Publications

Below is a collection of publications – including papers and conference proceedings – authored by members of the lab's team. Click the "+" in the upper-right to expand by year.

2024

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The CUbesat Solar Polarimeter (CUSP) mission overview
Fabiani S.; Del Monte E.; Baffo I.; Bonomo S.; Brienza D.; Campana R.; Centrone M.; Contini G.; Costa E.; Cucinella G.; Curatolo A.; De Angelis N.; De Cesare G.; Del Re A.; Di Cosimo S.; Di Filippo S.; Di Marco A.; Di Persio G.; Donnarumma I.; Fanelli P.; Leonetti P.; Locarini A.; Loffredo P.; Lombardi G.; Minervini G.; Modenini D.; Muleri F.; Natalucci S.; Negri A.; Perelli M.; Rossi M.; Rubini A.; Scalise E.; Soffitta P.; Terracciano A.; Tortora P.; Zaccagnino E.; Zambardi A.; «Proceedings of SPIE, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2024: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray», Montréal, Canada, 21 August 2024.
The multiphysics analysis and design of CUSP, a two CubeSat constellation for space weather and solar flares x-ray polarimetry
Lombardi G.; Fabiani S.; Del Monte E.; Costa E.; Soffitta P.; Muleri F.; Baffo I.; Biancolini M.E.; Bonomo S.; Brienza D.; Campana R.; Centrone M.; Contini G.; Cucinella G.; Curatolo A.; De Angelis N.; De Cesare G.; Del Re A.; Di Cosimo S.; Di Filippo S.; Di Marco A.; Di Meo E.; Di Persio G.; Donnarumma I.; Fanelli P.; Leonetti P.; Locarini A.; Loffredo P.; Lopez A.; Minervini G.; Modenini D.; Natalucci S.; Negri A.; Perelli M.; Rossi M.; Rubini A.; Scalise E.; Terracciano A.; Tortora P.; Zaccagnino E.; Zambardi A.; «Proceedings of SPIE, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2024: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray», Montréal, Canada, 21 August 2024.
The evaluation of the CUSP scientific performance by a GEANT4 Monte Carlo simulation
De Cesare G.; Fabiani S.; Campana R.; Lombardi G.; Del Monte E.; Costa E.; Baffo I.; Bonomo S.; Brienza D.; Centrone M.; Contini G.; Cucinella G.; Curatolo A.; De Angelis N.; Del Re A.; Di Cosimo S.; Di Filippo S.; Di Marco A.; Di Persio G.; Donnarumma I.; Fanelli P.; Leonetti P.; Locarini A.; Lofredo P.; Minervini G.; Modenini D.; Mulieri F.; Natalucci S.; Negri A.; Perelli M.; Rossi M.; Rubini A.; Scalise E.; Soffitta P.; Terracciano A.; Tortora P.; Zaccagnino E.; Zambardi A.; «Proceedings of SPIE, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2024: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray», Montréal, Canada, 21 August 2024.
Characterization of avalanche photodiodes (APDs) for the CUbesat Solar Polarimeter (CUSP) mission
Cologgi F.; Alimenti A.; Fabiani S.; Torokhtii K.; Silva E.; Del Monte E.; Baffo I.; Bonomo S.; Brienza D.; Campana R.; Centrone M.; Contini G.; Costa E.; Cucinella G.; Curatolo A.; De Angelis N.; De Cesare G.; Del Re A.; Di Cosimo S.; Di Filippo S.; Di Marco A.; Di Persio G.; Donnarumma I.; Fanelli P.; Leonetti P.; Locarini A.; Loffredo P.; Lombardi G.; Minervini G.; Modenini D.; Muleri F.; Natalucci S.; Negri A.; Perelli M.; Rossi M.; Rubini A.; Scalise E.; Soffitta P.; Terracciano C.; Tortora P.; Zaccagnino E.; Zambardi A.; «Proceedings of SPIE, Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2024: Ultraviolet to Gamma Ray», Montréal, Canada, 21 August 2024.
Estimating soil parameters from hyperspectral images: a benchmark dataset and the outcome of the HYPERVIEW challenge
Nalepa J.; Tulczyjew L.; Le Saux B.; Longépé N.; Ruszczak B.; Wijata A.M.; Smykala K.; Myller M.; Kawulok M.; Kuzu R.S.; Albrecht F.; Arnold C.; Alasawedah M.; Angeli S.; Nobileau D.; Ballabeni A.; Lotti A.; Locarini A.; Modenini D.; Tortora P.; Gumiela M.; «IEEE GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING MAGAZINE», 2024, 12, pp. 35 - 63
Artificial intelligence-based challenges as an educational tool in aerospace engineering: the u3S laboratory experience
Lotti A.; Modenini D.; «IFAC-PAPERSONLINE», 2024, 58, pp. 65 - 70 (Proceedings of: 2nd IFAC Workshop on Aerospace Control Education (WACE 2024), Bertinoro, Italy, 22-24 July 2024)
CubeSat ground test facility as a tool for collaborative hands-on education: the joint experience of the u3s and STAR laboratories.
Curatolo A.; Modenini D.; Stesina F.; Campisi A.; Grisolia M.; Niero L.; «IFAC-PAPERSONLINE», 2024, 58, pp. 29 - 34 (Proceedings of: 2nd IFAC Workshop on Aerospace Control Education (WACE 2024), Bertinoro, Italy, 22-24 July 2024)
Deep learning-based spacecraft pose estimation for the pre-capture phase scenario
Prokazov R.; «AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING – IV AEROSPACE PHD-DAYS», 2024, 42, pp. 178 - 182 (Proceedings of 4th AIDAA Aerospace PhD Days, Scopello, Italy, 6-9 May 2024)

