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Journals

C. Morlet and N. Lan, “Satellite communications for 4D trajectory management,” Journal of Air Traffic Control, vol. 55, pp. 14–19, 2013.

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, Advances in Robotics, ch. Smart bioinspired technologies for the development of a miniaturized legged robotic system, iConcept Press, 2012, ISBN: 978-14611084-4-3.
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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

E. Bozzo, T. Burch, A. Ciapponi, C. Heese, A. Hoogerwerf, N. Lan,A. Neronov, V. Revol, and R. Stanley, “LIC and LID considerations in the design and implementation of the MEMS laser pointing mechanism for the EUSO UV laser altimeter,” in SPIE 9983, Pacific Rim Laser Damage 2016: Optical Materials for High-Power Lasers, (Yokohama, Japan), 22 Jul 2016.

C. Morlet, F. Vanin, R. Florou, and N. Lan, “Satellite communications for air traffic management,” in Ka and Broadband Communications, Navigation and Earth Observation Conference, (Florence, Italy), 14-17 Oct 2013.

C. Morlet, N. Lan, and S. la Barbera, “Satellite communication requirements for 4D air traffic management,” in Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveilance Conference (ICNS), (Herndon, USA), 23-25 Apr 2013.

C. Morlet, R. Chalex, and N. Lan, “Iris – defining the satellite communication system behind the future air traffic management,” in SECESA 2012, (Lisbon, Portugal), 17-19 Oct 2012.

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, 2007.

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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