Plants emit a faint, infrared glow as a by-product of photosynthesis, known as solar induced fluorescence (SIF). This signal can be detected from space using spectrometers onboard Earth-orbiting satellites. SIF serves as a valuable proxy for photosynthetic activity, offering crucial insights into the global carbon cycle. It is also an important indicator of plant health and can support crop monitoring and drought risk assessment.
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MicroCarb – Carbon monitoring mission using NCEO expertise ready for launch
Scientists at the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), hosted at Space Park Leicester, have welcomed news that a satellite for monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide to help tackle climate change has completed assembly and qualification in the UK, and is now ready for launch.