Conferences
22–26 May 2023, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Satellite Microwave Remote Sensing Course
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
In the framework of the European School of Antennas and Propagation, we are pleased to announce the course “Satellite Microwave Remote Sensing: From Basic Techniques to State-of-the-Art Instrumentation and End-to-End System Design”, organised by the European Space Agency (ESA) in the week 22–26 May 2023, in collaboration with the Association of Retired ESA Staff (ARES). The course will take place at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), located in the beach resort town of Noordwijk, the Netherlands, on the North Sea coast.
Satellite microwave (MW) remote sensing uses the electromagnetic spectrum, from the medium radio-frequency to the sub-millimeter-wavelength region. MW sensors on board low-Earth-orbiting meteorological satellites deliver crucial data for numerical weather prediction applications. Europe’s Copernicus/Sentinel satellites provide operational ocean, land and air quality information services to a multitude of institutional and commercial users. Earth science missions address specific questions associated with bio- and geo-physical Earth systems to obtain a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms leading to climate change.
Delivered by experienced practitioners, and covering cutting-edge concepts in radars, scatterometers and radiometers, this practice-oriented course aims at introducing the participants to the design of various MW instruments used for satellite-based Earth observation. It also covers the design, development and operation of a complete satellite system, allowing participants to gain an understanding of the overall end-to-end process and strong inter-dependencies between the payload and the system, all driven by corresponding mission objectives.
Up to seven ESA Education scholarships are available to qualified students (application criteria and how to apply can be found on the course announcement website). For interested applicants, please note the application submission deadline of 20 February 2023.
The complete course announcement may be found on the course announcement website.
We kindly ask that you consider this opportunity not only for your personal benefit, but that you also share the announcement with your colleagues or students as appropriate.
On behalf of the Organising Committee,
Kind regards,
ESA Conference Bureau
Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk, The Netherlands
PO Box 299, 2200 AG Noordwijk, The Netherlands
T: +31 71 565 5005
E: esaconferencebureau@atpi.com
W: www.atpi.com
