2 papers
eess.SP2026
Pilots and Other Predictable Elements of the Starlink Ku-Band Downlink
Wenkai Qin, Mark L. Psiaki, John R. Bowman +1
We identify and characterize dedicated pilot symbols and other predictable elements embedded within the Starlink Ku-band downlink waveform. Exploitation of these predictable elemen…
eess.SP2025
Timing Properties of the Starlink Ku-Band Downlink
Wenkai Qin, Andrew M. Graff, Zachary L. Clements +2
We develop signal capture and analysis techniques for precisely extracting and characterizing the frame timing of the Starlink constellation's Ku-band downlink transmissions. The a…