Development of marine observation satellite in Japan
Abstract
An outline of Japan's Marine Observation Satellite-1 (MOS-1), to be launched by an N-II vehicle in 1986, is presented. Satellite mission objectives are to collect ground data, and to develop remote sensing technology. MOS-1 nominal orbit is sun-synchronous at a 909 km altitude and an inclination of 99.1 deg, and the satellite will include three sensors: (1) a multispectral electronic self-scanning radiometer (2) a visible and thermal infrared radiometer, and (3) a microwave scanning radiometer. MOS-1 height is about 300 cm, length is approximately 150 cm, width is approximately 140 cm, and total weight is nearly 750 kg. In addition, ground segment systems are the tracking and control system, the operation control system (the main feature), and the data acquisition and distribution system. The data acquisition system will be installed about 50 km northwest of Tokyo, and the next MOS-1 is being considered, examining the usefulness of ocean phenomena satellite measurements.
- Publication:
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Paris International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- September 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982pari.iafcY....M
- Keywords:
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- Artificial Satellites;
- Japanese Space Program;
- Japanese Spacecraft;
- Maritime Satellites;
- Mission Planning;
- Remote Sensing;
- Infrared Scanners;
- Microwave Radiometers;
- Multispectral Band Scanners;
- Ocean Data Acquisitions Systems;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation