Kasai Laboratory

Institute of Science Tokyo

Department of Transdisciplinary Science and EngineeringSchool of Environment and Society

Space & Atmospheric Remote Sensing

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Exploring our solar system

We study planetary atmospheres and lunar resources using terahertz measurements, radiative transfer models, data analysis, and machine learning. Our research connects instrument development with the interpretation of remote sensing observations.

  • •Jupiter and its icy moons: Submillimeter-Wave Instrument (SWI) research for ESA's JUICE mission, studying atmospheres and physical properties to understand potentially habitable environments. Launched in April 2023.
  • •Let's make Martian meteorology for future Mars City! We are developing MADNESS (Mars Atmosphere Dynamics and chEmistry Submillimeter Spectrometer)
  • •Space Resource Exploration: GO TO Moon! TSUKIMI - Lunar Terahertz Surveyor for Kilometer-scale Mapping
  • •Low-cost Mars missions - Towards affordable planetary exploration

FROM SPACE

Monitoring Earth from orbit

GOSAT observation illustration © JAXA

Global Environmental Monitoring: Utilizing Earth Observation from space to understand global environmental changes, such as global warming and air pollution. We employ both measurement and advanced machine learning techniques to achieve these goals.

  • •Air quality monitoring: Clean Air Index (CII) - A global standard for overall air cleanliness. Clean air is as valuable as clean water
  • •Greenhouse gas observation: GOSAT-GW - Next-generation satellite for CO₂, CH₄, and H₂O monitoring
  • •Disaster monitoring and AI analysis: SAR data for flood and volcanic detection
  • •Climate change research & atmospheric chemistry using advanced machine learning

Our Research Impact

Multi-disciplinary approach combining space engineering, atmospheric science, and data analysis

Satellite Missions

TSUKIMI lunar mission, JUICE studies of Jupiter and its icy moons, GOSAT-GW greenhouse gas monitoring, and MADNESS Mars meteorology

Environmental Science

Clean Air Index (CII) development, climate monitoring, air quality assessment supporting policy decisions worldwide

Instrument Development

Submillimeter spectrometers, terahertz detectors, and space-qualified observation systems for planetary missions

Advanced Data Science

Machine learning for atmospheric retrieval, AI-powered disaster monitoring, and big data processing for satellite observations

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To Prospective Members — Ignite Your Journey to Space with Us

  • Good Vibe: Full support from senior colleagues in all aspects. Learn how to say NO to the Prof.
  • Pioneering Space Research: Utilize remote sensing technology to identify resources and habitable zones in space
  • Top-tier Academic Environment: Collaborations with UTokyo, NICT, MPS Germany, NASA, France, and Industries
  • Diverse Opportunities: Professional development through global internships and partnerships
  • International Environment: Half of our members are from around the world