Satelites

Types of Covers

Land

Oceans

Ice

Atmosphere

Questions they can help answer

How the Earth is changing

Short Term Changes

"Shifts in weather"

Long Term Changes

"Climate Changes"

How the Earth works

Advantages

They can cover the entire planet regularly

Collect information

Visible Information

Hidden Information

Importance of European Support

Fostering international collaboration

Supporting European industry

Advancing Science and Technology

Applications

Of Earth Explorers

Meteorological Studies

Soil Moisture

Gravity

Cryosphere

Salinity of Oceans

Magnetic Field

Of Copernicus Program

Monitor Air quality

Impact in changes on Ozone

Changes in sea level

Quick emergency responses

City Planning

Monitor Water Demand