Seven categories of cutting-edge remote sensing innovations and a cloud-based open platform were unveiled at a press conference on Friday in Beijing, promising to enhance satellite data applications across a wide range of industries.
The event, themed "Quantitative Remote Sensing: Empowering Industries via the Cloud", was co-hosted by the National Engineering Research Center for Remote Sensing Satellite Applications, and the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIRI) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
It featured the release of 21 common quantitative remote sensing products spanning seven categories including vegetation ecology, water resources, soil, and atmospheric applications.
"Quantitative remote sensing products translate ground observations into measurable physical quantities. For example, crops supply food to humanity through photosynthesis, but how much do they actually produce? By using indicators such as leaf area index or evapotranspiration, we can quantify the solar energy absorbed, enabling detailed and precise analysis. It's fair to say that quantitative remote sensing is deeply connected to people's livelihoods, production, and social development," explained Zhang Bing, director of the National Engineering Research Center for Remote Sensing Satellite Applications.
The event also marked the launch of the GEOvis cloud-based open platform, jointly developed by the National Engineering Research Center for Remote Sensing Satellite Applications and GEOvis, a leading digital Earth technology provider in China.
The platform integrates the seven categories of quantitative remote sensing products into cloud-based services, significantly expanding application scenarios and unlocking potential across various industries.
"We aim to deliver high-quality, standardized common quantitative remote sensing products released today for the entire industry, with robust government support. By making these products directly accessible, we can lower the threshold of applications and enhance the overall performance of remote sensing satellite applications," said Wu Yirong, head of the AIRI, CAS.
Remote sensing innovations, cloud-based platform unveiled in Beijing
The game-changing application of artificial intelligence (AI) were brought to the fore at the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, showing how AI technologies can transform people's everyday life in unimaginable ways.
The Light of Internet Expo, part of the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit in east China's Zhejiang Province, attracted 665 domestic and foreign enterprises and organizations from 53 countries and regions to showcase their latest developments and new technologies and products in the field of AI.
At the expo, a device that resembles a smart stereo is actually a digital home robot. This innovative robot not only enables intelligent control of home devices through audio-visual interactions, but it also analyzes users' health data to recommend personalized exercise plans. Moreover, it can serve as a handy online study companion for children, making family education more dynamic and enjoyable.
"It effectively combines with the functionality of our cloud computer. If I were to frequently change hardware devices, my costs would be very high, so I can opt for this cloud service instead," said Jiang Jiangchen, an exhibitor.
Another AI model at the expo has streamlined the execution of everyday tasks. With just a voice command, users can easily access a variety of services, such as booking flights, tracking packages, and paying utility bills. What sets this AI model apart is its ability to analyze users' habits to understand their preferences and behavioral patterns.
"'Book me a train ticket for today from Jiaxing to Shanghai.' By making such a voice command through my cellphone, it will show me the train schedule with the shortest trip. Then, with just a click here, I can book the ticket," said Pan Feifei, another exhibitor.
Themed "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future -- Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," the WIC's 2024 edition featured 24 sub-forums on topics such as Global Development Initiative, digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI) technology governance, along with a series of activities.
The four-day event concluded on Friday.
Light of Internet Expo at Wuzhen summit showcases game-changing applications of AI
