The Chinese mainland launched the innovative GEOVIS Cloud Open Platform on Friday, aiming to democratize access to a wealth of aerospace information services. This new platform offers a range of remote-sensing data applications designed to support various sectors including smart agriculture, environmental protection, urban planning, traffic monitoring, and natural disaster warning.
By lowering the barriers for users to access aerospace information, the GEOVIS Cloud Open Platform introduces key remote-sensing products that monitor vital parameters such as vegetation ecology, water resources, soil health, and atmospheric conditions. These tools are set to empower industries with high-precision information, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
In recent years, the Chinese mainland has significantly expanded its satellite fleet, deploying 294 civilian remote-sensing satellites into orbit by the end of 2022. Of these, 189 are commercial satellites, making up over 60 percent of the total. This surge in satellite deployment has positioned China at the forefront of global remote-sensing capabilities, with a comprehensive Earth observation system that includes land, meteorological, and marine satellites.
The advancement in remote-sensing technology has not only improved data acquisition capabilities but also enriched the available resources, offering detailed and high-resolution insights. This robust infrastructure supports a wide array of applications, from monitoring environmental changes to enhancing urban development projects.
With the GEOVIS Cloud Open Platform, the Chinese mainland is set to further integrate remote-sensing data into everyday applications, fostering innovation and sustainable practices across multiple industries.
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China launches cloud platform to share remote-sensing achievements
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