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http://www.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/gcom_w/index_e.html

ЦитироватьObserving All Environmental Changes on Earth for Present and Future Generations

The "Global Change Observation Mission" (GCOM) aims to construct, use, and verify systems that enable continuous global-scale observations (for 10 to 15 years) of effective geophysical parameters for elucidating global climate change and water circulation mechanisms.
The GCOM mission is a two series of satellites, GCOM-W for observing water circulation changes and GCOM-C for climate changes. The GCOM-W with a microwave radiometer onboard will observe precipitation, vapor amounts, wind velocity above the ocean, sea water temperature, water levels on land areas, and snow depths.
The GCOM-W1 is the first satellite for the GCOM-W series.

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World's Largest Revolving Space Antenna AMSR2

The Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2,) which will be loaded onto the GCOM-W1, is a sensor to observe radiometers, or microwaves emitted naturally from the ground, sea surface and atmosphere, using six different frequency bands ranging from 7 GHz to 89 GHz. The strength of a natural microwave is determined by its characteristics and moisture, including the surface condition and temperature of the material. Although it depends on the frequency, the microwave is very weak. AMSR2 will detect such weak microwaves at an altitude of 700 kilometers and measure the strength of them with a very high accuracy. For example, by measuring the strength of a microwave emitted from the sea surface with the AMSR2, we can understand the water temperature of the sea surface to an accuracy of 0.5 degrees Celsius.
The antenna of the AMSR2, which receives microwaves from the ground, arc scans the ground surface at a ratio of one turn every 1.5 seconds and observes an area approximately 1,450 kilometers wide in one scan. Using this scanning method, the AMSR2 can observe over 99 percent of the Earth's area in just 2 days. The diameter of the antenna is about 2 meters, making it the world's largest observation sensor aboard a satellite. The height of the rotating part is about 2.7 meters and the weight is about 250 kilograms. The AMSR2 can keep rotating such a large and heavy antenna at a speed of one turn per 1.5 seconds for 24 hours a day and more than five years without a minute of rest.

http://news.mynavi.jp/articles/2012/01/18/gsom_w1/

GCOM-W1:
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http://www.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/sds4/index_e.html

ЦитироватьJanuary 12, 2012 Updated
SDS-4 revealed to the media

On Jan. 10, the Small Demonstration Satellite-4 (SDS-4) was shown to the media at the Tsukuba Space Center.
The SDS-4 is a tiny 50-cm cubic satellite, and it will be launched as a piggyback payload with the Global Change Observation Mission 1st- Water "SHIZUKU"in Japan Fiscal Year 2012.

Overview

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JAXA has been promoting the Small Demonstration Satellite (SDS) program in order to verify new technologies for components and devices in space prior to providing highly established technology to practical satellites and scientific probes.
An SDS can be developed in a shorter period of time with lower costs compared to a large-size satellite, thus it has an advantage to carry out on-orbit verification and experiments in a timely manner. In addition, we can also foster younger employees by offering them opportunities to experience an overall series of work from a design phase thru satellite operation in space.
The first SDS (SDS-1), which was about 100 kgs, was launched on January 23, 2009. The SDS-4 project aims to develop a 50-kg class satellite, which is a standard size for a companion payload on the H-IIA Launch Vehicle, and the satellite is scheduled to be launched with the SHIZUKU (Global Change Observation Mission 1st – Water, GCOM-W1) as a piggyback payload.

«Four missions of the SDS project»

-Space based Automatic Identification System Experiment (SPAISE)
To demonstrate the function and performance of the future onboard automatic identification system (ASI) receiver system, then to evaluate actual receiving data for possible interference, and to acquire knowledge for the future system structure and receiver function improvement.

-Flat Heat Pipe (FHP) On-orbit Experiment (FOX)
To assess the special features of the flat heat pipe (FHP) on orbit, then to compare them with ground test results and theoretical models, and to acquire data for practical use of the FHP.

-In-flight experiment of space materials using THERME (IST)
To acquire on-orbit degradation data of the solar absorption rate (αs ) of the thermal insulation material, which is an important feature of the material, by measuring temperature data using the "THERME" material, which was developed by CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales.)
    Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)
    To gain on-orbit operation experience of a high-quality onboard quartz crystal microbalance that is domestically manufactured and less expensive while measuring contamination (gas and particles on the surface of the satellite) throughout the satellite operation including its assembly, transportation, launch site work, and on-orbit operations.

In addition to the above missions, we also aim to establish a standard bus for a 50-kg class small satellite that conducts a regular three-axis attitude control, and also research a more efficient satellite development method based on the development knowhow acquired through the SDS-1 project.

http://news.mynavi.jp/articles/2012/01/18/gsom_w1/

SDS-4:

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http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=26903.msg860054#msg860054

ЦитироватьGCOM-W1 and COMSAT-3 launch plan overview
http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/02/20120208_sac_h2af21.pdf

This is Japanese document but, include good information (graphics).[/size]

как всегда по русски ни слова...

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по правилпм хорошего тона топикстартеру бы неплохо хотя бы просто дать резюме на государственном языке россии) или официальный язык форума уже английский?

Цитировать-Flat Heat Pipe (FHP) On-orbit Experiment (FOX)
    To assess the special features of the flat heat pipe (FHP) on orbit, then to compare them with ground test results and theoretical models, and to acquire data for practical use of the FHP.

Подскажите, пожалуйста, (те, кто в СОТР разбирается), у нас или у американцев плоские тепловые трубки есть? Есть ли преимущества?

