RODNEY L. ANDERSON

Journal Papers

• Kumar, B., R. L. Anderson, and R. de la Llave, “Transfers Between Jupiter-Ganymede and Jupiter-Europa Resonant Tori in a Concentric Circular Restricted Four-Body Model,” Acta Astronautica, Volume 211, 2023, pp. 76-87. [pdf]
• Sullivan, C. J., N. Bosanac, and R. L. Anderson, “Designing Low-Thrust Transfers near Earth-Moon L2 via Multi-Objective Reinforcement Learning,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2023. [pdf]
• Easton, R. W., R. L. Anderson, and M. W. Lo, “Conic Transfer Arcs for Kepler's Problem,” American Journal of Physics, Volume 90, Number 9, 2022. [pdf]
• Kumar, B., R. L. Anderson, and R. de la Llave, “Rapid and Accurate Methods for Computing Whiskered Tori and their Manifolds in Periodically Perturbed Planar Circular Restricted 3-Body Problems,” Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Volume 134, Number 3, 2022. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., S. Campagnola, D. Koh, T. P. McElrath, and R. Woollands, “Endgame Design for Europa Lander: Ganymede to Europa Approach,” The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Volume 68, 2021, pp. 96-119. [pdf]
• Kumar, B., R. L. Anderson, and R. de la Llave, “High-Order Resonant Orbit Manifold Expansions for Mission Design in the Planar Circular Restricted 3-Body Problem,” Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, Volume 97, June, 2021. [pdf]
• Sullivan, C. J., J. Stuart, R. L. Anderson, and N. Bosanac, “Designing Low-Thrust Transfers to High-Inclination Science Orbits via Hybrid Optimization,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2021. [pdf]
• Koh, D., R. L. Anderson, and I. Bermejo-Moreno, “Cell-Mapping Orbit Search for Mission Design at Ocean Worlds Using Parallel Computing,” The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Volume 68, 2021, pp. 172-196. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., “Tour Design Using Resonant-Orbit Invariant Manifolds in Patched Circular Restricted Three-Body Problems,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 44, Number 1, January, 2021, pp. 106-119. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Computing Libration Point Isolated Invariant Sets Using Isolating Blocks,” Physica D, Volume 405, April, 2020. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., P. W. Chodas, R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, "Planar Low-Energy Asteroid and Comet Transit Analysis Using Isolating Blocks," Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Volume 131, Number 32, July, 2019. [pdf]
• Balducci, M., B. A. Jones, and R. L. Anderson, "Multielement Separated Representations for Orbit Uncertainty Propagation," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 42, Number 9, September, 2019, pp. 1930-1945. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., S. Campagnola, and B. B. Buffington, “Analysis of Petal Rotation Trajectory Characteristics,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 41, Number 4, 2018, pp. 827-840. [preprint, pdf]
• Koh, D. and R. L. Anderson, “Periodic Orbit-Attitude Solutions in the Planar Elliptic Restricted Three-Body Problem,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 41, Number 3, 2018, pp. 644-657. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Isolating Blocks as Computational Tools in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem,” Physica D, Volume 343, March, 2017, pp. 38-50. [pdf]
• Lantoine, G., R. P. Russell, R. L. Anderson, H. B. Garrett, and I. Katz, “Magnetour: Surfing Planetary Systems on Electromagnetic and Multi-Body Gravity Fields,” Acta Astronautica, Volume 138, September, 2017, pp. 543-558. [pdf]
• Villac, B. F., R. L. Anderson, and A. J. Pini, "Computer Aided Ballistic Orbit Classification Around Small Bodies," The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Volume 63, Number 3, September, 2016, pp. 175-205. doi: 10.1007/s40295-016-0089-x [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., S. Campagnola, and G. Lantoine, "Broad Search for Unstable Resonant Orbits in the Planar Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem," Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Volume 124, Number 2, February, 2016, pp. 177-199. doi: 10.1007/s10569-015-9659-7 [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., "Approaching Moons from Resonance via Invariant Manifolds," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 38, Number 6, June, 2015, pp. 1097-1109. doi: 10.2514/1.G000286 [pdf]
