Research and development services and related consultancy services

Description

Activities in Lot 2 will address ECV products derived directly from observations without use of an assimilating model. Data used will include in situ observations and satellite measurements and will cover global and/or regional scales. An inventory of observational ECV products will be produced and include a description of the input observations and processing methods used as well as spatial coverage and resolution of the data, length of record and where relevant, product update frequency and timeliness. EQC activities in this Lot will expose strengths and limitations of each product based on information content and processing methods. Traceability of ECV products to the original observation sources is an essential requirement for assessment of uncertainties. Scientific assessment and gap analysis for observational ECV products will include a literature survey as a starting point. System maturity aspects will be considered for possible use in operational services provision. An optional work package includes additional development activities, tools and services, which will facilitate the engagement of user communities which use observational data via the C3S Climate Data Store.