International Coordination and Support for SmallSat-enabled Space Weather Activities

Advances in space weather science and small satellite (SmallSat) technology have proceeded in parallel over the past two decades, but better communication and coordination is needed among the respective worldwide communities contributing to this rapid progress. We identify six areas where improved i...

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Published in:Space weather 2020-12, Vol.18 (12), p.n/a
Main Authors: Nieves-Chinchilla, Teresa, Lal, Bhavya, Robinson, Robert, Caspi, Amir, Jackson, David R., Jorgensen, Therese Moretto, Spann, James
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access control
Coordination
Mitigation
Policies
Satellites
Small satellites
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Space debris mitigation
Space weather
Weather forecasting
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Summary:Advances in space weather science and small satellite (SmallSat) technology have proceeded in parallel over the past two decades, but better communication and coordination is needed among the respective worldwide communities contributing to this rapid progress. We identify six areas where improved international coordination is especially desirable, including: (1) orbital debris mitigation; (2) spectrum management; (3) export control regulations; (4) access to timely and low-cost launch opportunities; (5) inclusive data policies; and (6) education. We argue the need for internationally coordinated policies and programs to promote the use of SmallSats for space weather research and forecasting while realizing maximum scientific and technical advances through the integration of these two increasingly important endeavors.
ISSN:1539-4956
1542-7390
1539-4964
1542-7390
DOI:10.1029/2020SW002568