Research
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Dr. Holzinger’s ‘theory-to-hardware’ research enhances long-term human well-being and prosperity through the advancement of space exploration and utilization, fostering an environment where collaboration, sustainable commerce, and adherence to international norms thrive.
Interests
- Space Policy, Spacepower
- Dynamics
- Estimation
- Controls
- Information Theory
- Human / AI Decision-Support
- Optimization
Application Areas
- Space Domain Awareness
- Spacepower and Space Strategy
- Space Traffic Management
Addressing challenges like geopolitics, energy scarcity, and climate change is essential for long-term human well-being and prosperity.
Expansion into space offers solutions, including off-planet industrial activities to preserve Earth’s environment. Establishing meaningful space norms and institutions promises fair resource access for all nations. Promoting democratic principles and free commerce in space aligns with ensuring safety, prosperity, and individual freedom for future generations.
My externally funded research program investigates basic research, develops technologies, transitions them to operational systems, and contributes to and guides national and international policy in pursuit of these long-term Space Development objectives.
I intentionally engage in making an impact in space policy because critical decisions are being made now, and I think technical expertise should be represented in that process.
Current technical research projects include Cislunar Space Situational Awareness (initial orbit determination, custody), Astrography (the study of dynamical systems theory and how we can use it to help decision-makers in space), Sensor Exploitation (Event Cameras, etc.), Decision-support, including analog and digital conflict simulation, and others.
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