2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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Five-Degree-of-Freedom Pose Estimation from an Imaged Ellipsoid of Revolution
Modenini, Dario; «JOURNAL OF SPACECRAFT AND ROCKETS», 2019, 56, pp. 952 - 958
Aerodynamic assessment of a rotary entry vehicle for Mars landing: an experimental analysis
Modenini D.; Rossetti A.; Talamelli A.; «MECCANICA», 2019, 54, pp. 967 - 984
Measuring the mass of a main belt comet: Proteus mission
Lasagni R.; Zannoni M.; Tortora P.; Modenini D.; n: 2019 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace, MetroAeroSpace 2019 - Proceedings, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019, pp. 116 - 120 (Proceedings of: 5th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace, MetroAeroSpace 2019, ita, 2019)
A High Accuracy Horizon Sensor for Small Satellites
Modenini, Dario; Zannoni, Marco; n: 2019 IEEE 5th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace), 2019, pp. 451 - 456 (Proceedings of: Metrology for Aerospace 2019, Torino, 19-21 Giugno 2019)
A DYNAMIC ATTITUDE TESTBED FOR CUBESATS
Anton Bahu, Dario Modenini, Giacomo Curzi, Paolo Tortora, in: Proceedings of the XXV International Congress of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2019, pp. 1 - 8 (atti di: XXV International Congress of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Roma, 9-12 Settembre 2019) [Proceedings of the XXV International Congress of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics]

2018

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2017

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Retrodictor-corrector filter
Modenini, Dario; Zannoni, Marco; Tortora, Paolo; «JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS», 2017, 40, pp. 2329 - 2933
Preliminary Mission Analysis and Design of a Cubesat Mission to the Didymos Binary Asteroid System
Zannoni, Marco; LASAGNI MANGHI, Riccardo; Modenini, Dario; Tortora, Paolo; in: Proceedings of the XXIV International Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2017, pp. 1 - 8 (Proceedings of: XXIV International Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Palermo-Enna, 18-22 Settembre 2017)
Optimal blade pitch profile for an autorotative entry vehicle
Dario Modenini, Marco Zannoni, Paolo Tortora; in: Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, Univelt, 2017, pp. 765 - 776 (Proceedings of: AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Stevenson, 20 August 2017 through 24 August 2017)
On-board precise GPS navigation solution for small satellite missions
Locarini, A.; Avanzi, A.; Modenini, D.; Tortora, P.; in: Proceedings of AIDAA 2017 XXIV International Conference, 2017, pp. 16 - 21 (Proceedings of: AIDAA 2017 XXIV International Conference, Palermo/Enna, 18 – 22 September 2017)
Ground Segment Solutions for Small Satellites
Locarini, Alfredo; Lucci, Alberto; Modenini, Dario; Tortora, Paolo; in: Proceedings of the XXIV International Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2017, pp. 1 - 8 (Proceedings of: XXIV International Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Palermo-Enna, 18-22 Settembre 2017)

