NASA, Partner Space Agencies Measure Forests In Gabon

The video discusses the Africasat airborne campaign aimed at measuring ecosystem structures in Gabon, a highly forested country. The campaign uses remote sensing to gather data on forest structure, height, and carbon storage. Gabon's dense tropical forests provide a unique opportunity for study, with field plots set up for intensive measurements. Susan Sachi explains her role in validating airborne data with ground measurements. The video highlights Gabon's ecosystem's importance in climate regulation and the global carbon budget, addressing challenges in estimating carbon emissions and storage.

What challenges exist in estimating carbon emissions from forest fires and land use change?

How does the research in Gabon contribute to understanding the global carbon budget?