The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite was successfully launched aboard a Vega-C rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. It's equipped with a unique radar antenna designed to penetrate forest canopies and measure carbon content intricately. This first-of-its-kind satellite relies on P-band radar technology, capable of capturing detailed 3D mappings of biomass, which is crucial for climate science. As forests play a critical role in sequestering carbon dioxide, better understanding their dynamics could be pivotal in addressing climate change issues globally.
The ESA's Biomass satellite utilizes a groundbreaking P-band radar to map forest biomass from space, aiming to revolutionize our understanding of carbon dynamics.
By deploying its sophisticated umbrella antenna, Biomass will generate the most detailed 3D maps of global forest carbon, aiding climate science significantly.
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