Astronaut Mohri will perform work related to operating SRTM and the space
shuttle,as a Mission Specialist (MS).
As part of operating SRTM,Astronaut Mohri will monitor and correct the
position of the mast, and photograph the Earth from the window of the shuttle.He
will also be in charge of the "Payload High Rate Recorder"(PHRR),which
records observation data,and will check it from time to time to ensure
that the flow of data is not interrupted. In the event of trouble,he will
take appropriate action such as replacing or repairing the recorder.
In addition to operating SRTM,Astronaut Mohri will operate the GPS experimental
equipment,which is scheduled to be used in the future shuttle,and will
perform evaluation tests on the heat exchanger unit.
Astronaut Mohri will be responsible for inspecting and operating Space
Shuttle system equipment.Also, during the reentry,he will sit behind the
pilot's seat and inspect the instruments, and also assist the commander
and pilot in maneuvering the shuttle.
The theme of this flight is observation of the Earth from the shuttle.Observation
of the Earth is one of the main purposes of the International Space Station
(ISS)which is currently being assembled.It is expected that Astronaut Mohri's
participation in this mission will deepen our experience in this field.Unlike
a satellite,observation of the Earth from the shuttle and ISS will provide
not only raw data but also information regarding changes in the Earth as
seenby people.
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