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New Model Sets Benchmark for Accurate Land Surface Temperature Estimation in Mountainous Terrain
A team of researchers at the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a novel model that could reshape how we monitor and understand the Earth's surface temperature, particularly in complex mountainous regions. This new model, called the Thermal Equivalent Slope Kernel-Driven (TESKD) model, offers unprecedented accuracy in estimating land surface temperature (LST) from thermal remote sensing data, overcoming challenges that have stymied scientists for years.
Sep 14, 2024
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Comprehensive Experiment for Regional Ecological Monitoring Conducted in North China
The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) led a comprehensive experiment as part of the Common Application support Platform for Land Observation Satellites of China’s Civil Space Infrastructure . This experiment, which coordinated space-based, air-based, and ground-based observations, was conducted from August 12 to 25 at the Space-based Northwest Comprehensive Experimental Field in Bayannur, western Inner Mongolia of North China.
Aug 28, 2024
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New Satellite Data Reveals Global Emissions Inventory from Open Biomass Burning
Recent research utilizing data from the Chinese Fengyun-3D satellite has unveiled a comprehensive global inventory of emissions from open biomass burning (OBB). This study, published in the Earth System Science Data on August 2，was conducted by a team of scientists led by SHI Yusheng, a researcher with the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), providing crucial insights into the impact of OBB on air quality, climate, and human health.
Aug 05, 2024
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Chinese Gaofen-7 Satellite Enhances Precision in Forest Height Measurement
Scientists have developed a method to measure forest heights using advanced satellite technology, significantly reducing the need for labor-intensive fieldwork. A recent study published on July 29 in the Journal of Remote Sensing by a team of international researchers leverages high-resolution satellite imagery from China's GF-7 satellite and historical images from Google Earth to achieve highly precise forest height measurements.
Aug 04, 2024
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Study Reveals Significant Decline in River Ice Coverage on Yenisei River
A recent study published in the Journal of Hydrology has highlighted the dramatic changes in river ice coverage for the Yenisei River basin over the past two decades. Researchers found that the ice coverage on this major Siberian river has significantly decreased from 2002 to 2021, with the trend closely linked to rising winter air temperatures. This decline has profound implications for the Arctic environment and climate systems.
Jul 19, 2024
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