Resolution
Match spatial detail to the size of the feature you need to observe.
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Satellite Imagery & Earth Observation APIs
Learn how satellite imagery APIs expose scenes, mosaics, metadata, bands, cloud information, acquisition dates, and analysis-ready raster products.
Key concepts
Revisit
Understand how frequently a sensor can observe the same area.
Explore →Cloud cover
Filter or compare scenes when clouds obscure the surface.
Explore →Spectral bands
Use visible and non-visible bands according to the analysis objective.
Explore →Delivery
Plan for large raster files, tiles, cloud-optimized formats, and processing.
Explore →Licensing
Check display, storage, derivative-work, redistribution, and attribution terms.
Explore →Build around real spatial requirements
Geospatial systems connect geometry, time, metadata, rendering, and application logic. Start with the user decision, then choose data and API capabilities that support it. Validate coordinate systems, timestamps, data freshness, accuracy, licensing, and response behavior before relying on a service in production.