| Session Details | |
| Section | ST - Solar & Terrestrial Sciences |
| Session Title | Geoscience Using Nano/micro Satellite Constellation |
| Main Convener | Prof. Koichiro Oyama (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan) |
| Co-convener(s) | Dr. Wing-Huen Ip (National Central University, Taiwan) Prof. Kyoung Min (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea, South) Mr. Ludmil Bankov (Space Research and Technology Institute, Bulgaria) Dr. Borra Reddy (CSIR, India) Mr. Tetsuya Kodama (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan) Dr. Dhiren Kataria (Mullard Space Science Laboratory, United Kingdom) |
| Session Description | We expect that task oriented constellation of Nano/Micro satellites would provide the community of space sciences with opportunities which have not been possible with large scale missions. One good example is the QB50 project which is currently under development for the study of the lower thermosphere. With a network of about 40 double CubeSats, QB50 is to make multi-point, in-situ measurements of the key ionospheric/thermospheric parameters to understand the temporal and spatial variations of the least explored layer of the atmosphere. On the other hand, such constellation missions require participation from many institutions and countries for cost reduction as well as good coordination for efficient management of the program. The session is expected to provide an opportunity to discuss all aspects of the mission, from scientific goals that attract common interest such as earthquake predictions to candidate instruments as well as satellite systems, and to mission scenarios and data acquisition schemes including ground facilities. We will also discuss possible ways to materialize the proposed mission through collaboration of many countries in the region. We encourage submission of papers from both science and engineering sides. Contributions are also invited covering constellation missions under development and future mission concepts. |