Simone Battistini

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Dr Simone Battistini

Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

Summary

Simone Battistini joined Sheffield Hallam University in 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering (2013) and a MSc (2009) and a BSc (2006) in Control Engineering, all from Sapienza Università di Roma (Italy).

He has a 10 years’ experience as a researcher and a professional in the area of Aerospace Engineering and Control both at academic and industrial level. His main research interest is related to Guidance, Navigation and Control of aerospace systems.

About

Simone Battistini gained a BSc and a MSc in Control Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome (Italy) in 2006 and 2009, respectively. He obtained a PhD in Aerospace Engineering in 2013 from the School of Aerospace Engineering of Sapienza University of Rome, with a dissertation on the topic of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) of defence systems. In 2012, as part of his PhD, he was a Visiting Researcher at the Aerospace Department of Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (Israel).

Again in 2013, he joined the University of Brasilia (UnB) as an Associate Professor in the course of Aerospace Engineering. There he served as a member in the board of regents of the course and was the course leader of several modules (Flight mechanics, Control systems design, Spaceflight mechanics, etc.). He contributed to create the Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Aerospace Systems where several studies from different areas were involved. He was the Principal or Co-Principal Investigator in six successful funding bids in collaboration with Brazilian public institutions.

In 2017 he was a visiting professor at the course of Aerospace Engineering of the University of Vigo (Spain).

In 2018 he left UnB and joined MBDA Italy as GNC engineer. There he was responsible for the assessment of new technologies and for the design, simulation, implementation, and testing of GNC solutions for autonomous aerospace vehicles (mainly missiles and UAVs). He represented the company in several meetings at national and international level, including the European Defence Agency CapTech meetings.

His research interests cover a wide range of themes in Aerospace and Control engineering. The main objective is to find technological solutions that meet the needs of modern aerospace applications, developing new ideas and building upon existing results with an interdisciplinary approach. In particular, he is keen on investigating issues related to GNC in aerospace applications (satellite missions, aerospace platforms and vehicles) and other areas where these concepts can find utilization, as, for example the interactions between the different functions of a GNC system in specific circumstances (uncertain or non-observable systems, multiple autonomous vehicles).

Teaching

Thermofluids

Aerospace Engineering 

Flight Mechanics and Simulation (Lev. 6) 

Research

  • Title: LAICAnSat airdropped platform
    Funders: Brazilian Research Council (CNpQ), Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), Foundation for the Support to Research in the Federal District (FAP-DF)
    Collaborators: University of Brasilia, University of Nottingham, Montana State University, Brasilia Astronomical Club
  • Title: Attitude Determination and Control for Small Satellites
    Funders: Foundation for the Support to Research in the Federal District (FAP-DF)
    Collaborators: University of Brasilia, University of Nottingham, Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics

University of Brasilia, University of Nottingham, Montana State University, Brasilia Astronomical Club, Keldysh Institute for Applied Mathematics 

Publications

Journal articles

Tufano, F., Lui, D.G., Battistini, S., Brancati, R., Lenzo, B., & Santini, S. (2024). Vehicle Sideslip Angle estimation under critical road conditions via nonlinear Kalman filter-based state-dependent Interacting Multiple Model approach. Control Engineering Practice, 146, 105901. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2024.105901

Battistini, S., De Angelis, G., Pontani, M., & Graziani, F. (2022). An iterative guidance and navigation algorithm for orbit rendezvous of cooperating cubeSats. Applied Sciences, 12 (18), 9250. http://doi.org/10.3390/app12189250

da Silva, R.C., Borges, R.A., Battistini, S., & Cappelletti, C. (2021). A review of balancing methods for satellite simulators. Acta Astronautica. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.05.037

Borges, R.A., Battistini, S., Cappelletti, C., & Honda, Y.M. (2021). Altitude control of a remote-sensing balloon platform. Aerospace Science and Technology, 110, 106500. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2021.106500

Battistini, S. (2020). A Stochastic Characterization of the Capture Zone in Pursuit-Evasion Games. Games, 11, 54.

