Export Imagery
You can export your satellite imagery directly to your favourite cloud storage—whether you’re on the Order Details page (to export a full task or capture) or in the Catalog (to export a single image). This guide will walk you through both options and show you how to set up or use existing cloud stores for seamless delivery.
Where to Export From
- Order Details Page:
- Perfect if you want to export all images associated with a task. For instance, if you have multiple captures under a single task, you can export them all at once.
- Catalog Page:
- Ideal for exporting a single image from your Catalog. If you only need to move one capture to the cloud, this is your go-to spot.
In both places, you’ll see an “Export” button.
Export Options
When you click “Export”, you’ll have two choices:
- Download to Local Device:
- Saves a .zip file to your computer, containing the image(s) with all the files that you require.
- Upload to Cloud Storage:
- Lets you send the imagery directly to a cloud store—such as Google Cloud Storage (GCS), Amazon S3, or Azure Blob Storage.
Uploading to Cloud Storage
If you choose “Upload to Cloud Storage,” a dialog box will appear. Here’s what to expect:
Step 1: Select or Create a Store
- Use a Saved Store:
If you’ve already set up a store, just pick it from the list. We’ll send your imagery to that store right away. - Create a New Store:
If you don’t have a saved store or need to add a new one, select “New Store.”
Step 2: Choose Your Cloud Provider
You can pick from major cloud platforms:
- GCS (Google Cloud Storage)
- Amazon S3
- Azure Blob Storage
Each provider requires slightly different details.
Step 3: Enter Your Cloud Details
Depending on which provider you choose, fill in the required fields:
-
Google Cloud Storage (GCS):
- Bucket: The name of your GCS bucket.
- Folder Path: The folder inside the bucket where you want the images to go.
- Project ID: Your GCP project identifier.
- Service Account Key: Credentials to authenticate with GCS.
- Name: A friendly name for this store (for identification in Aurora).
- Region: e.g.,
us-east1
,us-west1
, etc.
-
Azure Blob Storage:
- Bucket (Container): The container name where the images will be stored.
- Folder Path: Subfolder or directory path.
- Tenant ID, Client ID, Client Secret: Credentials for Azure authentication.
- Account Name: Your Azure storage account name.
- Name: A friendly name for this store (for identification in Aurora).
- Region: e.g.,
East US
,West US
, etc.
-
Amazon S3:
- Bucket: The S3 bucket name.
- Folder Path: Where in the bucket the images should go.
- Access Key ID, Secret Access Key: Your AWS credentials.
- Name: A friendly name for this store (for identification in Aurora).
- Region: e.g.,
us-east-1
,us-west-2
, etc.
After filling in the details, click “Upload” to send your files to this cloud store. You can also “Save this for future orders.”
Step 4: Deliver Your Imagery
Once you select a saved store or finish creating a new one, just confirm the upload. The system will start asynchronous delivery:
- Asynchronous means you can keep working while we handle the transfer in the background.
- You’ll receive a notification or can check the delivery status in the specified bucket.
Key Notes
- Exporting a Task vs. a Single Capture:
- Order Details Page: Exporting a task means all captures for that task are delivered to the cloud. You can also choose to export a single capture from the captures tab.
- Catalog Page: Exporting from Catalog means just that one image goes to the cloud.
- Saved Stores:
Once you’ve created a store, you can reuse it anytime without re-entering credentials. - Security:
We recommend storing your cloud credentials securely. Only share them with people who need access to set up these deliveries.