Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2023

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P (Space and Planetary Sciences ) » P-EM Solar-Terrestrial Sciences, Space Electromagnetism & Space Environment

[P-EM12] Coupling Processes in the Atmosphere-Ionosphere System

Sun. May 21, 2023 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM 101 (International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe)

convener:Huixin Liu(Earth and Planetary Science Division, Kyushu University SERC, Kyushu University), Yuichi Otsuka(Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University), Loren Chang(Department of Space Science and Engineering, National Central University), Yue Deng(University of Texas at Arlington), Chairperson:Thomas J Immel(University of California Berkeley), Loren Chang(Department of Space Science and Engineering, National Central University)


2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

[PEM12-14] Simulations of Space Weather Impacts on Small Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit Using WAM-IPE

★Invited Papers

*Adam Kubaryk1,2, Tzu-Wei Fang2, Tim Fuller-Rowell1,2, Zhuxiao Li1,2, George Millward1,2 (1.Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, 2.NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center)

Keywords:Whole Atmosphere Model, Satellite Drag, Low-Earth Orbit Satellites

The Whole Atmosphere Model-Ionosphere Plasmasphere Electrodynamics (WAM-IPE) Forecast System (WFS) is an operational model at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), developed at the NOAA/NWS Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). With recent increases in solar activity through solar cycle 25, the impact of space weather on Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites has become more apparent. SWPC has begun engaging with LEO satellite operators, and is developing products and preparing to make significant strides in the timeliness of data availability in support of their operational needs. In this talk, we will introduce our current and future capabilities relevant to such customers, highlighting the use of WAM-IPE in providing both nowcast and forecast specification of the neutral atmosphere up to 1000km. In particular, the SpaceX Starlink satellite loss event in Feb 2022 will be discussed.