• Parker, J. S., T. P. McElrath, R. L. Anderson, and T. H. Sweetser, "Trajectory Design for MoonRise: A Proposed Lunar South Pole-Aitken Basin Sample Return Mission," The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, June, 2015. doi: 10.1007/s40295-015-0037-1 [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, "Spatial Approaches to Moons from Resonance Relative to Invariant Manifolds," Acta Astronautica, Volume 105, Number 1, December, pp. 355-372, 2014. doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2014.09.015 [pdf]
• Petropoulos, A. E., E. P. Bonfiglio, D. J. Grebow, T. Lam, J. S. Parker, J. Arrieta, D. F. Landau, R. L. Anderson, E. D. Gustafson, G. J. Whiffen, P. A. Finlayson, and J. A. Sims, "GTOC5: Results from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Team," Acta Futura, Volume 8, pp. 21-27, 2014. doi: 10.2420/AF08.2014.21 [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., C. P. Guignet, G. H. Born, and J. M. Forbes, "Effect of Density Model Time-Delay Errors on Orbit Prediction," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Volume 50, Number 5, September, pp. 1096-1105, 2013. doi: 10.2514/1.A32368 [pdf]
• Parker, J. S., R. L. Anderson, and A. Peterson, "Surveying Ballistic Transfers to Low Lunar Orbit," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 36, Number 5, pp. 1501-1511, 2013. doi: 10.2514/1.55661 [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L. and J. S. Parker, “Comparison of Low-Energy Lunar Transfer Trajectories to Invariant Manifolds,” Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Volume 115, Number 3, February, pp. 311-331, 2013. doi: 10.1007/s10569-012-9466-3 [pdf]
• Parker, J. S. and R. L. Anderson, “Targeting Low-Energy Transfers to Low Lunar Orbit,” Acta Astronautica, Volume 84, March-April, pp. 1-14, 2013. doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2012.10.033 [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L. and J. S. Parker, "Survey of Ballistic Transfers to the Lunar Surface," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 35, Number 4, pp. 1256-1267, July-August, 2012. doi: 10.2514/1.54830 [pdf]
• Davis, K. E., R. L. Anderson, and G. H. Born, "Preliminary Study of Geosynchronous Orbit Transfers from LEO Using Invariant Manifolds," The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Volume 58, Number 3, pp. 295-310, July-September, 2011. doi: 10.1007/BF03321172 [preprint | pdf]
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, "A Dynamical Systems Analysis of Resonant Flybys: Ballistic Case," The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Volume 58, Number 2, pp. 167-194, April-June, 2011. doi: 10.1007/BF03321164 [pdf]
• Davis, K., R. L. Anderson, D. J. Scheeres, and G. H. Born, "Optimal Transfers Between Unstable Periodic Orbits Using Invariant Manifolds," Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Volume 109, Number 3, pp. 241-264, March, 2011. doi: 10.1007/s10569-010-9327-x [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, "Dynamical Systems Analysis of Planetary Flybys and Approach: Planar Europa Orbiter," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 33, Number 6, pp. 1899-1912, November-December, 2010. doi: 10.2514/1.45060 [pdf]
• Davis, K., R. L. Anderson, G. H. Born, and D. J. Scheeres, "The Use of Invariant Manifolds for Transfers between Unstable Periodic Orbits of Different Energies," Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy, Volume 107, Number 4, pp. 471-485, August, 2010. doi: 10.1007/s10569-010-9285-3 [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, "Role of Invariant Manifolds in Low-Thrust Trajectory Design," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Volume 32, Number 6, pp. 1921-1930, November-December, 2009. doi: 10.2514/1.37516 [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., G. H. Born, and J. M. Forbes, "Sensitivity of Orbit Predictions to Density Variability," Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Volume 46, Number 6, pp. 1214-1230, November-December, 2009. doi: 10.2514/1.42138 [pdf]

