EOMasters Newsletter #027
21/07/2024
Hello EO-Masters!
this time I have exciting news. I have released the data of my Coastal Map. Also, the EO Data DB got a major update.
Let's head over to the news.
In this Issue:
EOMasters News
Map of Coastal Indicators Released
Update of EO Data DB
EOMasters can Provide you Software Services
EO and RS
The Future of Copernicus Sentinel Missions
Revolutionizing Earth Observation with Super-Resolution Techniques
Ensuring High-Quality Air Pollution Forecasts
CSIRO's NovaSAR-1 CEOS-ARD products available
Software, Tools and Services
Upcoming deployment of the new Sentinel 2 processing base line.
Plugin Updates for QGIS
EOMasters News
Map of Coastal Indicators Released
Coastal areas are crucial ecosystems, supporting a diverse range of plants and animals. Monitoring these areas via satellites allows for better exploration and protection. The Coastal Map presented in this document provides high-resolution data (approximately 10 meters) essential for analysing and processing information about coastal zones. It uses the WSG84 projection and is divided into 3x3 degree grid files, significantly reducing the workload and processing time for ecological assessments. The map provides 4 important indicators for coastal areas. The details about the freely accessible data and how was generated can be found in the document at Zenodo.
Update of EO Data DB
The EO Data DB got updated. Thanks to Ben who provided some suggestions. Now WEkEO and Eumetsat Data Store information for S3 and S6 got updated. The valuable SRAL instrument has been added too.
In addition, it is now possible to filter the entries by thematic application, like atmosphere, land and marine and also by the platform the sensor is installed.
EOMasters can Provide you Software Services
Do you need an algorithm, or some other tool implemented for ESA SNAP or do you need a training course for developing for SNAP?
Contact me and together we find a solution.
EO and RS News
The Future of Copernicus Sentinel Missions
Discover how Europe’s latest satellite missions are set to revolutionize Earth Observation. These six new missions will expand the current Sentinel fleet, providing unprecedented insights into our planet’s dynamics. From tracking greenhouse gases to monitoring polar ice, get ready for a new era of environmental monitoring and climate action!
Revolutionizing Earth Observation with Super-Resolution Techniques
The recent SUREDOS24 workshop highlighted cutting-edge super-resolution (SR) and downscaling techniques in Earth Observation (EO). Leveraging deep learning and AI, these methods enhance the spatial, spectral, and temporal resolution of satellite imagery. Key applications include climate modeling, agriculture, and urban development. ESA’s Third-Party Mission (TPM) programme highlighted missions like WorldView-3 and Pléiades Neo, demonstrating significant advancements in image clarity and detail.
Ensuring High-Quality Air Pollution Forecasts
Daily maximum dust particulate matter concentration at ground level
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service
This article delves into the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), highlighting its critical role in providing reliable data on air pollution, health, and climate. It explains the evaluation and quality control processes that ensure the accuracy of CAMS forecasts, which are essential for managing air quality and mitigating health risks. Also, the global impact of air pollutants and the importance of independent evaluations in maintaining user confidence is discussed.
CSIRO's NovaSAR-1 CEOS-ARD products available
This article highlights CSIRO’s operation of the NovaSAR-1 satellite, enabling remote sensing research and Earth observation. The facility offers access to CEOS-ARD compliant data, enabling efficient environmental monitoring and analysis. Learn about the workflows developed for generating high-quality satellite data and the benefits for Earth observation and analytics. NovaSAR-1's outstanding feature is its low-cost S-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) platform, which allows for all-weather, day-and-night imaging. This capability is particularly valuable for applications such as vegetation monitoring, soil moisture assessment, and maritime surveillance.
Software, Tools and Services
Upcoming deployment of the new Sentinel 2 processing base line
Credits: ESA
ESA will deploy Processing Baseline 05.11 on July 23, 2024. This update includes improvements in geolocation accuracy, quality mask corrections, and snow/ice detection. It also introduces a new AOT retrieval method and supports upcoming Sentinel-2C/D specifications.
Plugin Updates for QGIS
In June 2024 new plugins were updated in the QGIS plugin repository. The blog lists them with a brief description so that you can find the ones that are important to you.
Newsletter Archive
For past editions of this newsletter, you can visit the archive.
That's it for this issue. I hope you enjoyed this collection of news. Stay tuned for the next edition, which will arrive in your inbox in about two weeks.
Tschüss and Goodbye!
Marco
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