ESA’s P-band SAR mission status one year after launch
The webinar will provide an update on ESA’s P‑band SAR mission one year after launch, highlighting its key characteristics and in‑orbit performance. It will showcase the first scientific results, including early insights into biomass mapping and subsurface imaging. The session will also explore emerging science applications, with a focus on geology and desert environments.
Dr. Klaus Scipal
Biomass Mission Manager at European Space Agency
Dr. Klaus has twenty-five years of experience in earth science, satellite remote sensing, and technical innovation. He earned a Master’s in geodesy and a Doctorate in technical sciences from Vienna University of Technology. His professional journey includes positions as Assistant Professor at the Vienna University of Technology, Research Scientist at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts in the UK, and Mission Scientist at the European Space Agency’s Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands. Since 2020, Dr. Klaus has served as Mission Manager for the SMOS and BIOMASS satellite missions at ESA’s Center for Earth Observation in Italy.