New Model Tracks Agricultural Impact on Lake Ecosystems

A recent study has unveiled an innovative data-driven model that disentangles human-induced and natural water consumption in croplands, shedding new light on the sustainability of arid lake ecosystems. By harnessing the power of remote sensing and machine learning, the research quantifies the impact of agricultural expansion on water resources, offering a crucial blueprint for balancing irrigation demands with environmental conservation. This innovation provides policymakers and conservationists with a powerful tool to mitigate water scarcity and prevent the disappearance of critical freshwater lakes.

May 22, 2025

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New Global 1-km Dataset Tracks Cropland Water-Use Efficiency from 2001 to 2020

A research team from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has released a long-term and high-resolution dataset that tracks global cropland water-use efficiency (WUE) from 2001 to 2020. Published in Scientific Data, the dataset offers annual WUE estimates for croplands worldwide at a 1-km spatial resolution. It is expected to become a valuable resource for promoting sustainable agricultural water management.

May 15, 2025

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New Study Maps Nanchang's Carbon Emissions with Unprecedented Detail

Researchers from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new method for mapping carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions across Nanchang, the capital city of Jiangxi province in eastern China, providing a clearer picture of the city's carbon footprint. Their findings were recently published in the International Journal of Digital Earth.

May 08, 2025

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Scientists Develop New Method for Remote Sensing-Based Assessment of Cotton Verticillium Wilt

Scientists from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with Shihezi University, have developed a new method for grading cotton Verticillium wilt (VW). This method correlates with yield loss and is suitable for remote sensing monitoring to assess VW severity. Their research has been recently published in Agricultural and Forest Meteorology.

Apr 29, 2025

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AI-generated DEMs Help Reveal Moon's Lobate Scarps Near Chang'e-6 Landing Site

A research team led by Prof. DI Kaichang from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed an innovative method to advance the study of lobate scarps—small reverse fault landforms thought to reflect ancient tectonic activity on the Moon.

Apr 29, 2025

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