Lee, J., Bertoldi, A.E.D.M., Andrianov, A., Borges, R.A., Veras, C.A.G., Battistini, S., ... Hendrick, P. (2020). Role of precombustion chamber design in feed-system coupled instabilities of hybrid rockets. Journal of Propulsion and Power, 36 (6), 796-805. http://doi.org/10.2514/1.B37706

Ovchinnikov, M.Y., Roldugin, D.S., Borges, R.A., Cappelletti, C., & Battistini, S. (2020). Modeling a Satellite Mockup’s Angular Motion on an Air Bearing with Uniaxial Magnetic Attitude Control. Mathematical Models and Computer Simulations, 12 (4), 474-481. http://doi.org/10.1134/S2070048220040146

Silva, R.C.D., Ishioka, I.S.K., Cappelletti, C., Battistini, S., & Borges, R.A. (2019). Helmholtz Cage Design and Validation for Nanosatellites HWIL Testing. IEEE Trans. Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 55, 3050-3061.

Silva, R.C.D., Guimarães, F.C., Loiola, J.V.L.D., Borges, R.A., Battistini, S., & Cappelletti, C. (2018). Tabletop Testbed for Attitude Determination and Control of Nanosatellites. Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 32 (1), 04018122. http://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000952

Cappelletti, C., Battistini, S., & Graziani, F. (2018). Small launch platforms for micro-satellites. Advances in Space Research, 62 (12), 3298-3304. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2018.05.004

Menegaz, H.M.T., & Battistini, S. (2018). Switching multiple model filter for boost-phase missile tracking. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 54 (5), 2547-2553. http://doi.org/10.1109/TAES.2018.2822118

Santilli, G., Vendittozzi, C., Cappelletti, C., Battistini, S., & Gessini, P. (2018). CubeSat constellations for disaster management in remote areas. Acta Astronautica, 145, 11-17. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.12.050

Battistini, S., Cappelletti, C., & Graziani, F. (2016). Results of the attitude reconstruction for the UniSat-6 microsatellite using in-orbit data. Acta Astronautica, 127, 87-94. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.05.020

Battistini, S., & Shima, T. (2014). Differential games missile guidance with bearings-only measurements. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 50 (4), 2906-2915. http://doi.org/10.1109/taes.2014.130366

Battistini, S., Graziani, F., & Pontani, M. (n.d.). Special Issue on Small Satellites Missions and Applications. Applied Sciences, 13 (14), 8322. http://doi.org/10.3390/app13148322

Conference papers

Battistini, S., Brancati, R., Lui, D.G., & Tufano, F. (2022). Enhancing ADS and ADAS Under Critical Road Conditions Through Vehicle Sideslip Angle Estimation via Unscented Kalman Filter-Based Interacting Multiple Model Approach. In The International Conference of IFToMM ITALY, (pp. 450-460). http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10776-4_52

Barbosa, V.C., Dias Barcelos Junior, M.N., Borges, R.A., Battistini, S., & Cappelleti, C. (2020). Development of an Actuator for an Airdropped Platform Landing System. IEEE Aerospace Conference Proceedings. http://doi.org/10.1109/AERO47225.2020.9172371

Reis, L.R., Borges, R.A., Leite, J.P., Cappelletti, C., & Battistini, S. (2020). An overview of the alfa crux cubesat mission for narrowband communication. Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 173 (173), 245-255. http://www.univelt.com/linkedfiles/v173%20Contents.pdf

Honda, Y.H.M., Alves, M.F.S., de Melo, A.C.C.P., Borges, R.A., Battistini, S., Barcelos Junior, M.N.D., & Cappelletti, C. (2019). Development of an altitude control system for the LAICAnSat platform. 2019 IEEE Aerospace Conference. http://doi.org/10.1109/aero.2019.8741397

de Melo, A.C.C.P., Guimaraes, F.C., Honda, Y.H.M., Borges, R.A., Haddad, S.A.P., Battistini, S., & Cappelletti, C. (2019). Design Analysis of a New On-Board Computer for the LAICAnSat Platform. 2019 IEEE Aerospace Conference. http://doi.org/10.1109/aero.2019.8742140

de Loiola, J.V.L., van der Ploeg, L.C., Cardoso da Silva, R., Guimaraes, F.C., Borges, R.A., Borges, G.A., ... Cappelletti, C. (2018). 3 Axis simulator of the Earth magnetic field. 2018 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 1-8. http://doi.org/10.1109/aero.2018.8396570

Borges, R.A., de Moura Correa, L.T., Guimaraes, S.C., Cristina dos Santos, A., Battistini, S., & Cappelletti, C. (2018). LAICAnSat-5: A mission for recording the total solar eclipse from the stratosphere. 2018 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 1-7. http://doi.org/10.1109/aero.2018.8396703

Da Silva, R.C., Borges, R.A., Battistini, S., & Cappelletti, C. (2018). Center of mass compensation of a nanosatellite testbed based on the extended Kalman filter. Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 163, 595-606.

