Fast registration with approval (restrained): The access to this collection is restricted to the Validation teams members registered to the ESA EarthCARE Validation Portal - Data Access & Policies.

Access Steps:

1. Go to ESA EarthCARE Validation Portal - Data Access & Policies. 
2. Review and accept the EarthCARE Validation Team (ECVT) Portal Privacy Notice and Consent Form. 
3. Read the Cookies Policy page and then click Next to continue.
4. Log in to the ECVT Portal.
5. Browse and download the available products.

EarthCARE data can also be discovered and downloaded through the use of APIs (e.g. STAC) through the ESA MAAP Catalogue, using access tokens. Go to the MAAP Catalogue guide to learn more about how to use APIs.

EarthCARE data products encompass essential supporting auxiliary (AUX) and orbit data critical for accurate sensor data processing and analysis.

• AUX data includes datasets used outside the primary Space Segment stream to apply corrections to sensor data. This comprises:
  • previously derived calibration parameters, which ensure measurement accuracy, 
  • ground control data, which aids in data validation,
  • digital elevation data, which enables precise geolocation.
     
• Orbit data consists of on-board satellite data and orbital information. For EarthCARE, this includes Reconstructed Orbit and Attitude Files, which provide detailed satellite positioning and orientation information.

The integration of AUX and orbit data into EarthCARE's data processing workflow ensures the production of high-quality, scientifically valuable datasets for atmospheric research, climate modelling, and environmental monitoring.