Portal Overview

The Geopera Portal provides a comprehensive web interface for satellite imagery search, ordering, and project management. This overview covers the main interface elements and workflows.

Dashboard

Your dashboard provides a central hub for all portal activities:

Recent Activity

  • Latest order updates
  • Recently viewed imagery
  • System notifications
  • Team activity (for enterprise accounts)

Quick Stats

  • Current month usage
  • Active orders count
  • Available account balance
  • API usage metrics

Quick Actions

  • Start new search
  • View pending orders
  • Access recent downloads
  • Manage team members

Search Interface

Map Controls

The interactive map provides:

  • Pan and Zoom: Navigate to your area of interest
  • Layer Controls: Toggle satellite basemaps and overlays
  • Drawing Tools: Define search areas directly on the map
  • Coordinate Display: Real-time lat/lon cursor position

AOI Definition

Multiple methods to define your Area of Interest:

  1. Draw Polygon: Click points to create custom shapes
  2. Draw Rectangle: Click and drag for simple rectangular areas
  3. Upload Shapefile: Import existing GIS boundaries
  4. Coordinate Entry: Type lat/lon coordinates manually
  5. Place Names: Search by city, landmark, or address

Search Filters

Temporal Filters

  • Date Range: Start and end dates for imagery acquisition
  • Seasonal Filtering: Specific months or seasons
  • Recency: Most recent imagery within X days

Quality Filters

  • Cloud Cover: Maximum acceptable cloud percentage
  • Image Quality: Exclude low-quality acquisitions
  • Processing Level: Filter by available processing options

Sensor Filters

  • Specific Sensors: Choose individual satellite platforms
  • Resolution Ranges: Filter by spatial resolution requirements
  • Spectral Bands: Multispectral vs panchromatic options

Results Display

Grid View

  • Scene Thumbnails: Quick visual preview of each scene
  • Metadata Overlay: Key info displayed on each thumbnail
  • Sorting Options: Order by date, cloud cover, or resolution
  • Bulk Selection: Multi-select for batch operations

List View

  • Detailed Metadata: Full technical specifications
  • Availability Status: Real-time ordering availability
  • Pricing Information: Per-scene cost estimates
  • Download Links: Direct access for previously ordered scenes

Map View

  • Scene Footprints: Precise coverage boundaries overlaid on map
  • Color Coding: Visual indicators for quality, age, and availability
  • Interactive Selection: Click footprints to select scenes
  • Coverage Analysis: Identify gaps or overlaps in coverage

Order Management

Cart Functionality

  • Scene Collection: Gather multiple scenes before ordering
  • Processing Options: Configure orthorectification and enhancement
  • Delivery Preferences: Set download locations and notifications
  • Cost Estimation: Real-time pricing with volume discounts

Order Tracking

  • Status Updates: Real-time progress through processing pipeline
  • Email Notifications: Automated updates at key milestones
  • Download Management: Organized access to completed products
  • Quality Reports: Processing logs and quality metrics

Account Management

Profile Settings

  • Company Information: Business details and contacts
  • Notification Preferences: Email and in-portal alerts
  • Download Preferences: Default formats and projections
  • API Configuration: Keys and webhook endpoints

Billing Dashboard

  • Usage Reports: Detailed breakdowns by project and time period
  • Invoice History: Download invoices and receipts
  • Payment Methods: Manage credit cards and payment options
  • Spending Limits: Set budgets and approval workflows

Team Collaboration

  • User Management: Add team members and set permissions
  • Project Sharing: Collaborate on shared areas of interest
  • Role-Based Access: Control who can search, order, and download
  • Activity Logging: Track team member actions and usage

Mobile Experience

The portal is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices:

  • Touch Navigation: Swipe and tap map controls
  • Mobile Search: Simplified interface for field use
  • Offline Capability: Cache recent searches and results
  • GPS Integration: Use device location for AOI definition

Keyboard Shortcuts

Improve your efficiency with these shortcuts:

  • Ctrl+F: Open search interface
  • Ctrl+M: Toggle map view
  • Ctrl+D: Open dashboard
  • Ctrl+O: View orders
  • Space: Quick preview selected scene

Browser Support

The portal supports modern web browsers:

  • Chrome 90+
  • Firefox 88+
  • Safari 14+
  • Edge 90+

For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of Chrome or Firefox.