P.S. По поводу иностранных языков - а чего плохого в английском? Он требует на 30% меньше места, чем русский, хорошо рисуется (не надо иероглифы учить). Сетевые переводчики сейчас вполне неплохо работают (могу судить по японско-английским только по стройности выхода, про точность сказать не могу, так как кроме как считать до десяти по-японски ничего не знаю).

ЦитироватьПодскажите, пожалуйста, (те, кто в СОТР разбирается), у нас или у американцев плоские тепловые трубки есть? Есть ли преимущества?

Рервые ссылки в поисковике:
http://www.bibliotekar.ru/spravochnik-16/16.htm
http://pminstitute.by/produce/poristye-materialy/50.html
http://www.trizminsk.org/e/21102100.htm

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ЦитироватьПодскажите, пожалуйста, (те, кто в СОТР разбирается), у нас или у американцев плоские тепловые трубки есть? Есть ли преимущества?

Рервые ссылки в поисковике:
http://www.bibliotekar.ru/spravochnik-16/16.htm
http://pminstitute.by/produce/poristye-materialy/50.html
http://www.trizminsk.org/e/21102100.htm

Спасибо! Патент США 3,613,778 1969 года... (http://www.pat2pdf.org/patents/pat003613778.pdf) - тепловая трубка является частью силового набора.

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=26903.msg875094#msg875094

Launch of H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 21

March 21, 2012 (JST)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) would like to announce that the launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 21 (H-IIA F21) with the Global Changing Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) and the"KOMPSAT-3" (Korean Multi-purpose Satellite 1) of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)" onboard, was reported to the Space Activities Commission (SAC) as follows.

To capitalize on the excess launch capability of the H-IIA F21, we will also provide launch and orbit injection opportunities for two small secondary payloads.

- Scheduled date of Launch  : May 18 (Friday), 2012 (Japan Standard Time)
- Launch time : 1:39 a.m. thru 1:42 a.m. (Japan Standard Time)*
- Launch Windows : May 19 (Saturday) through June 30 (Saturday), 2012
                             *Launch time will be set for each launch day if the launch is delayed.
- Launch site : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Tanegashima Space Center

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/03/20120321_h2af21_e.html

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=26903.msg880643#msg880643

Kawasaki Delivers Fairing for H-IIA F21 Launch Vehicle
http://www.khi.co.jp/news/detail/20120402_1.html  (Japanese)

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Сайт: http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/index_e.html

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http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/overview/h2a_e.html

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http://www.jaxa.jp/visit/tanegashima/index_e.html
http://space.jaxa.jp/tnsc/webcam/index_e.shtml

This picture shows current state of Tanegashima Space Center.

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Multi-purpose satellite KOMPSAT-3 (courtesy: KARI)

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Thermal vacuum test for multi-purpose satellite KOMPSAT-3 (courtesy: KARI)

http://www.jaxa.jp/article/interview/2012/vol70/index_e.html
http://www.jaxa.jp/article/interview/2012/vol70/p2_e.html

http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/index_e.html

ЦитироватьMay 1, 2012 Updated
SHIZUKU mated with the Payload Attach Fitting

On April 26, the Global Change observation Mission 1st-Water "SHIZUKU" was mounted onto the payload adapter called the "Payload Attach Fitting," or PAF, at the Spacecraft and Fairing Assembly Building at the Tanegashima Space Center. The PAF is a connection part between the satellite and the launch vehicle. The launch site operations are smoothly in progress, and the SHIZUKU will be covered by the fairing and loaded onto the launch vehicle.

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May 8, 2012 Updated

SHIZUKU to be launched next weekend!

ЦитироватьThe Global Change Observation Mission 1st-Water "SHIZUKU" was encapsulated by the payload fairing on May 4 (Fri) at the Tanegashima Space Center. The satellite is now in the very final preparation phase for launch scheduled next weekend.
At the SHIZUKU special site (at the Japanese site only), we publish photos of hand-made craft of the SHIZUKU made by many of you. We continue to accept support messages as well as your hand-made SHIZUKU craft. Please join us!

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http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/index_e.html

Цитироватьhttp://www.jaxa.jp/visit/tanegashima/index_e.html
http://space.jaxa.jp/tnsc/webcam/index_e.shtml

This picture shows current state of Tanegashima Space Center.

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GCOM-W1: Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU"

http://www.jaxa.jp/pr/brochure/pdf/04/sat25.pdf

SDS-4:Small Demonstration Satellite-4

http://www.jaxa.jp/pr/brochure/pdf/04/sat32.pdf

JAXA Leaflet

JAXA 2011-2012

http://www.jaxa.jp/pr/brochure/pdf/07/general07.pdf

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=26903.msg895111#msg895111

Цитироватьinput~2 пишет:

The launch is planned on May 17 from 1639 to 1642 UTC
(source (http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/05/20120509_sac_h2af21.pdf) in Japanese)
Under the fairing, Arirang-3 (Kompsat-3) will be in the upper position, GCOM-W1 (Shizuku) in the lower position.
There are also 2 piggybacked microsats (SDS-4 and Horyu-2)

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Цитироватьпо правилпм хорошего тона топикстартеру бы неплохо хотя бы просто дать резюме на государственном языке россии) или официальный язык форума уже английский?

