User requirements for a Copernicus polar mission

To monitor on a continuous basis the vast and harsh Arctic environment, considering the sparse population and the lack of transport links, space technologies are definitely essential tools including Earth observation, navigation and communication satellites. DG GROW asked for an Expert Group in spri...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: ANTUNES Sonia, BARTSCH Annett, DIEHL Thomas, DINESSEN Frode, ERIKSSON Patrick, GARRIC Gilles, HOLMLUND Kenneth, HOUSSAIS Marie-Noëlle, JINDROVA Marketa, MUÑOZ-SABATER Joaquín, THOMAS Nagler, NORDBECK Ola, DE WITTE E., DUCHOSSOIS Guy, STROBL Peter, TOUMAZOU Vincent
Language:English
Published: Publications Office of the European Union 2018
Subjects:
Arctic
Online Access:https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC111068
https://doi.org/10.2760/44170
Description
Summary:To monitor on a continuous basis the vast and harsh Arctic environment, considering the sparse population and the lack of transport links, space technologies are definitely essential tools including Earth observation, navigation and communication satellites. DG GROW asked for an Expert Group in spring 2017 with the mandate to update and/or complete the review and analysis of the Users’ needs, thus allowing the Commission to assess the relevance of the development of a "Copernicus expansion mission" dedicated to Polar and Snow monitoring. JRC.D.6 - Knowledge for Sustainable Development and Food Security

Similar Items