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LC-SPACE-19-EO-2020

Copernicus evolution: new concept for an innovative and holistic solution for Sentinels calibration & validation -

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Specific Challenge:

Copernicus is addressing all domains of the Earth environment, including the atmosphere, the land (including inland waters) and the oceans. The EU environmental programme Copernicus implements six services that benefit significantly from measurements acquired by EO satellites, the so-called Sentinels series. The first generation of Sentinels includes 6 families of satellites (from S1 to S6), each family having 4 members (from A to D) and additional satellites providing complementary measurements to the existing fleet are foreseen in the context of the expansion of the Copernicus programme.

The utility of the large and growing volume of satellite observations and derived data products for operational services is crucially dependent on the proper calibration of the instruments and validation of the products. Global monitoring over extended periods is expected to require even more rigorous inter-calibration in the future.

These routine calibration/validation (cal/val) exercises are required in order to relate the space measurements to internationally recognized standards to ease comparability of satellite measurements taken at different times and locations, by different instruments and to facilitate cross-validation with other types of measurements and model output.

Cal/val activities are a fundamental aspect of the entire Copernicus programme as the essential connection between Space Component, in-situ Component and Services. Data sharing and data exchange principles and processes should be well defined and promoted by the Programme.

The dimension and breadth of such an operational programme calls for a commensurate instrumental support to perform the required cal/val procedures. Such procedures are currently implemented through existing infrastructures, which are strictly tied to individual missions, set up in an ad hoc manner by different agencies and institutions to provide the basic needed support.

The lack of sustainability in the maintenance of the calibration and validation infrastructures is clearly not in balance with the dimension of the Copernicus space component and its ambitions for evolution in future. Often there is a strong dependency on research infrastructures which is not fit-for purpose in the context of an operational Programme such as Copernicus.

Moreover, the lack of sustainability goes along with a lack of a holistic approach, e.g., a minimum set of standard instruments to be operated through optimised sites or "supersites", which would in addition enable an economy of scale. Such “supersites” of fiducial reference measurements may have to be domain specific to cover various geophysical media, but also across domains as the case for the atmosphere in particular. Many issues are at stake when setting up a ground-based network of fiducial reference measurements including the need for optimization depending on the foreseen applications.

Scope

The action should define an innovative and holistic strategy for the cal/val activities for and across all existing and planned Sentinels in an operational perspective to better access to the necessary infrastructure for Fiducial Reference Measurements.

A number of specific questions need to be addressed:

  • The clear identification of cross-Sentinels calibration requirements (from level 0 to level 1 data) and of validation requirements (from level 1 to level 2 data).
  • The clear identification of different cal/val sources: e.g. other satellites, on board calibration, in situ networks, regular airborne campaign, ad hoc site characterization with an overview of existing relevant networks, their distribution and current resourcing.
  • The comparative evaluation of various methodologies including those which are operational and those which are in a pre-operational status, evaluation of the steps needed to bring the latter to an operational level.
  • The project should design a comprehensive operational approach for medium and long term cal/val strategy for and across all existing and planned Sentinels with a particular focus on:
  • The definition of appropriate reference networks and gap analysis with respect to existing ones, an assessment of the sustainability and operational status of the existing networks, an assessment of "interoperability" needs between networks;
  • The definition of the characteristics and the location of optimised sites or “Sentinel supersite(s)”, or where necessary of supersite definition per domain (land, atmosphere and ocean);
  • An evaluation of the direct impact on level 3 products when relevant;
  • A proposed solution that should be modular and expandable in light of the potential future Sentinels in the context of the Copernicus evolution.
  • The linkage between EU and non-EU aspects of the networks needs and identifying the necessary non-EU partnerships to prioritise.
  • The definition of a long-term strategic reference scenario for the implementation of the required infrastructure.

    • Efforts should be made to establish counterparts and strong linkages with the international community working on issues relating to Calibration and Validation, in particular with the European Space Agency and EUMETSAT and established standards in place through the CEOS Working Group on Cal/Val and Quality Assurance for Earth Observation framework (QA4EO) as well as the operational elements in place through the WMO Global Space-based Inter-calibration System (GSICS).

