EUMETSAT Science Blog Welcome to the EUMETSAT Science Blog Previous Key Areas Key Areas Next Science Blog - Atmosphere Science Blog - Atmosphere Science Blog - Ocean Science Blog - Ocean Science Blog - Climate Science Blog - Climate Science Blog - Weather Science Blog - Weather Science Blog - Satellites Science Blog - Satellites Science Blog - Learning Science Blog - Learning This blog has been set up by EUMETSAT to provide news and information about the use of satellite data for weather, ocean, atmosphere and climate monitoring. Last Updated 15 March 2021 Published on 04 June 2020 Previous Next Monday, 15 March 2021 EUMETSAT Article - Science Blog Inside EUMETSAT: meet Phil and Sonia Inside EUMETSAT interviews Phil Evans and Sonia Misuri. Previous Latest from the Science Blog Latest from the Science Blog Next Tuesday, 6 April 2021 EUMETSAT Science Blog Inside EUMETSAT: meet Stefania and Paolo Inside EUMETSAT interviews Stefania Tarquini and Paolo Ruti. Friday, 26 March 2021 EUMETSAT Science Blog Inside EUMETSAT: meet Gareth and Andrea Inside EUMETSAT interviews Gareth Williams and Andrea Di Giovanni. Monday, 22 March 2021 EUMETSAT Science Blog Inside EUMETSAT: meet Yves and Anke Inside EUMETSAT interviews Yves Buhler and Anke Mayer Monday, 15 March 2021 EUMETSAT Science Blog Inside EUMETSAT: meet Phil and Sonia Inside EUMETSAT interviews Phil Evans and Sonia Misuri. Monday, 8 March 2021 EUMETSAT Science Blog Inside EUMETSAT: meet Julia and Dominika Inside EUMETSAT interviews Julia Figa Saldana and Dominika Czyżewska. Wednesday, 23 September 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Monitoring the ocean and fisheries using Earth observation data In our "Day to Day" series of podcasts, we discuss how Earth observation data benefits our lives in different ways. All Science Blog Articles Previous Oceans Oceans Next Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Sailors drop off ocean-monitoring buoys during trans-Atlantic race An innovative partnership between ocean scientists and sailors. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Inspiring ocean projects developed at Copernicus hackathon weekend From 22-24 November, 10 teams from across Europe and beyond participated in the Copernicus “OceanHack challenge” in Tallinn, Estonia. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Sea surface temperature – climate data record generation with SLSTR Sea Surface Temperature data set from 1982 to 2016 now available. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Taking care of a satellite - what does it involve Meet one of the staff members responsible for making sure the Sentinel-3 satellites run smoothly. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Introducing Day to Day, EUMETSAT’s first podcast series! If you’ve been looking for something different to listen to then our new podcast series might be just the thing. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Online Learning Opportunities If you’re in need of new learning materials for yourself or for your family, we’ve outlined some of the online training opportunities offered by EUMETSAT. All Ocean Articles Previous Atmosphere Atmosphere Next Tuesday, 16 February 2021 EUMETSAT Science Blog An exceptional year for stratospheric ozone 2020 brought prolonged atmospheric vortexes, fuelling the largest sustained ozone holes in years. Wednesday, 23 September 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Smoke from exceptional California wildfires reaches Europe Satellite observations monitor the transport of emissions. Wednesday, 26 August 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Keeping an eye on air turbulence from space For many travellers, air turbulence is often a cause of much concern and in some cases, fear. Thursday, 4 June 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Vasileios Barlakas shares his experience as a fellow with us Continuing our series on fellowships we talked to Vasileios, who is currently halfway through his. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Introducing Day to Day, EUMETSAT’s first podcast series! If you’ve been looking for something different to listen to then our new podcast series might be just the thing. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Online Learning Opportunities If you’re in need of new learning materials for yourself or for your family, we’ve outlined some of the online training opportunities offered by EUMETSAT. All Atmosphere Articles Previous Weather Weather Next Thursday, 4 June 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Vasileios Barlakas shares his experience as a fellow with us Continuing our series on fellowships we talked to Vasileios, who is currently halfway through his. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Life as a weather technician on board the Polarstern Part three of the Polarstern diaries has landed – read on to hear all about life as an on-board weather technician in the latest blog instalment! Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog MOSAiC – the international Arctic drift expedition Read the latest summary from the students tracking the expedition. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Looking back over a year of weather We’ve just published our annual “Year of Weather” video for 2019 and once again, many significant weather events took place across the globe. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog When an umbrella is not enough - discussing severe storms Tomáš Púčik spent some time with us on a recent visit to EUMETSAT to discuss his passion for thunderstorms. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Weather conditions in the Arctic The MOSAiC expedition continues and the students following the mission’s progress have delivered blog number five. All Weather Articles Previous Climate Climate Next Wednesday, 23 September 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Tracking desert locusts with satellite services This year brought a locust crisis to eastern Africa, threatening food supplies in an already troubled time. Friday, 29 May 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog The role of MOSAiC in EUMETSAT OSI SAF development We've published several posts about the MOSAiC expedition over the last six months, featuring the reports of a group of meteorology students tracking its progress. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Introducing the Alfred Wegener Institute and MOSAiC Expedition Right now, the largest polar expedition in history is taking place and a group of students from Germany want to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the Arctic action. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog MOSAiC – the international Arctic drift expedition Read the latest summary from the students tracking the expedition. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Weather conditions in the Arctic The MOSAiC expedition continues and the students following the mission’s progress have delivered blog number five. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Discussing Iceland’s severe winter weather Earlier this year we had the pleasure of hosting Elín Björk Jónasdóttir, meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO). All Climate Articles Previous Satellites Satellites Next Tuesday, 6 April 2021 EUMETSAT Science Blog Inside EUMETSAT: meet Stefania and Paolo Inside EUMETSAT interviews Stefania Tarquini and Paolo Ruti. Friday, 26 March 2021 EUMETSAT Science Blog Inside EUMETSAT: meet Gareth and Andrea Inside EUMETSAT interviews Gareth Williams and Andrea Di Giovanni. Wednesday, 18 November 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Ready to launch this weekend: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich The satellite is scheduled for launch on 21 November 2020. Wednesday, 11 November 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Branching out into the world of strategy and international relations at EUMETSAT Rachel, an astrophysics student currently in her third year of university, interned with us over the last few months. Wednesday, 23 September 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Smoke from exceptional California wildfires reaches Europe Satellite observations monitor the transport of emissions. Wednesday, 23 September 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Monitoring the ocean and fisheries using Earth observation data In our "Day to Day" series of podcasts, we discuss how Earth observation data benefits our lives in different ways. All Satellite Articles Previous Learning Learning Next Wednesday, 11 November 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Branching out into the world of strategy and international relations at EUMETSAT Rachel, an astrophysics student currently in her third year of university, interned with us over the last few months. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Introducing Day to Day, EUMETSAT’s first podcast series! If you’ve been looking for something different to listen to then our new podcast series might be just the thing. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Celebrating International Women’s Day with a special Inside EUMETSAT edition! To coincide with this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, our Inside EUMETSAT episode will be a little different this time. All Learning Articles