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

Adam Kubaryk; Tzu-Wei Fang; Tim Fuller-Rowell; Zhuxiao Li; George Millward

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[E] 口頭発表

セッション記号 P (宇宙惑星科学) » P-EM 太陽地球系科学・宇宙電磁気学・宇宙環境

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

2023年5月21日(日) 13:45 〜 15:00 101 (幕張メッセ国際会議場)

コンビーナ:Liu Huixin(九州大学理学研究院地球惑星科学専攻九州大学宙空環境研究センター)、大塚雄一(名古屋大学宇宙地球環境研究所)、Chang Loren(Institute of Space Science, National Central University)、Yue Deng(University of Texas at Arlington)、Chairperson:Thomas J Immel(University of California Berkeley)、Chang Loren(Institute of Space Science, National Central University)

14:30 〜 14:45

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

★Invited Papers

*Adam Kubaryk^1,2、Tzu-Wei Fang²、Tim Fuller-Rowell^1,2、Zhuxiao Li^1,2、George Millward^1,2 (1.Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences、2.NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center)

キーワード：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.