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Japan GIS/Mapping Sciences Resource Guide
(Third Edition)
Directories
REMOTE SENSING DISTRIBUTION IN JAPAN All Rights Reserved
Copyright © 1996, 1997, 1998 Stephan PollardPage Last Modified: June 28, 1998
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DIRECTORIES | GEOSPATIAL DIGITAL DATA | IMAGERY
GOVERNMENT PUBLISHED MAPS
The National Space Development Agency (NASDA), distributes data to the scientific community through the Earth Observation Center (EOC) just north of Tôkyô in Saitama prefecture, and to the general public through the Remote Sensing Technology Center (RESTEC). RESTEC is responsible for distribution of domestic JERS-1, MOS, LANDSAT, SPOT, and ERS imagery (received and processed by NASDA) under NASDA regulations. As such its use is limited to researchers in Japan with submittal of application. RESTEC also distributes international LANDSAT, SPOT, ERS, RADARSAT and IRS imagery the distribution of which is regulated by agreements with the respective supplying organizations.
NASDA charges the scientific community the cost of reproduction or less while receiving royalties from data sold through RESTEC.
The EOC has principal responsibility for managing SAR data from JERS-1.
Space Imaging EOSAT with its global representative network is a sales representative for JERS data distribution both in and outside of Japan.
Pan-Asia Engineering, Ltd. of Seoul, is another sales representative. It has an agreement to distribute JERS-1, MOS, and Japan LANDSAT data in Korea. So, if you are not in Japan you are advised to contact Space Imaging EOSAT or Pan-Asia accordingly.
NASDA has created a new organization, Earth Observation Data and Information System (EOIS) to process and disseminate data from the ADEOS and TRMM programs. The EOC is providing free processed ADEOS data on-line for a year.
For more in-depth information readers are encouraged to inspect Japanese Remote Sensing Organizations, Research, and Technology by Franklin P. Mills
Earth Observation Center (EOC)
Earth Observation Center (EOC)
1401 Numanoue, Ôhashi, Hatoyama-machi
Hiki-gun, Saitama-ken; 350-30
Japan
Tel:
81-492-98-1200
Fax:
81-492-98-1001
Japan Weather Association
Sunshine 60 Bldg.
3-1-1, Higashi-Ikebukuro
Toshima-ku, Tôkyô 170
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5958-8161
Fax:
81-3-5958-8162
FTP Site
Notes:
Distribution of GMS (Geostationary Meteorological Satellite) data and NOAA AVHRR data received by the Japanese receiving station.
Remote Sensing Technology Center (RESTEC)
Remote Sensing Technology Center (RESTEC)
User Service Department
Roppongi First Bldg.
1-9-9, Roppongi
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 106
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5561-9777
Fax:
81-3-5574-8515
Notes:
Conducts research and training courses as well as coordinates committies. RESTEC is a nonprofit foundation authorized by the Science and Technology Agency (STA). RESTEC can sell to anyone, anywhere but usually forwards their international orders to Space Imaging EOSAT, and they recommend that customers out of Japan contact Space Imaging EOSAT for help and ordering.
Space Imaging EOSAT
9351 Grant Street
Suite 500
Thornton, Colorado 80229
Tel:
1-303-254-2000
Toll Free (U.S.):
1-800-425-2997
Fax:
1-303-254-2215
Contact:
info@spaceimage.com
Space Imaging EOSAT
Kowa 35 Bldg.
1-14-14, Akasaka
Minato-Ku, Tôkyô 107
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3588-6185
Fax:
81-3-3588-6186
Contact:
Mr. Robert Clemons rclemons@spaceimage.com
Notes:
Space Imaging EOSAT (SIE) has a world-wide, non-exclusive, license to sell JERS imagery. This means they can sell to anyone, anywhere including in Japan. Space Imaging EOSAT typically, does not refer away customers in Japan (this particularly applies to non-Japanese for whom language might be a problem) although SIE insure's that their customers are aware of their options. To date, no deal on the distribution of ADEOS imagery has been concluded with SIE.Hitachi, Inc.
Mr. Fuminobu Komura
4-6, Kanda-Surugadai
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3258-1111
Fax:
81-3-3258-7673
Contact:
remosen@cm.head.hitachi.co.jp
Notes:
Hitachi is the exclusive distributor of EarthWatch satellite imagery in Asia and operates a data distribution system that provides satellite imagery, value added data, and related services. To meet the expanding needs of customers for specific applications of geographic information, Hitachi also provides customized hardware and software solutions. If you live in the region represented by Hitachi, and wish to purchase Digital GlobeTM products, please contact Hitachi directly.EarthWatch Inc.
Ms. Heidi Johnson
1900 Pike Road
Longmont, Colorado 80501
Tel:
1-303-682-3882
Fax:
1-303-682-3882
Contact:
hjohnson@digitalglobe.com
Earth Observation Center (EOC)
http://hdsn.eoc.nasda.go.jp/guide/homepage.html
EarthWatch Inc.
http://www.digitalglobe.com/
Hitachi, Inc.
http://www.hitachi.co.jp/Prod/remosen/index.html
Japan Weather Association
http://www.jwa.go.jp/
Japanese Remote Sensing Organizations, Research, and Technology by Franklin P. Mills
http://www.mcc.com/projects/ilo/wais/aoard/ard_trmills1
National Space Development Agency of Japan
http://www.nasda.go.jp/index_e.html
Remote Sensing Technology Center (RESTEC)
http://www.restec.or.jp/restec_e.html
Space Imaging EOSAT
http://www.spaceimage.com/indexJS11.html
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