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The Global Reach of Saharan Dust: From North Africa to Distant Continents
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Multiple wildfires are currently ravaging Greece, resulting in substantial damage and necessitating the evacuation of residents. This image, captured on the 19 July by one of the Copernicus…
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CUT | Cyprus University of Technology | English
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A record-breaking heatwave is currently affecting Italy, Spain, and Greece, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. Additionally, the western Mediterranean basin is set to be affected by…
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AD AIR Centre & PT Space | Cape Verde | Portuguese
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Record-breaking sea surface temperatures around Florida (USA) have soared to unprecedented levels, exceeding the normal range by more than 2 degrees Celsius for the first weeks of July 2023. This…
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On 9 July 2023, the waters of the Gulf of Naples in Italy took on an unusual green colour, catching the attention of locals and experts alike. The phenomenon was attributed to a non-toxic algal…
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One of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite images captured on 16 July 2023 reveals a clear view of Greece without clouds, illustrating the ongoing exceptional heatwave in southern Europe. In response…
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In the first decade of July 2023, strong winds carried multiple plumes of dust and sand from the Namib desert, located along the southwestern coast of Africa. These plumes can be seen drifting…
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The Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service plays a vital role in providing regular and systematic information about the ocean's physical state and dynamics, as well as marine ecosystems, on a global scale and in European regional seas. The service offers a range of products, including forecasts, retrospective data records, and
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The EU Space Programme implements space activities in Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation, Connectivity, Space Research, and Innovation. It promotes innovation, competitiveness, and investments in critical infrastructures and disruptive technologies. Through initiatives like CASSINI, it supports space entrepreneurship and solutions based on
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Sentinel-3 is a mission under the Copernicus program that provides high-accuracy optical, radar, and altimetry data for marine and land services. It measures variables such as sea-surface topography, sea and land surface temperature, ocean color, and land color with exceptional accuracy and reliability. The mission consists of four satellites,
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Sentinel-2 is a mission under the Copernicus program of the European Union, consisting of two satellites, Sentinel-2A and Sentinel-2B. Launched in 2015 and 2017 respectively, these satellites are designed for high-resolution imaging of Earth's land surface. With a wide 290 km field of view, Sentinel-2 captures detailed imagery of vegetation, soil,
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Sentinel-1, a radar imaging satellite launched under the Copernicus program, is an integral part of Europe's Earth observation efforts. With Sentinel-1A launched in 2014 and Sentinel-1B in 2016, these satellites provide day and night imaging capabilities in all weather conditions. Developed through collaboration between the European Commission,
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Summary: In May 1998, the vision for a European environment monitoring program was established in Baveno, Italy. This vision evolved into Copernicus, an Earth Observation program that has exceeded expectations and become the world's most ambitious and successful initiative of its kind. With eight Copernicus Sentinel satellites, supported by
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Copernicus, the Earth Observation component of the European Union's Space Programme, plays a crucial role in monitoring our planet and its environment for the benefit of European citizens. Utilizing satellite Earth Observation data and in situ measurements, Copernicus delivers a wealth of data, information, and services. With a network of
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Over the past few months, record sea water temperatures have been recorded in northern Atlantic Ocean and in the Mediterranean Sea. According to Mercator Ocean, the western Mediterranean is currently…
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Introduction: Copernicus and the Urgency of Drought Management
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This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 11 July 2023 shows the lava flows and the plume emitted by the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland. The eruption began on the same day the image was acquired,…
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Presentations of the 1st Webinar on the FPCUP WG Africa Training of Trainers Programme
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