A review of the possible applications of satellite earth observation data within EuroGOOS

This paper summarise the current and near future marine applications of satellite earth observation (EO) within the five defined modules of EuroGOOS. The conclusions indicate that several applications of EO data are beneficial or even exclusive for efficient information retrieval. The ultimate use of EO data will be most beneficial through an integrated use with field observations, numerical prediction models, using advanced data assimilation techniques. The operationalization of EO data in the EuroGOOS context has perspectives in current applications, near future operational implementation and longer term development, both with respect to development of methods and new sensor technologies.

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