С разумной точки зрения все это применимо только не для Сало.
Если не трудно проведите маленький эксперимент
- Потратьте время на поиск действительно свежей новости, например, про плазменные двигатели в Интернет публикациях США, Японии, Германии...
- Переведите текст и запишите русский вариант. Вероятнее всего у вас получится три стадии: предварительный перевод, коррекция литературная, исправление ошибок (не все, как некоторые, перешагнут через себя и согласятся оставить авторский текст с ОБЩИБКАМИ). И если Вы удачливый человек, то повезет, и текст окажется не большим. А если еще Вы талантливый, то резюме окажется кратким.
- Найдите соответствующий раздел в НК и скопируйте текст.

Обратите внимание, сколько времени вы затратили на все это. Теперь посмотрите на количество сообщений Сало и умножьте это время на количество сообщений Сало. Даже если Вам это время покажется небольшим, продолжайте эксперимент. Хватит ли у вас запаса бодрости и духа на десятка два таких переводов?

Есть возражения, что простое копирование умножает трудозатраты перевода на количество читателей. Но в данном случае действует правило: «количество переходит в качество» и большинство лишатся источника самой информации.
Небольшая альтернатива google chrome. Там есть автоперевод. Хотя в последнее время у меня большие претензии к Google.com к переводу с английского языка на русский. Все стало хуже и хуже, чем раньше. Видимо придется пожаловаться в Спортлото.

Постить гуглоперевод с английского считаю моветоном.
Хороший перевод стоит денег. Их есть у Вас, Georgij? :wink:

http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/live/index_e.html

ЦитироватьJAXA will broadcast the launch of the Global Change Observation Mission 1st-Water "SHIZUKU" by the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 21 (H-IIA F21) from the Tanegashima Space Center through the Internet.
*The copyright of the JAXA broadcast belongs to JAXA.

Broadcast Schedule
From 1:10 a.m. on May 18 (Fri) (about 65 minutes)
*The above schedule is subject to change due to the preparation status and weather conditions.

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=26903.msg897547#msg897547

Цитироватьinput~2 пишет:

NOTAM published for 1st stage debris
Apparently, there will be a doglegged trajectory to avoid debris falling over the Philippines

ЦитироватьA2028/12 - QWMLW THE JAPANESE SPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY (JAXA) HAS PLANNED A ROCKET LAUNCH. DEBRIS FROM THIS LAUNCH WILL FALL WITHIN AN AREA BOUNDED BY 1402N/13112E 1327N/13329E 0748N/13201E 0823N/12944E BACK TO THE POINT OF ORIGIN. IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY ALL NON- PARTICIPATING AIR TRAFFIC ARE ADVISED TO AVOID THE NOTAMED AREA. IFR AIRCRAFT UNDER ATC JURISDICTION SHOULD ANTICIPATE CLEARANCE AROUND THE NOTAMED AREA. SFC - UNL, 17 MAY 16:39 2012 UNTIL 17 MAY 17:15 2012. CREATED: 13 MAY 20:37 2012

Navigational warning published

ЦитироватьNAVAREA NO.12-0284 Date:2012/05/13 00 UTC

NORTH PACIFIC, WESTERN PART.
ROCKET, H-2A, LAUNCHING.
IMPACT HOUR 171644Z TO 171715Z MAY,
ALTERNATE 1639Z TO 1717Z DAILY 18 MAY
TO 29 JUN.
IMPACT AREAS BOUNDED BY
A. 29-16.0N 132-37.0E 29-35.0N 132-48.0E
29-05.0N 133-37.0E 28-53.7N 133-30.0E
28-53.0N 133-15.7E.
B. 26-39.8N 133-34.0E 26-47.8N 134-05.6E
26-48.4N 134-34.4E 26-34.2N 135-06.2E
25-08.2N 135-06.9E 24-53.9N 135-00.2E
24-53.0N 133-34.0E
C. 14-02N 131-12E 13-27N 133-29E
07-48N 132-01E 08-23N 129-44E.
CANCEL THIS MSG 291817Z JUN.

Other information from
http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/overview/h2a_e.html

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http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=26903.msg898480#msg898480

ЦитироватьFuji пишет:

Photo by Koumei Shibata.

Second photo shows white paint of the 2nd stage upper section.
This is new configuration for upgraded H-IIA test (prevent the LH2 evaporation during the course flight, but this flight is thermal test only).

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 Ужас! И японцы тоже летают на ССО зигзагом!

http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/f21/countdown/

ЦитироватьFirst Go/No Go Decision -'Go'
May 17, 2012 09:37 JST

This is an updated launch countdown report on the Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) and the Korea Multipurpose Satellite-3 "Arirang 3" (KOMPSAT-3) which will be launched using the H-IIA No. 21 Launch Vehicle (H-IIA F21). After the weather conditions checked out, the green light has been given for H-IIA F21 carrying "SHIZUKU" and "Arirang 3" to leave the Vehicle Assembly Building for the launch pad. The scheduled launch time zone is May 18, 2012 01:39 - 01:42 JST.


H-IIA F21 on the way to launch pad
May 17, 2012 12:30 JST

H-IIA F21 carrying "SHIZUKU" and "Arirang 3" has left for the launch pad. H-IIA F21, mounted on a mobile launcher, will travel approximately 500 meters from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad. This will take about 30 minutes.

H-IIA F21 to arrive at launch pad
May 17, 2012 12:56 JST

H-IIA F21 has arrived at the launch pad. The launch vehicle is going to be connected to the pad facilities.

