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EU's Sentinel colour Earth camera now operational

  • 03-12-2015 09:25PM
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    Calahonda52
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    http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34593908

    The EU's latest Earth observer, Sentinel-2a, has gone operational.
    Users are now able to download its images of the planet, although they will need to register first.
    The Sentinel, which has been undergoing in-orbit testing since its launch back in June, views the land surface in optical and infrared light.
    Its pictures will be used by scientists to track everything from the growth of megacities to the variable yields of the world's most important food crops.
    And researchers will, of course, use 2a's acquisitions prominently in climate studies (examples are being shown at the COP21 talks in Paris).
    But the EU's free and open data policy means anyone can now download and play with the images.
    Enjoy

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