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| ▲ The image of a flying
simulation of FORMOSAT-1 |
FORMOSAT-1 is a low-earth-orbit scientific experimental
satellite. After launched into an altitude of 600 km with
35 degree inclination, it circulates around the Earth
every 97 minutes, transmitting collected data to Taiwan's
receiving stations approximately six times a day. The
major mission of FORMOSAT-1 includes three scientific
experiments for measuring the effects of ionospheric plasma
and electrodynamics, taking the ocean color image and
conducting Ka-band communication experiment. The daily
collected payload data are distributed to domestic science
groups and to the domestic and international research
organizations for scientific experiments. For the research
on characteristics of ionospheric layers, the purpose
is to understand the ionospheric layer structure in the
space above Taiwan and its surroundings, in order to provide
important information that influences wireless communication.
Ocean color research is to provide experimental data in
ocean related fields as a basis for practical and theoretical
researches in areas ranging from environment, fishery,
industrial, commercial areas, and academics. The Ka-band
communication experiment is to conduct low and high data
rate and rain attenuation communication experiments and
to further carry out secure communication experiment to
strengthen the ability of Taiwan's communication system.
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