AIR Unveils Innovative BeiDou Navigation and Remote Sensing Platform to Revolutionize Industry Solutions

The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences officially launched an advanced BeiDou Navigation and High-Resolution Remote Sensing Comprehensive Service Platform on September 21 during the inaugural Aerospace Information Technology Conference in Jinan, Shandong Province.

Sep 24, 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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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 27, 2024

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Innovative 3D Gold Microelectrode Arrays Enhance Understanding of Neuronal Network Communication

In a recent study published in ACS Nano, a group of scientists led by Prof. CAI Xinxia from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with international collogues, have developed an innovative approach to investigating the dynamics of neuronal networks. Utilizing three-dimensional gold microelectrode arrays, the scientists have significantly improved the ability to monitor and analyze communication within neuronal networks.

Jul 14, 2024

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