Surface Biology and Geology (SBG)

Overview

NASA's Surface Biology and Geology (SBG) mission is a key component of the Earth System Observatory (ESO) and aims to measure biological, physical, chemical, and mineralogical aspects of land, water, and coastal ecosystems. Research and applications focus on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, snow and ice, solid earth processes, changing land use, and land management. SBG will utilize visible-to-shortwave infrared (VSWIR) and thermal infrared (TIR) imagery to investigate various factors like vegetation health, snow cover, and active geological processes. SBG is a "Designated Targeted Observable" from the 2017-2027 National Academies' Decadal Survey and involves collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and other international partners.