The Hydrosphere section of the Helmholtz Alliance on Remote Sensing and Earth System Dynamics: Enhancing the understanding of hydrological processes by remote sensing

The Earth system comprises a multitude of processes that are intimately meshed through complex interactions. In times of accelerated global change, the understanding and quantification of these processes is of primary importance. Spaceborne remote sensing sensors are predestined to produce information products at the global scale. The Helmholtz Alliance will therefore complement the high degree of innovation in radar remote sensing technology and will establish a unique chain from satellite technology, mission operation to information extraction and integration into local, regional and global measurements and models. The overall goal of hydrosphere-related activities is to enhance the understanding of hydrological processes by satellite data.