Sentinel-1

The Sentinel-1 dataset, available on the Registry of Open Data on AWS, provides a comprehensive archive from this pair of European radar imaging (SAR) satellites. Launched in 2014 and 2016, Sentinel-1 offers a 6-day revisit cycle and the unique ability to observe through clouds, making it invaluable for continuous monitoring. The entire archive has been converted to a cloud-optimized GeoTIFF format for efficient access and processing.

This open dataset is crucial for a wide range of applications, including sea and land monitoring, emergency response to environmental disasters, and various economic uses. New Sentinel data is regularly added, typically within hours of its availability on Copernicus OpenHub, ensuring the archive remains current. Access to Sentinel data is free, full, and open, aligning with broad regional, national, European, and international user community needs.

The dataset is managed by Sinergise and offers robust documentation for users. Usage examples, such as the Sentinel Playground, demonstrate practical applications of this powerful geospatial data. Users are encouraged to cite the dataset when used, promoting proper attribution for this significant open data resource.