A general presentation of ESA's Earth observation satellite ERS-2, with its specific new instrument GOME (Global Ozone Monitoring Experiment) purposely designed to scan the ozone layer. ESA will launch ERS-2 with an Ariane 4 in 1995, building upon the experience and facilities gained with the 1991 satellite ERS-1.

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10:00:00:00 ESA logo
10:00:21:00 title: ERS-2 Ready For Launch
10:00:27:00 conditions of use
10:00:40:00 title: ESA Launches New Generation Ozone Monitor
10:00:44:00 Antarctic ice-scape
10:00:47:00 scientists working on ice
10:00:49:00 Antarctic sky
10:00:51:00 animated globe showing fluctuating ozone levels
10:00:57:00 beach scenes
10:01:01:00 faces on crowded street
10:01:04:00 technicians in computer room - various
10:01:11:00 satellite tracking antenna in snow near Kiruna, Sweden
10:01:16:00 Ariane launch at night
10:01:26:00 3D animation of ERS-2 GOME in operation
10:01:40:00 assembly of ERS-2
10:01:58:00 pan across GOME on ERS-2
10:02:03:00 3D animation of ERS-2 satellite
10:02:11:00 satellite-receiving antenna revolving
10:02:13:00 researchers at computer work stations
10:02:21:00 animated globe showing fluctuating ozone levels
10:02:24:00 chapter ends
10:02:25:00 title: ERS-2 follows in the tracks of ERS-1
10:02:31:00 Ariane launch at night
10:02:39:00 3D animation of ERS