The University of Texas at Austin
College of Engineering

Belinda G. Marchand

Assistant Professor
Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Education: Ph.D., Purdue University

Office Location: W.R. Woolrich Laboratories (WRW)
Room 408B - Mail Code: C0600

Phone: (512) 471-7034

Email: marchand@mail.utexas.edu

Research Interests:

  • Applications of Dynamical Systems Theory in Aerospace Engineering
  • Libration Point Mission Design
  • Nonlinear Methods for Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization
  • Design and Autonomous Control of Multi-Spacecraft Formations
  • Relative Navigation and Guidance for Applications to Formation Flight
  • Orbit Mechanics
  • Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control
  • Flexible Spacecraft Dynamics

Dr. Marchand specializes in the application of dynamical systems theory, and nonlinear control methods, to various problems in aerospace engineering. Her recent research activities focus on the relative control of space based formations near the libration points of the Sun-Earth/Moon system. The application of large scale nonlinear optimal control methods, in the full ephemeris model, are of particular interest. These efforts are in support of NASA's formation flight initiative which include missions like MAXIM and Stellar Imager. In years past, Dr. Marchand was also actively involved in trajectory redesign efforts for NASA's Genesis mission and station keeping analyses for the James Webb Space Telescope. She joined the Cockrell School of Engineering faculty in 2005.

For more information visit Dr. Marchand's Home Page.

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