ADEOS-II Science Project

Image Library Apr. 14, 2003

Japanese Islands with spring haze after low-pressure zone passed

Japanese Islands with spring haze after low pressure passed

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This image shows the Japanese Islands observed by GLI on April 6, 2003. It rained in the Kanto Area on April 5. On the following day, it was sunny after a low-pressure zone passed, perfect weather for cherry-blossom viewing (Hanami).
From the Kanto area to western Japan, we can see fresh green leaves coming out through hazy spring air.
Japanese Islands with spring haze after low pressure passed

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China also has a season of new green leaves, especially in the Yangtze River basin. This image was obtained by GLI on April 6 (same day as above).

For this beautiful planet ADEOS-IIThe Initial Check-out for the Midori-II was completed on April 14, and Midori-II entered the Calibration and Validation Phase.


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