Satellite applications for climate indicators

What is it?

A tool based on satellite data that allows the characterisation of extreme weather events and phenological changes in ocean ecosystems.

The problem it solves

• Lack of long, consistent time series for ocean variables.
• Need to assess the impacts of extreme events and seasonal changes.
• Gaps in tracking climate trends at regional scale.

How it works

• Processing satellite data (Copernicus, Sentinel).
• Applying AZTI-validated algorithms.
• Producing indicators that are comparable and transferable across regions.

Key benefits

• A robust tool for climate research.
• Supports climate change adaptation planning.
• Regionally and Europe-wide comparable data.
• Contributes to pan-European observation programmes (Copernicus).