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Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem establishes public cloud processing for earth observation data
Dávid D Kovács1, Jan Musial2, Jędrzej Bojanowski2
1Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation, TU Wien, Wiedner Hauptstrasse 8, Vienna, 1040, Austria.
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|February 26, 2026
Summary
The Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) offers cloud-based satellite data access and processing, simplifying large-scale Earth Observation analysis. This platform supports Open Science and commercialization, making data accessible for all user levels.
Area of Science:
- Earth Observation
- Geospatial Science
- Environmental Monitoring
Background:
- The Copernicus Programme provides essential satellite imagery.
- Traditional data processing requires significant user infrastructure and downloads.
- A need exists for accessible, cloud-based Earth Observation (EO) data solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) as a novel platform for accessing and processing satellite data.
- To highlight CDSE's capabilities in facilitating large-scale scientific analysis and fostering Open Science.
- To demonstrate CDSE's role in promoting the adoption of Earth Observation data across diverse domains.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing cloud-optimized files for on-demand data access and processing.
- Providing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and virtual machine processing.
- Leveraging open-source codebases and tutorials for user skill development.
Main Results:
- CDSE enables instant access to satellite imagery with integrated processing.
- Cloud computing on CDSE removes the need for local data infrastructure.
- The platform supports both Open Science and the commercialization of EO tools.
Conclusions:
- CDSE facilitates large-scale scientific analysis by eliminating data download requirements.
- The platform democratizes access to Earth Observation data, serving users from beginners to professionals.
- CDSE is poised to influence the EO sector towards cloud-based processing and knowledge exchange.
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