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Second Go/No Go Decision -'Go'
May 17, 2012 15:37 JST

Final checks have been made for operational conditions of the launch vehicle, satellites, launch facilities, and tracking and control systems, as well as weather conditions. We now have gotten a go-ahead for loading the propellant, such as liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen, into the launch vehicle. Propellant loading preparations are going to start.

Terminal countdown operation to start
May 17, 2012 16:10 JST

Terminal countdown operation has started. Access will now be restricted within a radius of 400 meters from the launch pad.

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12:54 ЛМВ

ЦитироватьPre-cooling operation for ground facilities to start
May 17, 2012 17:54 JST

Pre-cooling operation for the ground liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen systems has started.

13:03 ЛМВ.

ЦитироватьAccess restrictions to start within a radius of 3,000 meters from launch pad.

May 17, 2012 18:03 JST

Access will now be restricted within a radius of 3,000 meters from the launch pad.

14:39 ЛМВ:

ЦитироватьAttitude control system flight slew test completed

May 17, 2012 19:39 JST

By running programs of the guidance and control system mounted on H-IIA F21, it has been confirmed that all devices for flight attitude control are working as expected.

[H-IIA] Japanese Rocket Rolls Out to Launch Pad (Timelapse)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8eSvFiu5fg

15:55 ЛМВ:

ЦитироватьFirst stage and second stage liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen tanks fully loaded
May 17, 2012 20:55 JST

It has been confirmed that the first- and second-stage liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks have been fully loaded.

(http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/f21/countdown/images/f21_cd_9b.jpg)

17:01 ЛМВ:

ЦитироватьRadio frequency system checked up
May 17, 2012 22:01 JST

The radio frequency system between H-IIA F21 and the ground stations has been checked up.

Будет прямая трансляция?

Будет:
http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/live/index_e.html

ЦитироватьБудет:
http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/live/index_e.html

Спасибо. А во сколько начнется трансляция?

В 20:10 ЛМВ.

ЦитироватьВ 20:10 ЛМВ.

ОК  :wink: .

Есть пуск  :) !!!

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JAXA H-2A launches SHIZUKU and Arirang 3 from Tanegashima

ЦитироватьThe Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) launched their H-2A rocket on Thursday, carrying Global Change Observation Mission 1st-Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) and the Korea Multipurpose Satellite-3 "Arirang-33 (KOMPSAT-3), along with two additional small satellite passengers. Launch occurred at 4:39pm GMT from the Tanegashima Space Center.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2012/05/jaxa-h-2a-launches-shizuku-arirang-3-tanegashima/

Есть отделение KOMPSAT-3 !

Есть отделение Shizuku !

Японский спутник "Сидзуку" запущен с космодрома "Танэгасима"

ЦитироватьТОКИО, 17 мая - РИА Новости, Ксения Нака. Японский спутник "Сидзуку", что в переводе означает "капля", запущен с космодрома "Танэгасима" на юге страны ракетой Н2А, аэрокосмическое агентство страны JAXA транслировало запуск спутника в прямом эфире в сети интернет.

"Сидзуку" - первый в серии спутников проекта Миссии исследований глобальных изменений (Global Change Observation Mission, GCOM). Долгосрочный проект, рассчитанный на 10-15 лет, включает в себя запуски двух серий спутников. Одна, GCOM-W, к которой принадлежит и "Сидзуку", будет изучать вопросы, связанные с водой и ее циркуляцией: уровень осадков и влажности, скорость ветров над поверхностью мирового океана и его температуру. Вторая серия - GCOM-C, должна будет изучать изменения климата, атмосферные явления, облака, цвет океан, его биосферу, а также снега и льды планеты. В целом же, как сообщает JAXA, "проект должен сыграть роль медицинского осмотра здоровья Земли".

Спутник оснащен сверхчувствительным радиометром AMSR2, который позволит с высокой точностью измерить микроволновое излучение с поверхности Земли с расстояния 700 километров из космоса. Его антенна, совершая один оборот в полторы секунды, позволяет получить данные с территории в 1,450 километров. Таким образом, сообщает агентство, всего за два дня с ее помощью можно собрать наблюдения с 99% территории Земли.

Всего в четверг с Земли стартуют три ракеты: помимо японской Н2А с "Сидзуку", с космодрома Байконур стартует ракета-носитель "Протон-М" с разгонным блоком "Бриз-М" и канадским спутником связи Nimiq-6 ("Нимик-6"), а с космодрома Плесецк в космос запущена ракета-носитель "Союз-У" с военным спутником.

http://ria.ru/science/20120517/651578600.html

Про корейский спутник РИА явно не знает :)

http://twitpic.com/photos/koumeiShibata
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Цитироватьhttp://ria.ru/science/20120517/651578600.html

Про корейский спутник РИА явно не знает :)

Да они издеваются :lol: Итар-тасс забыло про японский спутник. Про японские микроспутники забыли все.

С космодрома Танэгасима на юге Японии успешно запущена ракета-носитель H-2A

ЦитироватьТОКИО, 17 мая. /Корр. ИТАР-ТАСС Ярослав Макаров/. С космодрома Танэгасима на юге Японии успешно запущена ракета-носитель H-2A, которая выведет на орбиту южнокорейский спутник "Ариран-3".

Спутник разработан специалистами Корейского аэрокосмического научно-исследовательского института. В ходе работы на орбите аппарат, оснащенный камерами высокого разрешения, соберет большой объем данных об изменении климата на Земле.

