EUMETSAT was formed in 1986 with the objective to provide, from space, information that can be used in weather forecasting and climate applications.
The main purpose of the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) is to deliver weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products– 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation’s Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users world-wide. EUMETSAT is an international organisation and was founded in 1986.
As a major European operational organisation providing Earth observation data, EUMETSAT’s main strategic objective is to respond to the evolving needs of the National Meteorological Services (NMS) of its Member and Co-operating States.
To better understand the global climate system and especially to be able to anticipate its future evolution, not only do we need global data sets, we must also coordinate climate analysis, modelling and predictions on an equally global basis in order to establish the correct climate state and to create powerful modelling tools for climate prediction.
EUMETSAT participates in a vast range of activities in the international arena in the pursuit of its strategy. EUMETSAT is part of the European Meteorological Infrastructure (EMI), is active in the arena of international cooperation and also serves as the Secretariat of the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) with participation from all countries worldwide operating meteorological satellites.
In this section, you will find information on job opportunities at EUMETSAT and how to apply for a vacant position. You will also find information on conditions of employment and what it is like to work at EUMETSAT.
EUMETSAT produces publications, including brochures, the IMAGE newsletter, annual report and proceedings from conferences and events. We also produce informational material in other formats, such as video or multimedia.
The EUMETSAT Basic Documents publication contains all the basic legal texts which govern the operation of EUMETSAT as an intergovernmental Organisation. The publication is updated regularly.
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