On 19 November 2024, "Aerospace Innovation Research Summit (AIR Summit)" was held at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The morning session from was held at Jockey Club Auditorium, PolyU. The event was co-organized by below units and departments:
- RIO, Research and Innovation Office
- KTEO, Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office
- PReCIT, Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology
- AAE, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering
- RCDSE, Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations
- LSGI, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-informatics
- OASA, The Orion Astropreneur Space Academy
A parallel session was held by the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) and the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) at the afternoon, themed “Deep Space Exploration: Technology and Science.” This event brought together leading experts from both governmental and private sectors to delve into cutting-edge technologies and advancements in the field of space exploration.
Professor Wu Chen, Head of the Department of LSGI, delivered an insightful presentation on “Resilient Ubiquitous Positioning: Prospects and Challenges.” Additionally, Professor Wu Bo, Associate Head of LSGI and Associate Director of RCDSE, presented research on advanced 3D mapping techniques for landing site analysis and precise landing.
The session also featured distinguished keynote speakers, including:
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Prof. Li Yiliang, Professor of Astrobiology, Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
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Dr. Yuri Skorov, Scientist, Planetary Science Department Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
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Mr. Zhang Xiaomin, Chairman & General Manager, Beijing AZSPACE Technology Company Limited
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Mr. Kenny Chan, Senior Land Surveyor/Geodetic, Lands Department, The Government of the HKSAR
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Dr. Chen Ruizhi, Professor, School of Data Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
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Dr. Yusra Abdulrahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Lab Lead, Transformative Aerospace Lab, Khalifa University
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Ms. Li Yining, Senior Executive, General Management Department, Satellite Data and Application International Cooperation Center, China National Space Administration (CNSA)
This session provided a platform for collaborative dialogue and knowledge exchange among experts at the forefront of space exploration technology and science.
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