Вывод на орбиту иностранного спутника фактически означает присоединение Японии к клубу стран, осуществляющих коммерческие космические запуски. С 2003 года японское космическое агентство - ДЖАКСА совместно с корпорацией "Мицубиси хэви индастриз" /Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd./ осуществили уже 14 успешных запусков ракеты H-2A японского производства. "Нынешний запуск поможет нам закрепиться на международном рынке космических запусков", - подчеркнул руководитель аэрокосмического отделения "Мицубиси хэви индастриз" Сёитиро Асада.

В настоящее время около 80 проц коммерческих космических запусков осуществляют Россия и ЕС.

http://www.itar-tass.com/c19/423250.html

Launch Result of the Global Changing Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) and the Korean Multi-purpose Satellite 3 (KOMPSAT-3) by H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 21

May 18, 2012 (JST)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

ЦитироватьMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Global Changing Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) and the Korean Multi-purpose Satellite 3 (KOMPSAT-3) of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) by the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 21 (H-IIA F21) at 1:39 a.m. on May 18, 2012 (Japan Standard Time, JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center.

The launch vehicle flew smoothly, and, at about 16 minutes and 3 seconds after liftoff, the separation of the KOMPSAT-3, then at about 22 minutes and 59 seconds after liftoff, the separation of the SHIZUKU were confirmed respectively.

Also we confirmed that the launch vehicle sent separation signals to the small satellites (SDS-4 and Horyu-2) as planned.

We would like to express our profound appreciation for the cooperation and support of all related personnel and organizations that helped contribute to the successful launch of the H-IIA F21.

At the time of the launch, the weather was fine, a wind speed was 4.9 meters/second from the west-north-west and the temperature was 18.7 degrees Celsius.

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/05/20120518_h2af21_e.html

May 18, 2012 Updated

Successful launch of H-IIA F 21 with SHIZUKU and SDS-4 aboard!

ЦитироватьThe launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 21 with The Global Change Observation Satellite 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" and Small Demonstration Satellite-4 (SDS-4) aboard was successfully performed at 1:39 a.m. on May 18 (Fri.) 2012 (Japan Standard Time). The launch vehicle flew normally and separated from the SDS-4. We have also confirmed that the SHIZUKU was also separated at about 22 minutes and 59 seconds after liftoff. The SHIZUKU will conduct critical phase operations including deploying the AMSR2 antenna. We await your support messages!

http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/index_e.html

SDS-4 Flight Status

May 18, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

ЦитироватьThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) confirmed the separation of the Small Demonstration Satellite-4 (SDS-4) from the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 21 (H-IIA F21) via data received from the satellite. The SDS-4 was launched by the H-IIA F21 at 1:39 a.m. on May 18, 2012 (Japan Standard Time) as a secondary payload with the Global Change Observation Satellite 1st – Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-1.)

The satellite is currently in good health.

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/05/20120518_sds4_e.html

http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/live/missionphoto_e.html

ЦитироватьЯпонская ракета Н2А успешно вывела на орбиту четыре спутника[/size]

Ракета японского производства Н2А успешно вывела на орбиту четыре спутника, это должно повысить международное доверие к японской космической технике, со ссылкой на Японское аэрокосмическое агентство (JAXA) и компанию Mitsubishi, одного из основных создателей ракеты, сообщает агентство Киодо.

Ракета Н2А стартовала с космотдрома "Танэгасима" на юге Японии в 01.39 в пятницу (17 мая 21.39 мск). Она вывела на орбиту спутник "Сидзуку" - первый в серии спутников проекта Миссии исследований глобальных изменений (Global Change Observation Mission, GCOM), который будет заниматься изучением круговорота воды на планете, и коммерческий спутник южно-корейского производства "Ариран-3" многоцелевого использования. Кроме того, на свободном месте на ракете разместили еще два небольших спутника, один из которых сделан JAXA, а другой - одним из японских университетов.

Успешный запуск иностранного спутника, по мнению специалистов, должен повысить доверие к японской космической технике и открыть ей дорогу к коммерческому освоению космоса.

Это доверие было значительно подорвано после двух неудачных запусков японских ракет в конце 1990-х годов и в 2003 году, из-за которых были расторгнуты несколько контрактов на запуски американских спутников. С тех пор Япония провела 15 успешных запусков ракет. Определенным тормозом для продвижения японской техники на мировой рынок является дороговизна запусков ее ракет. Один запуск Н2А обходится приблизительно в 10 миллиардов иен (около 120 миллионов долларов), что на 20-30% дороже запусков аналогичных ракет иностранного производства.

http://ria.ru/science/20120518/651783344.html

Видео пуска
http://youtu.be/OEpy5FSXT60

Global Change Observation Mission 1st – Water
"SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1)
Images of SHIZUKU's Solar Array Paddle Deployment
and Orbit Calculation Result

May 18, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

ЦитироватьThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) confirmed that the solar array paddle deployment was successfully performed for the Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) somewhere over Australia via image data.

The images received at the Troll Station*, are attached below.

Also, we have confirmed that the SHIZUKU was inserted into the scheduled initial orbit as a result of our orbit calculation shown below.

Orbit Calculation Result

   Actual value    Nominal value
Apogee Altitude    681.6 Km    682.8 Km
Perigee Altitude    670.7 Km    672.8 Km
Orbit Inclination    98.2 degerrs    98.2 degrees
Period    98.3 minutes    98.3 minutes


The satellite is currently in good health.

