How to access our data

Delivering data and support to our Member States and users worldwide

We offer a portfolio of data access options that allows users to view imagery and download data. We also provide a near-real-time data push service called EUMETCast.

Last Updated

01 November 2022

Published on

16 April 2020

Users can access our data in either near real-time (NRT) or historical mode.

Our product catalogue, the Product Navigator, allows users to discover which data collections are available through our different data access services.

Access to the data typically involves an initial registration process via our Earth Observation Portal — Register for data.

New users - getting started

An overview of how to find, view, download and use our satellite data.

Data download and view

EUMETView

View, animate and interact with satellite imagery.

EUMETSAT Data Store

Download near real-time and historical data.

EUMETSAT Data Centre

Long-term archive of all EUMETSAT data, which can be ordered online.

WEKEO

EUMETSAT, ECMWF, Mercator Ocean International and the EEA have developed the WEKEO data information and access service (DIAS) to provide fast and easy access to Copernicus data and products.

EUMETCast

EUMETCast is our primary dissemination mechanism for the near real-time delivery of satellite data.

Data access services knowledge base

The knowledge base offer supporting information for users who are currently working with, or are looking to start using, the data access services offered by EUMETSAT.

Other data access mechanisms

Metop direct dissemination

Data, products and services directly from the Metop and NOAA satellites to a user reception station.

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Global Telecommunication System (GTS)

The GTS is used to receive, send and relay weather data and products.

Registration and licensing process

Data registration

Gain access to our data via our Earth Observation Portal (EOP).

EUMETSAT data licensing

Our data, products and services are subject to licensing terms and conditions.

Support and tools

Software

EUMETSAT makes a set of interactive tools and software programs available to users.

Equipment manufacturers

Companies that supply/manufacture the reception station equipment and/or software.

Formats

EUMETSAT utilises a variety of formats for product dissemination and distribution.

Satellite data services

0 degree service

The 0 degree service is the main mission of Meteosat Second Generation.

Indian Ocean Data Coverage

Meteosat-9 delivers the Indian Ocean Data Coverage service.

Rapid scanning service

The rapid scanning service scans the northern third of the Meteosat disc every five minutes.

Meteosat data collection services

The current data collection system (DCS) coverage is supported by Meteosat-10.

Metop Global Data Service

Metop GDS provides near real-time products generated from instrument data.

Regional Data Service/EARS

Regional Data Services, provided by the EUMETSAT Advanced Retransmission Service (EARS) network of AHRPT reception stations.

NOAA Global Data Service

The NOAA GDS is based on the ATMS, CrIS and VIIRS data.

Waves breaking on sea wall. Credit: Zacarias da Mata

Altimetry services

Altimetry data is used to determine sea level height, wind speed and wave height.

A Noctiluca scintillans bloom in the north Arabian Sea on 2 March 2017

Ocean colour services

Providing information on ocean living ecosystems, water quality and sediment dynamics.

Sea Surface Temperature services

Sea & land surface temperatures, atmosphere, clouds & fire.

Atmospheric composition

The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission includes key optical instruments monitoring the composition of our atmosphere.

Crashing waves in the ocean. Credit: helivideo

Jason-3 services

Jason-3 measurements of ocean waves and ocean surface topography are essential inputs to marine forecasts.

Data access services YouTube videos

The Data Store

Ben Loveday provides a very comprehensive walk-through of the Data Store web-user interface.

EUMETView

In this video, Ben Loveday guides you through our data discovery tool: EUMETView.

Data Tailor software

Daniel Lee introduces the Data Tailor software, which offers a streamlined way of transforming both historical and near-real-time satellite data provided by EUMETSAT.

All data services videos

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Status of satellites and our data

Status of our geostationary and polar satellites and the data.

Training

Training to help the user community use our data & products.

User stories

Our users share with others why they use satellite data; how they use it, and the best things about it.

How to access our data

We offer a portfolio of data access options that allows users to view imagery and download data. We also provide a near-real-time data push service called EUMETCast.

New users - getting started

Data download and view

EUMETView

EUMETSAT Data Store

EUMETSAT Data Centre

WEKEO

EUMETCast

Data access services knowledge base

Other data access mechanisms

Metop direct dissemination

Global Telecommunication System (GTS)

Registration and licensing process

Data registration

EUMETSAT data licensing

Support and tools

Software

Equipment manufacturers

Formats

Data news

EUMETSAT Council approves next phase involvement in Destination Earth

EUMETSAT Regional Sounder Service enhanced

NOAA-21 EARS-ATMS and EARS-CrIS data available soon

New evolution of Sentinel-3 Altimetry products - Nov 2023

Updates to Radio Occultation BUFR products

Changes to NOAA’s VIIRS Fire products

Satellite data services

0 degree service

Indian Ocean Data Coverage

Rapid scanning service

Meteosat data collection services

Metop Global Data Service

Regional Data Service/EARS

NOAA Global Data Service

Altimetry services

Ocean colour services

Sea Surface Temperature services

Atmospheric composition

Jason-3 services

Data access services YouTube videos

The Data Store

EUMETView

Data Tailor software

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Status of satellites and our data

Training

User stories