CoReH2O  Cold Regions Hydrology –High Resolution Observatory

CoReH2O  Cold Regions Hydrology –High Resolution Observatory

• CoReH2O  Cold Regions Hydrology –High Resolution Observatory

• Submitted to ESA in response to the 2005 Call for Earth Explorer Core Missions (EE-7)

• Selected as one of 6 missions for Pre-Phase A studies

• In 2009 selected as one of 3 missions for detailed scientific and technical studies, Phase A

• Scientific studies included retrieval algorithm development, SAR image simulator, performance analysis, field campaigns, synergy with other satellites, etc.

• 2 parallel contracts on sensor & satellite development

• March 2013: Down-selection to one EE7 mission > Biomass