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Copernicus evolution –a gap analysis to prepare future activities for Copernicus data and information validation and quality enhancement

 

The main purpose of this action is to devise a sustainable and cost effective Copernicus products validation framework capable of meeting present and future requirements for data and information validation and quality enhancement delivered by Copernicus services and Space Component.

The proposal should take into account the on-going activities in the Copernicus in-situ component with the European Environmental Agency (EEA) as the Entity entrusted by the European Commission to coordinate and develop this fundamental Copernicus component[[https://insitu.copernicus.eu/library/reports/ResearchInfrastructuresandCopernicusFinalversionNov2017.pdf

https://insitu.copernicus.eu/library/reports/state-of-play-report-observations-december-2017-2]].

The scope of this call encompasses the following steps:

  1. Establish a complete inventory of the current and foreseen (when possible) use of in-situ data by the entities entrusted with the production and distribution of Copernicus data

    Copernicus is a European system for monitoring the Earth. Copernicus consists of a complex set of systems which collect data from multiple sources: earth observation satellites and in situ sensors such as ground stations, airborne and sea-borne sensors. The processed data are made available to the users as reliable and up-to-date information through a set of services related to environmental and security issues. The services address six thematic areas: land, marine, atmosphere, climate change, emergency management and security. They support a wide range of applications, including environment protection, management of urban areas, regional and local planning, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, health, transport, climate change, sustainable development, civil protection and tourism.

    • To complete a comprehensive overview of the status of research infrastructures already used by Copernicus;
    • To enable the identified research infrastructures to better respond to Copernicus operational needs;
    • To enable the identify missed in situ observation required to improve the accuracy of the satellite Copernicus products and monitor their quality in operation;
    • Reinforce the cooperation among different Copernicus actors (entrusted entities, space data providers, in-situ data providers and research infrastructures) on the in-situ data network.