THE EARTH OBSERVATION DATA USER PROGRAM

The Data User programme (DUP), an ESA optional programme, is designed to encourage and support Earth-observation-related industry in Partici pating States to bridge the gap between research and the establishment of operational services based on thematic information products. In ad dition, the DUP supports the preparations for operational exploitation of future satellites such as Envisat-1, Since its inception at the en d of 1996, fourteen projects have been awarded.