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First Asia-Pacific Earth Science and Remote Sensing Conference opens in Qingdao
The first Asia-Pacific Earth Science and Remote Sensing Conference opened in Qingdao, China, on October 12.
It is scheduled to run for three days.
More than 1,000 experts and scholars from 20 countries and regions are attending, representing over 230 universities, research institutes and companies.
Remote sensing uses data gathered from a distance to observe the Earth.
The conference is focused on new observation tools, sensors and data methods, and on using them to support sustainable development.
Participants are discussing applications including environmental monitoring, ocean and atmosphere observation, disaster response and climate change.
The conference is held annually to support long-term research exchange and cooperation in the region and globally.
The first Asia-Pacific Earth Science and Remote Sensing Conference opened in Qingdao on October 12.
The three-day conference brought together more than 1,000 participants from 20 countries and regions.
Participants came from more than 230 universities, research institutes and related companies.
The conference focused on remote sensing applications for sustainable and clean development of Earth.
It aims to support cooperation and innovation in areas including environmental monitoring, disaster response and climate change.
- Who
- More than 1,000 experts and scholars from 20 countries and regions attended.
- What
- The first Asia-Pacific Earth Science and Remote Sensing Conference opened.
- When
- October 12, 2026. The conference lasts three days.
- Where
- Qingdao, China.
- Why
- To provide a platform for exchange and cooperation, and promote remote sensing applications in sustainable development.
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- Opening date
- October 12, 2026
- Location
- Qingdao, China
- Duration
- Three days
- Attendance
- More than 1,000 participants
- Representation
- 20 countries and regions
- Participating organizations
- More than 230 universities, research institutes and related companies
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