Earth Observation provides us the tools we need to better understand and monitor our planet. This information can be used to make better decisions on the ground, from how to respond to wildfires to how to reduce air pollution in our cities.
Earth Observation in a nutshell
Earth Observation provides essential information on the world around us. It combines information from satellites with data from ground-based (in-situ) sensors and monitoring stations to help us map out the present, forecast the near future, and take action based on these insights. This data ranges from informing on the use of land by humans to insights into disaster risk.
EU Space’s Earth Observation component is Copernicus. It provides a massive array of freely accessible data and analysis for all kinds of users. Its six services, covering land, marine, and atmospheric environments, as well as climate change, security, and emergency management, are helping Europe make more sustainable and secure choices every day.
Source: European Union Space Programmes – Earth Observation | Copernicus
