Publications
EARSC provides information through reports and position papers. In addition to our annual report which provides a concise view of our activities over the previous 12 to 18 months, we conduct regular surveys of the industry and perform analysis linked to the value of Earth Observation. For key topics, we prepare position papers setting out an inclusive industry position or view. The latest publications can be found below and lower down the page a complete library of reports and papers published over the years.
EARSC Certification Documents
The EO Industry Certification Scheme is designed to be applicable to any organisation providing a product or service based on Earth Observation data or data products.
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Position Papers
As the trade association representing the EO services industry, we provide views on key events and especially policies representing the views of the industry.
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SeBS
A regular series of analyses demonstrating the value of using Copernicus Sentinel data to meet societal challenges.
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DIAS Comparison
EARSC has published a comparison table to highlight the main characteristics of the different platforms and make their features and functionalities clearer to users.
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EARSC membership infographics
Learn more about how EARSC supports its members in this informative EARSC membership infographics.
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Annual Report
Each year we produce a report showing what we have done in the previous year. It is your way to understand the full scope of our activities.
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EARSC Industry Survey 2023
Our annual perspective of the status of the European EO Services industry and the major trends in the sector.
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Survey on the Total Employment in Europe in the EO Services Sector
The EARSC EO sector employment survey is the first report providing an estimate of the total number of Earth Observation (EO) employees throughout Europe.
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EARSC proposal to anchor European global leadership in Earth Observation
EARSC proposal to anchor European global leadership in Earth Observation
Read MoreLibrary of EARSC Documents
EARSC letters and position papers:
EARSC response to the “Space Council” of 23 May 2024
EARSC letters and position papers:
2023-06-Position paper on the EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence
2023-10-01 Letter regarding the protection of Earth Observation frequencies to DG DEFIS
EARSC Publications:
EARSC letters and position papers:
2022-09-Copernicus Evolution Position paper
2022-03-Letter_EARSC Regulation on Deforestation-free products
2022-02-EARSC Position Paper Proposal to anchor European global leadership in Earth Observation-v1.0
2022-01-EARSC Support for ESA SUP programme
2022-07-EARSC Position paper Forest management
2022-07-EARSC Letter – Methane reduction emissions in the energy sector proposal
EARSC Statements:
EARSC Publications:
EOcafe GDPR policy:
EARSC Industry Survey 2021
EARSC letters:
2021-07-Letter to EVP Timmermans_EUForestStrategy
EARSC letter to Commissioner Breton:
EARSC-Industrial strategy letter
Working Group on the European Green Deal
EARSC Working Group on the European Green Deal
EARSC Annual Report 2021
EARSC Letters:
EARSC Position Papers:
EARSC Position Papers:
EARSC Position Paper on Internationalisation
Copernicus Evolution Position Paper
EARSC Certification documents:
EARSC Certification Scheme Description Iss 1.1
EARSC Position Paper:
2011
Position Paper on GMES data policy (November)
Position Paper on the Multiannual Finantial Framework (2014-2020) (July)
The next Framework Programme FP8 Views from EARSC (May)
Exploiting GMES Operational Services (March)
2010
Tendering Recommendations Operational GMESServices (May)
2009
EARSC Statement on GMES Governance (May)
2008
Recommendations Workshop GMES & Industry (March)
2007
EC-EARSC: insitu GMES & GEOSS Report (May)
2006
EARSC Workshop Recommendations GMES(March)