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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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High-Resolution Maps Reveal Hidden Losses in China’s Winter Wheat Harvest
Researchers from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed the first-ever 10-meter resolution maps of harvested winter wheat areas across China’s top-producing regions from 2018 to 2022. The study published in the Scientific Dataon September 27, used satellite remote sensing and advanced machine learning algorithms to highlight a significant discrepancy between planted and harvested areas. The research revealed that about 13% of planted winter wheat is lost before harvest due to meteorological factors such as dry-hot winds and waterlogging.
Sep 30, 2024
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New Ground Station Opens, Boosting Earth Observation Capabilities in Southwest China
The Lijiang station, part of China's Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station (RSGS), officially commenced operations on September 27, 2024. The station, operated by the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), fills a critical gap by providing real-time satellite data reception in Southwest China.
Sep 30, 2024
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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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