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Configuration

Registration with NASA Earthdata

The application downloads raw satellite data (i.e., granules) using the NASA EarthData system via the earthaccess python library.

This requires that the user register for a free Earthdata Login.

Configuring CDSE

As discussed in the 1. Download Granules stage, the application generates preview images of Sentinel-3A/B requires using the EU's Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) via the Sentinel-Hub pacakge. This requires a separate authentication method than the NASA EarthAccess method.

CDSE Registration Instructions

CDSE Credential Expiration

By default, CDSE credentials expire after 90 days. The user may choose to extend this expiration period, but it is preferable to simply create and re-enter new set of credentials when the old credentials expire.

  1. Login or Register a new account with the EU's Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem

  2. In the sidebar click "User Settings" and in the OAuth clients tab click the green + Create button

  3. Provide a Client Name (e.g., <USER>-laptop), keep all default settings and click the green + Create button.

  4. Within the main appliction, open the sidebar and click the blue Configure OAuth Credentials button. Copy the Client ID and Client Secret from the CDSE webpage and click the blue Store Credentials button.

  5. A pop-up will verify that the user has entered valid credentials.