User uptake of Copernicus resources: a use case for land monitoring

As part of the user engagement activities promoted by the EOUPTAKE regional project aiming to stimulate the adoption of Earth Observation Open Data provided by the Copernicus programme, the paper exemplifies an application of Copernicus resources through a use case for land monitoring. To this end, the paper describes a workflow for land cover classification of satellite images, classification validation, and integration with hydrographic datasets to study flooding risks. This activity is part of the Copernicus User Uptake Initiative efforts to contribute to the dissemination of the skills in the management and use of data, services, and tools offered by the Copernicus ecosystem.