the Second Institute of Oceanography, MNR, China
State Key Laboratory of Satellite Ocean Environment Dynamics (SOED)
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The State Key Laboratory of Satellite Ocean Environment Dynamics (SOED) was established with approval from the Ministry of Science and Technology in July 2006. The laboratory passed its initial inspection in December 2009. SOED was restructured based on the existing Laboratory of Ocean Dynamic Processes and Satellite Oceanography (LOPSO), bringing together talents from traditional disciplines such as physical oceanography, marine remote sensing, and marine ecological environment at the Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China.
Motivated by the critical needs to protect national maritime rights, disaster prevention, and mitigation, SOED aims to enhance technology and theory for establishing three-dimensional marine environmental monitoring and prediction systems. The staff at SOED conducts research on satellite marine environment dynamics, focusing on practical applications. The lab has developed a unique marine science and technology platform with significant international influence. SOED's research themes include Technology and Application of Satellite Remote Sensing, Ocean Dynamic Processes and Ecosystems, and Ocean Circulation and Climate Change. Additionally, it operates four supporting platforms: the National Marine Satellite Ground Station, China Argo Real-Time Data Center, Computing and Data Center, and Marine Instrument Sharing Platform. These platforms provide marine observation data not only to researchers but also to marine laboratories nationwide.
The "Oceanic Satellite Remote Sensing Technology Innovation Team," selected under the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Innovation Talent Promotion Program in 2013 and led by Academician PAN Delu, is a cornerstone of SOED. The team has conducted a series of systematic and innovative studies in satellite ocean remote sensing theoretical analysis, remote sensing system development, and satellite remote sensing applications. This has established a distinctive research profile with significant international influence. By addressing national priorities, the team aims to advance interdisciplinary studies in satellite oceanography and ocean dynamics at the forefront of science, making new contributions to these fields.
