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Document - Algorithms Theoretical Baseline Document
Aeolus Level 2A Algorithm Theoretical Baseline Document – AEL-FM and AEL-PRO products
This document describes Aeolus L2A Algorithm Theoretical Baseline
News - General News
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.
News - Operational News
Transition from FTP to FTPS for SMOS, Aeolus and Campaign data dissemination systems
As of 15 April 2024 access to the SMOS, Aeolus and Campaign data will be changed from simple FTP to FTPS.
News - General News
Aeolus wind data boosts innovative new global wind comparison tool
A new system for comparing wind data from multiple observing platforms, including ESA’s Aeolus wind satellite, puts global wind data - and the tools needed to analyse them - all in one place.
News - Operational News
Change of access to FTP-S for ERS and Envisat atmospheric and low-rate data
As of 13 December 2023, access to a series of ERS and Envisat atmospheric and low rate data collections changed from simple FTP to FTP-S.
News - General News
Aeolus data and lessons learned: what happens next for ESA’s wind mission?
The Aeolus satellite returned to Earth on 28 July 2023, in an assisted reentry that marked the end of nearly five years in space. For scientists working with Aeolus data, however, the mission lives on.
News - Infographics
Overview of Aeolus Level-2b scientific wind data
Learn more about the Aeolus Level-2b scientific wind product in our latest infographic.
News - Success Stories
Young scientists bid farewell to ESA's wind mission
Students and early career researchers are saying an emotional goodbye to Aeolus ahead of its upcoming reentry.
Document - Quality Report
Verification Report of the Third Reprocessing Campaign for First FM-A Period from September 2018 till June 2019
After the successful first and second Aeolus reprocessing campaigns covering the second Flight Model laser (FM-B) from 24 June 2019 to October 2020 ([RD-1] and [RD-2]), efforts were focused on the third reprocessing campaign covering the first operation period of Flight Model laser (FM-A) from 31 August 2018 to 16 June 2019
Document - Quality Report
Verification Report of the Second Reprocessing Campaign for FM-B from 24 June 2019 till 9 October 2020
Verification Report of the Second Reprocessing Campaign for FM-B from 24 June 2019 till 9 October 2020
News - Infographics
Overview of the Aeolus Level-1B wind product
Learn about the Aeolus Level-1B wind product, which supports applications for the weather, atmospheric processes and climate research, in our latest infographic.
News - Success Stories
Aeolus enhances volcanic ash forecasts for aviation safety
A new study, using wind data from ESA’s Aeolus mission, highlights the importance of using satellite missions like Aeolus to improve volcanic ash forecasting and ensure aviation safety in the future.
News - Success Stories
Collaboration and perseverance key to success of JATAC
A worldwide community of remote sensing experts came together at EGU 2023 in April to discuss the achievements of an atmosphere dynamics and composition field campaign completed over the tropical Atlantic.
Document - Quality Report
Aeolus ALADIN Monthly L2B Report 01 Apr 2023
Aeolus ALADIN Monthly L2B Report
News - Operational News
The divine keeper of the winds retires
ESA’s fifth Earth Explorer - Aeolus - is due to retire soon, but will provide fully nominal data up to the end of operations on 30 April.
News - Operational News
New Aeolus Processing Baseline 16 now activated
The new Aeolus processing baseline 16 was activated on Tuesday 18 April 2023.
News - Data Release news
Improved Aeolus Rayleigh-cloudy winds product now available
An improved Aeolus product is now available: Rayleigh channel winds measured in atmospheric conditions with clouds and/or dense aerosol, known as Rayleigh-cloudy winds.
News - Spotlight on EO community
An overview of the Aeolus mission
In this overview video, ESA's mission manager, Tommaso Parrinello, describes the successes and challenges of this amazing mission, whose impacts will live long beyond its lifetime in space.
Document - Quality Report
Aeolus ALADIN Monthly L2B Report 01 Mar 2023
Aeolus ALADIN Monthly L2B Report
News - Spotlight on EO community
Introducing the Aeolus and CryoSat missions
In this video, Tommaso Parrinello - Mission Manager of Aeolus and CryoSat - describes what is involved in managing the missions and the unique challenges offered by such innovative satellites.