GCOM-W

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf satellite
gptkbp:analyzes conducted by various institutions
gptkbp:availableFormats Level 1 and Level 2 data
gptkbp:collaboratesWith international research organizations
gptkbp:collection daily
with_NASA
gptkbp:communityPartnerships with international agencies
gptkbp:contributedTo Global Change Observation Mission
gptkbp:country gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:dataTransmission downlink to ground stations
improving climate models
gptkbp:dataUsage 2012
25 km
government agencies
climate change studies
weather forecasting
climate research
to the public
open access
with universities
expansion of capabilities
with other satellite data
on environmental policy
in satellite technology
precipitation, sea surface temperature
by meteorologists
for disaster management
global data sharing initiatives
archived_at_JAXA
performed_by_JAXA
gptkbp:hasOccupation academic researchers
gptkbp:hasSustainabilityInitiatives promoting sustainable development
gptkbp:homeGround gptkb:Shinjo_Ground_Station
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GCOM-W
gptkbp:impact improving weather models
gptkbp:internationalCooperation gptkb:World_Meteorological_Organization
gptkbp:isLocatedIn validated_by_JAXA
gptkbp:launched May 18, 2012
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Tanegashima_Space_Center
gptkbp:launchVehicle H-IIA rocket
gptkbp:lifespan 5 years
gptkbp:majorIndustry gptkb:Advanced_Microwave_Scanning_Radiometer_2_(AMSR2)
gptkbp:mission Earth_observation
gptkbp:musicStyle via_JAXA_website
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Japan_Aerospace_Exploration_Agency
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
gptkbp:orbitalInclination approximately 700 km
gptkbp:partOf Earth_observation_satellite_program
gptkbp:productQuality high quality
gptkbp:purpose monitoring global water cycle
gptkbp:researchFocus precipitation measurement
hydrological cycle
gptkbp:scientificName climate scientists
gptkbp:sensors passive microwave sensor
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GCOM-C
gptkbp:timePeriod approximately 100 minutes
gptkbp:type microwave radiometry