International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities
Abstract Advances in space weather science and small satellite (SmallSat) technology have proceeded in parallel over the past two decades, but better communication and coordination are needed among the respective worldwide communities contributing to this rapid progress. We identify six areas where...
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| author | Teresa Nieves‐Chinchilla Bhavya Lal Robert Robinson Amir Caspi David R. Jackson Therese Moretto Jørgensen James Spann |
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| description | Abstract Advances in space weather science and small satellite (SmallSat) technology have proceeded in parallel over the past two decades, but better communication and coordination are 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-44629231d8224a97beb35e03e13050b02025-01-14T16:35:25ZengWileySpace Weather1542-73902020-12-011812n/an/a10.1029/2020SW002568International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather ActivitiesTeresa Nieves‐Chinchilla0Bhavya Lal1Robert Robinson2Amir Caspi3David R. Jackson4Therese Moretto Jørgensen5James Spann6NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt MD USAIDA Science and Technology Policy Institute Washington DC USAThe Catholic University of America Washington DC USASouthwest Research Institute Boulder CO USAMet Office Exeter UKUniversity of Bergen Bergen NorwayHeliophysics Division NASA Headquarters Washington DC USAAbstract Advances in space weather science and small satellite (SmallSat) technology have proceeded in parallel over the past two decades, but better communication and coordination are 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.https://doi.org/10.1029/2020SW002568 |
| spellingShingle | Teresa Nieves‐Chinchilla Bhavya Lal Robert Robinson Amir Caspi David R. Jackson Therese Moretto Jørgensen James Spann International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities Space Weather |
| title | International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities |
| title_full | International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities |
| title_fullStr | International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities |
| title_full_unstemmed | International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities |
| title_short | International Coordination and Support for SmallSat‐Enabled Space Weather Activities |
| title_sort | international coordination and support for smallsat enabled space weather activities |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1029/2020SW002568 |
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