A future Carrington Event: Adopting a deterministic approach to International Telecommunications issues
- Paper number
IAC-18,E5,4,9,x48406
- Author
Mr. Samuel Naef, France, International Space University (ISU)
- Coauthor
Mr. Vincent Delayat, France
- Coauthor
Mr. Christos Ntinos, France, International Space University (ISU)
- Coauthor
Mr. Rami Ibrahim, France, International Space University (ISU)
- Coauthor
Mr. Xi Chen, France, International Space University(ISU)
- Coauthor
Mr. Omkar Nikam, France, International Space University (ISU)
- Coauthor
Ms. Sabrina Alam, France, International Space University (ISU)
- Year
2018
- Abstract
The purpose of this white paper was to conduct an evaluation of the potential effects of a future Carrington event on Earth’s telecommunications, and offer suggestions to mitigate these detrimental effects. These were examined separately for terrestrial, aerial and space infrastructure, while economic and liability issues were also addressed. A key conclusion was that maintaining telecommunication links in the case of an intense geomagnetic storm, mainly relates to the availability of power, and so mitigation methods for this were also examined. In addition, recommendations have been presented to improve early warning systems via CubeSats around the sun; improved designs of satellites; and how high altitude platforms (HAPs) and portable radios can be used effectively in the advent of telecommunication outage in high-priority locations such as cities, hospitals, and military buildings.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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