SDG: Publications

Recent publications on Scientific Journals:

2025:

  1. A. Abiti, S. Lopresti, L. Olivieri, C. Giacomuzzo, A. Francesconi. Simulation and Validation of a Fragmentation Model for Cfrp Subjected to Hypervelocity Collision. Acta Astronautica, Vol. 234, Sept. 2025, 445-454 (2025) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.04.057
  2. L. Olivieri, A. Francesconi, A novel size distribution model for debris generated by in-orbit collisions, International Journal of Impact Engineering (2025), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2025.105246
  3. R. M. Færgestad, L. Olivieri, et al. “Hypervelocity impact against aluminium Whipple shields in the shatter regime with systematic parameter variation: An experimental and numerical study.” International Journal of Impact Engineering (2024): 105126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2024.105126

2024:

  1. L. Olivieri, C. Giacomuzzo, A. Francesconi. “Ballistic Limit Equation Derivation for Thin Tape Tethers.” Aerospace 2024, 11(8), 624 (2024) https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11080624
  2.  S. Enzo, G. Battaglia, F. Basana, F. Filippini, M. Mozzato, F. Marin, L. Lion, L. Olivieri, C. Bettanini, A. Francesconi. “SPRISS: Scalable and precise resistive impact sensor for smallsats, architecture description and tests.” Acta Astronautica (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2024.06.033
  3. Lopresti, S., Basana, F., Olivieri, L., Giacomuzzo, C., & Francesconi, A. (2024). Overview of Spacecraft-Fragmentation Testing. Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42496-024-00209-5
  4. Olivieri, L., Giacomuzzo, C. & Francesconi, A. Numerical simulation of COSMOS 2499 fragmentation. CEAS Space J (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12567-024-00545-z 
  5. Olivieri, R. M. Faergestad, C, Giacomuzzo, S. Lopresti, G. Pitacco, A. Francesconi, T. Cardone, J. K. Holmen, T. Borvik, Investigation of aluminium Whipple Shield response to hypervelocity impacts close to ballistic limit between 2.5 and 5 km/s, Acta Astronautica, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2024.03.009
  6. Barilaro, L., Olivieri, L., Wylie, M. et al.MCAST’S Aerospace Program in Malta: An Overview of Technological Advancements and International Collaborations.  Missili Spaz. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42496-024-00200-0
  7. Olivieri L. Makihara K., Barilaro L. Editorial for Special Issue: Recent Advances in Space Debris.  Sci.2024, 14, 954. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14030954

2023:

  1. Olivieri L., Giacomuzzo C., Lopresti S., Francesconi A. “Simulation of In-Space Fragmentation Events”. A Missili Spaz.(2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42496-023-00186-1
  2. Olivieri L., Giacomuzzo C., Francesconi A. “Fragments analysis of an hypervelocity impact experiment on a solar array”. Acta Astronautica, 214 (2024): 316-323 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.10.044
  3. Olivieri L., Giacomuzzo C., Francesconi A. “Analysis of Fragment Distributions from Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Panels Subjected to Hypervelocity Impacts.” AIAAJ, Vol. 61, No. 6 (2023), pp. 2702-2710. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J062560
  4. Barilaro, L., Wylie, M., Olivieri, L. Cold welding adhesion for spacecraft repair: Experiment design and roadmap. Acta Astronautica. 210 (2023): 511-517. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.04.011
  5. Olivieri L., Giacomuzzo C., Lopresti S., Francesconi A. Research at the University of Padova in the Field of Space Debris Impacts against Satellites: An Overview of Activities in the Last 10 Years. Applied Sciences, 13(6), 3874. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13063874
  6. Olivieri L., Giacomuzzo C., Francesconi A. Simulations of satellites mock-up fragmentation, Acta Astronautica, 206 (2023): 233-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.02.036
  7. Olivieri L., Giacomuzzo C., Francesconi A. Analysis of fragments larger than 2 mm generated by a picosatellite fragmentation experiment. Acta Astronautica, 204 (2023): 418-424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.01.020

2022:

  1. Olivieri L., Giacomuzzo C., Francesconi A. Experimental fragments distributions for thin aluminium plates subjected to hypervelocity impacts. Journal of Impact Engineering, 170 (2022): 104351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2022.104351
  2. Olivieri L., Smocovich P. A., Giacomuzzo C., Francesconi A. Characterization of the fragments generated by a Picosatellite impact experiment. Journal of Impact Engineering, 168 (2022): 104313 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2022.104313
  3. Barilaro L., Olivieri L., Tiscio R., Francesconi A. Evaluation of a Single-Stage Light-Gas Gun Facility in Malta: Business Analysis and Preliminary Design. Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio, March 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42496-022-00113-w
  4. Francesconi, A., Giacomuzzo, C., Olivieri, L., Sarego, G., Valmorbida, A., Duzzi, M., Bunte, K. D., Farahvashi, E., Cardone, T., de Wilde, D. Numerical simulations of hypervelocity collisions scenarios against a large satellite. Journal of Impact Engineering, 162 (2022): 104130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2021.104130

 

Recent works presented in National and International Conferences:

