The European Union collects vast amounts of data about our planet and its environment. Through its Copernicus Programme, public and private sectors get full, free and open access to help them improve European citizens' quality of life. And here comes in Water-ForCE, or Water scenarios For Copernicus Exploitation. The project – funded by the EU’s research and innovation programme Horizon 2020 – will develop a roadmap to better integrate the entire water cycle within the Copernicus services, addressing current disconnects between the user community and remote sensing and in situ observation.

Antea Group Belgium will create an international working group, bringing together experts from all over the world in remote sensing (RS), modelling and monitoring in relation to water quantity related assessments.

With years of experience in using Copernicus data and a steady background in RS and modelling techniques, we will also provide data-based insights to Copernicus products (floods, drought, surface water extent, soil moisture, ice,…) and services supporting water management and modelling. 

AI and Machine Learning expertise

Water-ForCE also relies on our experience in AI and Machine Learning to enhance future data exploitation and assimilation. The goal is to identify the potential use of different satellite EO in modelling of water resources so as to aid decision makers in adaptive management of water resources and policy implementation. Additionally, the data could be used to feed emergency services such as flood risks, heat stress, and in-depth scientific research.

Together with the Water-ForCE project team, we are looking forward to contribute to a climate-proof society, liveable cities and more resilient coasts & estuary.