Conference Proceedings

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  1. C. Hajiyev and H.E. Soken , “Attitude Estimation of ITU-PSAT I Satellite on   Magnetometer Measurements,” in Proc. 4th Ankara International   Aerospace Conference, Ankara, Turkey, 2007.
  2. H.E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “Unscented Kalman Filter Based Attitude Estimation of ITU-PSAT I Satellite using Magnetometer Measurements,” in Proc. SSW 2008 International Workshop on Small Satellites, New Missions and New Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2008, pp.72-76.
  3. C. Hajiyev and H.E. Soken, “Adaptive EKF with the Filter Gain Correction Applied to Magnetometer Based Attitude Determination System of a LEO Satellite,” in Proc. SSW 2008 International Workshop on Small Satellites, New Missions and New Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2008, pp.77-81.
  4. H.E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter with Multiple Fading Factors for Pico Satellite Attitude Estimation,” in Proc. 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2009, pp. 541 – 546.   DOI: 10.1109/RAST.2009.5158254
  5. C. Hajiyev and H.E. Soken, “UKF for Identification of the Pico-Satellite Attitude Dynamics Parameters and External Torques on IMU and Magnetometer Measurements,” in Proc. 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2009, pp. 547 – 552. DOI: 10.1109/RAST.2009.5158255
  6. C. Hajiyev and H.E. Soken, “Adaptive Kalman Filter with Multiple Fading Factors for UAV State Estimation,” in Proc. 7th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes, Barcelona, Spain, 2009, pp.77-82.    DOI: 10.3182/20090630-4-ES-2003.00013
  7. H.E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “An Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter Applied for the Identification of Attitude Dynamics Parameters of a Pico Satellite,” in Proc. 6th IFAC International Workshop on Knowledge and Technology Transfer in/to Developing Countries: Automation and Infrastructure, Ohrid, Macedonia, 2009, pp.335-340
  8. C. Hajiyev and H.E. Soken, “Adaptive Kalman Filter with the Gain Correction Applied to UAV Flight Dynamics,” in Proc. 17th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2009, pp. 892 – 897.    DOI: 10.1109/MED.2009.5164658
  9. C. Hajiyev and H. E. Soken, “Adaptive Kalman Filter with UAV Flight Control System Applications,”  in Proc. International Symposium on Engineering and Architectural Sciences of Balkan Caucus and Turkic Republics, Isparta, Turkey, 2009, vol.2, pp.58-64.
  10. H.E. Soken, A.R. Aslan and C. Hajiyev, “Attitude Determination and Control of Future Small Satellites,” in Proc. NATO AVT-171 Workshop: Multifunctional Structures and System Technologies for Small Spacecraft (RTO-MP-AVT-171), Antalya, Turkey, 2010.
  11. H. E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “UKF Based In-Flight Calibration of Magnetometers and Rate Gyros for Pico Satellite Attitude Determination,” in Proc. 17th Saint Petersburg International Conference on Integrated Navigation Systems, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2010.
  12. H. E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “An Adaptive Sensor Fusion Method Applied to UAV Dynamics,” in Proc. International Workshop on Unmanned Vehicles, Istanbul, Turkey, 2010, pp. 57-62.
  13. H. E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “In Flight Magnetometer Calibration via Unscented Kalman Filter,” in Proc. 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2011, pp. 885-890. DOI: 10.1109/RAST.2011.5966970
  14. H. E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “REKF and RUKF Development for Pico Satellite Attitude Estimation in the Presence of Measurement Faults,” in Proc. 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2011, pp. 891-896.  DOI: 10.1109/RAST.2011.5966972
  15. H. E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “Reconfigurable UKF for In-flight Magnetometer Calibration and Attitude Parameter Estimation,” in Proc. 18thIFAC World Congress, Milan, Italy, 2011, vol.18, part1, pp. 741-746. DOI: 10.3182/20110828-6-IT-1002.00330
  16. H. E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “A Novel Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter for Pico Satellite Attitude Estimation,” in Proc. 5th International Conference on Physics and Control, Leon, Spain, 2011.
  17. C. Hajiyev and H. E. Soken, “Fault Tolerant Estimation of UAV Dynamics via Robust Adaptive Kalman Filter,” in Proc. Special International Conference on Complex Systems: Synergy of Control, Computing & Communications, Ohrid, Macedonia, 2011, pp.311-320.
  18. H. E. Soken and S. Sakai, “UKF Based On-Orbit Gyro and Magnetometer Bias Estimation as a Part of the Attitude Determination Procedure for a Small Satellite,” in Proc. 11thInternational Conference on Control Automation and Systems, Seoul, Korea, 2011, pp. 1891-1896.
