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Space probe to map carbon content of world’s remotest tropical forests
- Scientists will use a radar scanner on a probe called Biomass to create 3D maps of remote tropical forests from outer space.
- The spacecraft will study the dense tropical rainforests of Africa, Asia, and South America to analyze vegetation and carbon storage below canopies.
- Biomass, funded by the European Space Agency, aims to measure carbon levels in forests and monitor changes due to human activities.
- The mission will also map sub-surface geology, topography of forest floors, and biodiversity loss from deforestation for mining and agriculture.
- Tropical forests help mitigate global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide, but deforestation is releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere.
- The Biomass project uses a P-band synthetic aperture radar to estimate carbon levels in tropical forests by penetrating canopies.
- Launch date for Biomass is 29 April, using a VegaC rocket with a 12m antenna to deploy the radar for carbon analysis.
- The mission will provide crucial data for predicting Earth's future climate and understanding the balance of carbon flow in tropical forests.
- This innovative approach will help in monitoring changes in carbon content over time and predicting the impact of rising temperatures on Earth.
- Integration with AI and machine learning will enhance data analysis and prediction capabilities based on Biomass mission findings.
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