KAP 09 experiment forms part of the research program performed by South Korean astronaut Yi So Yeon under KAP Project on the ISS RS. The research program is preparation and implemented on order by the South Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).

USED SCIENCE HARDWARE:

• Telescope KAMTEL
  Experimental equipment used for observing lighting discharges in upper atmosphere

USED SUPPORT HARDWARE:

• Camcorder Sony HVR-Z1J

CONSUMABLES:

• Memory cards

PURPOSE:

• Study lighting discharges using MEMS space telescope with fast detectors technology.
• Test a micro electromechanically system (MEMS) for future generation of telescopes.

OBJECTIVES:

Observe lighting discharges in upper atmosphere using a high resolution telescope.

EXPERIMENT RESULTS:

Photo and video data recorded on a flash card and video tape to be returned to the ground.