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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
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About: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is a facility organization based out in Tokyo, Japan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Galaxy & Telescope. The organization has 4327 authors who have published 12054 publications receiving 208330 citations.
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TL;DR: AKARI (formerly ASTRO-F) is an infrared space telescope designed for an all-sky survey at 10-180 µm and deep pointed surveys of selected areas at 2- 180 µm as discussed by the authors, which will significantly advance our understanding of galaxy evolution, the structure formation of the Universe, the nature of the buried AGNs, and the cosmic infrared background.
Abstract: AKARI (formerly ASTRO-F) is an infrared space telescope designed for an all-sky survey at 10-180 µm, and deep pointed surveys of selected areas at 2-180 µm. The deep pointed surveys with AKARI will significantly advance our understanding of galaxy evolution, the structure formation of the Universe, the nature of the buried AGNs, and the cosmic infrared background. Here we describe the important characteristics of the AKARI mission: the orbit, and the attitude control system, and investigate the optimum survey area based on the updated pre-flight sensitivities of
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TL;DR: The Variable Star Network (VSNET) as discussed by the authors is a global professional-amateur network of researchers in variable stars and related objects, particularly in transient objects, such as cataclysmic variables, black-hole binaries, supernovae, and gamma-ray bursts.
Abstract: Variable Star Network (VSNET) is a global professional-amateur network of researchers in variable stars and related objects, particularly in transient objects, such as cataclysmic variables, black-hole binaries, supernovae, and gamma-ray bursts. The VSNET has been playing a pioneering role in establishing the field of transient object astronomy, by effectivelyincorporating modern advancesin observationalastronomy and global electronic networks, as well as collaborative progress in theoretical astronomy and astronomical computing. The VSNET is now one of the best-featured global networks in this field of astronomy. We review the historical progress, design concept, associated technology, and a wealth of scientific achievements powered by VSNET.
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Goddard Space Flight Center1, NASA Headquarters2, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency3, European Space Research and Technology Centre4, Nagoya University5, National Taiwan University6, École Polytechnique7, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration8, George Mason University9, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology10, Environment Canada11, Colorado State University12, University of Washington13, China Meteorological Administration14, University of São Paulo15, University of Paris16, Japan Meteorological Agency17, Osaka Prefecture University18, Indian Space Research Organisation19, Seoul National University20, University of Wisconsin-Madison21, Princeton University22
TL;DR: Smith, Ghassem Asrar, Yoji Furuhama, Amnon Ginati, Christian Kummerow, Vincenzo Levizzani, Alberto Mugnai, Kenji Nakamura, Robert Adler, Vincent Casse, Mary Cleave, Michele Debois, John Durning, Jared Entin, Paul Houser, Toshio Iguchi, Ramesh Kakar, Jack Kaye, Masahiro Kojima, Dennis Lettenmaier, Michael Luther, Amita Mehta, Pierre Morel, Tetsuo Nak
Abstract: Eric A. Smith , Ghassem Asrar , Yoji Furuhama , Amnon Ginati , Christian Kummerow , Vincenzo Levizzani , Alberto Mugnai , Kenji Nakamura , Robert Adler , Vincent Casse , Mary Cleave , Michele Debois , John Durning , Jared Entin , Paul Houser , Toshio Iguchi , Ramesh Kakar , Jack Kaye , Masahiro Kojima , Dennis Lettenmaier , Michael Luther , Amita Mehta , Pierre Morel , Tetsuo Nakazawa , Steven Neeck , Ken’ichi Okamoto , Riko Oki , Garudachar Raju , Marshall Shepherd , Erich Stocker , Jacques Testud , and Eric Wood 19
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TL;DR: Spectral shape over the 1-micrometer absorption band indicates that the surface of asteroid 25143 Itokawa has an olivine-rich mineral assemblage potentially similar to that of LL5 or LL6 chondrites.
Abstract: The near-infrared spectrometer on board the Japanese Hayabusa spacecraft found a variation of more than 10% in albedo and absorption band depth in the surface reflectance of asteroid 25143 Itokawa. Spectral shape over the 1-micrometer absorption band indicates that the surface of this body has an olivine-rich mineral assemblage potentially similar to that of LL5 or LL6 chondrites. Diversity in the physical condition of Itokawa's surface appears to be larger than for other S-type asteroids previously explored by spacecraft, such as 433 Eros.
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TL;DR: It is shown that satellite-based emergency mapping is most intensively deployed in Asia and Europe and follows well the geographic, physical, and temporal distributions of global natural disasters.
Abstract: Over the past 15 years, scientists and disaster responders have increasingly used satellite-based Earth observations for global rapid assessment of disaster situations. We review global trends in satellite rapid response and emergency mapping from 2000 to 2014, analyzing more than 1000 incidents in which satellite monitoring was used for assessing major disaster situations. We provide a synthesis of spatial patterns and temporal trends in global satellite emergency mapping efforts and show that satellite-based emergency mapping is most intensively deployed in Asia and Europe and follows well the geographic, physical, and temporal distributions of global natural disasters. We present an outlook on the future use of Earth observation technology for disaster response and mitigation by putting past and current developments into context and perspective.
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Name | H-index | Papers | Citations |
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Yasushi Fukazawa | 135 | 882 | 64424 |
Jun Kataoka | 121 | 603 | 54274 |
Tadayuki Takahashi | 112 | 932 | 57501 |
Takaaki Tanaka | 105 | 321 | 41804 |
Yasunobu Uchiyama | 105 | 373 | 39610 |
Satoshi Tanaka | 96 | 739 | 76264 |
Masashi Hazumi | 87 | 708 | 29603 |
K. Izumi | 84 | 229 | 53205 |
Carolus J. Schrijver | 81 | 297 | 29858 |
Satoru Takahashi | 79 | 589 | 28007 |
Chris Done | 79 | 457 | 23210 |
Yasuo Doi | 79 | 370 | 33445 |
Poshak Gandhi | 75 | 481 | 18419 |
Alan M. Title | 74 | 203 | 21923 |
Yoshihiro Ueda | 72 | 576 | 25787 |