FAQ

What are the requirements to access Earth Map?

To access Earth Map you need a Google Account with access to Google Earth Engine enabled.

What browsers can I use?

While we currently support most modern browsers we test Earth Map on Google Chrome (version 79 or above) and Microsoft Edge (version 79 or above).

Why is the right panel not showing?

To view or access the Statistics Panel on the right you first need to click on a polygon. After you click on a polygon the Statistics Panel will be active, and you can collapse it or expand it.

Can I import my area of interest?

It is currently not possible to add your own Area of Interest, this feature will be available soon, but you can add your own polygons / boundaries to an Area of Interest.

Can I import my data?

You can import polygon / boundaries in Earth Map.

What export options do I have?

Bellow you will find a list of all the data that you can export in Earth Map:

How can I report an issue or provide feedback?

If you would like to contact us regarding an issue in Earth Map or to give us any suggestions, please use this 'Contact us' form. 

How can I suggest a new data set?

If you would like to contact us to request a data set to be added, please use this 'Contact us' form. 

Can I use Earth Map offline?

Earth Map does not work offline. The rendering of statistical analyses and layers are executed in the cloud using Google Earth Engine and require an internet connection.

Why are some analyses slow to appear?

Depending on the size of the area and the data set resolution for which you are running statistical analyses, it may take some time (several minutes) for Earth Map / Google Earth Engine to complete the computation. Please be patient and do not re-execute the same analysis or refresh your browser. In case something goes wrong you will receive an error message.

How often are the datasets updated?

The datasets represented in Earth Map are localized in the Google Earth Engine Repository. All the information, including the updates of the datasets can be found in the "ABOUT THIS LAYER" bottom located on the left part of the layer. 


What are the spatial resolutions of the datasets?

The datasets represented in Earth Map are localized in the Google Earth Engine Repository. All the information, including the spatial resolutions of the datasets can be found in the "ABOUT THIS LAYER" bottom located on the left part of the layer. 


How can I know the coordinates or the altitude of a point?

Click on Map and activate the terrain to have access to the altitude. Then click on a given point and the coordinates and altitude will be visualized in the lower left part of the panel. 

Can I extract a forecast for a dataset?

Currently, Earth Map deals only with past and current data. This allows the user to monitor several metrics from the past to the present, but not yet looking at the future.