We are negotiating to sent it to South America, to test it in tropical rainforests. The radar can monitor any change in forests and important conservation sites. It is perfect for use in places like Scotland and the tropics because it can look through clouds and can also see in the dark. The system sends out a pulse of radio energy and detects echoes that bounce of anything in its way. The programme has been jointly developed by academics from Edinburgh, Stirling and St Andrews universities together with the British National Space Centre and the Natural Environment Research Council.
Forests are a fundamental feature of life on earth.
Without them planet Earth would be unrecognisable. They provide oxygen for animals like us to breathe. They soak up carbon and so reduce global warming and provide ecosystems for an abundance of flora and fauna. Recipients should seek permission to reprint the article from the source listed above. Reading on line, downloading or other use of this information signifies acceptance of these conditions, and the Full Disclaimer.