AfriSCAT – Technical Assistance for the Deployment of Tower-Based Radar and Geophysical Measurements during the AfriScat Experiment

Technical assistance to understand the electromagnetic response of a scatterometer installed over the tower in Ankasa tropical forest, Ghana

Duration
17 months from 01/11/2014 to 01/04/2016
Funded by
  • ESA - European Space Agency

Coordinating organization
  • University of Paul Sabbatier

CMCC Scientific Leader
CMCC Project manager
CMCC Institutes

CMCC Divisions

General aims

Install the instruments and evaluate the variability of collected data in terms of field measures (above ground biomass) and meterological parameters


CMCC Role

In situ logistics, collection and analysis of field and meteo data


Expected results

Understanding of the electromagnetic response dynamics of the scatterometer, a precursor of the sensor for Biomass satellite mission


Activity
  • Field missions
  • Instruments installation
  • Collection and data analysis

Partners
  • CNES - National Centre for Space Studies
  • CMCC - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change

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