2025:

  1. Olivieri L., Francesconi Analysis and modelling of fragments A/m distributions from in-orbit collisions. 9th European Conference on Space Debris, 01 April 2025 – 04 April 2025, Bonn, Germany
  2. Tasso, C. Giacomuzzo, L. Olivieri, A. Francesconi, A method to refine fragments distributions with impact geometry analysis,01 April 2025 – 04 April 2025, Bonn, Germany
  3. Abiti, S. Lopresti, C. Giacomuzzo, L. Olivieri, A. Francesconi, Numerical models for aluminum honeycomb sandwich structures fragmentation, 01 April 2025 – 04 April 2025, Bonn, Germany

2024:

  1. Panarotto, N. Trabacchin, L. Olivieri. Analysis of delta-V distributions of in-space fragmentation events. IAC 2024, Milano, 14-18 October 2024. https://doi.org/10.52202/078360-0084
  2. Olivieri, A. Francesconi. A new characteristic length debris distribution model for in-space collision events. IAC 2024, Milano, 14-18 October 2024. https://doi.org/10.52202/078360-0022
  3. Bigari, L. Olivieri. Rupture models for tanks for space applications. IAC 2024, Milano, 14-18 October 2024. https://doi.org/10.52202/078360-0023
  4. Ghini, A. Delfini, L. Olivieri, A. Francesconi. Ground-Based Experimental Reflectance Verification for satellite hypervelocity impact characterization. IAC 2024, Milano, 14-18 October 2024. https://doi.org/10.52202/078360-0030
  5. Di Cecco, M. Castronuovo, G. Bianchi, C. Arcidiacono, G. Bono, A. Buzzoni, C. Colombo, C. Marzo, G. Micela, L. Olivieri, C. Pardini, F. Piergentili, A. Rossi. On the “Space debris and long-term sustainability” ASI-INAF agreement. IAC 2024, Milano, 14-18 October 2024
  6. Di Cecco, P. Di Lizia, G. Fasano, L. Olivieri, C. Pardini, M. Castronuovo. Supporting the Italian Space Surveillance and Tracking research activities. IAC 2024, Milano, 14-18 October 2024. https://doi.org/10.52202/078360-0127
  7. Ieranò, L. Olivieri, A. Francesconi. Numerical implementation of empirical distribution models for spacecraft fragmentation. IAC 2024, Milano, 14-18 October 2024. https://doi.org/10.52202/078360-0149
  8. Lopresti, A. Abiti, C. Giacomuzzo, L. Olivieri, E. M. Polli, A. Francesconi. A numerical model for CFRP fragmentation under hypervelocity impacts. IAC 2024, Milano, 14-18 October 2024. https://doi.org/10.52202/078360-0199
  9. Lopresti, S.; Olivieri, L.; Giacomuzzo, C.; Francesconi, A. Hypervelocity impact testing and simulation at the University of Padova, in proceedings of 17th HVIS, Tsukuba, Japan, 2024
  10. Lopresti, S.; Olivieri, L.; Giacomuzzo, C.; Francesconi, A. Recent Development of CISAS numerical tool for in-space fragmentation, in proceedings of 73rd ARA meeting, Bryan, Texas, 2024.

2023:

  1. Olivieri, R. M. Færgestad, C. Giacomuzzo, S. Lopresti, G. Pitacco, A. Francesconi, T. Cardone, J. K. Holmen, T. Børvik. Investigation of aluminium Whipple Shield response to hypervelocity impacts close to ballistic limit between 2.5 and 5 km/s. IAC 2023, Baku, 2-6 October 2023
  2. Lopresti, L. Olivieri, C. Giacomuzzo, A. Francesconi. Glancing impact on a picosatellite mock-up: test results. IAC 2023, Baku, 2-6 October 2023
  3. Battaglia, S. Enzo, G. Trevisanuto, S. Lopresi, F. Marin, G. Bezze, L. Olivieri, F. Basana, A. Francesconi. A CubeSat-sized in-situ space debris impact sensor. IAC 2023, Baku, 2-6 October 2023
  4. Barilaro, L. Olivieri, M. Wylie, S. Zaninotto, M. Baldissera. An overview on Smart Ballistic Optimization for Repairing of Aerospace Exostructures using 3D printed Kevlar. IAC 2023, Baku, 2-6 October 2023
  5. Lopresti, F. Basana, L. Olivieri, C. Giacomuzzo, A. Francesconi, Overview of spacecraft fragmentation testing. XXVII AIDAA International Congress, Padova, 4-7 September 2023
  6. Olivieri, C. Giacomuzzo, S. Lopresti, A. Francesconi, Simulation of in-space fragmentation events. XXVII AIDAA International Congress, Padova, 4-7 September 2023
  7. M. Færgestad, L. Olivieri, C. Giacomuzzo, S. Lopresti, A. Francesconi, T. Cardone, K. A. Ford, J. K. Holmen, O. S. Hopperstad, T. Børvik , Experimental study of hypervelocity impact against aluminium Whipple Shields, Proceedings 17th ECSSMET, 28 – 30 March 2023, Toulouse, France

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