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Land Surface Analysis (LSA SAF)

Using remotely sensed data for land, land-atmosphere interactions and biosphere applications

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The ROM SAF generates and archives high-quality GNSS Radio Occultation (RO) data for NWP.

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Support to Nowcasting and Very Short Range Forecasting (NWC SAF)

Nowcasting is a weather forecast for the next few hours, based on current information.

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Support to Operational Hydrology and Water Management (H SAF)

The H SAF generates and archives datasets and products for operational hydrological applications.

The Land Surface Analysis Satellite Application Facility (LSA SAF) provides an in-depth look at the Earth's surface, including vegetation and wildfires.

Last Updated

06 March 2026

Published on

16 June 2020

The LSA SAF uses satellite observations to offer vital information for agriculture, forestry, land use planning and disaster management. By analysing parameters such as evapotranspiration, fire detection, and land surface temperature, the LSA SAF supports the monitoring and prediction of environmental changes. It aids in improving sustainable land management practices and helps forecast natural hazards like droughts or floods.

Find out more about the LSA SAF here.

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