Education & Research

Hello everyone, I’m working on a project to assess water availability in semi-arid zones. I’d like to know best practices for using PlanetScope imagery to: Extract permanent and seasonal water bodies Track seasonal changes Integrate results into a GIS dashboard Any recommended workflows, tools, or scripts would be greatly appreciated! Category: Data Access Experience or Education & Research

Pleased to share our latest publication with the community: https://caribjes.com/CJESpdf/CJES55-4-Ramsewak-NarivaSwampTrinidad.pdfGrateful to all co-authors and collaborators for their support during this study!!

Hello, my name is Wilman Mejia. I currently work at the Forest Conservation Institute, specifically in the monitoring unit, serving as a deforestation alert validation technician. If you work in the same or similar field, could you share platforms or ideas with me for viewing and validating monthly or daily satellite images?

I grew up surrounded by the beauty of snow-capped peaks, frozen rivers, and crisp mountain air. But now? The snow melts faster. Floods hit harder. Glaciers are shrinking right in front of our eyes. What used to be predictable seasons have turned into chaos. And the worst part? The rest of the world doesn’t even see how it’s affecting mountain communities like ours. This isn’t just science — it’s lived reality.It’s time we speak up. Not just for us, but for every ecosystem being pushed to the edge.

Hello,I would like to know when we can expect to use the Tanager hyperspectral data. Will it be available to subscribers of the Education and Research Program? Thanks,Mohammed  

Hello Planet Labs Community,I’m a graduate researcher working on a hyperspectral remote sensing project, and I’ve noticed that there doesn’t seem to be access to Tanager hyperspectral data through the Planet Explorer platform. I’d appreciate clarification on: Whether Tanager data is currently available for research use How to access it (if available) Where to find overpass or acquisition schedules for this satellite Any guidance or resources would be greatly appreciated.Thank you!Muhammad

This question was originally asked March 16, 2021 07:10 by user Haiyan Huang. Hi,We've downloaded several 4-band PlanetScope Scene images for some locations.I am wondering for the same locations, can we download PlanetScope Ortho Tile data  for free as we already paid the quota when we downloaded  the 4-band PlanetScope Scene data?Best wishes,Haiyan Huang

Hello everyone,My name is Hasan Bin Ali Bin Mahmoud Al Shareef, an Independent UN Expert specializing in child protection and human rights in conflict zones. I also serve as the President of AGDO.e.V, the Arab-German Green Development Organization (officially registered in Germany – Reg. No. RV 3037).We are currently leading initiatives to monitor environmental and humanitarian damage in conflict zones like Sudan and Gaza, increasingly relying on satellite imagery to support international documentation and advocacy.I’m open to collaborating with those interested in: Using Planet imagery to detect land changes, displacement patterns, and infrastructure damage Developing visual reports for use in UN or human rights contexts Co-creating tools or workflows optimized for humanitarian crisis monitoring Looking forward to exchanging knowledge and working with anyone passionate about leveraging satellite data for good.

Dear all, I have a probably slightly unusual question which is for a satellite art/research project that I am currently conducting between the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) and the Scott Polar Research Institute (Cambridge, UK). For this project, I am currently looking for various “durations” that are required for gathering and processing satellite data.For this, we are trying to work with durations that are more than 0,5 seconds (mostly for practical purposes), such as the time it takes for specific satellites to orbit the earth, how long it takes to get which satellite image of what size, or the time span of sending the control command to take an image until the image is available on the ground. I would be very grateful and interested in any hints, thanks in advance!

how do i resolve the conflict between the registration of “global trial”and “education and research”? please help me with it

Dear Sir/Madam,I am currently utilizing PlanetScope imagery for the data analysis of my scientific research project. Nevertheless, I have noticed that the expiration date of my Education and Research Account has passed. I would like to inquire whether it is possible to apply for an extension of the account validity period. Moreover, at present, I am in great need of a substantial amount of data. Hence, I wonder if it would be feasible to increase the monthly download limit of my account. Thank you very much for your kind assistance.I am looking forward to your reply.

I have completed all the required courses but only 4 of the 7 courses are recognised as registered and completed on my profile. Will this prevent me from completing the onboarding process?

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私は Planet の教育研究プランに参加しており、Planet Explorer を使用しています。いつも Labs Snapshot 機能を使用して Planet Explorer から衛星画像をダウンロードしているのですが、今日、ダウンロードに付属するロゴと情報が突然消えてしまいました。ダウンロード処理中に取得した画像からは、ロゴや情報も失われます。これを表示するにはどうすればよいですか?すでに再起動と再ログインを試しました。(画像下の情報) 

Hi there,My friends received an approval email for E&R program on March 15. But He still haven't receive account activation email, and he cannot log in with his account to post here. Can you help him with that?  His email account is ---Best regards,Zhao

Hello,I am currently using PlanetScope imagery for my master's thesis data analysis. However, I've noticed that my Education and Research Account has expired. Is it possible to request an extension for my account? Additionally, I require a larger amount of data at the moment. Would it be possible to increase the monthly download limit for my account?Thank you very much for your assistance. I look forward to your response.

Hello,I am reaching out to you in connection with my ongoing master's thesis, which involves the analysis of satellite images. I am currently utilizing a standard Education and Research Account. As my thesis progresses, I anticipate the need for a larger volume of data, and I am concerned that the freely available download area may not be sufficient for my requirements.Is there a possibility to extend the monthly download limit for my account. If such an extension is available, could you please provide details on whether it is a complimentary service for educational and research purposes, or if there is a cost associated with the additional data access? thanks in advance! 

Hello,My account is applying for the E&R program for the second time, and the page comes up with "Authentication Redirect One moment please" and the program won't load and the planet explorer won't work.How can I solve this problem?Can you help me with that?Best regards,Xiaohan

Hi there,I received an approval email for E&R program on June 15. But I still haven't receive account activation email.Can you help me with that?Best regards,Leikun

Hello,I would like to know if my plan is currently active.(University account)I cannot download scenes and single AOI.Please let me  know  if I must upgrade my plan or if I must submitted another project reserach topics .Thank you so muche,Paolo 

Dear Planet Support Team,I hope this message finds you well. I previously had a student account with Planet, which allowed me to access and download satellite imagery at 3.5-meter resolution. However, I am currently encountering an issue where it states, "no plans have been set up."As a student, this access has been crucial for my academic research, and I would greatly appreciate your assistance in reactivating my student account. Could you please guide me on how to regain access to my student plan or inform me of any steps I need to take to renew my eligibility?Thank you for your time and support. I look forward to your response.Best regards,Laura Capie

Dear Planet Explorer Team,I am a Planet Explorer user with a student account subscription. However, recently I have encountered a problem where my account is no longer accessible. I would like to know if the service has been discontinued or if it needs to be renewed.If it needs to be renewed, I would like to ask for your help and information on the steps or procedures required to reactivate my account. Additionally, I would like to confirm whether access to imagery is still available for student accounts. If it is, I would appreciate your assistance in restoring my access.Here I attach a screenshot of my accountThank you for your attention and support. I greatly appreciate the prompt response to this issue.Sincerely,Nadri

Hi, For last few months I am trying access the data but a message is shown thereNo Plans have been setupcan some one help me to get a plane.thanks

I try to connect gee and planet but I can't, it already configures Google Earth Engine on planet but I still get an error when I want to load the images in GEE  

I am on an Education and Research plan, but whenever I try to search for images in Planetexplorer, it says there are no results. I have tried multiple different sites and date ranges.Maybe I am misunderstanding something fundamental - but I should have access to data through Planet Explorer - right? Best, Klara