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Current and Near-Term Earth-Observing Environmental Satellites, Their Missions, Characteristics, Instruments, and
Susan L Ustin1, Elizabeth McPhee Middleton2
1Institute of the Environment, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 19, 2024
Summary
Earth-Observing (EO) satellites provide crucial, open-access data for environmental science. This review covers current and upcoming missions, detailing instruments, data, and applications for monitoring Earth
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Earth Observation
- Remote Sensing
Background:
- Earth-Observing (EO) satellites are vital for global environmental monitoring.
- Free and open data access from these satellites is essential for addressing environmental information needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review international EO satellites crucial for environmental sciences.
- To detail missions providing data now and in the next decade.
- To highlight the evolution of EO technology and applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical and upcoming EO satellite missions.
- Summary of instrument technologies spanning UV-A to microwave/radar wavelengths.
- Analysis of mission specifications, data types, and applications.
Main Results:
- Overview of pioneering and modern EO satellites.
- Illustration of diverse instrument technologies and their capabilities.
- Provision of resources for detailed mission information and data access.
Conclusions:
- EO satellites are indispensable tools for understanding Earth's status.
- The continuous advancement in EO technology enhances environmental monitoring capabilities.
- Open data access promotes broader scientific application and environmental stewardship.
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