Theresa Project: Study of Algorithms for SGB-TIR Mission

The THERESA (THErmal infRarEd SBG Algorithms) project aims to enhance algorithms for processing Thermal InfraRed data from the SBG-TIR (Surface Biology and Geology – Thermal InfraRed) mission. Starting from state-of-the-art algorithms, THERESA takes in account the mission's technical features to develop algorithms exploiting diverse spectral channels. During the two years lifetime of the project, THERESA will contribute to enhance the investigation of terrestrial phenomena by using both visible and thermal images. The thematic areas that will benefit from SBG-TIR data range from the vegetation analysis to the volcanic eruptions and fires monitoring. Several parameters will be achieved such as the estimation of ash and SO
2
emissions from volcanoes, the surface temperature, the detection of hotspots as well as the FRP (Fire Radiative Power) in case of HTE’s (High Temperature Events). THERESA's innovation lies in algorithms advancements; the project offers a 360-degree support to the SBG-TIR mission.