Dissertation

• Anderson, R. L., Low Thrust Trajectory Design for Resonant Flybys and Captures Using Invariant Manifolds, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2005.

Books

• Parker, J. S. and R. L. Anderson, Low-Energy Lunar Trajectory Design, Volume 12 of DESCANSO Deep Space Communications and Navigation Series, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersy, 2014. [pdf | buy | bibtex]

Book Chapters

• Davis, K. E. and R. L. Anderson, "Libration Point Orbiters and the Three-Body Problem," Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering, Volume 5, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2010. [pdf | bibtex]

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers

• Sullivan, C. J., N. Bosanac, R. L. Anderson, A. Mashiku, and J. R. Stuart "Exploring Transfers Between Earth-Moon Halo Orbits via Multi-Objective Reinforcement Learning," IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, March 6–13, 2021.

Conference Papers

• Sullivan, C. J., N. Bosanac, R. L. Anderson, and A. K. Mashiku, “Exploring the Low-Thrust Transfer Design Space in an Ephemeris Model via Multi-Objective Reinforcement Learning,” AIAA SciTech Forum, San Diego, CA, January 3–7, 2022.
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Exploration of Spatial Chaotic Orbits Using Isolating Neighborhoods,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 21-578, Big Sky, MT (Virtual), August 9-11, 2021.
• Kumar, B., R. L. Anderson, R. de la Llave, and B. Gunter, “Computation and Analysis of Jupiter-Europa and Jupiter-Ganymede Resonant Orbits in the Planar Concentric Circular Restricted 4-Body Problem,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, 21-651, Big Sky, MT (Virtual), August 9–11, 2021.
• Hernandez, S., S. Bandyopadhyay, R. Karimi, M. Haynes, and R. L. Anderson, “Two Spacecraft Orbiting in Opposition to Enable Bistatic Radar Observations Around an Asteroid,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 21-728, Big Sky, MT (Virtual), August 9–11, 2021.
• Sullivan, C., N. Bosanac, A. Mashiku, and R. L. Anderson, “Multi-Objective Reinforcement Learning for Low-Thrust Transfer Design between Libration Point Orbits,” 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 21-636, Big Sky, MT (Virtual), August 9–11, 2021.
• Kumar, B., R. L. Anderson, and R. de la Llave, “Using GPUs and the Parameterization Method for Rapid Search and Refinement of Connections between Tori in Periodically Perturbed Planar Circular Restricted 3-Body Problems,” 31st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting,” 31st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 21-349, Charlotte, NC, February 1-4, 2021.
• Hernandez, S., R. L. Anderson, D. Roth, Y. Takahashi, and T. McElrath, “Navigating Low-Energy Trajectories to Land on the Surface of Europa,” 31st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 21-360, Charlotte, NC, February 1-4, 2021.
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Direct Exploration of the L₂ Isolated Invariant Set Using Isolating Neighborhoods,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 20-706, South Lake Tahoe, CA, August 9-13, 2020.
• Kumar, B., R. L. Anderson, and R. de la Llave, “Rapid and Accurate Computation of Invariant Tori, Manifolds, and Connections Near Mean Motion Resonances in Periodically Perturbed Planar Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem Models,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 20-694, South Lake Tahoe, CA, August 9-13, 2020.
• Kumar, B., R. L. Anderson, and R. de la Llave, “High-Order Resonant Orbit Manifold Expansions for Mission Design in the Planar Circular Restricted 3-Body Problem,” 70th International Astronautical Congress, IAC–19–C1.4.9x51517, Washington, D.C., October, 2019.
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Enabling Broad Energy Range Computations at Libration Points Using Isolating Neighborhoods,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 19-744, Portland, ME, August 11-15, 2019.
• Anderson, R. L., S. Campagnola, D. Koh, T. P. McElrath, and R. Woollands, “Endgame Design for Europa Lander: Ganymede to Europa Approach,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 19-745, Portland, ME, August 11-15, 2019.
• Stuart, J., R. L. Anderson, C. Sullivan, and N. Bosanac, “Accessing Highly Out-of-Ecliptic Science Orbits via Low-Energy, Low-Thrust Transport Mechanisms,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 19-728, Portland, ME, August 11-15, 2019.
• Sweetser, T. H., R. L. Anderson, G. Lantoine, A. E. Petropoulos, and J. A. Sims, “Trajectory Design for Small-Satellite Missions to Near-Earth Objects,” 13th International Academy of Astronautics Low-Cost Planetary Missions Conference, Toulouse, France, June 3-5, 2019.
• Hernandez, S., R. L. Restrepo, and R. L. Anderson, “Connecting Resonant Trajectories to a Europa Capture Through Lissajous Staging Orbits,” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 19-455, Ka'anapali, Maui, HI, January 13-17, 2019.
• Koh, D., R. L. Anderson, and I. Bermejo-Moreno, “Exploration of Three-Dimensional Orbit Bifurcations in the CRTBP Using Cell Mapping,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 18-264, Snowbird, UT, August 19-23, 2018.
