Title: EcoSAR The first P-band Digital Beamforming Polarimetric Interferometric SAR instrument to measure Ecosystem Structure, Biomass and Water
Presenting Author: Temilola Fatoyinbo
Organization: NASA, GSFC

Abstract:
EcoSAR is an advanced airborne polarimetric and "single pass" interferometric P-band (435 MHz) SAR instrument developed at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. The instrument employs a digital beamforming architecture capable of providing two- and three-dimensional fine scale measurements of terrestrial ecosystem structure and biomass. These measurements are relevant to the study of the carbon cycle and its relationship to climate change. EcoSAR flew its first campaign in late March 2014 on board a NOAA P3 aircraft, conducting measurements over areas of the Bahamas and Costa Rica.