    The project should take into account relevant on-going coordination activities performed by the European Environment Agency (EEA) as the Entity entrusted by the European Commission to coordinate activities within the Copernicus In Situ component.

    The project should also propose recommendations and establish a roadmap to develop this innovative “Sentinels cal/val concept” with specific reference to the “Copernicus supersite(s)” definition and their distribution, including considerations on data quality check, harmonization, traceability, distribution and conservation process of related information.

    For proposals under this topic:

    • Involvement of post-graduate scientists, engineers and researchers and promotion of gender balance is encouraged, for example through professional work experience or through fellowships/scholarships as applicable.

    The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of EUR 3 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.

    Expected Impact:
    • Consistent approach for the calibration and validation for and across Copernicus Sentinels
    • Coordination of networks and space agencies and institutions contributing to Copernicus Sentinels cal/val activities
    Cross-cutting Priorities:

    Blue Growth

    News flashes

    2020-07-07

    An overview of the H2020-SPACE-2020 evaluation results (Flash Call Info) is now available under the section Additional documents.

    2020-03-06

    Call H2020-SPACE-2020 closed on 5th March 2020.

    200 proposals have been submitted.

    The breakdown per topic is:

    • DT-SPACE-01-EO: 20
    • DT-SPACE-25-EO: 28
    • DT-SPACE-26-BIZ: 20
    • LC-SPACE-18-EO: 23
    • LC-SPACE-19-EO: 1
    • LC-SPACE-24-EO: 3
    • SPACE-10-TEC: 14
    • SPACE-27-TEC: 6
    • SPACE-28-TEC: 8
    • SPACE-29-TEC: 23
    • SPACE-30-SCI: 50
    • SU-SPACE-21-SEC: 4

    Evaluation results are expected to be communicated in July 2020.

    2019-11-05
    The submission session is now available for: DT-SPACE-01-EO-2018-2020(IA), LC-SPACE-24-EO-2020(CSA), SPACE-10-TEC-2018-2020(RIA), LC-SPACE-19-EO-2020(CSA), SU-SPACE-21-SEC-2020(CSA), DT-SPACE-25-EO-2020(RIA), LC-SPACE-18-EO-2020(RIA), SPACE-29-TEC-2020(RIA), DT-SPACE-26-BIZ-2020(CSA), SPACE-30-SCI-2020(RIA), SPACE-28-TEC-2020(IA), SPACE-27-TEC-2020(RIA)
    2019-07-16

    An overview of the Space2019 evaluation results (flash call info) is now available under the ‘Topic conditions & documents’ section on the topic page.

    2019-03-12

    A total of 205 proposals were submitted in response to this call. The number of proposals for each topic is shown below.

    - DT-SPACE- 01-EO-2018-2020: 20

    - LC-SPACE- 04-EO-2019-2020: 17

    - LC-SPACE- 05-EO-2019: 1

    - DT-SPACE- 06-EO-2019: 26

    - DT-SPACE- 09-BIZ-2019: 16

    - SPACE- 10-TEC-2018-2020: 27

    - SPACE- 13-TEC-2019: 22

    - LC-SPACE- 14-TEC-2018-2019: 24

    - SPACE- 17-TEC-2019: 21

    - SU-SPACE- 22-SEC-2019: 21

    - SU-SPACE- 23-SEC-2019: 9

    - SU-SPACE- 31-SEC-2019: 1

    2019-01-11

    The implementation of Work Programme "In-orbit demonstration/validation" activities for 2019 is still under discussion. Information will be made available as soon as possible on the Europa web site http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/space/research.

    2018-10-19

    Guidance documents have been added or amended in call topics 01-EO, 04-EO, 10-TEC and 13-TEC. Please note that no guidance document will be issued for the call topic 22-SEC, even though the call text makes reference to such a document.

