Sense of Science and Technology in Product Design

Sense of science and technology has become the trend of modem design, but the commonly acknowledged sense of science and technology is different from science and technology itself. Starting from machine aesthetics and high-tech style, combined with the changing process of the sense of science and technology, it analyzes the causes and related social factors, style characteristics and manifestations of the sense of science and technology, as well as the inherent relationship of multi-angle analysis technology and the sense of science and technology. It illustrates the social value and defects of artistic expression of the sense of science and technology and reflects on the connection and difference between science and technology on the one hand and the sense of science and technology on the other hand.

Topography and human disturbances are major controlling factors in treeline pattern at Barun and Manang area in the Nepal Himalaya

The alpine treeline ecotone is an important component of mountain ecosystems of the Nepal Himalaya; it plays a vital role in the livelihood of indigenous people,and provides ecosystem services. However,the region faces a problem of paucity of data on treeline characteristics at the regional and landscape scales. Therefore,we used Remote Sensing(RS),and Geographic Information Science(GIS) approaches to investigate cross-scale interactions in the treeline ecotone. Additionally,European Space Agency land cover map,International Center for Integrated Mountain Development(ICIMOD) land cover map,ecological map of Nepal,and United States Geological Survey Shuttle Radar Topography Mission-Digital Elevation Model were used to analyze treeline pattern at the regional scale. Digital Globe high-resolution satellite imagery of Barun(eastern Nepal) and Manang(central Nepal) were used to study treeline patterns at the landscape scale. Treeline elevation ranges from 3300-4300 m above sea level. Abies spectabilis,Betula utilis,and Pinus wallichiana are the main treeline-forming species in the Nepal Himalaya. There is an east to west treeline elevationgradient at the regional scale. No slope exposure is observed at the regional scale; however,at the landscape scale,slope exposure is present only in a disturbed area(Manang). Topography and human disturbance are the main treeline controlling factor in Barun and Manang respectively.

Nuclear Planetology:Especially Concerning the Moon and Mars

To approach basic scientific questions on the origin and evolution of plan- etary bodies such as planets, their satellites and asteroids, one needs data on their chemical composition. The measurements of gamma-rays, X-rays and neutrons emit- ted from their surface materials provide information on abundances of major elements and naturally radioactive gamma-ray emitters. Neutron spectroscopy can provide sen- sitive maps of hydrogen- and carbon-containing compounds, even if buried, and can uniquely identify layers of carbon-dioxide frost. Nuclear spectroscopy, as a means of compositional analysis, has been applied via orbital and lander spacecraft to extrater- restrial planetary bodies： the Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury and asteroids. The knowl- edge of their chemical abundances, especially concerning the Moon and Mars, has greatly increased in recent years. This paper describes the principle of nuclear spec- troscopy, nuclear planetary instruments carried on planetary missions so far, and the nature of observational results and findings of the Moon and Mars, recently obtained by nuclear spectroscopy.

Disciplinary structure and development strategy of information geography in China

The advent of the information era has resulted in exceptional advances in geographic science.The domain of geographic science has expanded from traditional physical and human geography to physical,human,and information geography,resulting in the emergence of the field of information geography.Three subdisciplines have gradually formed,i.e.,geographic remote sensing science,geographic information science,and geographic data science.With a view towards preparing a description of the disciplinary structure of geographic science for the“Development Strategy of Discipline and Frontier Research in China(2021-2035)”,this article summarizes the history,definition,and disciplinary structure of information geography.The strategic layout of the discipline,along with the goals and key directions of priority development fields,are also highlighted.The insights into this new discipline provided in this paper will promote the development and application of remote sensing and geographic information within the framework of geographic science,advancing the synthesis of geographic research and the integrated development of geographic science.

Geoinformatics education in China

The paper gives an overview of the current status of education in geoinformatics in China.First,the paper provides a brief introduction to the history of geoinformatics education in China and a general review of the scientific and technological development.It then presents how the development affects the education and training in China.In the paper,universities and institutes in China that can award academic degrees related to geoinformatics are summarized,and undergraduate majors are briefly introduced.Next,the paper reports the work having been done by the national expert group on Surveying and Mapping,including the revision of discipline catalog and guide for graduate education and requirements.A list of typical curricula in geoinformatics education is suggested.Activities on promoting the graduate student exchange platform are presented.Finally,a case study of geoinformatics education in Wuhan University is discussed.