EUMETSAT to supply Chile with Copernicus data

chile - A data-exchange agreement between Europe's meteorological satellite agency, EUMETSAT, and the University of Chile will not only strengthen north-south ties but also bring direct benefits to European and South American citizens. EUMETSAT will supply the University of Chile with data from the Copernicus Sentinel-3 and Sentinel-6 marine missions and, in return, the University of Chile will supply EUMETSAT with data from their Earth observation instruments. A technical operating arrangement has been agreed between EUMETSAT and the University of Chile in the framework of the European Union's Copernicus programme. It recognises that the EU and the Republic of Chile are pursuing Earth observation activities in areas of common interest and that sharing data provides mutual benefits. Under the agreement, EUMETSAT will provide the University of Chile with access to near-real-time marine data from the Copernicus Sentinel-3 and Sentinel-6 missions. EUMETSAT operates Sentinel-3 and Sentinel-6 and also processes and disseminates their marine data streams. "Operational access to near-real-time Sentinel-3 and Sentinel-6 data on sea surface temperature, ocean colour and ocean altimetry will be particularly beneficial for Chile's operational ocean monitoring capabilities," Florencio Utreras Full Professor at the University of Chile and Manager of International Projects at the Centre for Mathematical Modelling said.