    2018-10-16
    The submission session is now available for: DT-SPACE-01-EO-2018-2020(IA), SPACE-10-TEC-2018-2020(RIA), LC-SPACE-04-EO-2019-2020(RIA), LC-SPACE-05-EO-2019(CSA), LC-SPACE-14-TEC-2018-2019(RIA), DT-SPACE-06-EO-2019(RIA), DT-SPACE-09-BIZ-2019(CSA), SPACE-13-TEC-2019(RIA), SU-SPACE-23-SEC-2019(RIA), SU-SPACE-22-SEC-2019(RIA), SU-SPACE-31-SEC-2019(CSA), SPACE-17-TEC-2019(RIA)
    2018-08-07

    The update of the call published on 24/07/2018 includes two new topics: SU-SPACE-23-SEC-2019: Advanced research in Near Earth Objects (NEOs) and new payload technologies for planetary defence, and SU-SPACE-31-SEC-2019: Research and innovation network of governmental users of secure satellite communications. There is also new content in topic LC-SPACE-05-EO-2019: Copernicus evolution – a gap analysis to prepare future activities for Copernicus data and information validation and quality enhancement.

    2018-04-12

    The Call for expression of interest for IOD/IOV Experiments is open. First cut-off date on 22 May 2018. For more information please click here.

    2018-03-06

    A total of 184 proposals were submitted in response to this call. The number of proposals for each topic is shown below.

    • DT-SPACE-01-EO: 19
    • LC-SPACE-02-EO: 6
    • LC-SPACE-03-EO: 1
    • DT-SPACE-07-BIZ: 6
    • DT-SPACE-08-BIZ: 20
    • SPACE-10-TEC: 11
    • SPACE-11-TEC: 21
    • SPACE-12-TEC: 12
    • LC-SPACE-14-TEC: 17
    • SPACE-15-TEC: 25
    • SPACE-16-TEC: 14
    • SPACE-20-SCI: 32
    2018-02-28

    A notice regarding page limits applicable to proposals:

    Applicants are allowed to remove the page break in the cover page of the template for the technical annex,i.e. the proposal text can start on the cover page.

    2017-11-20

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    2017-10-31
    The submission session is now available for: DT-SPACE-01-EO-2018-2020(IA), SPACE-10-TEC-2018-2020(RIA), SPACE-20-SCI-2018(RIA), SPACE-16-TEC-2018(RIA), LC-SPACE-14-TEC-2018-2019(RIA), SPACE-15-TEC-2018(RIA), SPACE-12-TEC-2018(RIA), LC-SPACE-02-EO-2018(CSA), DT-SPACE-07-BIZ-2018(CSA), SPACE-11-TEC-2018(RIA), LC-SPACE-03-EO-2018(RIA), DT-SPACE-08-BIZ-2018(CSA)
    call topic details
    Call status: Closed
    Publication date: 2017-10-27 (7 years ago)
    Opening date: 2019-11-05 (5 years ago)
    Closing date: 2020-03-05 (5 years ago)
    Procedure: single-stage

    Budget: 3000000
    Expected grants: not specified
    News flashes

    This call topic has been appended 14 times by the EC with news.

    • 2020-07-07
      an overview of the h2020-space-2020 eval...
    • 2020-03-06
      call h2020-space-2020 closed on 5th marc...
    • 2019-11-05
      the submission session is now available...
    • 2019-07-16
      an overview of the space2019 evaluation...
    • 2019-03-12
      a total of 205 proposals were submitted...
    • 2019-01-11
      the implementation of work programme &qu...
    • 2018-10-19
      guidance documents have been added or am...
    • 2018-10-16
      the submission session is now available...
    • 2018-08-07
      the update of the call published on 24/0...
    • 2018-04-12
      the call for expression of interest for...
    • 2018-03-06
      a total of 184 proposals were submitted...
    • 2018-02-28
      a notice regarding page limits applicabl...
    • 2017-11-20
      there arefrequently asked questionsavail...
    • 2017-10-31
      the submission session is now available...
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