Let’s start by reviewing the data sets, the processing software or platform, and the region covered in the hands-on tutorial.
Data sets
You load the analysis-ready data directly into Google Earth Engine (GEE).
| EO data | Data Characteristics |
| Optical data: Landsat 8 Analysis-ready data: USGS Landsat 8 Level 2, Collection 2, Tier 1 Provider: USGS | – 19 Bands: Surface reflectance for different wavelengths (7), and a variety of additional bands – Resolution: 30 m – Analysis-ready data: Surface reflectance image – ‘Estimation of the fraction of incoming solar radiation that is reflected from Earth’s surface to the Landsat sensor by correcting for the artefacts from the atmosphere, illumination, and viewing geometry.’ |
Processing Software/Platform
Google Earth Engine (GEE) is used for the processing of the EO data.
- Go to https://code.earthengine.google.com and create an account if you don‘t already have one.
- You will find here the Earth Engine Code Editor Guide
Region of Interest
The region of interest is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil