Laboratory of Geospatial Intelligence
This laboratory is dedicated to developing the next-generation geospatial intelligence system, GBA-2, aiming to build the first full-domain digital twin platform for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The system breaks through the limitations of traditional geographic information technology by utilizing an innovative unified spatial reference framework, enabling precise multi-scale mapping and collaborative computing—from macro-regional to micro-infrastructure levels—providing core technological support for the intelligent development of the Bay Area.
Technologically, the GBA-2 system integrates key technologies including geospatial data acquisition, processing, visualization, and intelligent analysis, establishing a comprehensive technical framework. It deeply empowers regional governance, urban operations, and infrastructure management, effectively addressing core challenges such as sustainable development and resilience in urban agglomerations. The system aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
The laboratory focuses on three major research directions: 1) Regional Intelligent Monitoring—building a spatiotemporal dynamic monitoring system based on aerial remote sensing; 2) Smart City Governance—developing city-scale AI decision-making models to optimize resource allocation; 3) Intelligent Urban Large Spaces—innovating spatial sensing technologies to create next-generation smart infrastructure. The GBA-2 system represents a cutting-edge exploration in the field of geospatial intelligence, reshaping the paradigm of human-environment relationship understanding and injecting innovative momentum into the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
