Memorandum regarding on Promotional Use of "SELENE" Exploratory Data

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu has agreed upon a memorandum regarding on promotional use of "SELENE" (SELenological and ENgineering Explore) exploratory data with the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

1 Objective
For promotional use of SELENE exploratory data, the both organizations will conduct intellectual and personnel collaboration and cooperation upon an aim of constructing 3-Dimentional Geographic Information System (hereinafter 3-DGIS) using SELENE explanatory data.
2 Operations
To carry out the objective, cooperation upon the following research and development will be carried out.
(1)Research and development of data set creation methods and tools by combining SELENE mission instruments of all kinds for the construction of GIS using SELENE exploratory data.
(2)Research and development of methods of digitalizing data sets, visualizing data, and tools of GIS for the construction of 3-DGIS.
3 Date of Memorandum
Friday, March 16, 2007
Instead of a signing ceremony of the memorandum, a courtesy visit will be held at the time of the SELENE launch in summer this year.
4 Others
For inquiries on this matter, please contact:
Associate Director Nishi, Collaboration and Assistance Group, Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
TEL:0242-37-2605 FAX:0242-37-2546


From the left:
Director General Akagi of the University, Chief Researcher Sobue of ISAS, JAXA, and Professor Asada of the University.


Commemorative Photo with the Memorandum