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Computing Libration Point Hyperbolic Invariant Sets Using Isolating Blocks,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 17-697, Stevenson, WA, August 20-24, 2017.
• Villac, B. F. and R. L. Anderson, “Evaluation of a Rapid Transfer Design Approach for Small Body Applications,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 17-721, Stevenson, WA, August 20-24, 2017.
• Koh, D., R. L. Anderson, and I. Bermejo-Moreno, “Cell Mapping Orbit Search for Mission Design at Ocean Worlds Using Parallel Computing,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 17-756, Stevenson, WA, August 20-24, 2017. [pdf]
• Pini, A. J., B. F. Villac, and R. L. Anderson, “From Simplified to Complex Small-Body Models: Sensitivity Analysis of Periodic Orbit Sets,” 27th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 5-9, 2017. [pdf]
• Koh, D. and R. L. Anderson, “Periodic Orbit-Attitude Solutions in the Planar Elliptic Restricted Three-Body Problem,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Long Beach, CA, September 13-16, 2016. [pdf]
• Lantoine, G., R. P. Russell, R. L. Anderson, H. B. Garrett, and I. Katz, “MAGNETOUR: Surfing Planetary Systems on Electromagnetic and Multi-Body Gravity Fields,” Fifth International Conference on Tethers in Space, Ann Arbor, MI, May 24–26, 2016. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Isolating Blocks as Computational Tools in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 15-615, Vail, CO, August 9-13, 2015. [pdf]
• McElrath, T. P. and R. L. Anderson, “Switching Paths at the Lunar ‘Router’: Finding Very Low-Cost Transfers Between Useful Trajectory Sequences in the Earth-Moon System,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 15-629, Vail, CO, August 9-13, 2015.
• Villac, B. F., R. L. Anderson, and A. J. Pini, “Organizing Ballistic Orbit Classes Around Small Bodies,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 15-619, Vail, CO, August 9-13, 2015. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., S. Campagnola, and B. B. Buffington, “Analysis of Petal Rotation Trajectory Characteristics,” AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AIAA-2014-4350, San Diego, CA, August 4-7, 2014. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., “A Quick Search Method for Low-Energy Trajectory Options to Near Earth Objects,” 24th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 14-233, Santa Fe, NM, January 26-30, 2014.
• Anderson, R. L., S. Campagnola, and G. Lantoine, “Broad Search for Unstable Resonant Orbits in the Planar Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 13-787, Hilton Head, SC, August 11-15, 2013. [pdf | bibtex]
• Parker, J. S., T. P. McElrath, R. L. Anderson, and T. H. Sweetser, “Trajectory Design for MoonRise: A Proposed Lunar South Pole-Aitken Basin Sample Return Mission,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 13-882, Hilton Head, SC, August 11-15, 2013. [pdf]
• Parker, J. S., J. M. Leonard, R. L. Anderson, and G. H. Born, “LiAISON-Supplemented Navigation of a Crewed Vehicle in a Lunar Halo Orbit,” AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 13-776, Hilton Head, SC, August 11-15, 2013.
• Anderson, R. L., “Tour Design Using Resonant Orbit Heteroclinic Connections in Patched Circular Restricted Three-Body Problems,” 23rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 13-493, Kauai, HI, February 10-14, 2013. [pdf]
• McGranaghan, R. M., J. M. Leonard, K. Fujimoto, J. S. Parker, R. L. Anderson, and G. H. Born, “Interplanetary Departure Stage Navigation by Means of LiAISON Orbit Determination Architecture,” 23rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 13-207, Kauai, HI, February 10-14, 2013. [pdf | bibtex]
• Parker, J. S., J. M. Leonard, K. Fujimoto, R. M. McGranaghan, G. H. Born, and R. L. Anderson, “Navigating a Crewed Lunar Vehicle Using LiAISON,” 23rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 13-330, Kauai, HI, February 10-14, 2013. [pdf]
• Leonard, J. M., J. S. Parker, R. L. Anderson, R. M. McGranaghan, K. Fujimoto, and G. H. Born, “Supporting Crewed Lunar Exploration With LiAISON Navigation,” 36th Annual Guidance and Control Conference, AAS 13-053, Breckenridge, CO, February 1-6, 2013. [pdf]
• Fujimoto, K., J. M. Leonard, R. M. McGrahaghan, J. S. Parker, R. L. Anderson, and G. H. Born, “Simulating the LiAISON Navigation Concept in GEO + Earth-Moon Halo Constellation,” 23rd International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Pasadena, CA, October 29 - November 2, 2012. [pdf]
• Demcak, S., B. Young, T. Lam, N. Trawny, C. Lee, R. L. Anderson, S. Broschart, C. Ballard, and D. C. Folta, “Navigation Challenges in the MAVEN Science Phase,” 23rd International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Pasadena, CA, October 29 - November 2, 2012. [pdf | presentation]
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, “Spatial Approaches to Moons from Resonance Relative to Invariant Manifolds,” 63rd International Astronautical Congress, IAC-12.C1.7.4, International Astronautical Federation, Naples, Italy, October 1-5, 2012. [pdf | bibtex]
• Parker, J. S., R. L. Anderson, G. H. Born, K. Fujimoto, J. M. Leonard, and R. M. McGranaghan, "Navigation Between Geosynchronous and Lunar L1 Orbiter," AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AIAA-2012-4878, Minneapolis, MN, August 13-16, 2012. [pdf]
