Tenchijin
Selected
as
Data
Service
Provider
of
Japan
Space
Agency’s
Advanced
Land
Observing
Satellite-4
(ALOS-4)
This
will
be
the
first
online
sale¹
of
such
data
in
Japan
and
will
enable
anyone
to
easily
and
immediately
purchase
the
data
of
their
interest
in
a
small
area
at
a
low
price.
The
timing
of
the
service
will
be
announced
shortly.
¹Users can select data, place orders, and make payments all online.
About Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 “DAICHI-4”(ALOS-4)
The
Advanced
Land
Observing
Satellite-4
(ALOS-4)
is
a
satellite
that
observes
Earth’s
surface
using
its
onboard
phased
array
type
L-band
synthetic
aperture
radar
(PALSAR-3).
The
L-band
radar
technology
has
continuously
been
developed
in
Japan.
With
further
improved
observation
performance
compared
to
the
predecessor
PALSAR-2
aboard
the
DAICHI-2
(ALOS-2),
JAXA
and
its
prime
contractor,
Mitsubishi
Electric
Corporation,
are
developing
the
satellite,
aiming
to
achieve
both
high
resolution
and
a
broader
observation
swath.
Unlike
observations
by
an
optical
sensor,
radar
images
can
be
acquired
day
and
night,
as
it
does
not
require
sunlight.
Moreover,
since
radio
waves
can
penetrate
clouds,
the
images
can
be
obtained
regardless
of
weather
conditions.
The
ALOS-4
will
leverage
these
merits
for
observing
and
monitoring
disaster-hit
areas,
forests,
and
sea
ice.
In
addition,
it
will
also
challenge
new
areas,
such
as
monitoring
infrastructure
displacement.
Reference:
https://global.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/alos4/
About
the
Public
Solicitation
for
Data
Service
Provider
Using
Observation
Data
of
ALOS-4
JAXA
aims
to
provide
data
and
services
to
the
general
public,
mainly
through
the
private
sector,
as
part
of
its
efforts
to
expand
the
ALOS-4
observation
data
and
service
business
through
public-private
partnerships.
This time, as part of the public solicitation for the selection of the private-sector operator, JAXA requested proposals for a project to provide ALOS-4 data to general users until FY2027. Proposals were requested to include an outline of the project, including a mechanism for general users to access ALOS-4 observation data, a project concept and vision, a schedule and implementation structure, and other information such as the price for providing data services.
Reference: https://www.satnavi.jaxa.jp/ja/news/2024/07/30/9597/index.html
Tenchijin’s
Thoughts
on
the
Space
Industry
Tenchijin
has
launched
a
new
initiative
to
expand
the
use
of
satellite
data
in
Japan.
Satellite
data
has
the
power
to
solve
social
issues
in
a
wide
range
of
fields,
including
agriculture,
disaster
prevention,
urban
planning,
and
energy.
However,
in
Japan,
issues
such
as
technical
hurdles,
cost,
and
lack
of
awareness
have
hindered
the
spread
of
data.
The
goal
of
Tenchijin
is
to
change
this
situation
and
transform
satellite
data
from
something
special
to
something
familiar.
ALOS-4, launched by JAXA in 2024, will play an innovative role in the fields of crustal deformation, disaster prevention, forest management, and agriculture with the world’s highest resolution and observation coverage. For example, in disaster-prone Japan, the ability to observe at night and under bad weather conditions can be utilized to quickly assess damage from heavy rainfall and earthquake disasters. In addition, the system is expected to be used in a variety of ways toward a sustainable society, such as estimating forest carbon stocks and determining crop acreage in the agricultural sector.
Tenchijin will make the data provided by ALOS-4 available to as many people as possible. First, Tenchijin will provide an intuitive platform that is easy for anyone to use, enabling data analysis without special knowledge. In addition, Tenchijin will develop a service model with low introduction costs to create an environment in which small and medium-sized companies and local governments can easily utilize the service. Furthermore, Tenchijin will proactively disseminate best practices and work to ensure that the value of satellite data is widely recognized.
In addition, Tenchijin will focus on human resource development through training and workshops to broaden the base of professionals who can handle data. Tenchijin will also work with local governments, private companies, and educational institutions to build an ecosystem that can solve social issues from a variety of perspectives.
The power of data will change the future. Based on this belief, Tenchijin will do its utmost to realize a sustainable future by maximizing the power of satellite data.
About Tenchijin COMPASS
In July 2022, Tenchijin released a free plan for its land evaluation engine, Tenchijin COMPASS. Tenchijin COMPASS is a land evaluation service that comprehensively analyzes, visualizes, and provides data based on various data, including big data from earth observation satellites. It can be customized for various purposes, from agricultural production to urban development, and it can find the best land for business from space.
Many people think of satellite data as photos taken from satellites. Images taken from satellites are typical satellite data, but Tenchijin COMPASS can also obtain weather information such as precipitation, topographical information represented by 3D maps, and surface temperatures observed by infrared light anywhere in the world.
Tenchijin COMPASS also allows to overlay ground data and performance data that are already available to perform composite analysis.
How to use Tenchijin COMPASS
・Cost:
free
・Supported
languages:
English,
Japanese
・Supported
browsers:
Google
Chrome
recommended,
PC
only
・Website
URL:
https://tenchijin.co.jp/compass/
Contact:
info-compass@tenchijin.co.jp
https://tenchijin.co.jp/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenchijin/
https://x.com/tenchijin_pr?hl=ja
https://www.facebook.com/tenchijin.pr?hl=ja
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