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Finding data

The Resource Catalogue provides a user-friendly interface for discovering and accessing Earth Observation data. This guide walks through the basic features of the catalogue's browse page and how to use its filtering and search capabilities.

💡 Video Tutorial: Discover data collections on EODH

The Browse Page

When you first visit the Resource Catalogue, you'll see the browse page which displays all available datasets. Each dataset is presented as a card containing:

  • A thumbnail image
  • The dataset collection title
  • The date range covered by the dataset

Filtering Data

The catalogue provides several filtering options at the top of the page to help you narrow down your search:

Data Category Filter

You can filter datasets by their category. For example:

  • 🌡️ Climate projection data
  • 🛰️ Optical and multispectral data
  • Other specialized data types

To use a filter:

  • Click on the category dropdown
  • Select your desired category
  • To clear a selection, click the close button (X) on the pill icon that appears

Multiple Filters

You can combine multiple filters to refine your search. For example, you might want to find:

  • Optical and multispectral data with an open data license
  • Commercial data with specific characteristics

Grouping Options

The "Group by" feature allows you to organize the displayed data into categories. You can group by:

  • Provider
  • Data type
  • Other available categories

Note

You can only use one grouping option at a time, but you can combine it with multiple filters.

Searching for Data

The search function allows you to find specific datasets using keywords:

  • Click the search button
  • Enter your search terms (e.g., "Sentinel" or "temperature")
  • The catalogue will filter to show only matching datasets

Viewing Dataset Details

When you find a dataset of interest:

Click on its card. You'll see detailed information including:

  • Full title
  • Date range
  • Description
  • Relevant keywords