Remote sensing of weather, climate, and environment (Conference Presentation)

Abstract

Remote sensing observations provide an essential data contribution for operational meteorology, climate and environmental monitoring. They support public and private decision making and generate important socio-economic benefits. EUMETSAT is providing a European contribution to such operational services since more than 30 years. This talk will address the current and future geostationary Meteosat and polar EPS/Metop meteorological programmes, as well the optional programmes such as Jason and the third-party services with data and products from partners agencies. Finally, the contributions to the European Union’s Copernicus Programme will also be addressed.