View Data

View Data allows users to preview full-resolution images, created from LAADS data products on a web-based map using the GLOBAL Imagery Browse Services (GIBS) tile service, prior to downloading or ordering data sets.

Supported Browsers:

— latest desktop & mobile versions

Go to View Data app

How to View LAADS Product Imagery

Key Features

View & Explore Imagery
  • Pan

    Click and drag the image to move it around.

  • Zoom

    Use your mouse wheel or pinch on a touchpad/screen to zoom in and out.

  • Timeline

    Slide through dates via the timeline below the image. (Appears once you select a product.)

Select Layers

Open the Products tab on the right to customize your view:

  • Data Layers — Click + ADD LAYERS to overlay one or more products.
  • Orbit Tracks — Show satellite paths and overpass times.
  • Overlays — Add map layers like streets or borders.
  • Backgrounds — Toggle between static or dynamic scene backdrops.
How to Search for Data Files
  1. Pick Your Date
    Drag the timeline handles under the image to set your search window.
  2. Choose Day or Night
    Select “Day” or “Night” to filter data by illumination conditions.
  3. Define Your Area
    Pick from Country, Tile (MODIS), Site, Polygon, or Classic (coords). Defaults to global if none chosen.
  4. Run & View Results
    Click the Data Select tab on the right. Popup panels let you refine constraints—close any with the “×” in their header.
View Data UI
Select Tool Widget