Abstract
In Europe, the information gathered by METEOSAT as well as ESA’s remote sensing satellite ERS-1 have demonstrated the benefit of space-borne instruments for observation of the Earth’s environment. ESA is preparing for future Earth-observation missions. In particular, these are the development of Meteosat Second Generation (MSG), METOP and ENVISAT as well as studies for future Earth Explorer and Earth Watch missions in the next century. A more detailed information of ESA’s Earth observation programme is attached as an annex.
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Noll, J., Baptista, J.P.V.P., Borgeaud, M. (1996). Model Development for Passive Microwave Remote Sensing at ESA ESTEC. In: Raschke, E. (eds) Radiation and Water in the Climate System. Nato ASI Series, vol 45. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03289-3_21
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