* Troll Station: ?a ground station on the Antarctic that belongs to Norway's Kongsbers Satellite Service (KSAT)


Attachment

Solar Array Paddle Deployment

Prior to the deployment

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/24962.jpg)

After the deployment

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/24963.jpg)

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/05/20120518_shizuku_e.html

Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1)
AMSR2 Antenna Deployment Images

May 18, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

ЦитироватьJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) confirmed that the Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) successfully deployed the antenna of the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2)* via image data received at the Katsuura Tracking and Communication station.

AMSR2 antenna deployment images are attached below.

The satellite is currently in good health.

* :Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer2 (AMSR2)
The AMSR2 measures electromagnetic waves called microwaves (six bandwidths between 7 GHz and 89 GHz) emitted from nature, such as the ground and ocean surface as well as objects in the atmosphere, to observe eight geophysical parameters (integrated water vapor, integrated cloud liquid water, precipitation, sea surface temperature, sea surface wind speed, sea ice concentration, snow depth, soil moisture content).


Attachment

AMSR2 Deployment Image

AMSR2 antenna deployment images

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/24968.jpg)

(After deployment)

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/24969.jpg)

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/05/20120518_shizuku_amsr2_e.html

Japan's H-2A rocket orbits craft to aid climate scientists
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/h2a/f21/120517launch/

:!:  :!:

GCOM-W1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gGvZhy40Ok 14 минут

(много японских иероглифов) - очевидно запись трансляции :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InBKo0pwNXE 1 час 14 минут

SRB-A jettison (отделение ТТУ)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRqHpBKLHw8

Upper fairing jettison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVkR8v4vLtY

1st and 2nd stages separation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lELZ7urpTzs

KOMPSAT-3 separation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O__uCzeauCk

Lower fairing jettison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0OZqwqfkEE

Liftoff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j4ETNXi4Qc

SHIZUKU separation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGMZ0ef5uCU

SDS-4 separation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCenTo-cT80

RCC (Range Control Center)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z6S-BxHqJI

HORYU-2 separation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LzmRW-lOtM

http://orbiter-forum.com/showthread.php?t=27546

(http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/f21/report/images/img_report_02_02.jpg)

(http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/f21/report/images/img_report_02_03.jpg)

(http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/f21/report/images/img_report_02_04.jpg)

(http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/f21/report/images/img_report_03_02.jpg)

(http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/f21/report/images/img_report_03_03.jpg)

http://russian.news.cn/science/2012-05/18/c_131595850.htm

(http://russian.news.cn/science/2012-05/18/131595850_11n.jpg)

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=26903.msg899630#msg899630

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Цитироватьinput~2 пишет:

USSTRATCOM has reserved 5 objects for this launch (38337 to 38341)

input~2 пишет:

Here there are (epoch May 18, 1036-1038UTC)

38337/2012-025A in 670.9 x 674.9 km x 98.18° T=98.21min
38338/2012-025B in 650.9 x 671.8 km x 98.18° T=97.97min
38339/2012-025C in 657.8 x 674.6 km x 98.18° T=98.07min
38340/2012-025D in 662.7 x 675.9 km x 98.17° T=98.13min
38341/2012-025E in 662.2 x 674.7 km x 98.17° T=98.11min
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jcm пишет:

Now we also have 38345/2012-025F in 589 x 674 km - the lower perigee leads me to speculate it's the final stage after depletion

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=26903.msg900191#msg900191

Launch of Korea's Arirang-3 [Korea Today]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlxkIt7VYT0

Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water
"SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) Critical Operation Period Completion

May 19, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

ЦитироватьThe Japan aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) completed the critical operation period for the Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) after we successfully performed essential events including the scheduled orbit insertion and the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) initial run-up(*1).
The satellite is currently in good health.

JAXA will take about 45 days to insert the satellite into the "A-Train" (*2) orbit, which is the SHIZUKU's observation orbit, in order to participate in an Earth observation mission called the "A-Train" in cooperation with satellites of other countries while performing the initial functional confirmation(*3) for about three months.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the parties and personnel concerned for their support and cooperation with the SHIZUKU launch and tracking control operations.


(*1) AMSR2 initial run-up
The setting to shift the initial rotation of the AMSR2 to 4 rpm.

(*2) A-Train (The Afternoon Constellation)
Please see the attachment.

(*3) Initial functional confirmation
Operations to verify if the overall satellite, as well as functions of onboard observation sensors, are working properly.

A-Train (The Afternoon Constellation)

ЦитироватьThe Afternoon Constellation, or "A-Train", is an Earth observation satellite constellation run by NASA, and consists of multiple satellites orbiting the Earth in close proximity at an altitude of about 700km,crossing the equator at around 1:30 p.m. local mean solar time. This system allows satellites from various countries to cooperate in earth observations, and Japan will participate in the system for first time with the SHIZUKU.
Currently, in the A-train, the following satellites are flying on the same orbit and passing the same point with an interval of around 10 minutes: Aqua (NASA, U.S.A.), CloudSat (NASA, U.S.A), CALIPSO (NASA, U.S.A./ CNES, France), Aura (NASA, U.S.A.)

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/25113.jpg)

A-Train (Satellite constellation) member satellites

    * Aura (NASA, USA) launched on July 15, 2004)
      To acquire observation data for elucidating the composition of the earth atmosphere, its chemical react, and dynamics.
    * CALIPSO (NASA/CNES, USA/France) launched on April 28 2006)
      An optical lidar satellite to acquire observation data to clarify impact of aerosol and clouds on the Earth's climate
    * CloudSat (NASA, USA launched on April 28, 2006)
      A radio wave radar satellite to acquire observation data to study the impact of clouds on the Earth's climate
    * Aqua (NASA, USA launched on May 4, 2002)
      The name came from the Latin word "Aqua" meaning water. The satellite acquires observation data on the Earth's various water circulations including water vapor in the atmosphere and from the ocean, clouds, precipitation, ocean ice, and ground water.


