As a national major research infrastructure, Chinese Aeronautic Remote Sensing System (CARSS) is the most advanced and the largest of this kind in China, with eye to building itself into a national aeronautic laboratory. CARSS conducts research and services focusing on the following aspects: the research and development of next-generation payloads, scientific experiments, satellite calibration and verification, flights for emergency monitoring and rescue, flight service orienting public welfare.
Advanced Remote Sensing Aircraft
The two Cessna Citation planes have the advantages of high altitude and high-speed flight, with the maximum flight height of 13,000 meters, which support the operations on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The two domestic medium sized MA60 planes have 18 observation windows and support seven aerodynamic configurations, capable of long-term stable operation and all-weather comprehensive remote sensing observation.
High Performance Airborne Equipment
In order to meet the needs of multi-scenario applications, CARSS has developed and integrated nearly 20 advanced high-performance devices including high-resolution and large format digital aerial camera, microwave scatterometer, high- resolution polarimetric interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), multi-band and fully polarimetric SAR, and Environmental Atmospheric Composition Detecting System.
Diversity of Data Products
During more than 30 years of operation, CARSS has accumulated a large number of standardized aerial remote sensing images, ground calibration and field test data in a variety of geographical scenarios. At the same time, CARSS has produced diversified advanced data products for basic applications, including Digital Orthophoto Model, Digital Surface Model, surface reflectance, and 3D point clouds.
Applications and Services
For the needs of scientific experiment, ecological protection, resource investigation and emergency response, CARSS provides customized services including sharing of aircraft and payload equipment, planning, and organizing flight experiments, providing customized data products, and participating in open science experiments.
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Chinese Aeronautic Remote Sensing System