ESA Copernicus

Copernicus is the European Union's Earth

Method of data collection in which the situation of interest is watched and the relevant facts, actions and behaviours are recorded.

DRIVER+ Note 1: Please consider also the notes in the original definition.

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Programme, looking at our planet and its environment for the ultimate benefit of all European citizens. It offers information services based on satellite Earth Method of data collection in which the situation of interest is watched and the relevant facts, actions and behaviours are recorded. DRIVER+ Note 1: Please consider also the notes in the original definition.

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and in situ (non-space) data.

The Programme is coordinated and managed by the European Commission. It is implemented in partnership with the Member States, the European Space Agency (ESA), the European

Person or group of people that has its own functions with responsibilities, authorities and relationships to achieve its objectives.
Note 1 to entry: The concept of organization includes, but is not limited to, sole trader, company, corporation, firm, enterprise, authority, partnership, charity or institution, or part or combination thereof, whether incorporated or not, public or private.
Note 2 to entry: For organizations with more than one operating unit, a single operating unit can be defined as an organization.

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for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), EU Agencies and Mercator Océan.

Vast amounts of global data from satellites and from ground-based, airborne and seaborne

Process to determine a value.

DRIVER+ Note 1: Please consider also the notes in the original definition.

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systems are being used to provide information to help service providers, public authorities and other international organisations improve the quality of life for the citizens of Europe. The information services provided are freely and openly accessible to its users.