Satellite data that has separately observed weather, ocean, and environmental conditions will be integrated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to address the climate crisis. This initiative aims to enhance observation accuracy and utility by merging information captured by different satellites, while also exploring the development and application of the next-generation geostationary satellite, Cheollian Satellite 6.
The National Institute of Environmental Research announced that it will host the 8th Cheollian Satellite 2 Integrated Utilization Conference from October 21 to 22 at the Paradise Hotel in Haeundae, Busan, in collaboration with the National Meteorological Satellite Center, the National Oceanographic Research Institute, and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology.
The focus will be on combining the different observational data produced by Cheollian Satellites 2A and 2B. While 2A monitors weather, 2B observes ocean and environmental conditions. Analyzing these data together will provide a more comprehensive understanding of climate and environmental changes occurring simultaneously in the atmosphere and oceans.
This year, research achievements related to satellite data correction and high-resolution technology using AI and deep learning will be highlighted. The Environmental Satellite Center of the National Institute of Environmental Research will also present research examples that apply deep learning technology to enhance the quality and usability of Cheollian Satellite 2 data.
The discussions will extend beyond the currently operational Cheollian Satellite 2 to include future satellites. The Korea Aerospace Research Institute, the National Oceanographic Research Institute, the National Institute of Environmental Research, and the National Meteorological Satellite Center will share the development status of follow-up geostationary environmental, ocean, and weather satellites and discuss future utilization strategies.
The development and application direction of the next-generation geostationary satellite, Cheollian Satellite 6, will also be a key agenda item. The aim is to connect the accumulated observational and utilization experiences of Cheollian Satellite 2 to the next-generation satellite and to expand data integration across environmental, ocean, and weather fields.
About 100 experts from the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Pusan National University, and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology will attend the event. Expert discussions will focus on enhancing the synergy of satellite data integration, responding to the climate crisis, and revitalizing the private space industry.
The following day, on October 22, a meeting will focus on practical cooperation among institutions. Field experts will discuss joint utilization strategies and detailed cooperation tasks, ranging from satellite data exchange to integrated utilization and calibration.
Collaboration among institutions regarding Cheollian Satellite 2 has been ongoing since 2020. The four organizations have formed the 'Cheollian Satellite 2 Integrated Utilization Council' to promote the calibration and joint utilization of observational data and share research achievements annually.
Kim Young-woo, head of the National Institute of Environmental Research, stated, "Climate and environmental changes are influenced by complex factors, so utilizing environmental, ocean, and weather satellite data together will allow for a more comprehensive understanding of related phenomena. We will enhance AI-based satellite data integration technology to effectively provide the scientific information needed to respond to the climate crisis."
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