Satellite Earth Observation technology provides a powerful and compelling insight into climate change which can help to underpin climate policy, scientific research and public engagement. But how does this technology work, and how can it achieve the essential detail and comprehensive worldwide view that we need? Join Lead Educator Professor Martin Wooster and leading climate …
This course will provide an introduction to optical Earth observation – monitoring our planet from satellites, using photography, imaging in various wavelengths, lidar and other optical sensing technologies. You’ll find out how satellite data is acquired and used, the range of data types available, and the terminology and techniques involved. The course will also provide …
Echoes in Space is suitable for anyone interested in an introduction to Radar images or who are looking to deepen into the topic. It covers the history and basics of Radar technology and Radar Remote Sensing from space, and gives a unique hands-on experience in a variety of application scenarios. The course is interactive, and …
A seminal article on the progress of satellite altimetry and its future has been published on-line in Advances in Space Research on 23 March 2021. It is authored by the International Altimetry Team, which is composed of more than 360 co-authors. In 2018, in Ponta Delgada, the Azores, Portugal, celebrations took place for 25 years …
Since the start of a new course on Earth Observation (EO), in 2019, at the High Engineering School CentraleSupélec (part of the University Paris-Saclay) the Data Applications Division of ESA’s Earth Observation Science, Applications & Climate Department has contributed with lectures. “The objective of this course – aimed at first year students – was to …
From 16 – 20 November 2020, the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF) with the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) have organised the second joint training course on Atmospheric Composition with a focus on air quality and data interoperability. The …
Course postponed until further notice Updated 20/04/2020: In view of the recent developments related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the direction from the respective health authorities, the European Space Agency has decided to postpone this course, originally planned for 11-15 May 2020, to a later date, still to be defined. ESA’s Education Office, with …
LEOWorks is an educational open source software for inspecting and analyzing satellite images. It represents the main tool for demonstrating Earth Observation techniques within the European Earth Observation Web Site for Secondary Schools – EDUSPACE,, belonging to the European Space Agency (ESA). Originally, LEOWorks 3.0 was developed by the EDUSPACE team and used for displaying, …
The workshop will introduce participants to various types of Remote Sensing (Optical, Radar and Thermal Infrared) and their applications, with theoretical and practical sessions. It will also cover data fusion and GIS applications. Master and PhD students enrolled in engineering or science degrees, from ESA Member States or Associate States are welcome to apply. The …
Two more weeks to go until the end of Phase 1 – Identify a Climate Problem (4 October 2018 – 15 November) out of the three phases foreseen within the Climate Detectives school project. Following steps will be Phase 2 – Investigate the climate problem ( 10 January 2019 – 15 April 2019) and Phase 3 – Make a …
