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Environmental Physics and Meteorology Section - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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The Section of Environmental Physics and Meteorology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is dynamically involved in the sector of space, as far as EO is concerned. It runs state of the art research in EO and has completed several projects based on the use of EO methodologies and data in sectors such as: urban environment, climate change, air and marine pollution, extreme weather events, nature management. Recently it has expanded its activities through the exploitation of EO data for climate change adaptation and mitigation plans, the integration of nature-based solutions in the urban environment and the development of smart tools for cities. In view of accomplishing its goals, the Section uses EO data from passive and active satellite sensors of varying spectral, spatial, and temporal resolutions depending on the application area. Its staff have the needed skills, tools and experience to handle all the different scientific and technical aspects of EO-related development projects. The Section collaborates on a constant basis with the European Environment Agency and has been an active member since 2005 of the ESA – China Dragon program. Furthermore, it is member of the ESA Copernicus Relay and Copernicus Academy networks.