Methane emissions from fossil fuel production are a major component of the anthropogenic methane emission budget. Emissions from this sector often occur as strong plumes from so-called point sources, which include infrastructure elements such as flares, compressor stations, storage tanks, or mine vents. Satellite remote sensing represents a key technology for systematic monitoring of methane …
The recent EO for agriculture under pressure event, which took place at ESA-ESRIN last week, brought together a notable number of participants, with 300 attendees in person from 43 different countries and more than 500 joining online connecting a diverse audience from various locations. The workshop explored the role of Earth Observation in addressing the …
The ESA Agriculture Science Cluster was recently launched to promote networking, collaborative research, and international collaboration in the domain of Earth Observation and Agriculture. It involves several ESA-funded projects and activities bringing together different expertise, data, and resources in a synergistic manner to ensure that the result may be larger than the sum of its …
An internal research fellow opportunity is currently open for applicants who have recently completed, or are close to completing a PhD in physics, engineering or Earth system science with research experience and peer-reviewed publications in relevant topics for the fields of research proposed. During the two-years period you will be involved in scientific activities within …
Following the winter season introducing EO cloud platforms and services, the Network of Resources webinar series is back with new sessions to give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of EO cloud services or discover new ones. Join us as we explore how EO cloud services can support you to effectively work with EO …
The Gravity Recovery And Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission has been instrumental in our understanding of the water cycle by measuring Total Water Storage Anomalies (TWSA). However, its coarse spatial and temporal resolutions have limited its applications in various scientific and socio-economic domains. A recent scientific paper, an outcome of the 4DMED-Hydrology project, demonstrates a new …
ESA’s EarthCARE satellite is set to launch soon, aiming to advance our understanding of clouds and aerosols and their impact on Earth’s energy balance. In response to urgent climate challenges, the European Commission and ESA have prioritized the science of clouds and aerosols within the Earth System Science Initiative, a coordinated response aligning research efforts …
This activity is focused on the exploitation of Earth Observation data, in situ data and flood models with the aim of enhancing the use of EO data for flood prediction. It is motivated by the need to maximise the use of the above-mentioned data and tools for the UN Sustainable Development Goals number 6, Water, …
Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate by absorbing heat and carbon dioxide, but this leads to ocean acidification and alterations in temperature, circulation, and weather patterns, affecting marine ecosystems and global climate. Satellites have become essential tools for monitoring ocean health. Recent research, highlighted in a paper published in Earth Science …
The Greenland Ice Sheet is one of the biggest contributors to global sea level rise and, as the polar climate warms, this contribution is increasing. The decrease in the mass of the ice sheet is split approximately evenly between runoff of meltwater and flow of Greenland’s glaciers into the ocean. ESA’s 4DGreenland project aims to …