For more information about A-Train, please refer to the following website.
http://atrain.gsfc.nasa.gov/

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/05/20120519_shizuku_e.html

SDS-4: The End of Critical Phase Completed

May 20, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

ЦитироватьThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) would like to announce that the Small Demonstration Satellite-4 (SDS-4) completed its critical phase operations and moved to the initial phase. The SDS-4 was launched by the H-IIA F21 at 1:39 a.m. on May 18, 2012 (Japan Standard Time) as a secondary payload with the Global Change Observation Satellite 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-1.)

The satellite is currently in good health.
The initial functional verification operations will continue for about one month.

For the satellite condition, please refer to the following website.
http://www.ard.jaxa.jp/research/jissyou/sds4/sds4-index.html

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/05/20120520_sds4_e.html

June 6, 2012 Updated

SDS-4 received Alarm Indication Signals (AIS) from ships

ЦитироватьThe AIS receiver aboard the Small Demonstration Satellite-4 (SDS-4) launched by the H-IIA Launch Vehicle on May 18 was confirmed to receive alarm indication signals (AIS) from ships cruising around Japan. The SDS-4 was launched as a secondary payload with the main payload, the Global Change Observation Mission 1st- Water "SHIZUKU".
We will continue our engineering verification of the satellite AIS receiver by receiving AIS not only from Japan's adjoining seas but also in other waters. In addition, we will cooperate with the Japan Coast Guard, the Kanto Regional Development Bureau, and the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management to study satellite AIS data applications.

Image: AIS signal acquisition image by Space-based AIS Experiment (SPAISE)

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/25351.jpg)

http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/index_e.html

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/07/20120702_shizuku_e.html

ЦитироватьGlobal Change Observation Mission 1st - Water 'SHIZUKU' (GCOM-W1) Ins erted in to A-Train Orbit

July 2, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) confirmed that the Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) was ins erted in to a planned position on the A-Train orbit as a result of orbit control performed on June 29, 2012. The SHIZUKU was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center at 1:39 a.m. on May 18, 2012 (Japan Standard Time).
The SHIZUKU is flying in front of the Aqua satellite, thus it takes the most front position in the A-Train until another National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) satellite, OCO-2 (USA) joins the constellation.
We have received a welcome message from Dr. Michael Freilich, Earth Science Division Director, of the NASA, as follows: "We are pleased to welcome JAXA and SHIZUKU as a member of the international A-Train constellation. The merging and sharing of data from multiple A-Train satellites has already led to significant advances in atmospheric science, and the addition of the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) dataset will be an important extension of the A-Train's scientific capabilities."
JAXA will increase the rotation speed of the AMSR2 aboard the SHIZUKU from the lower rotation mode (11 rpm) to the regular observation mode of 40 rpm to verify its observation performance.

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/25708.jpg)
(C)NASA

Outline of A-Train (The Afternoon Constellation)
The Afternoon Constellation, or the "A-Train", is an Earth observation satellite constellation run by NASA, and consists of multiple satellites orbiting the Earth in close proximity at an altitude of about 700km, crossing the equator at around 1:30 p.m. local mean solar time. This system allows satellites from various countries to cooperate in earth observations. Currently, with the A-train, the following satellites are participating: Aqua (NASA, U.S.A.), CloudSat (NASA, U.S.A), CALIPSO (NASA, U.S.A./ CNES, France), Aura (NASA, U.S.A.) and Japan has participated in the system for the first time with the SHIZUKU.

Special Features of the A-Train
For Earth observation, it is very efficient to perform observations by measuring the same one location with various sensors at the same time. With various satellites lining up on the almost same orbit, the A-Train enables us to observe the same location on the Earth by multiple satellites around the same time (approximately within 10 minutes.) The position of each satellite is strictly controlled; therefore, a new comer has to be injected into a pre-determined location that does not interfere with other already-flying members. The SHIZUKU entered the A-Train orbit successfully by utilizing JAXA's rendezvous technology. It is the first experience for JAXA to operate a satellite in the constellation flying on the almost same orbit.

http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/live/missionphoto_e.html

July 4, 2012 Updated
SHIZUKU onboard sensor (AMSR2) acquired observation data!

ЦитироватьSHIZUKU 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.

http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/index_e.html

SHIZUKU Observation Data Acquired by AMSR2

July 4, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

ЦитироватьThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has released some observation images on the Earth acquired by the Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1). The SHIZUKU was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center at 1:39 a.m. on May 18, 2012 (Japan Standard Time) and entered into the A-train orbit on June 29, then has started regular observations since July 3, after increasing the antenna rotation of the onboard Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) to 40 rpm.

Figure 1 is a one-full-day observation image of the Earth by the AMSR2 aboard the SHIZUKU from 9:00 a.m. on July 3 (JST) to July 4. In this image, whitish-yellow color parts indicate areas with heavy rain or sea ice, light blue color areas are with little water vapor in the atmosphere or thin clouds, the dark blue color sections are areas with more water vapor in the atmosphere or thicker clouds, and the black color parts are areas that were not observed.

