Advancements in space technologies in the last decades have laid the basis for a new era for space-based sensing exploiting Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging, spurred on by the potential to deploy constellations of micro-satellites equipped with antennae possessing significant gain and steering capabilities. Long dwell-time products with fine spatial resolution enable the extraction of …
The EO4Health Resilience project aims to evaluate the suitability of Earth Observation (EO) imagery in supporting public health decision-making, scenario analysis, and impact and risk assessments. By addressing scientific gaps and challenges while aligning with the needs of key stakeholders, the project seeks to conceptualize a practical, long-term initiative that integrates EO technology into health …
The ability to accurately characterize either fixed objects or moving targets is a critical need for security, defence and intelligence purposes. Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems are revolutionizing this domain, and advancements in Inverse SAR (ISAR) techniques offer unprecedented improvements in moving target identification and analysis. Current EO systems can provide very high-resolution (VHR) …
In mountainous regions such as the Alps, snow cover plays a crucial role in the hydrological cycle. Precipitation in these areas in winter, particularly above 1,000 metres altitude, remains stored as a snowpack until the spring melt season, when water is released back into rivers and reservoirs. This seasonal water reserve is critical for water …
Background Environmental crime is growing at annual rates of 5% to 7% globally. Countering environmental crime is complex as it is often perpetrated by criminal organizations operating across borders. It also spans a broad range of activities, such as illegal waste management and shipment, illegal logging and trade in timber, illegal water abstraction, pollution, habitats …
The Super-Resolution and Downscaling for EO and Earth Science workshop is meant to provide a forum for scientific and application-based exchange on Super-Resolution and downscaling methodologies applied to EO and Earth Science data. During the three days, the focus will be on: Super-Resolution applied to a wide variety of EO data: multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal/IR, video, …
On the occasion of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, ESA organised together with the Geneva digital health hub (gdhub), and various partners (UN agencies OOSA and WHO; Space and Global Health Network; Group on Earth Observations; Open Geneva; Space Generation Advisory Council; University of Geneva), a side event which focuses on Space and Global …
Introduction and Objectives The European Space Agency, ESA, is organising the EO Science for Society Info Day to present the 2024 workplan for FutureEO-1 Segment 2 Block 4 “EO Science for Society” and highlight opportunities for European entities to participate in these activities. The event will take place on 28 March 2024 and will be fully online. …
Embark on a journey of innovation as the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Geneva Digital Health Hub join forces to announce an open call for hackathon challenges. This opportunity invites individuals from all backgrounds, with a special focus on health sector and Earth Observation (EO) applications experts, to contribute their ideas and expertise. Get …
InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) is a satellite-based remote sensing technology using radar waves to measure and monitor ground movement, which can provide valuable insights into the stability and safety of infrastructure. This is also particularly useful for detecting subtle changes in the ground, such as subsidence or other deformations and displacements, which can indicate …