Ishioka, I.S.K., Battistini, S., Cappelletti, C., & Borges, R.A. (2018). Design and development of an active magnetic actuator for attitude control system of nanosatellites. Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 163, 327-342.

De Loiola, J.V.L., Da Silva, L.M.B., Battistini, S., Borges, R.A., & Cappelletti, C. (2018). Development of a hardware-in-the-loop test platform for nanosatellites adcs integrated with an UKF. Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, 163, 365-373.

Holanda, M.A.L., Borges, R.A., Honda, Y.M., & Battistini, S. (2017). Trajectory control system for the LAICAnSat-3 mission. 2017 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 1-7. http://doi.org/10.1109/aero.2017.7943614

Battistini, S., & Menegaz, H.M.T. (2017). Interacting multiple model unscented filter for tracking a ballistic missile during its boost phase. 2017 IEEE Aerospace Conference. http://doi.org/10.1109/aero.2017.7943795

Santilli, G., Cappelletti, C., Battistini, S., & Vendittozzi, C. (2016). Disaster management of remote areas by constellation of CubeSats. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, 0.

Battistini, S., Cappelletti, C., & Graziani, F. (2016). An attitude determination and control system for a nano-satellite alternative launch platform. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, 0.

Alves Noronha, B.H., Vinicius Santos Silva, A., Alves Borges, R., & Battistini, S. (2015). System identification of a square parachute and payload for the LAICAnSat. 2015 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 1-7. http://doi.org/10.1109/aero.2015.7119034

Battistini, S., Cappelletti, C., & Graziani, F. (2015). Attitude determination for the unisat-6 microsatellite. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, 7, 5628-5635.

Nehme, P.H.D., Borges, R.A., Cappelletti, C., & Battistini, S. (2014). Development of a meteorology and remote sensing experimental platform: The LAICAnSat-1. 2014 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 1-7. http://doi.org/10.1109/aero.2014.6836250

Battistini, S., & Shima, T. (2013). Differential games missile guidance with bearings-only measurements. 52nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 4218-4223. http://doi.org/10.1109/cdc.2013.6760537

Cappelletti, C., Paolillo, F., Battistini, S., Guarducci, F., & Ridolfi, L. (2010). Alere flammam. 61st International Astronautical Congress 2010, IAC 2010, 2, 1100-1104.

Book chapters

Battistini, S. (2022). Small satellites for disaster monitoring. In Nanotechnology-Based Smart Remote Sensing Networks for Disaster Prevention. (pp. 231-251). Elsevier: http://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-91166-5.00002-1

Graziani, F., & Battistini, S. (2021). Orbit determination and control system. In Cubesat Handbook. (pp. 251-261). Elsevier: http://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-817884-3.00013-8

Graziani, F., Trofimov, S., & Battistini, S. (2021). Applied astrodynamics. In Cubesat Handbook. (pp. 35-52). Elsevier: http://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-817884-3.00001-1

Books

Cappelletti, C., Battistini, S., & Malphrus, B.K. (2021). Preface. Elsevier. http://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-817884-3.09981-1

(2021). Cubesat Handbook. Elsevier. http://doi.org/10.1016/c2018-0-02366-x

Other activities

  • Reviewer for several international journals
  • Scientific and organizing committee of the IAA Conference on University Satellite Missions and Cubesat Workshop
  • Scientific and organizing committee of the IAA Latin American Cubesat Workshop
  • Panel member for the selection of Associate Professors at University of Brasilia and Federal University of Santa Catarina
  • Consultant on small satellites attitude determination and control systems for the Italian company GAUSS

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