Papers
6
Total Citations
103
H-Index
5
About
Daniel Alazard is a leading figure in the modeling and control of complex mechanical systems, with a particular focus on space robotics and aerospace structures. His work centers on developing advanced tools for the co-design of attitude control systems (ACS) and flexible structures, enabling more efficient and robust spacecraft. A major contribution is his "two-input two-output port model" for mechanical systems, which provides a powerful framework for substructure decomposition from a control designer's perspective, facilitating integrated mechanical/control co-design. Alazard has made significant strides in space debris mitigation, notably through his work on modeling and controlling space robots for active debris removal and capturing tumbling debris. His research also extends to linear fractional transformation (LFT) modeling for uncertain multibody dynamics and path optimization for on-orbit assembly using multi-arm robots. With over 100 citations across his most-cited works, including foundational papers from 2015 that continue to influence the field, Alazard's contributions are essential for advancing autonomous space operations and the next generation of agile, flexible spacecraft.
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Top Papers
- 1Modeling and control of a space robot for active debris removal38 citations · 2015
- 2Two-input two-output port model for mechanical systems32 citations · 2015
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- 4Motion Planning and Control of a Space Robot to Capture a Tumbling Debris11 citations · 2015
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