[PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions

Earth observation (EO) missions are gathering information about the physical, chemical, and biological systems of the planet via remote-sensing technologies, supplemented by Earth-surveying techniques, which encompasses the collection, analysis, and presentation of satellite data.

External resources

• CEOS & ESA, 2020. The CEOS Database. CEOS EO Handbook - Catalogue of Satellite Missions.
  The CEOS database consists of list of satellite past, current and future missions, instruments, and measurements. This website provides information on many key measurements of interest to the main user groups of Earth observation satellite data.
• ESA, 2020. eo-Sharing Earth Observation Resources. eoPortal Directory.
  Categorised from A to Z and by Space Agency, there are over 1000 in-depth articles of satellite missions from 1959 to 2025 and information on airborne sensors. The missions database can be filtered by a range of criteria using the Search Missions filter drop down menus below, enabling you to find specific missions easily.
• https://earth.esa.int/web/guest/missions/esa-eo-missions https://eospso.nasa.gov/content/nasas-earth-observing-system-project-science-office https://www.isro.gov.in/spacecraft/list-of-earth-observation-satellites http://dgl.salemstate.edu/geography/profs/young/Imaging%20Earth/Japan/BlankPage.htm

Learning outcomes

• 2027 - Plan an Earth observation mission objectives and priorities in response to user expectations, taking into account type of application, type of sensor, expected accuracy

  Plan an Earth observation mission objectives and priorities in response to user expectations, taking into account type of application, type of sensor, expected accuracy 

• 2092 - Discuss examples of the objectives of Earth observation missions

  Discuss examples of the objectives of Earth observation missions

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions (proposed relation) [GD11-2] Platforms and sensors
• [PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions (proposed relation) [TA13-1] Monitor the atmosphere and climate
• [PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions (proposed relation) [TA13-2] Monitor security & safety
• [PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions (proposed relation) [TA13-3] Assess disasters & geohazards
• [PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions (proposed relation) [TA13-4] Monitor land
• [PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions (proposed relation) [TA13-5] Monitor the built environment
• [PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions (proposed relation) [TA13-6] Monitor marine
• [PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions subclassof [PS2-2-3] Spaceborne platforms and systems

Incoming relations

• [PS1] Types of remote sensing sensors is prerequisite of [PS2-2-3-1] Earth observation missions