The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
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Sentinel-3’s infrared radiometer will provide precise global maps of sea-surface temperature for monitoring climate change, and ocean and weather forecasting. Over land, the instrument will be used, for example, to monitor urban heat islands, which is useful for planning authorities and healthcare systems. The instrument also includes specific channels for tracking wildfires. This information will be used by weather and climate services for avoidance strategies and relief efforts.