Precision optics to make plant health visible from space
Researchers at the Fraunhofer IOF have developed high-precision optical components for the ESA's upcoming FLEX satellite mission. These components will allow the satellite to measure plant fluorescence from space to better understand vegetation health and photosynthesis.
Why it matters
Improved monitoring of plant health from orbit provides critical data for climate change research and global agricultural management.
by Desiree Haak, Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik IOF
edited by Lisa Lock , reviewed by Robert Egan
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