The Satellite Remote Sensing Receiving Station is an important facility of the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science of The Chinese University of Hong Kong . The Station will commence operation this year. By capturing and processing satellite-sourced remote sensing data, the Station can provide useful information to governments and private corporations in Hong Kong, South China and neighbouring regions.

The region has been under the attack of natural disasters in recent years, leading to severe civilian casualties and economic loss. These disasters include landslides, subsidence, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods and typhoons. The Satellite Remote Sensing Receiving Station of the Chinese University will initially operate with the radar images from ENVISAT, a remote sensing satellite. This all-weather system can provide environment and natural disaster monitoring for Hong Kong and neighboring regions despite the frequent rainy and cloudy weather. The results can be used to explore the market for related products and services.

In the long run, this Station will provide Hong Kong a novel infrastructure, fostering the growth of new industries and businesses related to remote sensing data processing, software development, and other value-added professional services. It will serve as a platform to enhance technology collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland China , accelerating the development of the remote sensing industrial in the greater Pearl River Delta region.