2016

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2015

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Gaussian deterministic recursive estimator with online tuning capabilities
De Angelis, Emanuele L.; Ferrarese, Gastone; Giulietti, Fabrizio; Modenini, Dario; Tortora, Paolo «JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE CONTROL AND DYNAMICS», 2015, 38, pp. 1827 - 1833
SPACE ENGINEERING AND SMALL SATELLITES EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA
Dario Modenini; Marco Bosco; Alfredo Locarini; Paolo Tortora; in: 1°Symposium On Space Educational Activities Proceedings, 2015, pp. 1 - 9 (Proceedings of: 1°Symposium On Space Educational Activities, Padova, 9 – 12 December 2015)
Overview of AODCS for Nanosatellites and Expected Short-Term Evolution
Emanuele, Luigi de Angelis; Fabrizio, Giulietti; Dario, Modenini; Encarnacion, Serrano Castillo; Paolo, Tortora; in: Proceedings of 1the 0th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, 2015, pp. 609 - 616 (Proceedings of: Small Satellites for Earth Observation 10th International Symposium of the International Academy of Astronautic, Berlin, Germany, April 20 - 24, 2015)
Development and testing of a milli-Newton high test peroxide monopropellant thruster
Dario Modenini; Roberto Cocomazzi; Benno Margesin; Paolo Tortora; in: Proceedings of the 10th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, 2015, pp. 415 - 422 (Proceedings of: Small Satellites for Earth Observation 10th International Symposium of the International Academy of Astronautic, Berlin, Germany, April 20 - 24, 2015)
A SIMPLE METHOD FOR ACCURATE CENTER OF GRAVITY DETERMINATION OF SMALL SATELLITE PLATFORMS
Dario Modenini; Lorenzo Iannascoli; Paolo Tortora; in: Proceedings of the 23rd Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Torino, E. Carrera, M. Cinefra, A. Pagani, M. Petrolo and E. Zappino, 2015, pp. 1 - 10 (Proceedings of: 23rd Conference of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Torino, Italia, 17-19 November 2015)
Real-time precise orbit determination of the ESA ESEO spacecraft
Alessandro Avanzi; Alfredo Locarini; Paolo Tortora, in: 10th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation Proceedings, 2015, pp. 593 - 599 (Proceedings of: 10th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlin, April 20-24, 2015)

