In this video, Klaus Scipal - Biomass and SMOS Mission Manager - talks about ESA's upcoming Biomass mission, describing:

• The objectives of Biomass
• How Biomass will fill gaps in knowledge in the role biomass plays in forest ecosystems
• Who will be the main users of Biomass data

Klaus also explains that Biomass is expected to exceed its primary objectives, providing unique data that will support research into the cryosphere, deserts, and ionosphere.