OBSERVER: Copernicus-enabled solutions: summer edition! How does Copernicus help make the summer holidays safer?CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 19/08/2021 – 12:19 Copernicus data power many applications that can help you make informed decisions about what to do during your holidays, whether planning a trip to the beach or going on a hike in the mountains. The…
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– First responders Applications Satellite Technology ARTES Programme: Business Applications Activity: Feasibility Study Thematic Areas: Safety & Security Space Assets: Satellite Communications The FAST study has the objective to identify and preliminary define new or enhanced applications, leveraging satellite communications capabilities, for the public safety sector with a focus on the three main verticals: Law…
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OBSERVER: Monitoring desertification and desert dust plumes with Copernicus dataCSO Tanya Walker Thu, 12/08/2021 – 12:19 Rising air temperature and change in precipitation patterns are some of the more visible effects of climate change. In arid areas of the world, these changes could ultimately lead to an increase in the areas covered by deserts and,…
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This story is part of our new Story Series: Meet ESA Space Solutions Network. In this new series, we’re going to introduce you to the great teams across our Network that are using space to develop business applied in daily life. Curious about their highlights and advice? Read on.
UK drone specialist Skyports has successfully completed the second phase of a medical delivery project on the west coast of Scotland, funded through a joint ESA and UK Space Agency COVID-19-related initiative. With support from ESA Space Solutions, Skyport’s drone service slashed delivery times for COVID samples and medical supplies, significantly speeding up UK National…
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OBSERVER – Don’t miss out on these upcoming events, workshops and trainings!CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 03/06/2021 – 13:11 The coming months will see many interesting events related to the Copernicus programme and its services take place, as well as training opportunities and workshops which will allow existing and potential users to further understand and engage…
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OBSERVER: How does the Copernicus programme help humanitarian aid actors?CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 10/06/2021 – 13:38 Every year, natural disasters and armed conflicts affect millions of people around the world, forcing them to flee their homes and often ending up in makeshift shelters or refugee camps. Increasingly common extreme weather events and unpredictable climatic conditions,…
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OBSERVER: Join us on 22 June for the launch event of the European Union Space Programme CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 17/06/2021 – 12:09 22 June 2021, from 9h30 to 13h00 CEST, will mark the official launch event of the European Union Space Programme, arguably the most significant development in recent years for the European Space…
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OBSERVER: The Copernicus Marine Service supports the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 08/07/2021 – 11:36 The EU is a global leader in international ocean governance with a framework founded on strategies, directives and programmes that actively contribute to the improvement of the sustainable use of oceans, safety and security…
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OBSERVER: What’s new in the latest GloFAS 3.1 release?CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 01/07/2021 – 09:58 Floods are among the most common and dangerous natural disasters in almost every part of the world. The impact of floods to life and property is expected to increase as extreme weather events become more frequent annually. To address this…
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