• Leonard, J. M., R. M. McGranaghan, K. Fujimoto, G. H. Born, J. S. Parker, and R. L. Anderson, "LiAISON-Supplemented Navigation for Geosynchronous and Lunar L1 Orbiters," AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AIAA-2012-4664, Minneapolis, MN, August 13-16, 2012. [pdf]
• R. L. Anderson, "Approaching Moons from Resonance via Invariant Manifolds," 22nd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 12-136, Charleston, SC, January 29 - February 2, 2012. [pdf]
• Jones, B. A. and R. L. Anderson, "A Survey of Symplectic and Collocation Methods for Orbit Propagation," 22nd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 12-214, Charleston, SC, January 29 - February 2, 2012. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L. and J. S. Parker, "Comparison of Low-Energy Lunar Transfer Trajectories to Invariant Manifolds," AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 11-423, Girdwood, AK, July 31 - August 4, 2011. [pdf]
• Parker, J. S. and R. L. Anderson, "Targeting Low-Energy Transfers to Low Lunar Orbit," AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 11-459, Girdwood, AK, July 31 - August 4, 2011. [preprint]
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, "Flyby Design using Heteroclinic and Homoclinic Connections of Unstable Resonant Orbits," 21st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 11-125, New Orleans, LA, February 13-17, 2011.
• Anderson, R. L. and J. S. Parker, "A Survey of Ballistic Transfers to the Lunar Surface," 21st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 11-278, New Orleans, LA, February 13-17, 2011. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., C. P. Guignet, G. H. Born, and J. M. Forbes, "Effect of Density Model Time-Delay Errors on Orbit Prediction," 21st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 11-240, New Orleans, LA, February 13-17, 2011. [pdf]
• Coffee, T. M., R. L. Anderson, and M. W. Lo, "Multiobjective Optimization of Low-Energy Trajectories Using Optimal Control on Dynamical Channels (Part I)," 21st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 11-129, New Orleans, LA, February 13-17, 2011.
• Parker, J. S., R. L. Anderson, and A. Peterson, "A Survey of Ballistic Transfers to Low Lunar Orbit," 21st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, AAS 11-277, New Orleans, LA, February 13-17, 2011. [pdf]
• Lathrop, B. W. and R. L. Anderson, "Survey of ∆V Requirements for Low Energy Transfers to Near Earth Objects," AAS George H. Born Astrodynamics Symposium, Boulder, CO, May 13-14, 2010.
• Davis, K. E., R. L. Anderson, and G. H. Born, "Preliminary Study of Geosynchronous Orbit Transfers from LEO Using Invariant Manifolds," AAS George H. Born Astrodynamics Symposium, Boulder, CO, May 13-14, 2010. [pdf]
• Davis, K., R. L. Anderson, G. H. Born, and D. J. Scheeres, "Locally Optimal Transfers Between Libration Point Orbits Using Invariant Manifolds," AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Paper AAS 2009-398, Pittsburgh, PA, August 9-13, 2009. [pdf]
• Davis, K., R. L. Anderson, G. H. Born, and D. J. Scheeres, "Connecting Libration Point Orbits of Different Energies Using Invariant Manifolds," AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Paper AAS 09-256, Savannah, GA, February 8-12, 2009. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., G. H. Born, and J. M. Forbes, "Sensitivity of Orbit Predictions to Density Variability," AIAA-2008-6443, AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, Honolulu, HI, Aug. 18-21, 2008. [pdf]
• Lo, M. W., R. L. Anderson, T. Lam, and G. Whiffen, "The Role of Invariant Manifolds in Low Thrust Trajectory Design (Part III)," Paper AAS 06-190, AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Conference, Tampa, FL, January 22-26, 2006. [pdf | ps.gz (higher quality)]
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, "Virtual Exploration by Computing Global Families of Trajectories with Supercomputers," Paper AAS 05-220, AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Mechanics Conference, Copper Mountain, CO, January 23-27, 2005. [pdf]
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, "The Role of Invariant Manifolds in Low Thrust Trajectory Design (Part II)," Paper AIAA 2004-5305, AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Providence, RI, August 16-19, 2004. [pdf]
• Lo, M. W., R. L. Anderson, G. Whiffen, and L. Romans, "The Role of Invariant Manifolds in Low Thrust Trajectory Design," Paper AAS 04-288, AAS/AIAA Spaceflight Dynamics Conference, Maui, HI, February 8-12, 2004. [abstract | pdf]
• Anderson, R. L., M. W. Lo, and G. H. Born, "Application of Local Lyapunov Exponents to Maneuver Design and Navigation in the Three-Body Problem," Paper AAS 03-569, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, August 3-7, 2003. [abstract | pdf | ps]
• Anderson, R. L. and D. T. Lyons, "Optimizing Mass Delivered to the Mars Mapping Orbit Using Aerobraking for the 2005 Launch Opportunity," Paper AAS 01-390, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, July 30-August 2, 2001.
• Ely, T. A., R. Anderson, Y. E. Bar-Sever, D. Bell, J. Guinn, M. Jah, P. Kallemeyn, E. Levene, L. Romans, and S. Wu, "Mars Network Constellation Design Drivers and Strategies," Paper AAS 99-301, AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Girdwood, AK, August 16-19, 1999. [pdf]

