The increasing number of earth observation satellites produces more and more high resolution data records. Thus an exponentially increasing amount of data has to be automatically received, processed and made accessible to users. The Earth Observation Center (EOC) addresses this IT challenge with its concept of an integrated multimission payload ground segment. The components being built-up for the ground segment are coupled and build on each other. The processing chain starts with the acquisition and archiving of raw data. The next step is the operational production of value added products by means of processors. The output products are finally evaluated for various applications by means of image analysis software and visualized as thematic maps or video animations.
