A.U.G. Signals Ltd. (AUG) has formed a collaborative partnership with Remote Sensing Solutions GmbH (RSS), for a project entitled “Forest height and aboveground biomass retrieval in tropical forests using multi-pass C- and X-band POLInSAR data” under C- & X-band initiative of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and German Aerospace Center (DLR).

The project utilizes both RADARSAT-2 and TerraSAR-X multi-pass Polarimetric Interferometric Synthectic Aperture Radar (POLInSAR) data to perform forest height retrieval and aboveground biomass (AGB) estimations. More accurate and robust forest parameter estimation will be obtained using novel algorithms through random volume over ground (RVoG) interferometric model, the random motion over ground (RMoG) interferometric model and hybrid coherent and incoherent approaches. This project is undertaken with the financial support of the CSA.

These developments will provide necessary and relevant data to the forestry industry, not only enhancing Canada’s domestic industry, but also providing leadership on an international level by adapting EO data into a useful and practical solution.

With over 29 years of experience and a highly qualified engineering team specializing in SAR processing, AUG will be able to increase its industrial capabilities connected to the integration of C- and X-band SAR satellite data, enhancing Canada’s world-class expertise and international competitiveness. AUG is dedicated to fostering Canada’s future economic growth through EO development and its international partnerships.