TV-1: National Geomatics Center of China (NGCC)

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The National Geomatics Center of China (NGCC), as a sub-institution of the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping (SBSM), is responsible for the collection and processing, construction and maintenance, dissemination and services, research and development on the application of national fundamental geographical information, as well as the planning, design and implementation of major surveying and mapping projects, with the objective to establish the Geo-spatial Framework for Digital China. It functions as the main node in the national information highway and has also become a window open to society providing geographical information services. In recent years, NGCC has paid great attention to technological innovation. It actively pursues the construction of the fundamental geographic information database, the modernization of the management of surveying and mapping archives, and the development of value-added services and applications.

TV-2: Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping (CASM)

RMB 100

Established in 1959 and affiliated to the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping of China (SBSM), Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping (CASM) is the largest multi-disciplined comprehensive research institution in China in the field of surveying and mapping. CASM is mainly engaged in the basic theoretical study and application research on surveying and mapping sciences. CASM provides also technical support to the basic national mapping programs, major engineering survey projects and important GIS projects. CASM is an authorized institution for awarding MSc and PhD degrees with nine supervisors for PhD students and 25 supervisors for MSc students. There are currently over 70 students for both degrees studying in CASM. With approval of central educational authority, CASM has established a post-doctoral research unit, where four senior scientists have already enrolled for their postdoctoral research. Among all its scientific researchers, there is one Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, 23 professors and 77 associate professors.

TV-3: Institute of Remote Sensing Applications (IRSA)
Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR)

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The Institute of Remote Sensing Application , Chinese Academy of Sciences (IRSA/CAS), founded in 1979, is a comprehensive research institution engaged in basic theory, cutting edge technology, application methods and research in applications of remote sensing. The aims of IRSA are to develop the theory and technology of remote sensing information sciences; to provide scientific support of macro decision making for the nation's sustainable development; to become a base for China 's remote sensing for resources and environment, a base for remote sensing engineering application and industrialization, and a base for fostering high level remote sensing scientists. IRSA consists of three departments for scientific research and applications, which are the Laboratory of Remote Sensing Information Sciences of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Remote Sensing Application Center for Resources and Environment, and National Engineering Research Center for Geoinformatics. There are 236 staff members in the Institute, of which four are Academicians, 84 Professors and Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors.

The Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGSNRR/CAS) was born in 1999, based on a reorganization of two institutions, namely the Institute of Geography and the Commission for Integrated Survey of Natural Resources. As a premier research base in China on Geography, natural resources and information sciences, IGSNRR is involved in studies on dynamics of the land-based ecosphere and its reaction to global change, regional resources and environment, ecosystem and its network, and geoinformatics. The institute consists of 4 research sections, 4 laboratories, one information center on resources & environment and one GIS industrialization center.

TV-7: NavInfo Co., Ltd

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NavInfo is the first Chinese company to be engaged in R&D, manufacturing and selling China navigable maps. With advanced technologies and 10 years' experience of navigable maps production, NavInfo's maps are extensively used in in-vehicle navigation, portable navigation, Internet and LBS. NavInfo developed the core technology and manufacturing software for which NavInfo has 100% proprietary intellectual property. It has declared copyright on 42 product and technology items so far and has the largest database of China navigable maps. Its autumn 2006 version has realized 100% seamless coverage of provincial roads and roads of higher level, including the detailed road information of 334 cities, supporting the point to point guidance of 2861 county level cities, and total road length of 1.22 million km. It updates its map yearly for the whole country, and twice yearly for key cities.

TV-8: National Satellite Meteorological Center (NSMC)

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Founded on July 1, 1971, it is a scientific research and operational facility affiliated to the China Meteorological Administration. NSMC carries out activities of theoretical and experimental researches on radiation transmission in the atmosphere, the algorithm for meteorological satellite data processing as well as the application of meteorological satellite data. NSMC has facilities of satellite meteorology research, system design, computer system, satellite, operation control, and operational and service system support. NSMC receives and processes meteorological satellite data from both Chinese and foreign satellites. These data have played an important role in the fields of weather forecasting, natural disaster monitoring and national economy.

TV-9: Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd.

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Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2001. Through its corporation with multi parties, Beijing-1 Small Satellite was successfully developed and launched. Its ground station, which has been the first in the country integrating satellite commanding, mission planning and data receiving and processing, has been constructed, making the company the only enterprise in China, which owns and operates a satellite, and provides data. The company makes full use of Beijing-1 Small Satellite data to carry out data processing, information product producing, government business operational system study and construction and the business refer to space information application, district resources and governmental industry informationization. The company has successfully undertaken and completed several key tackling projects for the Ministry of Science and Technology of China under the 9th, 10th Five-year Plan, and other key technology research projects for Beijing municipal government and other national ministries. The company has dedicated itself to promoting the space technology application in wide fields, such as environmental protection, land use survey & administration, key project construction monitoring.

TV-10: Beijing Eastdawn Information Technology Inc

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Beijing Eastdawn Information Technology Inc (EDIT) is a China-based leading Geospatial company that specializes in geospatial data processing, satellite imagery distributing and applying, traditional data digitalizing and applying. Established in 2001 as a geospatial data processing company, EDIT has expanded its scope and scale of operations to be one of the Chinese foremost companies in its field with more than 500 employees. In remote sensing field, EDIT has become the master distributor of GeoEye, exclusive distributor of Indian CARTOSAT-1 and Russian Resurs DK1 in China. With 8,000m2 production facility, experienced operators and highly efficient quality control system, EDIT can provide large-scale, high-quality, cost-controlled and delivery-guaranteed geospatial data products and services according to demands. And its market has expanded to Japan, Europe and North America.