The Satellite TAIYO - Scientific objectives and preliminary results
Abstract
The third Japanese scientific satellite TAIYO was launched from the Kagoshima Space Center, University of Tokyo on February 24, 1975. It has a perigee of 250 km and an apogee of 3000 km. The aim of TAIYO is to study the influence of solar radiation on thermospheric structure. The attitude of the satellite was changed to the rolling wheel mode after the satellite was placed into its proper orbit. The satellite is acquiring a large amount of data on the thermospheric plasma under the condition of quiet solar activity.
- Publication:
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Report of Ionosphere and Space Research in Japan
- Pub Date:
- 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975RISRJ..29...99H
- Keywords:
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- Data Acquisition;
- Japanese Space Program;
- Satellite-Borne Instruments;
- Scientific Satellites;
- Solar Radiation;
- Thermosphere;
- Data Transmission;
- Radiation Effects;
- Satellite Configurations;
- Solar Activity Effects;
- Solar X-Rays;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- Spacecraft Performance;
- Ultraviolet Radiation;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles