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“The radar images (as provided by Sentinel-1) are the primary source of information for navigational support as well as for detecting ice drift and deformation.

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The Sentinel-1 satellite, the first of Copernicus Satellite series of ESA will provide substantial benefits for the Marine services. Satellite data feed the MyOcean pre-operational services and will do so for the future Copernicus Marine Service (2015). Sea ice is a dynamic phenomenon: new ice may form in large areas from one day to the next and ice may drift more than 50 km in a day, so it is important to have regular observations in order to provide a reliable and up to date ice service for safe navigation. The goal of the mission is to provide C-Band SAR data continuity following the retirement of ERS-2 and the end of the Envisat mission. Sentinel-1 is a two satellite constellation with the prime objectives of Land and Ocean monitoring. Each Sentinel mission is based on a constellation of two satellites to fulfil revisit and coverage requirements, providing robust datasets for Copernicus Services.

Scientific & Technical Advisory CommitteeĮSA, the European Space Agency, is developing a new family of missions called Sentinels specifically for the operational needs of the Copernicus programme.

Education, Public Health and Recreation.

Policies & Ocean Governance & Mitigation.

Sentinel retirement benefits