| PRESENTATION
An original concept for taking an inventory of our
planet's condition at the beginning of the new millennium
invenTerre is divided into three thematic areas:
"Spaceship
earth", promoting awareness of just how fragile
our ecosystem is;
"Eyes
in the sky", an overview of the major Earth
observation satellite families and their roles as sentinels;
"CommenTerre",
or the scientific view of tomorrow's observation systems.
 Sequence
of panels illustrated with 14 photographs
by
Yann Arthus-Bertrand
 This
first stage of the exhibition features 33 panels illustrating
our unique position in the Universe. As a passenger aboard "Spaceship
Earth" successfully launched 4,5 billion years ago, the visitor
discovers that our planet is fragile. Thanks to the commentaries
on the 14 superb images of life from the 4 corners of the globe
captured by photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, visitors become
aware of how urgent it is to understand how the Earth works in
order to protect and preserve its delicate balance.
The tireless watchers
 4
interactive terminals
 In
this area of the exhibition, visitors can discover the different
types of Earth observation satellites and their applications (images
and remote sensing).
A track record of these satellites' abilities is provided by 4
interactive terminals each presenting a major application of satellite-based
observation technology: "Atmosphere", "Oceans",
"Land", "Human Activities".
While "turning the pages" of these impressive photo
albums of satellite imagery, visitors can discover the measurements
and views obtained by space-based observation technology and also
their general features (instruments, orbit).
Space Station Earth
 Interactive
model
As an addition to the set of 4 thematic interactive
terminals, a model of the Earth gives visitors a grasp of orbits
and the main Earth observation satellite families in the form
of a question and answer quiz.
 4
audio terminals
 In
this area, visitors hear how scientists envisage the future of
Earth observation from the standpoint of the generic themes of
the exhibition ("Atmosphere", " Oceans", "Land",
and "Human Activities").
For each of these themes, a timeline panel sums up the highlights
of satellite-based observation in the past and the future.
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