Abstract
Marine Observation Satellite-1 (MOS-1) named "Momo(peach)-1" was successfully launched form Tanegashima Space Center, NASDA by N-II rocket and put into the expected orbit on Feb.19, 1987. The first MESSR image was obtained on Feb.23, 1987, four days after the launch. All conditions of both satellite and ground station are very good.
NASDA planned to conduct MOS-1 Verification Program (MVP) by using MOS-1 data, airborne data, truth data and others in collaboration with domestic and foreign agencies (76 agencies) and distribute MOS-1 data free of charge to those who participate in the MVP. NASDA will distribute MOS-1 data with fee to general user from November during the routine operation period.
In order to analyze MOS-1 data, it is necessary to know the outline of MOS-1 system, data format and others. This paper describes the outline of MOS-1 operation and the MVP. The first MESSR image and other MESSR images are also presented.
