Finish of a development stage

2001-2002

    2/27    AMSR-E ground systems development was completed.

Launch preparation stage

2002

    2/28    Operation of network trouble was checked.
    3/12    Preparation of backup medium was completed.
    4/1-4/5 Preparation of backup media was completed.
    4/11    Completion of data reception setup

Launch(L)

5/4, 2002

Initial operation stage (Lapsed days are rough standard)

2002-2003

  - Phase 1（L-2Month） -
    L+7day    Orbital data (GBAD) transmission start(5/11)
    L+10day  AMSR-E telemetry processing device (IST) operation start
    L+14day   AMSR-E science data transmission start
    L+19day   Backup media (PDS) receipt start (for 90 days)
    L+20day   Update of processed parameter

  - Phase 2 (2M-6M) -


  - Phase 3 (6M-9M) -


  - Phase 4 (9M-12M) -

Regular Operation stage

After 2003