FAQ

Q
Observation on calibration operation
A
Shikisai is stop observation, when during calibration operation.
Please be careful, the calibration operation that is not reflected in the observation plan.

a. Standard calibration (per 8 days)
b. Luna calibration maeuver (Phase angle 7 degrees): about 40 minutes *
c. Solar diffuser calibration maneuver (once / year): about 40 minutes / path *
d. TIR health check calibration (4 times / year): about 10 seconds / switching *

*: Not reflected in the "observation plan". Please check the "Event List".

[Observation plan] https://shikisai.jaxa.jp/obsplan/obsplan_en.html
[Event list] https://shikisai.jaxa.jp/docs/event_information.pdf
Last update: 2022/12/09