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FDR4ATMOS - New ESA FDR for Atmospheric composition dataset from ERS-2 GOME and Envisat SCIAMACHY
13 Sept 2024
In addition to releasing new datasets for Envisat SCIAMACHY, the European Space Agency (ESA) has advanced the earth observation capabilities by developing an experimental product under the ESA FDR4ATMOS project (Fundamental Data Records in the domain of satellite Atmospheric Composition).
New stories on change detection and ERS-2 re-entry in HEDAVI
18 July 2024
Two new stories are now available in ESA’s HEDAVI (HEritage DAta VIsualisation) tool. HEDAVI visualises Earth observation data from satellites in ESA’s Heritage and Third Party Missions programme, and includes some data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites.
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.
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.
Reprocessed GRACE-FO thermosphere data available on Swarm dissemination Server
5 Jan 2024
An updated version of the GRACE Follow-On dataset for thermosphere density and crosswind data has been published on the Swarm dissemination server.
New GRACE and GRACE-FO thermosphere datasets released
22 July 2022
The Swarm DISC project Thermosphere Observations from Low-Earth Orbiting Satellites (TOLEOS) reprocessed all GRACE and GRACE-FO data to obtain new thermosphere density and crosswind datasets.
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.
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).
Φ-Week Triumphs
25 Oct 2021
In its fourth edition, Φ-Week presented the scientific community with amazing opportunities and projects—thus running alongside innovation at 360 degrees.
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.
Introducing the Newest ESA Third Party Missions
22 Dec 2020
ESA's Earth Observation Programme Board has unanimously approved the integration of the Federated Satellite Systems (FSSCat) mission, the Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS) instrument on-board the GEO-KOMPSAT-2B satellite and the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO) mission, as Third Party Missions.
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.
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.
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.
GOME TCWV Climate product available online
6 Dec 2018
GOME Total Column Water Vapour (TCWV) Climate product developed within the ESA GOME-Evolution project is now accessible from the ESA data archives together with the ERS-2 GOME data.
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.
New ERS-2 GOME Level 1 v5.1 dataset available online
20 June 2018
A new GOME Level 1b dataset has been generated for the 16-year mission period bringing relevant quality improvements for the revised calibration approach, compensating aging and instrument degradation, and provide enhanced accessibility.