The fast development of solar terrestrial sciences in Taiwan

Liu, Jann Yenq; Chang, Loren C.; Chao, Chun-Chieh; Chen, Ming Quey; Chu, Yen Hsyang; Hau, L.‐N.; Huang, Chung‐Hao; Kuo, Cheng Ling; Lee, L. C.; Lyu, L. H.; Lin, Chia Hsien; Chen, Pan; Shue, J.‐H.; Su, Ching Lun; Tsai, Lung Chih; Yang, Ya Hui; Lin, Chien Hung; Hsu, R.; Su, H.

doi:10.1186/s40562-016-0049-0

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“…The paper concludes with examples of specific research areas where Australia has excelled. Liu et al (2016) report the developments of ST sciences in Taiwan. The developments began with the operation of an ionosonde in 1952 and introduction of space physics courses in 1959.…”

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Introduction to the special issue on history development of solar terrestrial sciences including auroral sub-storms

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Solar terrestrial (ST) sciences started centuries ago and branched into different disciplines. Starting with naked eye to highly sophisticated novel experimental techniques, observations have revealed the secrets of the Sun, heliosphere, magnetosphere, plasmasphere, and ionosphere-atmosphere components of the ST system. Theories and theoretical models have been developed for the different components independently and together. World-wide efforts under different umbrella are being persuaded to understand the challenges of the ST system. The onset problem and role of O + ions in sub-storm physics are two issues that are hotly debated. The onset problem is whether sub-storm is triggered by magnetic reconnection in the tail region at 15-20 Re or by a current disruption at ~12 Re. The issue on O + role is whether O + ions affect the dynamics of sub-storms under magnetic storm and non-storm conditions differently. This special issue of Geoscience Letters contains a collection of 15 papers on the history and development of solar terrestrial sciences including auroral sub-storms. Over half of the papers are based on the presentations in a session on the same topic organized at the AOGS (Asia Oceania geosciences Society) General Assembly held in Singapore during 02-07 August 2015. The rest of the papers from outside the assembly also falls within the theme of the special issue. The papers are organized in the order of history and development of ST coupling, sub-storms, and outer heliosphere.

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Section: Solar Terrestrial Couplingmentioning

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Introduction to the special issue on history development of solar terrestrial sciences including auroral sub-storms

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“…The 1957/1958 International Geophysical Year saw the launch of the first artificial satellites to study the near-Earth space environment (ionosphere and magnetosphere), as well as the global growth in research and educational institutions focused on the Earth and Space sciences. One of these institutions was National Central University (NCU), which was established in Taiwan in 1962, and has had a strong focus on space physics, satellite remote sensing, and payload development [1]. One important scientific need in the field of space weather is the need for an increased number of in-situ observations of the ionosphere (60-1000 km altitude) [2].…”

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Lessons Learned from IDEASSat: Design, Testing, on Orbit Operations, and Anomaly Analysis of a First University CubeSat Intended for Ionospheric Science

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Given the pervasive use of satellite and over the horizon wireless communication technology in modern society, ionospheric disturbances that can disrupt such services are a crucial consideration. Ionospheric irregularities, plasma bubbles and other phenomena can have a great impact on satellite navigation and communications, impacting other systems reliant on such technologies. The Ionospheric Dynamics and Attitude Subsystem Satellite (IDEASSat) was a 3U developed by National Central University (NCU) to measure irregularities in the ionosphere, as well as to establish spacecraft engineering and operations capacity at NCU. The onboard Compact Ionospheric Probe (CIP) could measure high-resolution plasma parameters, which can be used for identifying ionospheric irregularities that can cause scintillation in satellite navigation and communications signals. Part of the spacecraft sub-systems were independently designed and developed by students, who were also responsible for integration, testing, and operations. IDEASSat was successfully launched into low Earth orbit on 24 January 2021, and then began mission operations. The spacecraft successfully demonstrated three-axis attitude stabilization and control, tracking, telemetry and command (TT&C), as well as flight software and ground systems that could support autonomous operation. The spacecraft experienced a critical anomaly 22 days after launch, followed by a 1.5-month communications blackout. The spacecraft briefly recovered from the blackout for long enough to replay flight data, which allowed for the cause of the blackout to be determined as an inability of the electrical power subsystem reset circuit to recover from an ionizing radiation induced single event latch-up. Although the mission was not completed, flight data obtained during the mission will help to improve the designs of future spacecraft in development at NCU. This paper will introduce IDEASSat’s final flight model design and implementation, integration, testing, environmental verification, and failure analysis, and will review the performance of the spacecraft during on-orbit operations. The results and experiences encountered in implementation and operations of the IDEASSat mission are presented here as a reference for other university small satellite teams.

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A New Instrumental Array in Sichuan, China, to Monitor Vibrations and Perturbations of the Lithosphere, Atmosphere, and Ionosphere

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The fast development of solar terrestrial sciences in Taiwan

Cited by 6 publications

References 111 publications

Introduction to the special issue on history development of solar terrestrial sciences including auroral sub-storms

Introduction to the special issue on history development of solar terrestrial sciences including auroral sub-storms

Lessons Learned from IDEASSat: Design, Testing, on Orbit Operations, and Anomaly Analysis of a First University CubeSat Intended for Ionospheric Science

A New Instrumental Array in Sichuan, China, to Monitor Vibrations and Perturbations of the Lithosphere, Atmosphere, and Ionosphere

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