The images may be used for studying the weather, for research, or for browsing our archive with the intention of purchasing higher resolution images of a certain area. To find out which areas of the earth we cover please see our coverage document. In order to satisfy the requirements of our funding body, NERC, we ask that you register with us before viewing our images.
Registration is free and instant, and subsequent access to our quicklook archive is free.
You may choose a username and password which you find easy to remember, and if your browser supports cookies you will only ever have to enter them once. Many thumbnails can be viewed on a single page, enabling comparisions to be made between different satellite passes. Recent passes are available as re-projected images showing the area around the UK in a standard view. Our Sample Images will give you an idea of the quality of quicklooks and thumbnails. We have a selection of Interesting Images available.