Research News

Novel Evolutionary Design Method Optimizes Performance of MEMS Pressure Sensor

A research team led by Prof. WANG Junbo from the State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology with the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) introduced a novel simulation-based evolutionary method for the design of parameter-free MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) structures. This innovative approach aims to maximize the degrees of freedom in MEMS design, opening the door to more efficient and adaptable microscale structures.

Oct 31, 2023

UAVs Facilitate Bidirectional Reflectivity Measurement for Ground-Based Objects

A recent study employed polygonal flight paths along the hemisphere to measure Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) for ground-based objects, even at large zenith angles and all azimuth angles. The study was published in Remote Sensing on Oct 18, 2023.

Oct 25, 2023

Study Enhances Validation of MERRA-2 Aerosol Optical Thickness Dataset in China

A recent study published in Atmosphere made advances in the validation of MERRA-2 Aerosol Optical Thickness Dataset in China. The study was conducted by scientists from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Oct 25, 2023

Legacy of Pre-Phase Landslides: Impact on Post-Seismic Landslide Susceptibility

A new study delves into the long-lasting effects of pre-phase landslides on future landslide occurrences and evaluates the susceptibility of regions prone to seismic events. The study was conducted by a research team from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences, with the research results published in the International Journal of Digital Earth on Oct. 18, aiming to establish a robust post-seismic landslide susceptibility model and unravel the spatio-temporal dynamics of landslide vulnerability.

Oct 24, 2023

Scientists Release 10-meter-resolution Cotton Map in Xinjiang, China

Scientists from the National Engineering Research Center for Satellite Remote Sensing Applications under the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with collaborators from Shihezi University (Xinjiang, China) and University of Toronto (Toronto, Canada), proposed a generalized cotton mapping strategy that provides cotton maps throughout Xinjiang with high-resolution performance.

Oct 18, 2023