2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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Re-examination of Pioneer 10 tracking data including spacecraft thermal modeling
D. Modenini; P. Tortora; in: Astrodynamics 2011 - ADVANCES IN THE ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCES, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, Univelt, Inc., 2012, 142, pp. 1583 - 1592 (Proceedings of: AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Girdwood, Alaska , USA, July 31 - August 4 2011)
Solar Array Simulator for Microsatellites Power System Testing
A. Tambini; F. Antonini; A. Corbelli; F. Rossi; P. Tortora, in: Proceedings of the 9th European Space Power Conference – EPSC 2011, NOORDWIJK, European Space Agency, 2011, pp. 1 - 4 (Proceedings of: 9th European Space Power Conference – EPSC 2011, Saint Raphaël, France, 6-10 June 2011)
Optimized separation system for small satellites missions
A. Corbelli; D. Bruzzi; P. Tortora, , in: 8th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, BERLIN, R. Sandau, H.-P. Roeser, A. Valenzuela, 2011, pp. 1 - 8 (Proceedings of: 8th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlino, April 4 - 8, 2011)
High throughput S-band transmitter for Earth observation applications
D. Cinarelli; P. Tortora, in: 8th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, BERLIN, R. Sandau, H.-P. Roeser, A. Valenzuela, 2011, pp. 1 - 8 (Proceedings of: 8th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlino, April 04 - 08, 2011)
Design and implementation of a novel multi-constellation FPGA-based dual frequency GNSS receiver for space applications
A. Avanzi; P. Tortora; A. Garcia-Rodrigues, in: Proceedings of the 24th International Technical Meeting of The Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2011), MANASSAS (VA), Institute of Navigation, 2011, pp. 746 - 752 (Proceedings of: 24th International Technical Meeting of The Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2011), Oregon Convention Center, Portland (OR), USA, September 19 - 23, 2011)
Design and development of a GNSS spaceborne receiver for Earth Observation satellites orbit determination
A. Avanzi; P. Tortora, in: 8th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, BERLIN, R. Sandau, H.-P. Roeser, A. Valenzuela, 2011, pp. 1 - 8 (Proceedings of: 8th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlino, April 04 - 08, 2011)
Analysis of Inter-Satellite Communication Protocols and their Effects on Satellite Formation Control
D. Cinarelli; V. Fabbri; P. Tortora, in: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying Missions & Technologies - SFFMT 2011, ST-HUBERT, s.n, 2011, pp. 1 - 11 (atti di: 4th International Conference on Spacecraft Formation Flying Missions & Technologies - SFFMT 2011, ST-HUBERT, Québec, Canada, May 18-20 2011)
ALMASat-EO Microsatellite Power System
F. Antonini; A. Tambini; P. Tortora, , in: 8th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, BERLIN, R. Sandau, H.-P. Roeser, A. Valenzuela, 2011, pp. 1 - 8 (Proceedings of: 8, Berlino, April 04 - 08, 2011)
ALMASat-EO Attitude Determination Algorithms: Evaluation, Implementation And Numerical Simulation
M. Bosco; V. Fabbri; P. Tortora, in: Proceedings of the 8th International ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems, NOORDWIJK, European Space Agency, 2011, pp. 1 - 11 (Proceedings of: 8th International ESA Conference on Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems, Carlsbad, Czech Republic, June 5-10 2011)

2010

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STANDALONE THREE-AXIS ATTITUDE DETERMINATION FROM EARTH IMAGES
A. Bevilacqua; C. Bianchi; L. Carozza; A. Gherardi; N. Melega; D. Modenini; P. Tortora; in: Advances in the Astronautical Sciences Series, SAN DIEGO, Univelt, Inc., 2010, pp. 1 - 20 (Proceedings of: 20th Space Flight Mechanics Meetings, San Diego, CA, 14-17 February 2010)
Development of a Payload Dispersion and Contamination Analysis Tool for the Vega Maiden Flight
V. Fabbri; F. Giulietti; P. Tortora; D. Barbagallo; A. Gabrielli, in: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques, NOORDWIJK, European Space Agency, 2010(Proceedings of: 4th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques, ESAC/ESA, Madrid, Spain, 3-6 May 2010)
Design, Development and Qualification of a Low-Mass, Low-Power Digital Sun Sensor
C. Bianchi; N. Melega; P. Tortora, in: Proceedings of the Small Satellite Systems and Services Symposium, NOORDWIJK, European Space Agency, 2010(Proceedings of: Small Satellite Systems and Services Symposium, Funchal, Madeira – Portugal, 31 May – 4 June 2010)
Design, Assembly and Verification of the ALMASat-1 Separation System
D. Bruzzi; A. Corbelli; P. Tortora, in: Proceedings of the Small Satellite Systems and Services Symposium, NOORDWIJK, European Space Agency, 2010(Proceedings of: Small Satellite Systems and Services Symposium, Funchal, Madeira – Portugal, 31 May–4 June, 2010)
Design and implementation of a new spaceborne FPGA-based dual frequency GPS and Galileo software defined receiver
A. Avanzi; P. Tortora, in: Proceedings of the 5th ESA Workshop on Satellite Navigation Technologies – NAVITEC, NOORDWIJK, European Space Agency, 2010, pp. 1 - 7 (Proceedings of: 5th ESA Workshop on Satellite Navigation Technologies – NAVITEC, ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 8-10 Dec. 2010)
Design and Verification of an Optimized Separation System for Microsatellites: The ALMASat-1 Case Study
D. Bruzzi; A. Corbelli; P. Tortora, in: Proceedings of the 61st International Astronautical Congress, RESTON, s.n, 2010(Proceedings of: 61st International Astronautical Congress, Praga, Repubblica Ceca, 27 September – 1 October 2010)
ALMASat-1 Cold Gas Micropropulsion System: Final Layout, Qualification and Functional Tests
R. Cocomazzi; A. Avanzi; A. Corbelli; V. Fabbri; P. Tortora, in: Proceedings of the Small Satellite Systems and Services Symposium, NOORDWIJK, European Space Agency, 2010(Proceedings of: Small Satellite Systems and Services Symposium, Funchal, Madeira – Portugal, 31 May – 4 June 2010)