  19. C. Hajiyev, H.E. Soken, M. Ata and M. Dinc, “Fault Tolerant Estimation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Dynamics via Robust UKF,” in Proc. 13th International Carpathian Control Conference, High Tatras, Slovak Republic, 2012, pp.203-208.DOI: 10.1109/CarpathianCC.2012.6228640
  20. H.E. Soken and S. Sakai, “Residual Based Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter for Satellite Attitude Estimation,” in Proc. AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Minneapolis, USA, 2012.DOI: 10.2514/6.2012-4476
  21. H.E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “Fault Tolerant Attitude Estimation for Pico Satellites Using Robust Adaptive UKF,” in Proc. 8th IFAC Symposium on Fault Detection, Supervision and Safety of Technical Processes, Mexico City, Mexico, 2012, pp.726-731.  DOI: 10.3182/20120829-3-MX-2028.00064
  22. H.E. Soken, C. Hajiyev and S. Sakai, “Robust Kalman Filtering with Multiple Scale Factors for Small Satellite Attitude Estimation”, in. Proc. Itzhack Y. Bar-Itzhack Memorial Symposium on Estimation, Navigation, and Spacecraft Control, Haifa, Israel, 2012.
  23. H.E. Sokenand S. Sakai, “Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter for Small Satellite Attitude Estimation”, in. Proc. Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Jeju, Korea, 2012.
  24. H.E. Soken and S. Sakai, “In-Orbit Estimation of Time-Varying Residual Magnetic Moment for Small Satellite Applications”, in. Proc. AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, Boston, USA, 2013. DOI: 10.2514/6.2013-4650
  25. H.E. Soken and S. Sakai, “A Study on an Accurate yet Simple Attitude Estimation Scheme for Nanosatellites”, in. Proc. 5th Nano-satellite Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, 2013.
  26. H.E.Soken, C. Hacizade and S. Sakai, “Simultaneous Adaptation of the Process and Measurement Noise Covariances for the UKF Applied to Nanosatellite Attitude Estimation”, in. Proc. 19th IFAC World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 2014.  DOI: 10.3182/20140824-6-ZA-1003.00773
  27. H.E. Soken and S. Sakai, “Investigation of estimation methods for time-varying residual magnetic moment”, in. Proc. Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Shanghai, China, 2014. Also in Procedia Engineering, vol. 99, 2015, pp. 1146-1151. DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2014.12.696
  28. H.E. Soken and S. Sakai, “Multiple-Model Adaptive Estimation of Time-Varying Residual Magnetic Moment for Small Satellites,” in. Proc. 3rd CAES Specialists Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control, Toulouse, France, 2015.
  29. D. Cilden, C. Hajiyev and H.E. Soken, “Attitude and Attitude Rate Estimation for a Nanosatellite Using SVD and UKF,” in Proc. 7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, pp. 695-700, Istanbul, Turkey, 2015. DOI:10.1109/RAST.2015.7208431
  30. H.E. Soken and S. Sakai, “Magnetometer Calibration for Advanced Small Satellite Missions,” in Proc. 30th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Kobe, Japan, 2015. ID: 2015-d-40
  31. H.E. Soken, D. Cilden and C. Hajiyev, “Attitude Estimation for Nanosatellites using Singular Value Decomposition and Unscented Kalman Filter,” in Proc. 30th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Kobe, Japan, 2015. ID: 2015-f-37
  32. H.E. Soken, S. Sakai, K. Asamura, Y. Nakamura and T. Takashima, “Spin-axis Tilt Estimation for Spinning Spacecraft,” in Proc. AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference, San Diego, CA, USA, January 2016.DOI: 10.2514/6.2016-0626
  33. H.E. Soken and S.Sakai, “A Multiple Model Adaptive Estimation Algorithm for Systems with Parameter Change,” in Proc. SICE Annual Conference 2016, Tsukuba, Japan, 2016, pp.1718-1723.DOI: DOI.10.1109/SICE.2016.7749088
  34. H.E. Soken, S. Sakai, K. Asamura, Y. Nakamura and T. Takashima,“Spin Parameters and Nonlinear Kalman Filtering for Spinning Spacecraft Attitude Estimation,” in Proc. 27thAAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio, TX, USA, 2017, AAS 17-249. Also in Advances in the Astronautical Science, vol. 160, pp. 2615 – 2629, 2017.
  35. H.E. Soken, J. C. Van der Ha and S. Sakai, “Spin-axis Tilt Estimation Algorithm with Validation by Real Data,” in Proc. 27thAAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio, TX, USA, 2017, AAS 17-250. Also in Advances in the Astronautical Science, vol. 160, pp. 2631-2645, 2017.
  36. H.E. Soken, S. Sakai, K. Asamura, Y. Nakamura and T. Takashima, “Study on an Advanced Attitude Determination Algorithm for the ERG Spacecraft,” in Proc. 26th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Matsuyama, Japan, 2017, ISTS-2017-d-075/ISSFD-2017-075.
