SBG-TIR

The Surface Biology and Geology (SBG)-Thermal Infrared (TIR) mission to be jointly operated by NASA and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) aims to provide radiometric and multi-spectral measurements of terrestrial and aquatic emissions for climate, ecological, and geological analyses, and to support practical applications such as food security and water management. The thermal infrared (TIR) radiometer is provided by NASA, while the visual & near-infrared (VIS-NIR) camera is provided by ASI. Their combination ensures high-quality observations, enabling the investigation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, monitoring of water resources, and phenomena related to high temperatures such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions.