The European Space Agency (ESA) offers unique access to connect with high level policy makers, the scientific community, industry, and the general public. This variety calls for out-of-the-box, often unexpected ways of presenting the value of Earth Observation (EO). While each target audience requires a custom approach, our aim remains the same: communicate science in a clear, accurate and attractive way.
Satellite data are indispensable to the validation of climate simulations but to that end they are usually reprojected and lose their original level of spatial and temporal detail. Before being digested into long time series they are available in raw format with a great potential to document natural events in fine structure.
With a wealth of medium to high resolution EO data at their disposal, ESA’s outreach efforts are also tasked with following the major natural events registered by satellites and make them rapidly available to the public in an appealing yet comprehensive way.
From covering natural disasters to visualizing Essential Climate Variable (ECV) trends, the beauty and fragility of our environment is brought into focus in the choice of visuals. Presented correctly, they can invoke an appreciation of the environment as an essential resource.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how ESA’s Phi-Visuals team deals with a myriad of requests that change by the day. From creating brand new ways to visualise data from pioneering Earth Explorer missions to immersive multi-media experiences showcased at the Phi Experience, no two assignments remain the same.