UM selected as pilot unit for national platform for remote sensing data and application services

A delegation led by Zhao Jing, director-general of the National Remote Sensing Center of China under the Ministry of Science and Technology, visited the University of Macau (UM) and was warmly received by UM Rector Yonghua Song. The two sides discussed and exchanged views on UM being selected as one of the pilot units of the second batch of the national platform for remote sensing data and application services and on future cooperation in regional data sharing, talent development, and integrated applications. According to Song, the national platform for remote sensing data and application services is an integrated system for sharing remote sensing resources and application services at the national level, adding that UM’s participation in the system reflects the great importance and support of the central government for Macao’s scientific research and development. Members of the delegation visited the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City and discussed the sharing of open datasets and the application of remote sensing data in urban disaster prevention and mitigation with UM researchers. They also exchanged views on the future development plans of both parties and explored opportunities for cooperation.