The world has already warmed by 1 ºC since pre-industrial times, due to human activity and this is expected to increase to 1.5 ºC by 2040. Understanding global warming requires measurements of incoming and outgoing radiation and information on the effect of greenhouse gases...

Earth observation agencies worldwide are moving towards a more coordinated approach to data gathering. With the increased importance of the data they provide, they are demanding improved measurement accuracy of the instrumentation on board Earth observation satellites. Sate...