CropWatch-ICP Regional Center Launched to Enhance Agricultural Resilience in West Africa

From July 2 to 5, the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD), the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO), and the National Space Research and Development Agency of Nigeria (NASRDA) jointly hosted a landmark workshop on advanced crop condition remote sensing monitoring. The event, aimed to enhance agricultural resilience and food security in Nigeria and West Africa, witnessed the inauguration of the first overseas center under the CropWatch Innovation Cooperation Program (CropWatch-ICP) in the region.

Jul 19, 2024

AIR, UFRN Sign MOU to Collaborate on Earth Observations

On July 8, 2024, the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Beijing with the Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN) of Brazil to boost further collaboration.

Jul 17, 2024

AIR Sponsored Journals Achieve Top Rankings in Latest JCR Report

On June 20, 2024，Clarivate Analytics released the latest Journal Citation Reports (JCR), revealing significant achievements for the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. All five English-language academic journals sponsored by AIR have entered the Q1 category in their respective international disciplines, establishing a leading cluster of scientific journals in the global aerospace information field.

Jun 28, 2024

Int’l Payload Laser Retroreflector Deployed on Moon's Far Side by Chang’e-6 Mission

Among the international payloads onboard is the laser retroreflector INRRI (INstrument for landing-Roving laser Retroreflector Investigations), a joint development by the National Laboratory of Frascati, National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN-LNF) and the Planetary Mapping and Remote Sensing Laboratory from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Mounted on the top panel of the Chang’e-6 lander, and successfully deployed on the far side of the moon, INRRI, which functions as a mirror for laser beams, aims to be the first laser retroreflector absolute control point on the moon’s far side. It will provide support for high-precision positioning on the lunar surface and the orbit determination and navigation of lunar orbiters.

Jun 25, 2024

Chang'e-6's Lunar Penetrating Radar Paves the Way for Historic Sampling Mission

At 6:23 a.m. on June 2, the Chang'e-6 lander successfully landed in the pre-selected landing area of the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the far side of the Moon and began the drilling sample and surface extraction with drilling tools and robotic arms. The lunar penetrating radar effective payload developed by the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) undertakes the task of subsurface detection before drilling and sampling. The lunar penetrating radar serves as an x-ray machine of geologists, allowing scientists to study the layer structure information beneath the Moon’s surface before sampling.

Jun 11, 2024

International Society for Digital Earth Celebrates 20th Anniversary

On June 1, 2024, the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a grand ceremony during the Third China Digital Earth Conference. Over 1,200 experts and scholars from government, science, education, industry, and international organizations gathered to honor ISDE's contributions to global digital earth development and to showcase China's achievements in digital earth science research and technology.

Jun 12, 2024

UN Controller and ASG for Programme Planning, Finance and Budget Chandramouli Ramanathan Visits CBAS

On April 25, H.E. Mr. Chandramouli Ramanathan，Controller and Assistant-Secretary-General for Programme Planning, Finance and Budget in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance of the United Nations (UN), accompanied by another two UN officials, visited the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS) headquartered in Beijing. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as digital technology's role in supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering inter-agency cooperation.

Apr 26, 2024

China Focus: AI Algorithm Maps out Detailed Carbon Emissions for City Managers

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- A team of Chinese scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) tech to accurately map out carbon emissions in big cities. This is an attempt that may help urban managers make more evidence-based plans in fighting global warming.

Apr 25, 2024

Satellite Helps Distinguish Various Sources of Light

Chinese scientists have turned to science satellite SDGSAT-1 as a tool to manage the impact of modern illumination sources on the urban environment, according to a recent study. The study, conducted by scientists from the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was published recently in the International Journal of Digital Earth.

Mar 02, 2024

Forest, Ice Loss Observed over 35 Years

Significant changes in global land cover have occurred from 1985 to 2020, with both forest destruction and restoration accelerating, and impermeable surfaces continuing to expand, according to an annual report on global ecological and environmental remote sensing monitoring released by the National Remote Sensing Center of China on Friday.

Jan 06, 2024

Global Production of Bulk Grain, Oil Crops Sees Year-on-year Increase

BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- The global production of bulk grain and oil crops saw a year-on-year increase in 2023, according to the 2023 annual report on the remote-sensing monitoring of the global ecological environment, which was made public on Friday.

Jan 06, 2024

Former UN General Assembly President Visits International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals

On December 6, 2023, Csaba Kőrösi, the 77th President of the United Nations General Assembly, visited the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS).

Dec 07, 2023

AIR, ISC Sustain Partnership on International Program Office for Integrated Research on Disaster Risk Program

In a virtual signing ceremony held on November 29, 2023, Prof. WU Yirong, the Director-General of the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Salvatore Aricò, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Science Council (ISC), marking the commencement of International Program Office (IPO) for the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) Program which has stepped into the second phase.

Dec 01, 2023

AIR Releases Airborne Remote Sensing Data Resource Node

The Airborne Remote Sensing Data Resource Node, a node of the National Earth Observation Data Center, was recently launched to provide flight data services for government departments and research institutions, according to the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Oct 31, 2023

Chinese Satellite Constellation Captures High-precision Terrain Images

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese constellation of remote-sensing satellites has successfully obtained high-precision terrain mapping data products using the multi-baseline interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) technology, marking the country's first in-orbit application of such a mapping system.

Oct 17, 2023