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About EUMETSAT

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Three Meteosat Second Generation satellites in geostationary orbit deliver continuous observations of fast developing severe weather events over Europe, Africa and the Indian Ocean. The first of the Meteosat Third Generation satellites was launched in December 2022 and will undergo 12 months’ in-orbit commissioning. Two polar-orbiting Metop satellites provide data of pivotal importance for forecasts up to 10 days ahead. The first of the second-generation Metop satellites is expected to be launched in 2025.

CO2M level-1 processing requirements science support

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Providing EUMETSAT with scientific support for the definition of level-0 to 1 processing requirements for the CO2M mission.

Preparing to operate Copernicus Sentinel-6

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Nothing beats the excitement of preparing for a satellite launch for workers at Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, EUMETSAT.

Publications

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In this area you can browse and download the full selection of EUMETSAT publications, including our annual report.

Calibration and validation and Fiducial Reference Measurements

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Improving EUMETSAT product quality through calibration and validation.

Keeping an eye on air turbulence from space

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For many travellers, air turbulence is often a cause of much concern and in some cases, fear.

Copernicus Sentinel-3 NRT Aerosol Optical Depth

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Air quality, long-range transport & threat monitoring of suspended air particles.

An “experiment” 28 years ago proves its worth

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The “most successful ocean experiment of all time” began 28 years ago today, with the launch of the first joint European-US satellite designed to map ocean surface topography – TOPEX/Poseidon.