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Aquatic Habitat Microscope Checkout (AQH Microscope Checkout)
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Experiment Overview

This content was provided by Satoko Uchida, and is maintained in a database by the ISS Program Science Office.

Information provided courtesy of the Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Brief Summary

The microscope observation system is a remotely controrable microscope for various biological experiments, especially for aquatic experiments with medaka or zebrafish. Initial checkout for subsequent science experiments will be performed.

Principal Investigator(s)

  • Satoko Uchida, Kyoto University, Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Sakyo-ku, kyoto , Japan

    • Co-Investigator(s)/Collaborator(s)

    Information Pending

    Developer(s)

    Chiyoda Advanced Solutions Corporation, Yokohama City, , Japan

    Sponsoring Space Agency

    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

    Sponsoring Organization

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    Research Benefits

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    ISS Expedition Duration:

    May 2012 - September 2013

    Expeditions Assigned

    31/32,35/36

    Previous ISS Missions

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    Experiment Description

    Research Overview

    • Initial Checkout on board of the Microscope


    • Functionnal Checkout (Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal)


    • Checkout before science experiments can not be accomplished.

    Description

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    Applications

    Space Applications

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    Earth Applications

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    Operations

    Operational Requirements

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    Operational Protocols

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    Results/More Information

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    Related Websites

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    Imagery

    image System Configuration in MSPR WV. Image courtesy of JAXA.
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    image System Configuration on MWA. Image courtesy of JAXA.
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