Welcome to EnMAP
The German Spaceborne Imaging Spectrometer Mission
The Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program (EnMAP) is a German hyperspectral satellite mission that monitors and characterizes Earth’s environment on a global scale. EnMAP measures geochemical, biochemical and biophysical variables providing information on the status and evolution of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. More information about the main objectives and the status can be found on the mission page.
The planned schedule of upcoming priority acquisitions is available in the Foreground Mission
News
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Image of the month December 2025 -- Lake Torrens Mational Park, Australia
Lake Torrens and Andamooka Island, located within South Australia’s Lake Torrens National Park, are striking features of the arid Australian outback. Andamooka Island, a large salt flat surrounded by the waters of Lake Torrens, is part of one of Australia’s largest salt lakes, stretching about 250 km long and 30 km wide and covering roughly 5,700 km², which only fills with water during rare, heavy rainfall events. The region’s unique geology—including ancient sedimentary layers and mineral-rich soils—supports specialized flora and fauna adapted to extreme salinity and drought, making it a significant site for studying arid-zone ecology and geological history.
Location: 137d41'24.31''E, 30d59'21.72''S
2025/12/02, Band Combination: 151-108-28 = 1620nm - 1070nm - 550nm -- DT0000166324 -
New HYPERedu Online Course 'Beyond the Visible – Imaging Spectroscopy for Forest Applications'
As part of the HYPERedu EnMAP education initiative, the first Massive Open Online Course on the ‘Principles of Imaging Spectroscopy’ was released in November 2021. Three shorter MOOCs followed: ‘Agricultural Applications’ (2022), ‘EnMAP Data Access and Image Preprocessing Techniques’ (2023) and ‘Soil Applications’ (2024), along with the German version of the Basic MOOC (2025). The series has been very well received by the hyperspectral community – over 1246 participants have completed the ‘Beyond the Visible’ Online Course Series at this date!
Since 03 December 2025, HYPERedu’s fourth ‘mini’ MOOC on forest applications has been permanently available at EO-College. All learning videos can be additionally accessed through the HYPERedu YouTube channel. More information about the courses as well as the registration links can be found on the course page at EO-college.
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Welcome to new EnSAG Members
The EnSAG “Application Working Group” of the EnMAP Mission’s scientific advisory board has been updated (see EnSAG). We look forward to working with you . -
Image of the month November 2025 -- Laguna Marano, Italy
The Marano Lagoon, located on the north-eastern Adriatic coast of Italy between the Tagliamento and Isonzo rivers, is a shallow brackish water system characterized by the interaction of river inflows and marine exchange. It consists of a complex network of channels, gullies and salt marshes where freshwater mixes with seawater, creating nutrient-rich conditions that are home to diverse communities of fish, shellfish and migratory birds. This dynamic environment also helps to buffer the coastline and maintain the ecological functions of the Ramsar-designated wetland complex. The hydrodynamic regime results in pronounced spatial gradients in water quality, influenced by fluctuations in suspended solids, chlorophyll and colored dissolved organic matter.
Location: 13d14' 9.53''E, 45d38'38.30''N
2025/11/04, Band Combination: Natural color 45-28-9 = 647nm - 550nm - 459nm -- DT0000163513 -
Foreground Mission in “Winter Mode”
After successful foreground mission in Europe this year 2025, the mission will go into “Winter mode”:- Starting in November 2025, Europe will only be imaged south of the Alps, focusing on cloud‑free acquisitions.
- During the winter months, the focus will shift to the Southern Hemisphere.
- From mid-February 2026, the regular foreground mission in Europe will resume.
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