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.

Passing of an Earth science champion

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Dr Michael Freilich, the former Director of NASA’s Earth Science Division, passed away on 5 August.

Statistical degradation model for optical sensors

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This study investigated novel methods of calibration for the Copernicus Sentinel-3 OLCI and SLSTR instruments.

Evolution of a Bayesian cloud detection scheme

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Improving cloud detection in coastal regions for S3 SLSTR SST products.

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Science plans for future missions

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Science plans for the future missions - EUMETSAT Polar System-Second Generation and Meteosat Third Generation.

The Sentinel missions

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Currently being developed for the specific needs of the Copernicus programme, Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3, Sentinel-5P and Sentinel-6 are dedicated satellites, while

Copernicus Sentinel-6: Monitoring the global ocean

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The Copernicus Sentinel-6A Michael Freilich ocean-monitoring satellite was launched at 18:17 (CET) on November 2020 from Vandenberg air force base, California.

Annual Reports

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The EUMETSAT annual report provides a detailed overview of our activities and associated expenditure for each calendar year.

Copernicus Data User Uptake 2019 Report published

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Thousands of people – business owners, researchers, educators and private individuals – are diving in to the ever-growing ocean of satellite data and products made available by EUMETSAT, a new report has shown.