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Aboveground biomass dataset from SMOS L-band vegetation optical depth and reference maps
SMOS adds long-term view on carbon stored in forests
Written by Copernical Team Friday, 01 August 2025 08:00-
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Data from ESA’s Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) mission can be used to estimate how much carbon is stored in forests – and a study has improved our understanding of how reliable this proxy is and how long-term datasets from SMOS can help us to monitor this valuable resource.