What satellite data Biodivex processes — and what that means for your area of interest
Detection precision and alert latency depend on sensor selection and your AOI's latitude. A tropical site at 10°S has a different revisit profile than a temperate forest at 45°N. This page documents what each sensor contributes, where it covers, and what latency to expect.
Sensor specifications
All sensors below are processed for change detection. Resolution, revisit frequency, and open/commercial status affect how each is used in the pipeline.
| Satellite / Sensor | Resolution | Revisit | Band Count | Coverage | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel-2 MSI | 10 m / 20 m / 60 m | 5 days at equator | 13 bands | Global land | Open |
| Sentinel-1 SAR | 10 m (GRD) | 6–12 days | C-band dual pol | Global land | Open |
| Landsat 8/9 OLI/TIRS | 30 m | 16 days | 11 bands | Global land | Open |
| Planet SuperDove | 3–5 m | Daily (varies) | 8 bands | Tropics + licensed AOIs | Commercial |
Coverage areas
Primary coverage: tropical belt (30°N–30°S) for deforestation-critical biomes. Temperate forest coverage available. Polar regions excluded.
Pass-to-alert latency
From satellite overpass to detection alert delivery. Latency is the interval between observation acquisition and polygon delivery to your dashboard or webhook endpoint. Cloud cover over the AOI on a given pass delays detection to the next cloud-free acquisition — the 6-week rolling baseline absorbs gaps of up to 3 weeks without degrading change detection accuracy.
Confirm coverage for your area of interest
Send us coordinates or a country/region description. We'll tell you which sensors cover it, the effective revisit frequency, and what detection thresholds apply to the dominant biome class in your AOI.