Technical Reports

• Roth, D., R. L. Anderson, S. Hernandez, T. McElrath, and Y. Takahashi, “Europa Lander Endgame Navigation Analysis,” Final Report, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, March, 2021.
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, “Astrodynamics Applications of Graphical Processing Units,” Multimission Ground Systems and Services System Engineering Study, DOC-002848, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, March 29, 2021.
• Anderson, R. L., S. Campagnola, D. Koh, T. P. McElrath, and R. M. Woollands, “Endgame Design for Europa Lander: Ganymede to Europa Approach,” Final Report, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, 2019.
• Anderson, R. L., “SOFIA (Standard Objects and Function for Integration and Analysis) Integrator Software Test Plan,” MGSS Document DOC-001377, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, December 5, 2016.
• Sweetser, T. H., R. L. Anderson, G. Lantoine, A. Petropoulos, J. Sims, “Efficient Departure and Transfer for Small Satellite Missions,” R&TD Final Report, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, September 23, 2016.
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Exploration of the Invariant Three-Sphere using Isolating Blocks Near Equilibrium Points,” Lew Allen R&TD Final Report, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, September 23, 2016.
• Broschart, S., D. Bayard, A. Katake, G. Lantoine, M. Abrahamson, B. Açikmeşe, J. Aldrich, R. L. Anderson, S. Bhaskaran, P. Brogarolas, L. Cangahuala, J. Casoliva, L. Chappaz, S. Coogan, E. G. Fahnestock, D. Grebow, G. Hockney, A. Johnson, D. Lantukh, J. Lee, R. Karimi, C. Liebe, M. Luna, M. Mandić, M. Milman, W. Owen, R. Park, A. Parseghian, T. Pavlak, Z. Rahman, J. Riedel, M. S. Martin, J. Shields, E. Sklyanskiy, R. Sunseri, Y. Takahashi, M. Wang, and H.-C. Wu, “The Primitive Body Navigation Task,” Technical Report D-95097, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, September 22, 2015.
• Lantoine, G., R. L. Anderson, H. B. Garrett, I. Katz, D. Landau, R. P. Russell, and N. J. Strange, “MAGNETOUR: Surfing Planetary Systems on Electromagnetic and Multi-Body Gravity Fields,” NASA Innovative and Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Final Report, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, July, 2013. [pdf]
• Parker, J. S., R. L. Anderson, G. H. Born, and K. Fujimoto, “Linked Autonomous Interplanetary Satellite Orbit Navigation (LiAISON) between Geosynchronous and Lunar Halo Orbits,” JPL D-72688, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, March, 2012.
• Parker, J. S. and R. L. Anderson, “The Low-Energy Lunar Transfer Handbook,” JPL D-71444, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, September, 2011.

