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 19 February 2021 Published on 04 June 2020 Previous Next Tuesday, 16 February 2021 EUMETSAT Article - Science Blog An exceptional year for stratospheric ozone 2020 brought prolonged atmospheric vortexes to both poles of the Earth, fuelling the largest sustained ozone holes in years. Previous Latest from the Science Blog Latest from the Science Blog Next 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. Tuesday, 22 September 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Exploring data services at EUMETSAT We talked (part remotely/part at HQ) with Joana Miguens about her interesting role, continuing our Inside EUMETSAT series. Monday, 15 June 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Insight into Jasmin Vural’s life as a fellow Delving further into our continuing series on fellowships, we talked to Jasmin Vural, who is almost done with hers. Wednesday, 29 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Interning at EUMETSAT A new episode of our Inside EUMETSAT series – get to know us a little better by finding out what everybody does here. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Mission control engineering at EUMETSAT A challenging yet enjoyable role, Elena started out as a junior engineer within our Early Career Employment Program and has since then continued along a steady learning curve. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Metop operations - working as a Spacecraft Engineer at EUMETSAT Richard is a Spacecraft Operations Engineer on the polar-orbiting Metop satellites. 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 The event received many applications and 10 teams made it to the final cut. 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 Ed Trollope is one of the Spacecraft Operations Engineers at EUMETSAT and has been looking after our satellites for around six years. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Introducing Day to Day, EUMETSAT’s first podcast series! Day to Day is an exciting new way for us to bring you interesting discussions around the topic of Copernicus Earth observation data. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Online Learning Opportunities There is a wealth of online resources out there, however, if you're interested in learning more about Earth observation and satellite data, EUMETSAT has a range of material available to help you un 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 to both poles of the Earth, 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! Day to Day is an exciting new way for us to bring you interesting discussions around the topic of Copernicus Earth observation data. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Online Learning Opportunities There is a wealth of online resources out there, however, if you're interested in learning more about Earth observation and satellite data, EUMETSAT has a range of material available to help you un 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 Blog three Keeping an eye on the weather Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog MOSAiC – the international Arctic drift expedition Blog number four is here and summarises what's happened to the Polarstern since it left Norway to reach its resting position on the ice floe. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Looking back over a year of weather This visualisation rounds up a whole year in one 20-minute video and illustrates how some of the more severe events that took place last year looked from space. You can clearly see the storm formation and activity. 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 Read on to hear all about the weather conditions in the Arctic during October 2019. 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 Dr Rasmus Tonboe talks us through the data collected throughout the mission and its use within the EUMETSAT Ocean and Sea Ice Satellite Application Facility (OSI SAF). Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Introducing the Alfred Wegener Institute and MOSAiC Expedition This year, a new group of students will be featured as they track the "MOSAiC expedition", recording the Polarstern's Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog MOSAiC – the international Arctic drift expedition Blog number four is here and summarises what's happened to the Polarstern since it left Norway to reach its resting position on the ice floe. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Weather conditions in the Arctic Read on to hear all about the weather conditions in the Arctic during October 2019. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Discussing Iceland’s severe winter weather Elín visited our HQ in Darmstadt to discuss how satellite data impacts the work of herself and her colleagues, we also got some insight into just how windy Iceland can be! All Climate Articles Previous Satellites Satellites Next 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. Monday, 15 June 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Insight into Jasmin Vural’s life as a fellow Delving further into our continuing series on fellowships, we talked to Jasmin Vural, who is almost done with hers. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Mission control engineering at EUMETSAT A challenging yet enjoyable role, Elena started out as a junior engineer within our Early Career Employment Program and has since then continued along a steady learning curve. 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! Day to Day is an exciting new way for us to bring you interesting discussions around the topic of Copernicus Earth observation data. Tuesday, 28 April 2020 EUMETSAT Science Blog Celebrating International Women’s Day with a special Inside EUMETSAT edition! Hayley Evers-King, resident Marine Applications Expert at EUMETSAT, sat down with us to discuss both her interesting role and this year’s theme: #EachforEqual. All Learning Articles