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Survey Sheds Light on Harnessing Digital Public Goods for Sustainable Development Goals

In a recent survey conducted by the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS), 51 experts from various scientific fields worldwide shared their insights on the role of Digital Public Goods (DPGs) in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The survey aimed to shed light on defining DPGs and addressing challenges associated with their practical implementation in supporting the SDGs.

Dec 11, 2023

Study Proposes Real-Time Permittivity Estimation Method for Stepped-Frequency Ground-Penetrating Radar

Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) has long been a pivotal tool in estimating the permittivity of various mediums. A significant technique used in this estimation is the radar echo amplitude method, which crucially derives permittivity magnitude through the correlation between reflection coefficients and permittivity. Building upon this principle, a recent study published in Remote Sensing on Oct. 31 introduces a full-wave inversion real-time permittivity estimation method specifically tailored for stepped-frequency GPR (SFGPR).

Dec 02, 2023

AIR Scientists Harness Solar-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence for Cotton Yield Prediction

Scientists from the National Engineering Research Center for Satellite Remote Sensing Applications, Aerospace information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with collaborators from Shihezi University (Xinjiang, China), harnessed solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence as a potent indicator for predicting crop yields, and achieved significant advancements in the realm of mid-season cotton yield forecast in Xinjiang.

Nov 09, 2023

"AIR·RingSee" Integrated Machine Unveiled to Boost Remote Sensing Image Interpretation

A significant advancement in the field of remote sensing of China has emerged, as researchers from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), unveiled their latest product – the "AIR·RingSee" integrated machine for remote sensing intelligence training and inference on October 26, 2023.

Oct 27, 2023

Study Reveals Human Activities and Natural Impacts on Biological Soil Crusts in China’s Drylands

In the arid regions where desertification threatens dryland ecosystems, scientists from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have taken a closer look at the intricate relationship between natural factors and human activities on non-vascular plants, particularly biological soil crusts (BSCs) in China.

Oct 27, 2023