Internetworking with satellite constellations

the first sentence

A satellite constellation can be defined as a number of similar satellites, of a similar type and function, designed to be in similar, complementary, orbits for a shared purpose, under shared control.
-- Lloyd Wood, Internetworking with satellite constellations, Ch. 1, paragraph 1.

I reused the opening sentence of my PhD thesis in a book chapter summarising my doctoral work, and since then others have found it useful, too. That sentence now appears to have taken on a life of its own in the literature.

• L. Wood, Satellite constellation networks, Chapter 2, Internetworking and Computing over Satellite Networks, Yongguang Zhang (ed.), Kluwer Academic Press, ISBN 1-4020-7424-7, pp. 13-34, March 2003.
• L. Wood, Internetworking with satellite constellations, PhD thesis, University of Surrey, June 2001.

This definition has found use in space law:

• Jinyuan Su and Yanan Shi, The precautionary approach and challenges posed by mega-constellations, Review of European, Comparative and International Environmental Law, vol. 33, issue 2, July 2024.
• J. Leiken, Satellite internet and laser links: are universal FSO standards needed?, New York University Journal of Legislation and Public Policy, vol. 26, pp. 1165-1199, 2024.
• B. Ackali Gur and J. Kulesza, Decolonizing the Internet: Global Governance of LEO Satellite Broadband, Internet Society Foundation Grant Request ID G20210704813, 2023.
• J. Kulesza and B. Ackali Gur, Developing a Cybersecurity Policy for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Broadband - an International Law Perspective (uncited), SSRN, April 2023.
• J. L. Napier, Outer Space Regime Evolution: The Sustainable Governance of Low Earth Orbit for Future Generations, PhD thesis, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, March 2023.
• A Abashidze, I. Chernykh and M. Mednikova, Satellite constellations: International legal and technical aspects, Acta Astronautica, vol. 196, pp. 176-185, July 2022.
• C. Finnegan, Indigenous Interests in Outer Space: Addressing the Conflict of Increasing Satellite Numbers with Indigenous Astronomy Practices, Laws vol. 11, issue 2, 2022.
• S. Hadi Mahmoudi and Sima Moradinasab, In Search of the Most Appropriate Mechanism for Resolving the Disputes Arising from Large Satellite Constellations, Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law, issue 2, 2022.
• C. Sciarma, The Communication of the International Astronomical Union regarding the Satellite Constellations, Masters thesis, Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati, 2021.
• R. Moro Aguilar, Megaconstellations of Satellites and Their Impact on Astronomy: A Potential Need for International Regulation, Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law, issue 6, 2021.
• J. B. P Davies and J. Woodburn, Approaches to and Loci for Regulation of Large and Mega Satellite Constellations, in Legal Aspects Around Satellite Constellations. Studies in Space Policy, A. Froehlich (ed.), Springer, 2021.
• S. H. Mahmoudi and A. Barabi, Environmental Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility and Their Application to Satellite Mega-Constellations in Low Earth Orbit, in Legal Aspects Around Satellite Constellations. Studies in Space Policy, A. Froehlich (ed.), Springer, 2021.
• T. Bharadwaj, Protecting the Dark Skies of the Earth from Satellite Constellations Under International Space Law, Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law, Issue 1, 2020.
• Satellite Constellations, International Astronomical Union, 12 February 2020. Now that the IAU has cited it, it's become widespread.

Also using this description:

• P. G. Porter, Exploring The Feasibility Of The Resonance Corridor Method For Post Mission Disposal Of High-LEO Constellations (uncited), masters thesis, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, June 2024.
• M. Adonis, design and implementation of Internet of Things in nanosats, MEng thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, February 2024.
• J. Kulesza and B. Akcali Gur, Developing a Cybersecurity Policy for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Broadband - an International Law Perspective, SSRN preprint, April 2023.
• Space Pollution: The Effects of Increased Satellite Launches by Modern Orbital Launch Vehicles on Future Space Exploration, PHYS 253 coursework, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2023.
• J. Oncea, Why Bugs, Golf, And Gavrilo Princip Could Be Why We Have Satellite Constellations, RF Globalnet, 15 November 2023. Cites Space4Water below, despite also citing the IAC page.
• Space4Water portal cites the IAC.
• N. Mahanic, To Serve Man: conrolling Humanity's Space Weaponry through Legal Reviews - The Immediate Limitations and Hidden Strengths, masters thesis, McGill University, August 2021.
• S. Huang, Multi-phase mission analysis and design for satellite constellations with low-thrust propulsion, doctoral dissertation, Politechnico di Milano, 2021.
• C. Torresan, M. Benito Garón, M. O'Grady et al., A new generation of sensors and monitoring tools to support climate-smart forestry practices, Canadian Journal of Forest Research, vol. 51, no. 12, December 2021.
• A. Williams, O. Hainaut, A. Otarola, Gie Han Tan and G. Rotola, Analysing the Impact of Satellite Constellations and ESO's Role in Supporting the Astronomy Community, European Southern Observatory's The Messenger, no. 184, September 2021.
• A. Williams, O. Hainaut, A. Otarola et al., A Report to ESO Council on the Impact of Satellite Constellations, arxiv, August 2021.
• E. Kulu, Satellite Constellations - 2021 Industry Survey and Trends, 35th Annual Small Satellite Conference, Logan, Utah, August 2021.
• Student team 10, A satellite constellation is...shared control (uncited), University of Bedfordshire, Twitter, 6 July 2021.
• B. Yoo, Improving Management Of Commercial Satellite Mega-Constellations, masters thesis, US Naval Postgraduate School, June 2021.
• F. Magagna, On the Analysis of Close Encounters Between Satellites within a Large Constellation, masters thesis, Politecnico Milano, December 2020.
• I A. S. Nazmy, Reliability Analysis of Low Earth Orbit Broadband Satellite Communication Constellations, masters thesis, Purdue University, April 2020.
• C. R. Post, Towards Automation of Tipping and Cueing Between Small Satellites in a Constellation, masters thesis, Air Force Institute of Technology, March 2017.
• Y. Li, Wu Xiande, and Z. Li, Safety risk assessment on communication system based on satellite constellations with the analytic hierarchy process, Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, vol. 80, issue 6, pp. 595-604, 2008.
• D. Yasmin and S. Rafique, Integration of GPS-24, GEO & LEO: Modeling, receiver selection algorithm and performance analysis for navigation, Proceedings of the tenth international conference on computer and information technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2007.
• M. Preisner and P. Kabacik, Feasibility studies of fast rate inter-satellite data links for implementation within a LEO constellation (uncited), International Conference on Microwaves, Radar & Wireless Communications, May 2006. First sentence! Not the first time I've been copied by people at Wroclaw University of Technology.
• A. Sali, Handover Management In Mobile Satellite Communications (uncited), masters thesis, Universiti Putra Malaysia, May 2002. Aduwati was the first to take my first sentence, and made it her first sentence. And then she took herself to Surrey to take her PhD.