Vega-C | SBG-TIR
Provider: Avio S.p.A
Vehicle: Vega-C
Launch Date:
Launch Site: Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Target Orbit: SSO
Orbital Compute Tier: Insufficient data
The Surface Biology and Geology - Thermal Infrared (SBG-TIR) Earth Observation mission aims to provide radiometric and multispectral measurements of terrestrial and aquatic emissions for climate, ecological, and geological analyses, and to support practical applications such as food security and water management. The thermal infrared (TIR) radiometer is provided by NASA, while the VIS-NIR camera is provided by ASI. Their combination ensures high-quality observations, enabling the investigation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, monitoring of water resources, and phenomena related to high temperatures such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions.
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