Biomass, a forthcoming satellite in ESA’s Earth Observation program, set to launch in 2025, will be the first to deploy a fully polarimetric P-band synthetic aperture radar for interferometric imaging. This advanced radar technology enables the satellite to slice through the whole forest layer. The mission aims to provide detailed information on forest height and above-ground biomass, improving our understanding of forest dynamics and advancing our knowledge of the carbon cycle.

Introducing the Biomass Program:

Credit: University of Sheffield/NCEO/Humanstudio

Links to further information:

https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/FutureEO/Biomass