Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing (CRISP)

Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing (CRISP) is a research centre of the National University of Singapore. CRISP's mission is to develop an advanced capability in remote sensing to meet the scientific, operational and business requirements of Singapore and the region. CRISP operates a satellite ground station to acquire data from remote sensing satellites, and processes the archived data to standard or value-added products for distribution and research. CRISP conducts research in the processing, analysis and applications of satellite remote sensing data. The initial focus of CRISP's research was on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data processing, including interferometric SAR processing. The research focus was then extended to the applications of SAR and optical data in ocean and coastal studies, and tropical vegetation studies. CRISP has also undertaken projects in environmental monitoring, such as the daily monitoring of the regional land/forest fires and monitoring of ocean oil pollution. Currently, CRISP's research is focused on the processing and applications of very high spatial resolution imagery, hyperspectral data, and multiple/full polarizations SAR in order to keep pace with the recent rapid developments in remote sensing technology. CRISP also conducts joint research projects with many renowned international research institutes.