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| Background |
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The Institute of Space and Earth Information Science (ISEIS) is the only national base for satellite remote sensing in Hong Kong. The Institute's major initiative, a Laboratory for Tropical Monsoon Environmental Remote Sensing, is a groundbreaking, state-of-the-art, comprehensive laboratory in Geoinformation and Earth Sciences.
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| Our Focus |
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We strive to improve life, the environment and the economy through
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Cutting-edge research: advanced using an Earth System Science approach |
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Scientific solutions: applied to important 21st century issues, e.g., pollution, energy, disaster warning and precision farming |
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Expertise for the future: nurtured through postgraduate programmes |
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Technology transfer: promoted through scientists of regional and global influence |
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| Our Edge |
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We are poised for greater excellence thanks to
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A team of interdisciplinary professionals with a strong track record of securing competitive grants: over 30 RGC and ITF grants totaling over HK$40 million |
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Cooperative programmes spanning a spectrum of disciplines, e.g., emerging infectious diseases, early warning systems and logistical management |
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Close partnerships with top authorities in the field in China and the world |
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High-level collaboration with key state bodies in China |
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Hong Kong's geographical advantage and international linkage |
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| Our Achievements |
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Key achievements of the ISEIS include
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Hong Kong's first high/medium-resolution satellite remote-sensing receiving station, and the latest habitat mapping for Hong Kong |
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Designated by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific as the Hong Kong contact point of the Working Group of Remote Sensing, GIS and
Satellite Navigation |
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Approved by the State Ministry of Science and Technology to form the Hong Kong base of the National Remote Sensing Centre of China |
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| Some of Our Partners |
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| More Firsts (1998 - 2000) |
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Hong Kong's first airborne colour infrared remote sensing mission for environmental studies |
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First TV broadcast of ocean surface temperature for the South China Sea |
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First rock spectrum database development for Hong Kong |
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First airborne radar remote sensing mission for geological studies in Hong Kong |
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| Our Strategy for the Next Decade |
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To seek breakthroughs on important earth and environmental issues in Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta, South China, and Southeast Asia by leveraging our strengths to
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Develop new theory, methods and tools for monitoring the environment |
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Advance research in natural resources and environmental issues |
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Advance research in management of emergency responses to natural hazards, disaster management and land use by space science and technology |
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Integrate remote sensing with virtual geographic environments |
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Train postgraduate students to identify and solve key scientific and environmental issues |
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Develop an evaluation mechanism to ensure the quality of the remote sensing programme |
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| How We Can Contribute |
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We can serve Hong Kong, China and the world by
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Delivering timely, all-weather disaster information through data gathering, management
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Giving scientific and technical support to governments and policy-makers |
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Providing innovative service to the public and private sectors in the region |
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Becoming a regional leader in research, as measured by success in publications, competitive grants and service to academic societies |
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Grooming the young through a first-class postgraduate programme |
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| Investing in Our Future |
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To deliver our promises in the next decade, we need, on top of university investment, generous external donations and support for the following
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Experts with state-of-the-art knowledge to form a core team specializing in the major fields of earth and geoinformation science |
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Fellows of different disciplines to initiate new research and to encourage
interdisciplinary exchange |
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A library collection |
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Enhancement of existing equipment |
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Launch of general education courses in earth environment and space exploration to enrich the curriculum of The Chinese University |
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Who to Contact
Prof. LIN Hui
Institute of Space and Earth Information Science (ISEIS)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR
The People's Republic of China
Email: iseis@cuhk.edu.hk
Telephone: (852) 2609 6538
Fax: (852) 2603 7470 |
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