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Darkening Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Constellations: A Review

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Lalbakhsh, Ali, Pitcairn, Andrew, Mandal, Kaushik, Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Esselle, Karu P., Reisenfeld, Sam·2022·IEEE Access
DOI 10.1109/access.2022.3155193
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Abstract

The proliferation of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites and the LEO satellite internet will be a game-changer for the low-latency high-speed global internet. While this new generation of the satellite internet in conjunction with fifth generation network (5G) and sixth generation network (6G) enabled emerging technologies, such as precision farming and smart cities, it will bring new challenges, such as satellite collision, limited satellite lifespan, security concerns, and satellite brightness. This article discusses the satellite brightness caused by LEO constellations that potentially affect the ongoing astronomical studies. It reviews the underlying contributors to the satellite brightness as well as the state-of-the-art technologies proposed to mitigate this emerging challenge.

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Authors
Lalbakhsh, A., Pitcairn, A., Mandal, K., Alibakhshikenari, M., Esselle, K. P., & Reisenfeld, S.
Affiliations
  • University of Technology Sydney (AU)
  • Macquarie University (AU)
  • University of Calcutta (IN)
  • Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (ES)
ORCID
Venue
IEEE Access
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Published
2022
Volume
10
Pages
24383-24394
ISSN
2169-3536 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1109/access.2022.3155193
OpenAlex
W4214716424
Cited by
41
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FWCI
3.38
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Licence
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  • IEEE Access (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
  • e-Archivo (Carlos III University of Madrid) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
  • Macquarie University
  • Australian Research Council Discovery Grants Scheme
  • Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Seed Grant
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Global and Planetary Change › Impact of Light on Environment and Health
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Aerospace Engineering › Space Satellite Systems and Control
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Aerospace Engineering › Satellite Communication Systems
Keywords
satellite brightness, LEO satellite constellations, satellite internet, light pollution, astronomical observations, satellite collisions, 6G

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Lalbakhsh, A., Pitcairn, A., Mandal, K., Alibakhshikenari, M., Esselle, K. P., & Reisenfeld, S. (2022). Darkening Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Constellations: A Review. IEEE Access. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2022.3155193