D45.1a - Prototype Report: New LC/LU Products (Issue 1)

This report comprises a description of the provided prototype datasets of New Land Cover/Land Use Products (linked to Deliverable P45.2). A detailed description of the objectives will be provided together with an explanation of the methodology, results and conclusions, as derived by WP 45. It methodological descriptions and considerations in view of acquisition of relevant input VHR, Sentinel and supporting data for new LC/LU product implementation, development of a suitable probability sample at pan-European level based on Copernicus Land Validation project results, identification of relevant thematic class descriptors based on the EAGLE matrix concept, as well as implementation of a coherent HR Land Cover layer over selected demonstration sites.