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Satellite Radar Altimetry: past and future
27 Sept 2018
Satellite radar altimetry measurements yield a wealth of information that can be used for a wide range of applications.
Envisat-ERS (A)SAR - Enhanced Dissemination Service
4 Jan 2019
ESA is pleased to announce the release of several new features as part of the ESA On-The-Fly data processing and dissemination service.
EOLi-SA now dismissed
15 Feb 2019
EOLi-SA Catalogue and Ordering Service is now dismissed and replaced by the ESA Simple Online Catalogue which was released in early January 2019.
ERS-1 Scatterometer L2 dataset processed with ASPS v10.04 is available online
13 June 2019
The reprocessed dataset together with corresponding ERS-2 data is now available.
Updated Precise Orbit data (POD) for the full ERS-1 and ERS-2 mission available
12 July 2019
The Precise Orbit files (ERS.ORB.POD) for the entire ERS-1 and ERS-2 mission periods have been reprocessed with up-to-date standards.
ESA’s Earth Observation Catalogue and its services
29 Sept 2020
EO-CAT is the EO Catalogue tool allowing users to search ESA and Third Party Mission collections.
ESA's new DataCube service is now available
29 Sept 2020
ESA is pleased to announce the deployment of a new service, called ESA PDGS-DataCube, enabling multi-temporal and pixel-based access to a subset of the data available in the European Space Agency dissemination services.
Increased ERS SAR data availability
27 Apr 2021
A large amount of additional ERS-1/2 SAR data is now available to users via the dedicated ESA (A)SAR dissemination service.
Quality Reports Advanced Search Portal takes off
29 Apr 2021
The Quality Reports Advanced Search (QRAS) Portal is a system that provides a set of functionalities for searching, filtering, visualising and downloading of Earth Observation reports data, from multiple missions.
Full version of QRAS Portal released
21 June 2021
The new, full version, of the Quality Reports Advanced Search (QRAS) Portal launched today, adding new features to support users looking for Quality Control Reports on ESA and Third Party Missions.
New reprocessing of datasets celebrates 30 years of ERS
22 July 2021
The ERS programme celebrated its 30th anniversary on 17 July. Today, we are still exploiting ERS data and experts continue to work on improving the altimeter, radiometer and SAR data the programme acquired.
Data preservation takes centre stage at Living Planet Symposium
26 May 2022
Against the backdrop of the famed Rhine River, world-class scientists and Earth observation data-users are gathered this week in the historical city of Bonn, at the Living Planet Symposium (LPS).
Highlights from Living Planet Symposium
13 June 2022
As remote sensing scientists and data-users from around the world converged at the Living Planet Symposium (LPS) in Bonn recently, a common thread was evident in many scientific sessions and meetings – the right environmental data can accelerate our understanding of the rapid changes in Earth’s system.
How to request level zero radar data from ERS and Envisat
5 Dec 2022
To apply to use level zero (A)SAR radar data from ESA’s European Remote Sensing satellites (ERS-1 and ERS-2) and its Envisat mission for research purposes, you should prepare and submit an online form – called a Data Service Request – to put forward your proposed project to ESA for evaluation.
Quick guide to Data Service Request submission
19 Dec 2022
Follow this quick guide to learn how to submit a Data Service Request, which is required when applying for level zero (A)SAR data from ESA's European Remote Sensing satellites (ERS) and the Envisat mission.
Change of access to FTP-S for ERS and Envisat Radar Altimeter data
28 Nov 2023
As of 29 November 2023, access to the ERS-1/2 and Envisat Radar Altimeter data will be changed from simple FTP to FTP-S.
Change of access to FTP-S for ERS and Envisat atmospheric and low-rate data
13 Dec 2023
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.
FDR4ALT - ESA unveils new cutting-edge ERS/Envisat Altimeter and Microwave Radiometer Datasets
8 Mar 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has developed a comprehensive suite of innovative Earth system data records as part of the Fundamental Data Records for Altimetry project - FDR4ALT.
HEDAVI Discover: a step-by-step guide
27 Mar 2024
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.
ESA's improved Earth system data records: what is in store for the future?
8 Apr 2024
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.