The Key Laboratory of Geographic Information Science, Ministry of Education at East China Normal University, was established in 2003 and is one of the earliest institutions in China to conduct research on geographic information theory and applications. Its predecessor was the "Open Laboratory of Urban and Environmental Archaeological Remote Sensing, Ministry of Education," established in the 1980s. Addressing the urgent national and local needs for modern geographic information science and technology, and focusing on the cutting-edge trends in the international field of geographic information science, the laboratory adheres to the development direction of "based in Shanghai, serving the whole country, and connecting with the international community." Centered on the contemporary goals of addressing global change and building harmonious cities, it conducts research in areas such as technologies and methods for geographic information acquisition and analysis, simulation and regulation of urban physical geography and environmental processes, and observation, simulation, and response to global change.
Supported by the 985, 211, Double First-Class, and Peak Plateau programs, the laboratory has independently developed and introduced a batch of advanced large-scale instruments and equipment, such as the high-dimensional real-scene data acquisition system, high-performance computing clusters, polar-orbiting remote sensing satellite data receiving systems, ground-based solar radiation monitoring systems, atmospheric infrared radiometers, continuous operation reference station systems, and portable radar interferometers, providing a solid foundation for the laboratory's scientific research and talent cultivation.
Laboratory website: http://gis.ecnu.edu.cn/index.php
