The objective of the session is to provide overview of the current applications of satellite climate and weather datasets with potential downstream applications.
Observations from space have the advantage of broad spatial and temporal coverage that complement in situ measurements. Satellite based data records have reached a high level of maturity in terms of time coverage, accuracy and accessibility. Such products come from long-term international programs that allow continuity and constant quality and are freely and openly available to government, academic, commercial and general public users.

This session intends to promote the usage of such datasets presenting existing and potential applications of products based on satellite-based climate data records and “near real time” data. A broad ensemble of thematic applications is encouraged, such as climate monitoring, extreme events, land and vegetation, hydrology, atmospheric composition.

Contribution may address novel science-driven (operational) applications, methodological approach, data fusion, innovative products and services.