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Aurora and upper atmosphere We aim to understand energy and partcle transport processes between sun and planets using the data takben by ground-based and satellite-borne instruments like the Reimei and Arase satellites. We clarified the small-scale auroral
Aurora reflects the solar-planetary interactions.
Development of optical-infrared
and radio instruments
We consider that development of new instruments is important. We are developing optical-infrared imagers and spectrometers for the telescopes at the summit of Haleakala, Hawaii (T60, T40), and radio instruments for Iitate and other observatories in Japan. We also provide space-borne instruments for satellite and planetary missions conducted by JAXA and ESA, such as Reimei, ISS, JUICE and MMX.
Development of new instruments is essential for our research
Haleakala Observatory We operate several observatories in Japan. At the summit of Haleakala, Hawaiii (elevation: 3040-m), 40-cm telescope (T40) continues planetary monitoring observation since 2006. 60-cm telescope (T60) started observations in 2014. Unique instruments, such as high-resolution spectrometer and coronagraph, are installed.
Observatories of PPARC
Planetary Radio Telescope We operate several observatories in Japan. At the summit of Our own large radio telescopes are used to observe the space environment around the solar system planet (mainly Jupiter) and solar radio bursts that occur during solar explosion, toward understandings of connections among the sun, space environment and the planetary atmosphere.
Observation of variable space environments in the solar system
with a dedicated radio telescope

Data analysis and model studies on ultraviolet aurorae in Ju...

Jupiter’s polar regions exhibit auroral emissions with complex structures. The “footprint aurora” associated with...
Jupiter
2025-06-24

Exploring Titan’s Ionosphere Using Saturn’s Radio Emissions ...

In this study, we focus on the refraction of planetary radio emissions as they...
Saturn
2025-06-24

Analysis of spatial structure and energy spectrum of electro...

Jupiter’s synchrotron radiation (JSR) is emitted from the high-energy electrons trapped in the Jupiter’s...
Jupiter
2025-06-24

Studying the Martian atmosphere using near-infrared imaging ...

I analyze the Martian lower atmosphere conditions from OMEGA observation data, which is a...
Mars
2025-06-24

Jupiter’s aurora and Io’s volcano / Development of Planetary...

We are developing a near-infrared camera (TOPICS) and a high-dispersion Echelle spectrograph (wavelength resolution...
Jupiter
2025-06-24

Rocket and ground-based observations of the aurora

We observe auroral emissions from both space and ground, and combine them with satellites...
Earth
2025-06-24

Investigating Variations in the Venusian Hydrogen Exosphere ...

Venus is believed to have once possessed a substantial amount of water, but today...
Venus
2025-06-24

Observation of spatio-temporal variations in Mercury’s...

Mercury has a tenuous atmosphere containing alkali metals. In particular, the neutral sodium emission...
Mercury
2025-06-24

Plasma waves in the Geospace

‘Geospace’ is the space around the Earth that consist of plasma (charged particles) originating...
Earth
2024-06-24

EMIC Waves in the Magnetosphere: Attempts to Derive Ion Comp...

“Have you heard that “Earth is like a giant magnet”? This magnet creates a...
Earth
2024-06-24

Long-term Statistical Analysis of Auroral Kilometric Radiati...

Auroral Kilometric Radiation (AKR), a type of auroral radio emission from Earth, is closely...
Earth
2024-06-24

Research on deriving electron density and temperature in Ear...

Since 2017 the Arase satellite has been investigating electron number density and temperature in...
Earth
2024-06-24

Pamphlet of PPARC (2022)

Take a look at the 2022 PPARC pamphlet!
News
2023-03-15

Message from the Director

Message We are investigating solar-planetary and upper-atmosphere phenomena based on ground-based remote-sensing data, spacecraft...
News
2020-03-09
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