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\n \u2003The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully confirmed the critical operations phase*1<\/sup> of the Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle “IBUKI GW” (GOSAT-GW). *1: <\/p>\n \n Critical operations phase *2: <\/p>\n \n Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 3 (AMSR3) *3: <\/p>\n \n Total Anthropogenic and Natural emissions mapping SpectrOmeter-3 (TANSO-3) *4: <\/p>\n \n Release of the pointing mirror lock for TANSO-3 *5: <\/p>\n \n Initial functional verification operations phase \t\t<\/div>\n
\u2003JAXA received telemetry data confirming that the deployment of the solar array paddles and a series of operations for mission payloads (the antenna deployment and the initial run-up of AMSR3*2<\/sup> and release of the pointing mirror lock for TANSO-3*3 *4<\/sup>), have been completed, and that the satellite is in a stable condition to remain in orbit.
\u2003With this confirmation, the critical operations phase was completed.
\u2003”IBUKI GW” (GOSAT-GW) will move on to the initial functional verification operations phase*5, to verify the functions of the onboard instruments over a period of approximately three months.
\u2003JAXA conveys a deep appreciation for the cooperation and support of everyone involved in the launch and tracking and control of “IBUKI GW” (GOSAT-GW), including the government agencies, the prime contractor, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, and all the companies and organizations involved in the development, manufacture and operation of the satellite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The period after the satellite separation from the launch vehicle, to deploy the solar array paddles and the antenna of AMSR3, to release the launch locks of mission payloads (AMSR3, TANSO-3), and to transfer the satellite to an operational state.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
AMSR3 is a sensor designed to measure weak microwaves emitted from the land surfaces and in the atmosphere.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
TANSO is a sensor designed to observe global greenhouse gases over a wide area and with high accuracy.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Unlock the pointing mirror that controls observation pointing direction of TANSO-3.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The period to verify the functions of the satellite system and its onboard instruments, such as mission payloads (AMSR3, TANSO-3).\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n