J. Hernandez, D. Newsom, B. Cade, D. Schor, W. Kinsner, D. Kotelko, and P. Ferguson, “Implementation of Attitude Control Algorithms for a Nanosatellite Mission,” in Proc. of CASI Astronautics Conference 2012, ASTRO2012, (Quebec City, QC: April 24-26, 2012), pp. 1-5, 2012.
  34. A. Emmanuel, J. Raghavan, R. Harris and P. Ferguson, “A Comparison of Radiation Shielding Effectiveness of Materials for Canadian Polar Communications and Weather (PCW) Satellite Mission.” Poster presented at the Canadian Space Summit, London, Ontario, Canada, September 2012.
  35. P. Ferguson, J. Michels, R. Harris, D. Turner, P. Harrison, J. F. Thibault, W. Soh, R. Buckingham and R. Zee, “Enabling Spacecraft Technologies for the Polar Communications and Weather Spacecraft Bus.” 30th AIAA International Communications Satellite System Conference, 2012, ICSSC-192.
  36. P. Ferguson, “On-Orbit Spacecraft Inertia and Rate Sensor Scale Factor Estimation for Microsatellites.” SSC08-V11-2, Proc. of the 2008 Small Satellite Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2008.
  37. P. Ferguson, C. P. Krebs, L. A. Stirling, and D. J. Newman. “Kinetic and kinematic sensing system for the MICR0-G / Adapt International Space Station Experiment.” Proc. of the 2006 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium, 2006, pp. 2-7.
  38. P. Ferguson, C. Coleman, and D. Newman. “Characterization of Human Locomotor Control Strategies and Adaptation Across a Spectrum of Gravitational Environments.” #IAC-04-Q.6/T.5.07, 55th International Astronautical Congress, Vancouver BC, Canada. October 2004.
  39. L. Breger, P. Ferguson, J. P. How, S. Thomas, T. McLoughlin and M. Campbell, “Distributed Control of Formation Flying Spacecraft Built on OA,” 10.2514/6.2003-5366. Proc. of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Aug. 2003.
  40. P. Ferguson and J. How, “Decentralized Estimation Algorithms For Formation Flying Spacecraft,” 10.2514/6.2003-5442. Proc. of the AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Aug. 2003.
  41. P. Ferguson, F. Busse, and J. How. “Navigation and Control Performance Predictions for the Orion Formation Flying Mission.” International Symposium on Formation Flying:  Missions and Technologies, Toulouse, France, October 2002.
  42. P. Ferguson, T. Yang, M. Tillerson, and J. How. “New formation flying testbed for analyzing distributed estimation and control architectures,” 10.2514/6.2002-4961. Proc. of the Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Monterey, CA, 2002. AIAA.
  43. C. Park, P. Ferguson, N. Pohlman and J. How. “Decentralized Relative Navigation for Formation Flying Spacecraft using Augmented CDGPS.” In Proceedings of the ION-GPS Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, Sept 2001, pp. 2304-2315.
  44. P. Ferguson, F. Busse, B. Engberg, J. How, M. Tillerson, N. Pohlman, A. Richards and R. Twiggs. “Formation Flying Experiments on the Orion-Emerald Mission.”  10.2514/6.2001-4688. Proc. of the AIAA Space 2001 Conference and Exposition, Albuquerque, New Mexico.  August 2001.