# 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.