Vigisat project

Main activity

The aims of the Vigisat station operated by CLS are: to strengthen scientific expertise on remote sensing in Brittany, to supply radar scenes, to provide near real-time services in environmental monitoring, the sustainable management of marine resources, maritime security, and earth observation, to support national and European authorities in their everyday government actions at sea.

Description

Scientific disciplines

Mechanics
Marine geomatics / Habitat mapping
Microbiology
Biological oceanography
Physical oceanography
Big Data

Strategic areas of action

Marine energy and mining resources
Environmental and coastal planning and development
Maritime safety and security
Maritime ports, infrastructure and transport

Examples of work

SESAME project (ANR). SKIM project (Ifremer). Ifremer cyclones project.

Type of entity

Platform

Keywords

Remote Sensing, Radar, Research, Maritime Safety and Security, Wind, Waves, Currents, Land Use, Town and Country Planning, Hurricanes, Cyclones, Satellite Images, Space