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BeiDou-Enabled Remote Sensing Experiment Enhances Ecological Monitoring in Yellow River Delta
A large-scale space-air-ground integrated scientific experiment, part of the "BeiDou-enabled Remote Sensing Application Pilot Program," was carried out from July 20 to August 15 at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve.
Oct 22, 2024
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China's First Integrated Vegetation Pests and Diseases Monitoring and Early-Warning System "Smart Eye" Officially Launched
On October 19, China's first domestically developed integrated sky-ground intelligent monitoring and early warning system for vegetation pests and diseases, known as "Smart Eye", was officially launched, according to the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Oct 21, 2024
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Integrated Space-ground Technologies Empower Archaeological Understanding for Eastern Mausoleum of Qin State
A team of international researchers, led by Professor CHEN Fulong from the Aerospace Information Research Institute （AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has employed an integrated approach to uncover the mysteries of the Eastern Mausoleum of Qin State, an ancient royal burial site from China’s Warring States period. By combining satellite imagery and electromagnetic ground surveys, the study offers a fresh perspective on the burial practices and cultural heritage of ancient China, while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of non-invasive archaeological research.
Oct 18, 2024
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Space Observation Offers Insight into Sustainability of World Heritage Sites Along the Silk Roads
A research team led by Prof. CHEN Fulong from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has been using satellite imagery and deep learning techniques to monitor a UNESCO World Heritage Site---Silk Roads: the Route Network of the Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor. Their recent study, published in the International Journal of Digital Earthon September 13, emphasizes the growing need for vigilant monitoring as these sites face increasing threats from both urban development and natural disasters.
Oct 14, 2024
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China Builds Laser Communication Ground Station for Massive Satellite Data Transmission
With the rapid advancements in China's aerospace technology, the volume of data generated by satellite detection is growing exponentially. Chinese scientists have developed a laser communication ground system to transmit this massive amount of data. Click to learn more.
Sep 30, 2024
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