Operational algorithms

The core of any EUMETSAT operational product is its scientific algorithm.

To ensure that the end-user needs are met, EUMETSAT maintains the quality of its operational products through the continuous assessment and evolution of its scientific algorithm baselines.

Last Updated

20 December 2021

Published on

23 April 2020

Operational missions

Metop

Piece-wise Linear Regression (PWLR) Algorithm for IASI

Sentinel-3

Copernicus Sentinel-3 NRT Fire Radiative Power (FRP)

Copernicus Sentinel-3 NRT Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD)

Future missions

EPS-SG

L1C co-registration algorithm for 3MI

Science activities

Science studies

Scientific studies for the evolution of operational products suite and for the development of new products.

Calibration and validation and Fiducial Reference Measurements (FRM)

Improving EUMETSAT product quality through calibration and validation.

Science plans for future missions

Science plans for the future missions - EUMETSAT Polar System-Second Generation (EPS-SG) and Meteosat Third Generation (MTG).

Science meetings and workshops

Fostering scientific exchanges.

Research Fellowships

Building scientific relationships and supporting young scientists.

Science documents

EUMETSAT Science Blog

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.