Posters

• Koh, D. and R. L. Anderson, “The Orbit Family Catalog for Europa,” Poster No. T-25, JPL Postdoctoral Research Poster Session, Pasadena, CA, June 20, 2018.
• Koh, D. and R. L. Anderson, “Computing Periodic Orbits and Spacecraft Orbit-Attitude Solutions,” Poster No. T-14, JPL Postdoctoral Research Poster Session, Pasadena, CA, August 16, 2017.
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Exploration of the Invariant Three-Sphere using Isolating Blocks Near Equilibrium Points,” Lew Allen R&TD, JPL R&TD Poster Conference, Pasadena, CA, November 8, 2016.
• Sweetser, T. H., R. L. Anderson, G. Lantoine, A. E. Petropoulos, and J. Sims, “Efficient Departure and Transfer for Small Satellite Missions,” JPL R&TD Poster Conference, Pasadena, California, November 11, 2015.
• Lantoine, G., R. Russell, I. Katz, H. Garrett, D. Landau, R. L. Anderson, and N. Strange, “MAGNETOUR: Surfing Planetary Systems on Electromagnetic and Multi-Body Gravity Fields,” NIAC Fall Symposium, Hampton, Virginia, November 14-15, 2012.
• Lantoine, G. and R. L. Anderson, “Evaluation of Initial Guess Strategies for Low-Energy Resonant Flybys,” JPL R&TD Poster Conference, Pasadena, California, November 7, 2012.
• Petropoulos, A. E., E. P. Bonfiglio, D. J. Grebow, T. Lam, J. S. Parker, J. Arrieta, D. F. Landau, R. L. Anderson, E. D. Gustafson, G. J. Whiffen, P. A. Finlayson, and J. A. Sims, "Asteroids Galore: JPL’s Winning Submission for the 5th Global Trajectory Optimisation Competition," International Primitive Body Exploration Working Group 2011 Workshop, Pasadena, California, August 22-24, 2011.
• Anderson, R. L. and M. W. Lo, "The Anatomy of Resonant Flybys and Capture: The Europa Orbiter's Use of Invariant Manifolds," Summer Workshop on Advanced Topics in Astrodynamics, Barcelona, Spain, July 5-10, 2004. [pdf]

New Technology Reports

• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Computing Libration Point Portals Using Isolating Neighborhoods,” New Technology Report 51184, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, April 2, 2019.
• de la Llave, R., B. Kumar, and R. L. Anderson “High-Order Invariant Manifold Computations for Resonant Orbits,” New Technology Report 51001, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, September 27, 2018.
• Anderson, R. L., R. W. Easton, and M. W. Lo, “Isolating Blocks as Computational Tools in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem,” New Technology Report 50250, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, September 23, 2016.
• Parker, J. S., R. L. Anderson, G. H. Born, J. M. Leonard, R. M. McGranaghan, K. Fujimoto, “Linked Autonomous Interplanetary Satellite Orbit Navigation (LiAISON) Between a Satellite in a Lunar Halo Orbit and a Geosynchronous Earth Orbiter,” NTR-48736, Nasa Technical Brief, July, 2013.