Implementing the future of operational high‑resolution thermal infrared radiometry with the Copernicus LSTM mission: Instrument design and development status

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The Copernicus LSTM instrument provides high-resolution, multi-spectral thermal infrared observations for operational land surface temperature monitoring. Designed to meet stringent radiometric performance standards, it addresses critical gaps in food security, urban heat monitoring, and sustainable water management. The mission's architecture ensures frequent revisit and traceable data, establishing a new standard for thermal infrared environmental services.