Japanese scientists are pleased to work with Costa Rican scientists to launch the first domestic satellite.
Mengu Cho, Space Engineering Laboratory’s director at Kyushu Institute of Technology (KYUTECH), visited Costa Rica last week to learn about the project developed by representatives of the Central American Association of Aeronautics and Space (ACAE).
According to the agreement, Japanese scientists will provide testing services and certification as well as help to launch and place into orbit the first Central American satellite.
Cho explained that they are focused on Irazu 1 Project. They aim to prove to Costa Rican people that there is scientific talent in their country.
The satellite will provide daily information on concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in wooded areas that are measured by sensors called dendrometers. Humidity and thickness of the trees will be analyzed to measure the impact of global warming on the country.
Cho stated that costa Rica has the potencial to lead the world on issues of environmental studies, using space devices.