National Central University Activates 3rd Satellite Antenna to Enhance Remote Sensing Services
The Space and Remote Sensing Research Center at National Central University has activated its third satellite antenna, enhancing data reception and automation for climate research, disaster prevention, and smart governance.
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CNA (Taoyuan, June 1) The Space and Remote Sensing Research Center at National Central University (NCU) officially activated its third satellite receiving antenna today. The deployment of this new antenna symbolizes a significant step forward for NCU in the field of satellite remote sensing and spatial information, and will substantially enhance Taiwan's satellite data reception and service capabilities.
The activation ceremony was co-hosted by Lin Tang-huang, Director of the Space and Remote Sensing Research Center, and Professor Tseng Kuo-hsin. Lin stated that the center has long been committed to space technology and remote sensing research. With the rapid increase in global satellite numbers and rising data transmission demands, existing equipment faced capacity and maintenance challenges, necessitating the construction of a third antenna to improve overall service efficiency and system stability.
Lin noted that the new antenna incorporates the Safran Data Systems VISION 6.1-meter X-band receiving system, which offers high-speed data reception, high automation, and stable operation. The research team has also developed an intelligent automated scheduling system that can automatically allocate equipment resources based on different mission requirements.
Lai Ming-chih, Director of the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development at the National Science and Technology Council, pointed out that the received satellite data will be widely applied in climate change research, disaster prevention, land management, ocean observation, and smart governance. During the Mata'an Creek incident in Hualien County last year, the center was able to obtain images immediately to provide to relevant ministries.
NCU President Hsiao Shu-san stated that the activation of the third antenna is not just a hardware upgrade but represents the continuous accumulation of Taiwan's capabilities in space technology and remote sensing applications.
The activation ceremony was co-hosted by Lin Tang-huang, Director of the Space and Remote Sensing Research Center, and Professor Tseng Kuo-hsin. Lin stated that the center has long been committed to space technology and remote sensing research. With the rapid increase in global satellite numbers and rising data transmission demands, existing equipment faced capacity and maintenance challenges, necessitating the construction of a third antenna to improve overall service efficiency and system stability.
Lin noted that the new antenna incorporates the Safran Data Systems VISION 6.1-meter X-band receiving system, which offers high-speed data reception, high automation, and stable operation. The research team has also developed an intelligent automated scheduling system that can automatically allocate equipment resources based on different mission requirements.
Lai Ming-chih, Director of the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development at the National Science and Technology Council, pointed out that the received satellite data will be widely applied in climate change research, disaster prevention, land management, ocean observation, and smart governance. During the Mata'an Creek incident in Hualien County last year, the center was able to obtain images immediately to provide to relevant ministries.
NCU President Hsiao Shu-san stated that the activation of the third antenna is not just a hardware upgrade but represents the continuous accumulation of Taiwan's capabilities in space technology and remote sensing applications.
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Taiwan is strengthening its satellite data reception capabilities, led by academic institutions like NCU.