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Easy visualisation of Earth observation data with new HEDAVI tool modes
The Discover mode in HEDAVI showcases the usefulness of Earth Observation (EO) data in a variety of applications through a list of case-studies—so-called “stories”. The first new feature allows users to share links to the stories in HEDAVI. The second new feature allows them to export any image of a case-study from the Discover mode to the Explorer mode.
Interview with Mirko Albani
ESA’s Heritage Space Programme Manager discusses the programme's objectives and challenges.
Introducing Heritage Missions Programme Manager
Mirko Albani, Heritage Missions Programme Manager talks about his role and ESA's satellite mission data archive.
ERS ATSR L1B Brightness Temperature/Radiance [ER1_AT_1_RBT / ER2_AT_1_RBT]
Band measurements with associated uncertainty estimates. The ERS-1/2 ATSR Level 1B Brightness Temperature/Radiance products (RBT) contain top of atmosphere (TOA) brightness temperature (BT) values for the infra-red channels and radiance values for the visible channels, when available, on a 1-km pixel grid. The visible channels are only available for the ATSR-2 instrument. Values for each channel and for the nadir and oblique views occupy separate NetCDF files within the Sentinel-SAFE format, along with associated uncertainty estimates. Additional files contain cloud flags, land and water masks, and confidence flags for each image pixel, as well as instrument and ancillary meteorological information. The ATSR-1 and ATSR-2 products [ER1_AT_1_RBT and ER2_AT_1_RBT], in NetCDF format stemming from the 4th ATSR reprocessing, are precursors of Envisat AATSR and Sentinel-3 SLSTR data. They have replaced the former L1B products [AT1_TOA_1P and AT2_TOA_1P] in Envisat format from the 3rd reprocessing. Users with Envisat-format products are recommended to move to the new Sentinel-SAFE like/NetCDF format products, and consult the ERS ATSR Product Notice Readme document. The processing updates that have been put in place and the expected scientific improvements for the ERS ATSR 4th reprocessing data have been outlined in full in the User Documentation for (A)ATSR 4th Reprocessing Products
Millau Viaduct (Massif, Central France)
View the construction of the bridge in Millau, France, through satellite images.
Panama Canal (Panama), 2004
Explore the Panama Canal through a radar composite image.
Helsinki (Finland), 2004
View Helsinki in a SAR multitemporal composite image.
Naples (Italy), 2004
Explore Naples, Italy, and its surroundings in this SAR composite image.
Hiroshima (Japan), 2002
Discover Hiroshima's unique geography through a satellite image.
Oslo (Norway), 2004
Discover Oslo's landscape with a multitemporal SAR color composite image.
Havana, Cuba 1999
Explore Havana, Cuba through a multitemporal SAR color composite image
Gaeta, Italy 2005
Explore the landscape of Italy's west coast through a merged multitemporal radar image.
Florence, Italy 2004
Discover Florence's diverse terrain in a 2004 satellite image.
Athens, Greece Through SAR Eyes
Explore Athens' evolution through ERS-2 SAR imagery, revealing the city's changes from 1996, 1999, and 2003.
Showcasing Fundamental Data Records for Altimetry
ESA has developed a comprehensive suite of Earth system data records as part of the Fundamental Data Records for Altimetry (FDR4ALT) project.
Earth Online Newsletter - 19 April 2024
This issue of the Earth Online Newsletter covers a selection of the latest news and events from ESA.
ESA's improved Earth system data records: what is in store for the future?
Fundamental Data Records (FDRs) are instrumental in advancing our understanding of Earth systems and for addressing societal challenges effectively. These long-term records contain uncertainty-quantified, calibrated and geo-located multi-instrument/multi-platform satellite sensor data spanning several decades to support climate-related applications.
HEDAVI Discover: a step-by-step guide
The Heritage Data Visualisation tool (HEDAVI) is a platform developed by the French Science Consulting for Earth Observation group, VisioTerra, which allows users to freely access over 40 years of ESA Earth Observation Heritage data, Third Party Missions and some Copernicus data.
Showcasing success stories from ESA's Heritage Missions
Find out how ESA's Heritage Space Programme data continue to help, even decades after they finished operations, in our latest infographic.
Earth Online Newsletter - 08 March 2024
This issue of the Earth Online Newsletter covers a selection of the latest news and events from ESA.