2009

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STARS - Standalone Three-axis Attitude Reconstruction Sensor
A. Bevilacqua; C. Bianchi; L. Carozza; A. Gherardi; N. Melega; D. Modenini; P. Tortora; in: Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA (Associazione Italiana di Aeronautica ed Astronautica), MILANO, s.n, 2009, pp. 1 - 21 (Proceedings of: XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, Milano, Italy, 29 June - 3 July, 2009)
Rotary Wing Vehicle for Landing on Mars: The ARMADA Experience
R. Cadenas; T. V. Peters; M. Graziano; D. Modenini; A. Corbelli; F. Giulietti; B. Pulvirenti; G.M. Saggiani; A. Talamelli; P. Tortora; E. Kervendal; J. Kohler; in: Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, MILANO, AIDAA, 2009, pp. 1 - 10 (Proceedings of: XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, Milano, Italy, 29 June-3 July 2009)
Experimental investigation of a supersonic backward facing step flow
Schrijer, Ferry F.J.*; Modenini, Dario; in: European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP, 2009, 659, pp. 1 - 6 (Proceedings of: 6th European Symposium Aerothermodynamics for Space Vehicles, Versailles, fra, 2008)
Experimental Aerodynamic Characterization of a Rotary Entry Vehicle for Mars Landing
D. Modenini; A. Corbelli; A. Rossetti; A. Talamelli; P. Tortora; T. V. Peters; J. Kohler; in: Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, MILANO, AIDAA, 2009, pp. 1 - 11 (Proceedings of: XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, Milano, Italy, 29 June-3 July 2009)
ARMADA: Autorotation, Feasible Alternative to Traditional Martian Entry, Descent and Landing
T. V. Peters; R. Cadenas; M. Graziano; D. Modenini; P. Tortora; E. Kervendal; J. Kohler; in: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 60TH INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL CONGRESS, PARIGI, International Astronautical Federation, 2009, pp. 1 - 13 (Proceedings of: 60TH INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL CONGRESS, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 12-16 October 2009)
Magnetic Attitude Control Based on Non-Nominal Euler Axis
G. Avanzini; F. Giulietti; P. Tortora, in: Proceedings of the XX AIDAA Congress, s.l, s.n, 2009, pp. 1 - 12 (Proceedings of: XX AIDAA Congress, Milano, June 29 - July 3, 2009)
Design, Assembly and Verification of the ALMASat-1 Separation System
A. Corbelli; D. Bruzzi; P. Tortora, in: Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, MILANO, AIDAA, 2009, pp. 1 - 19 (Proceedings of: XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, Milano, Italy, 29 June-3 July 2009)
ALMASat-1 Power System Test Campaign
F. Antonini; A. Tambini; A. Graziani; A. Palli; P. Tortora; M. Macellari; A. Schiaratura; L. Schirone, in: Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, MILANO, AIDAA, 2009, pp. 1 - 15 (Proceedings of: XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, Milano, Italy, 29 June-3 July 2009)
ALMASat-1 Launch Onboard the Vega Maiden Flight
P. Tortora, in: Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, MILANO, AIDAA, 2009, pp. 1 - 14 (Proceedings of: XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, Milano, Italy, 29 June-3 July 2009)
ALMASAT-1 Communication System Architecture and Test Campaign
F. Antonini; D. Cinarelli; P. Tortora, in: Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, MILANO, AIDAA, 2009, pp. 1 - 12 (Proceedings of: XX Congresso Nazionale AIDAA, Milano, Italy, 29 June-3 July 2009)

2008

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2007

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2006

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2005

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2004

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