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PositionZone 3 The Global Environmental Observation Front Line Remote-Sensing Theater

 Observe the earth by means of radio waves and light: remote sensing
In the center of this exhibition area is a dome-shaped theater, 7.8 meters in diameter, designed to look as the earth appears from space. The theater will introduce you to the science of observing atmospheric and ocean circulation on a global scale through a combination of pictures on a monitor and a model accompanied by narration. Reduced models of various sensors and an illuminated ceiling are also featured.


Observe the earth by means of radio waves and light: remote sensing
Photograph / © Japan Meteorological Agency
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