Chinese scientists, with international collaboration, have built a high-precision, near-global surface solar radiation monitoring system. This system, published in The Innovation, provides crucial data for clean energy, crop yields, climate response, and public health. It uses multiple geostationary satellites for high-resolution monitoring.
Surface solar radiation, essential for life and climate, is monitored effectively by satellite remote sensing. The system overcomes previous limitations, using satellites like Fengyun-4 and Himawari-8.
The GSNO system now offers near-global data with 5km resolution and hourly observations, supporting disaster monitoring and solar power site selection. It will aid global solar energy assessment, clean energy distribution, crop yield estimates, and public health research.
6 Comments
Donatello
I'm concerned about data ownership and intellectual property. Could international collaborators be limited in their use of the data?
Leonardo
The potential to improve public health research is so important. Climate and health are inextricably linked.
Michelangelo
I'm impressed by the collaboration and the use of existing satellite technology. It's efficient and resourceful!
Raphael
Finally, we're getting the necessary data to optimize solar power generation. This will hopefully lead to lower electricity prices!
Leonardo
Clean energy is great, but how does this system address the manufacturing emissions associated with solar panel production? Let's get real.
Donatello
I love that this research includes crop yield estimates. It shows a holistic approach to sustainability.