Key nutrients deposited in the ocean, including nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), silica (SiO₂), and iron (Fe), are essential for regulating phytoplankton growth, affecting marine productivity, ocean colour, and the ocean’s capacity to absorb greenhouse gases, as in the case of atmospheric CO2. Among these nutrients, iron (Fe) availability across large oceanic regions of the Earth …
The OCEAN (Ocean Color EarthCARE ANalysis) project, funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) within the EarthCARE+ Innovation program, marks a step forward in satellite oceanography. Harnessing the advanced capabilities of the ATLID (ATmospheric LIDar) instrument aboard the EarthCARE satellite, the project aims to unveil new insights into global ocean ecosystems by analyzing sub-surface backscattered …
Obs3RvE (Optimising 3D RT EarthCARE product using geostationary observations and AI) proposes an innovative approach towards more accurate quantification of the 3D radiative effects of clouds and their impact on climate, utilising the observations of EarthCARE and MTG missions with AI tools. The results of Obs3RvE will also aim to extend the contribution of the …
The Geostationary and Lidar space-borne Aerosol 4-Dimensional Synergy (GLADIS) project aims to develop and validate novel retrieval methods that expand the portfolio of products available from the EarthCARE mission. The primary goal is to generate a highly detailed, 4-dimensional (spatial, temporal, and vertical) aerosol product. This new dataset will help reduce key uncertainties in climate …
The ECAMS (EarthCARE ATLID and MSI Instruments Synergy for Advanced Retrieval of Aerosol Vertical Profiles) project focuses on enhancing aerosol vertical profiling through the integration of active and passive satellite measurements. By combining data from EarthCARE’s ATLID (Atmospheric LIDar) and MSI (Multi-Spectral Imager) with PACE mission’s polarimeters (SPEXone and HARP-2), ECAMS aims to develop a …
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 …