  37. H.E. Soken, J. C. Van der Ha and S. Sakai, “Spinning Spacecraft Attitude Filtering with Spin Parameters: Performance Evaluation with Real Data,” in Proc. 26th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Matsuyama, Japan, 2017, ISTS-2017-d-078/ISSFD-2017-078.
  38. D. Cilden Guler, H.E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “Non-Traditional Robust UKF against Attitude Sensors Faults,” in Proc. 26th International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Matsuyama, Japan, 2017, ISTS-2017-d-077/ISSFD-2017-077.
  39. O. Khurshid, J. Selkainaho, E. Kallio, A. Visala and H.E. Soken, “Pseudo-Linear Kalman Filter for Attitude Estimation of a Spinning Nanosatellite,” in Proc. 8thNano-satellite Symposium, Matsuyama, Japan, 2017, 2017-f-065.
  40. H.E. Soken and S. Sakai, “Magnetometer Only Attitude Estimation for Spinning Small Satellites,” in Proc. 8thInternational Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2017. DOI: 10.1109/RAST.2017.8002996
  41. H.E. Soken, C. Hajiyev and D. Cilden Guler, “Nontraditional UKF Based Nanosatellite Attitude Estimation with the Process and Measurement Noise Covariances Adaptation,” in Proc. 8th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2017. DOI: 10.1109/RAST.2017.8003009
  42. O. Khurshid, H.E. Soken, J. Selkainaho, E. Kallio,and A. Visala, “Pseudo-Linear Approach to Nanosatellite Attitude Estimation and Magnetometer Calibration,” in Proc. 8th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2017. DOI:10.1109/RAST.2017.8003008
  43. H.E. Soken, “A Survey of Calibration Algorithms for Small Satellite Magnetometers,” in Proc. 4th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace,” Padua, Italy, 2017.     DOI: 10.1109/MetroAeroSpace.2017.7999539
  44. C. Hajiyev, H.E. Soken and D. Cilden Guler, “Q-Adaptation of SVD-Aided UKF Algorithm for Nanosatellite Attitude Estimation,” in Proc. 20th IFAC World Congress, Toulouse, France, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.1399
  45. H.E. Soken, S. Sakai, K. Asamura, Y. Nakamura and T. Takashima, “Advanced Attitude Determination Algorithm for Arase: Preliminary Mission Experience,” in Proc. AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Stevenson, WA, USA, 2017, AAS 17-637. Also to appear in Advances in the Astronautical Science, vol. 162, pp. 1175 – 1193, 2018.
  46. H.E. Soken and S. Sakai, “Time-Varying Errors for Magnetometers on Small Satellites,”in Proc.68thInternational Astronautical Congress, Adelaide, Australia, 2017, IAC-17.C1.1.3
  47. H.E. Soken, “An Attitude Filtering and Magnetometer Calibration Approach for Nanosatellites,” in Proc.Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Seoul, Korea, October 2017.
  48. H.E. Soken and S. Sakai, “TRIAD+Filtering Approach for Complete Magnetometer Calibration,” in Proc. 9th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2019. DOI: 10.1109/RAST.2019.8767427   
  49. H.E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “Tuning the Attitude Filter: A Comparison of Intuitive and Adaptive Approaches,” in Proc. 9th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2019. DOI: 10.1109/RAST.2019.8767876  
  50. H.E. Soken, S. Sakai, K. Asamura, Y. Nakamura, T. Takashima and I. Shinohara, “Mission Experience for Spinning Spacecraft Attitude Filtering with Spin Parameters,” in Proc. 32nd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Fukui, Japan, 2019.
  51. H.E. Soken, M. E. Cetin and S. Sakai, “Attitude-Independent Magnetometer Calibration for Spinning Spacecraft Using Quasi-Measurements,” in Proc. AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, 2020, AAS 20-501
  52. S.N. Sozen, M. Gokce, F. Gulmammadov, H.E. Soken and C. Yavuzyilmaz, “Estimation of Attitude Dynamics Parameters for an Earth Imaging Satellite Considering the Design Limitations,” in Proc. AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, 2020, AAS 20-534
  53. M.B. Guzel, H.E. Soken and O. Tekinalp, “Imaging-Based Attitude Determination Algorithm for Small Satellites: Design and The Preliminary Results,” in Proc. 71st International Astronautical Congress, 2020, IAC-20-C.1.9.10
  54. B. Candan and H.E. Soken, “Estimation of Attitude Using Robust Adaptive Kalman Filter,” in Proc. 8th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace, Virtual, 2021.
  55. S. N. Sozen, M. Gokce, H.E. Soken, C. Yavuzyilmaz, and F. Gulmammadov, “Measurement Correction of a Set of Analog Sun Sensors via Neural Network,” in Proc. 8th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace, Virtual, 2021.
