Landsat 8
The Landsat 8 is a satellite that images the entire Earth every 16 days in an 8-day offset from Landsat 7. More can be learned about the Landsat 8 through this link.
Procedure
- Account Registration (optional)
- First, create an account with the EROS Registration System.
- Note: Account registration is required to download and order scenes.
- Search Criteria
- After registration, visit EarthExplorer.
- A tab should be visible that says Search Criteria. Within the tab, you can add an address/place, path/row, or feature (ex. Houston, TX). Click on the Show button to display the queue number, latitude and longitude. Click clear to remove the location.
- The Data Range tab allows for setting specific dates for image results.
- The Result Options tab returns the number of records.
- Click the Data Sets tab.
- For more detailed instruction, consult the help documentation page.
- Data Sets
- Within the Data Sets tab, select the pin Landsat Archive.
- Under Landsat Archive, select the Pre-Collection pin.
- Select the L8 OLI/TIRS box.
- Click the Additional Criteria tab.
- Additional Criteria
- For multiple data sets, use the dropdown to select other options.
- Click the Results tab.
- Results
- The Data Set should be displayed for the set size previously indicated.
- In order to download a set, click on the green download arrow / harddrive icon (four icons to the right of the image).
- Within download options, select Level 1 GeoTIFF Data Product.
Success!
If followed correctly, you've now just downloaded your data set from the Landsat 8 satellite!
Other Notes:
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To receive the best image quality, choose a data set that has high visibility (low cloud coverage).
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The Level 1 GeoTIFF Data Product varies in size, approximately 1 GB for a single set of data. Consider internet speeds and contact your ISP if necessary.