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[Figure 1]

Figure 2 is a close-up view around Japan cut out from Figure 1. The SHIZUKU flew over Japan around 1:00 p.m. on July 3 (JST). At that time, a rain front remained over Japan, and the image shows whitish-yellow color parts, which indicate areas with heavy rain, over wide areas of the eastern part of Shikoku Island, and the Kinki and Tokai regions. Also, there was a low pressure system over the sea on the east of Japan, and the whirly pattern in light to dark blue colors corresponds to the distribution of water vapor and clouds in the atmosphere.

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Figure 3 shows the distribution of sea ice concentration during July 3-4, 2012 (JST). Since the SHIZUKU flies over the Polar Regions many times (every 100 minutes) in a day, the entire area of the Arctic Ocean can be observed daily. In the image, white indicates areas covered by ocean ice, blue is sea areas, gray is land, and black areas were not observed. The Arctic sea routes are drawing a lot of attention in recent years. Through our observations we can see that we have already lost some sea ice in the ocean on both the Northeast Passage along the Russian Arctic coast and the Northwest Passage on the Canadian and Alaskan coasts.

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/25985.jpg) (http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/live/img/gcomw1_pres_seaice_120704.jpg)

Please click the following URL for high resolution images.
http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f21/live/missionphoto_e.html


We will continue the initial functional verification (for about three months after launch,) then confirm data accuracy by comparing it with observation data acquired on land, and perform initial calibration and inspection operations including data correction.

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/07/20120704_shizuku_e.html

Global Change Observation Mission 1st – Water
"SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1)
Regular Observation Operations

August 10, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

ЦитироватьThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) completed the initial functional verification of the Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) and has moved to the regular observation operation today as scheduled. The SHIZUKU was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center on May 18, 2012.
We will first perform the initial calibration and checkout during which acquired data will be compared with observation data on the ground for confirming data accuracy and make some data correction. Our observation results will be released through press releases and our website.

Typhoon No.11 "HAIKUI" observed by SHIZUKU

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Figure is rainfall image of the Typhoon No.11 "HAIKUI" approaching the east coast of China, observed by the SHIZUKU when it flew over Japan around 2:30 a.m. on August 7, 2012 (JST). Blue to green color indicates weak rainfall, and yellow to red color indicates heavy rainfall.
Background grey scale color is cloud image observed by the geostationary satellite MTSAT. Existence of the eye of the typhoon is well captured by the microwave radiometer aboard the SHIZUKU, which is not clearly seen by cloud image.

*Please click the following URL for high resolution images.
http://www.satnavi.jaxa.jp/e/news/gcomw1-120810_e.html

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/08/20120810_shizuku_e.html

Анализ данных по наблюдению льдов в Арктике - льда меньше всего (за всю историю наблюдения)

Arctic Sea Ice Observation Data Analysis Results
- Ice extent became smallest in observation history -

August 25, 2012 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

ЦитироватьThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has been observing the Earth by the Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1) since July 3, 2012 (Japan Standard Time.) As a result of our analysis on sea ice data measured by the onboard microwave scanning radiometer, we found that the sea ice extent in the Arctic Ocean has become the smallest in observation history. The extent on August 24 (JST) was 4.21 million square kilometers, and that fell below the smallest record of 4.25 million square kilometers marked in 2007 in satellite observation history.
According to our observations, the sea ice extent shrunk to the second smallest in September 2011, and, after that, satellite observation images confirmed that some parts of multi-year ice (which had survived one or several summer and become thick) had flowed into the Atlantic Ocean during winter to spring. In the spring of 2012, we confirmed through satellite image analysis that about a half of the Arctic Ocean was broadly covered by a thin layer of one-year-old ice (which was formed in or after the last summer) thus we estimate that sea ice is getting thinner due to recent temperature increase in the Arctic Ocean.
Arctic sea ice usually becomes smallest in mid to late September; therefore, melting will continue till then. JAXA keeps monitoring the sea ice in the Arctic Ocean by the SHIZUKU to report the latest status via press releases and on our website.


Sea ice concentration distribution

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Sep. 24, 2007
Aqua/AMSR-E

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Aug. 24, 2012
SHIZUKU/AMSR2 (Under verification)

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красная линия устремилась вниз

For images of the Arctic sea ice, please refer to the following website
Earth Observation Research Center(Seen from Space)
http://www.eorc.jaxa.jp/en/imgdata/topics/2012/tp120825.html
*Downloading images published on the website is free. To use the images, please place a credit following the conditions stipulated on the "Using JAXA images" page. Please indicate "(C) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)", "(C) JAXA" or "Courtesy of JAXA" unless otherwise noted.

[Reference URLs]
Arctic Sea-ice Monitor
Distribution images of Arctic sea ice concentration and sea ice area information are updated everyday and provided to the public on the Arctic Sea-Ice Monitor website using the IARC-JAXA information system (IJIS) set up at the International Arctic Research Center (IARC), University of Alaska, by JAXA.
http://www.ijis.iarc.uaf.edu/cgi-bin/seaice-monitor.cgi?lang=e

Global Change Observation Mission 1st - Water "SHIZUKU" (GCOM-W1)
http://www.satnavi.jaxa.jp/project/gcom_w1/index.html

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2012/08/20120825_arctic_sea_e.html

http://www.oosa.unvienna.org/oosa/en/COPUOS/stsc/2013/presentations.html
JAXA's Newest Earth Observation Satellite "SHIZUKU": Current status and future plans
M. Kato, Japan
http://www.oosa.unvienna.org/pdf/pres/stsc2013/tech-51E.pdf

GCOM W1 (38337 / 12025A) до сих пор живой