  56. O. Kahraman and H.E. Soken, “Incorporating Delayed Star Tracker Measurements in Attitude Filter,” in Proc.. AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, 2020, AAS 20-501
  57. B. Candan and H.E. Soken, “Covariance-Scaling Robust Attitude Estimation Using Inertial Measurements,” 11th Ankara International Aerospace Conference, Virtual, 2021.
  58. M. Esit, S. Yakupoglu, C. Hajiyev and H.E. Soken, “Gyroless Backup Attitude Estimation Algorithm for Nanosatellites Using Magnetic Field Derivatives in The Loss of Sun Sensor Measurements,” 11th Ankara International Aerospace Conference, Virtual, 2021.
  59. A.E. Acikgoz, E. Oksal, E. Kaplan and H.E. Soken, “Investigation of Different Approaches for Star Identification and Tracking In Low-Cost Star Trackers,” 11th Ankara International Aerospace Conference, Virtual, 2021.
  60. N.S Eroglu and H.E. Soken, “INS/GNSS Integration for a Guided Munition with Error-State Kalman Filter,” 11th Ankara International Aerospace Conference, Virtual, 2021.
  61. S.N. Sozen, M. Gokce, F. Gulmammadov, “Parameter Estimation of a Magnetorquer by Using the Differential Corrector,” 11th Ankara International Aerospace Conference, Virtual, 2021.
  62. S.N. Sozen, M. Gokce, H.E. Soken and F. Gulmammadov, “Attitude Determination for Nanosatellites Using Only a Set of Analog Sun Sensors,” in Proc. 33rd International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Oita, Japan, 2022.
  63. C. Yıldırım and H.E. Soken, “Hybrid Multi-Algorithmic Attitude Determination and Control Architecture,” in Proc. 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, France, 2022.
  64. D. Benli and H.E. Soken, “Reducing the Computational Load of Attitude Estimation for Nano-Satellites using Integrated Measurements” in Proc. 11th Nanosatellite Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, 2022. https://nanosat11th.itu.edu.tr/assets/papers/Reducing.pdf
  65. A. Süslü, B.R. Kuran and H.E. Soken, “Design of A Visual Pose Estimation Algorithm for Moon Landing”, in Proc. 11th Nanosatellite Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, 2022 https://nanosat11th.itu.edu.tr/assets/papers/DESIGN.pdf
  66. S.S. Uzun and H.E. Soken, “Vision Odometry Aid for Unmanned Aircraft Navigation in Unknown Environments”, in Proc. 12th EASN International Conference on “Innovation in Aviation & Space for opening New Horizons” Barcelona, Spain, 2022.
  67. Y. Kurt and H. E. Soken, “Vision-Based Real-Time Motion Estimation of Ground Vehicles from Aerial Imagery”, in Proc. 12th EASN International Conference on “Innovation in Aviation & Space for opening New Horizons” Barcelona, Spain, 2022.
  68. M. Esit, H.E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “A Model Predictive Control Based Magnetorquer-only Attitude Control Approach for a Small Satellite”, in Proc. 22nd IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Aerospace ACA 2022: Mumbai, India, 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2023.03.014
  69. S.N. Sozen, M. Gokce, F. Gulmammadov, and H.E. Soken, “Quaternion Interpolation Under the Angular Velocity Constraint”, in Proc. 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2023.
  70. O. Akca, K.E. Tirman, and H.E. Soken, “Onboard Gyro Calibration for Small Satellites Using Star Tracker Measurements”, in Proc. 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2023.
  71. T. Yanık and H.E.Soken, “Design of a Guidance System for an Airlaunch Rocket Using Iterative Guidance Mode”, in Proc. 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2023.
  72. Y.Kurt, S.U. Aydınlı and H.E. Soken, “Analyzing the Effects of Visual Based Tracking Algorithms on Classical Guidance Methods” in Proc. 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2023.
  73. H.Demirel Bayri and H. E. Soken, “Performance Analysis of System Identification Techniques for a Rocket”, in Proc. 10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies, Istanbul, Turkey, 2023.
  74. S. Yakupoglu Altuntas, H.E. Soken and C. Hajiyev, “Time-varying Residual Magnetic Moment Modelling and Estimation for a Nanosatellite” in Proc. 34th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Kurume, Japan, 2023.
  75. V. Paksoy and H.E.Soken, “Optical Lunar Navigation for a Small Spacecraft Using Basilisk Astrodynamics Software” in Proc. 34th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Kurume, Japan, 2023.
  76. B. Candan and H.E. Soken, “Robust Attitude Estimation Using Magnetic and Inertial Sensors”, in Proc. IFAC 2023, 22nd World Congress of IFAC, Yokohama, Japan, 2023