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Journals

C. Menon, N. Lan, and D. Sameoto, “Towards a methodical approach to implement biomimetic paradigms in the design of robotic systems for space applications,” Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, vol. 6, pp. 87–99, 2009.
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Books and Reports

N. Lan and C. Menon, Discrete Event Robots, ch. Smart bioinspired technologies for the development of a miniaturized legged robotic system, iConcept Press, 2012. (accepted)
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K. Zacny, Y. Bar-Cohen, K. Davis, P. Coste, G. Paulsen, S. Sherrit, J. George, B. Derkowski, S. Gorevan, D. Boucher, J. Guerrero, T. Kubota, B. J. Thomson, S. Stanley, P. Thomas, N. Lan, C. McKay, T. C. Onstot, C. Stoker, B. Glass, S. Wakabayashi, L. Whyte, G. Visentin, E. Re, L. Richter, M. Badescu, X. Bao, R. Fincher, T. Hoshino, P. Magnani, and C. Menon, Drilling in Extreme Environments, ch. Extraterrestrial Drilling and Excavation, pp. 347–559. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 2009.
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C. Menon, M. Murphy, M. Sitti, and N. Lan, Bioinspiration and Robotics Walking and Climbing Robots, ch. Space Exploration - Towards Bio-inspired Climbing Robots, pp. 261–278. I-Tech Education and Publishing, 2007.
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K. Fletcher, M. Ayre, and N. Lan, eds., Biomimetic Engineering for Space Applications. No. SP-1297, ESA Publications Division, 2006.
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Conferences

C. Menon and N. Lan, “Towards a fully spider-inspired miniaturized robot,” in 9th International Symposium on “Technology and the Mine Problem” Series, (Monterey, USA), 17-20 May 2010.

B. Peeters, I. Stojkovic, J. van Heijenoort, B. Schelen, M. Vink, W. Walstra, and N. Lan, “The Galileo search and rescue test beacon: Final implementation challenges and future work,” in ENC-GNSS 2009 , (Naples, Italy), 3-6 May 2009.

B. Peeters, L. Johansson, P. Batenburg, and N. Lan, “Development of a low cost commercial GNSS simulator,” in ENC-GNSS 2009 , (Naples, Italy), 3-6 May 2009.

B. Peeters, J. A. Mulder, S. Kraft, T. Zegers, D. Lentink, and N. Lan, “Exofly: A flapping winged aerobot for autonomous flight in mars atmosphere,” in ASTRA 2008 , (Noordwijk, Netherlands), 11-13 Nov 2008.

N. Lan, G. van Oosten, J. Andersson, H. Zelle, and B. Peeters, “A multi-modal tracking and tracing system integrating both existing GNSS infrastructure and future Galileo capabilities,” in ENC-GNSS 2008 , (Toulouse, France), 22-25 April 2008.

R. Allart, G. J. van Oosten, H. Zelle, B. Peeters, and N. Lan, “Envionmental distress demonstrator (edd): Location based environmental data services for SAR operations,” in ENC-GNSS 2008 , (Toulouse, France), 22-25 April 2008.

C. Menon, M. Broschart, and N. Lan, “Biomimetics and robotics for space applications: Challenges and emerging technologies,” in 2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation , (Rome, Italy), IEEE, 11-14 April.

C. Menon, J. F. V. Vincent, N. Lan, L. Bilhaut, A. Ellery, Y. Gao, D. Zangani, S. Carosio, C. Manning, M. Jaddou, and S. Eckersley, “Bio-inspired micro drillers for future planetary exploration,” in 2006 Proceedings of CANEUS: MNT for Aerospace Applications , no. CANEUS2006-11022, (Toulouse, France), 27 August - 1 September 2006.

C. Menon and N. Lan, “Methodical approach to implement biomimetic paradigms in the design of novel engineering and space systems,” in International Astronautical Congress 2006 , no. IAC-06-D3.P.03, (Valencia, Spain), 2-6 October 2006.

C. Menon and N. Lan, “Potential biomimetic space systems enabled by microtechnology,” in 2006 Proceedings of CANEUS: MNT for Aerospace Applications , (Toulouse, France), 27 August - 1 September 2006. Invited Paper.

Unpublished Work

SPAESS: Space Alternative Energy Storage Systems, CDF Study Report CDF-41(A), ESA: ESTEC, NL, (internal distribution)

N. Lan, “Mathematical analysis of dust devils,” Master's thesis, Cranfield University, 2003.
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N. Lan, “Yes2: The second young engineers satellite – mission analysis and trajectories,” 2003. Cranfield University, Master's Group Design Project.
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