Forest Height Retrieval
The retrieval of forest parameters, such as forest height, plays a crucial role in the monitoring of the environment as it is an important way to measure and monitor carbon storage capacity.
AUG’s forest parameter estimation algorithms using both C-band and X-band POLInSAR data provides accurate estimates of forest height, delivering a cost-effective solution for managing and monitoring remote forest areas.
Forest Fire Risk Monitoring
AUG’s forest fire risk monitoring technology uses RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) compact Polarimetric (CP) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data to predict forest fire risk in Canada.
RCM CP SAR data has the potential to play a significant role in forest fire danger forecasting. It can complement the current practice of using only meteorological information from a limited number of weather stations and can address some of the limitations of optical data. AUG’s technology enables improved swath-width and revisit time while providing valuable information for fire danger forecasting.