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Creating Tasks

The Continuous Collection Task automates image downloads from a specific vendor. You can schedule recurring tasks (satellite image downloads) that capture imagery for a defined Area of Interest (AOI), within a set date range and frequency thus eliminating the need for manual collection.

To create a task, do the following:

  1. Click the Acquire module, and then click the Continuous Collection sub-module.

  2. Click the + icon to create a new continuous task. The Create New Continuous Collection Task panel is displayed.

  3. In the Create New Continuous Collection Task panel, do the following:

    FieldDescription
    NameEnter a unique name for the task (e.g., S1-SouthEastAsia).
    DescriptionProvide a short explanation (e.g., “Collection for South East Asia region”).
    VendorSelect a satellite provider from the dropdown (e.g., Sentinel-1).
    Start DateChoose the date when the image collection should begin.
    End DateChoose the date when the task should stop executing.
    FrequencySelect how often to collect imagery:
    • Daily
    • Weekly
    • Monthly
    • Custom
    Interval (Visible only if Custom is selected)Enter a numeric value to define how often the system should execute the task. For example:
    • 1 = every unit
    • 2 = every second unit (e.g., every 2 days)
    Unit (Visible only if Custom is selected)Select the unit of time to pair with the interval. Options include:
    • Day
    • Week
    • Month

    For example, Interval: 3 + Unit: Day = Collect imagery every 3 days.
    Start Time(Optional) Define the earliest time of day to begin image collection.
    End Time(Optional) Define the latest time of day to stop image collection.

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  4. Click Add to Workspace to automatically save collected imagery to a shared workspace. This step is optional but useful for collaboration and data access.

  5. Define the Area of Interest (AOI) for imagery collection:

    OptionFunctionality
    DrawOpen a map interface and draw an AOI using a Rectangle or Polygon tool. This is a mandatory step.
    AOI LibrarySelect a saved AOI from your organization’s library.
    WKTPaste a WKT (Well-Known Text) geometry string to define the AOI.
    Select AOI ToolUse the arrow icon (bottom-right) to select an AOI directly from the map.

  6. Click the Save button to save the AOI.

  7. Click the Create New button to execute the task.

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