July 4, 2012 Updated
SHIZUKU onboard sensor (AMSR2) acquired observation data!
SHIZUKU onboard sensor (AMSR2) acquired observation data! JAXA acquired observation data on the Earth from the Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1). The SHIZUKU was launched on May 18, 2012 (Japan Standard Time) from the Tanegashima Space Center and started regular observations by the onboard sensor, Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2,) on July 3 after entering into the A-train orbit on June 29. The data was acquired by the AMSR2. We will continue the initial functional verification, then confirm data accuracy and perform initial calibration and inspection operations including data correction.We would like to thank all of you who support the launch of the SHIZUKU through this special site. Updated information will be posted on the SHIZUKU project page.
Overview of ‘SHIZUKU’
We would like to introduce the SHIZUKU and its mission of observing global water circulation and movement.
Overview of Co-payload and Secondary Payloads
With the SHIZUKU, a co-payload and two secondary payloads will be launched by H-IIA.
Overview of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle
Outline of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 21, our mainstay rocket.
- August 25, 2012 (19:00)
- Arctic Sea Ice Observation Data Analysis Results - Ice extent became smallest in observation history -
- July 4, 2012 (16:00)
- SHIZUKU Observation Data Acquired by AMSR2
- July 2, 2012 (11:00)
- Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water 'SHIZUKU' (GCOM-W1) Inserted into A-Train Orbit
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