* Astronomy

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is to hold a symposium titled "Expectations for Climate Change Monitoring using Earth Observation Satellites" on April 15, (Thursday) 2010, at the Hotel Pacific Tokyo.
Earth observation satellites have been playing an important role in monitoring climate change, and international cooperation is imperative for global-scale monitoring as a multiple number of satellites and various kinds of onboard observation sensors are required to cover the globe. JAXA has been planning to fulfil its international responsibilities for its satellites including the Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite "IBUKI" (GOSAT) and the Global Changing Observation Mission (GCOM).
At the symposium, representatives of space and meteorological organisations from all over the world will introduce their climate change monitoring initiatives by earth observation satellites, then explain how their activities have been promoted through international cooperation. JAXA will also discuss future prospects for international collaboration.

Time and date:
9:30 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. on April15, 2010

Location:
Hotel Pacific Tokyo
3-13-3, Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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