Planetary Variables™

Planetary Variables™ quantify change across the globe, as Earth’s hydrological and biological systems shift daily with immense complexity. Satellite data from Planet helps track vital characteristics defining the health of our world, including water, vegetation, temperature, and forest carbon. These variables render complex earth observation data from a range of constellations into actionable measurements, nearly everywhere on the Earth’s landmass. Powered by state-of-the-art remote sensing techniques and honed by a team of award-winning scientists, Planetary Variables provide robust measurements of the Earth’s surface. This enables better decisions across various industries with tools powered by consistent observations and backed by an archive spanning decades.

Planetary Variables data products are based on the scientific expertise of industry-leading remote sensing scientists. Our team develops advanced algorithms that process satellite data from Planet and from public constellations to produce information that is usable without extensive data cleaning and processing. Data sources from across the electromagnetic spectrum, including optical, radar, passive microwave, and lidar sensors, reveal different aspects about the physical properties of Earth. By fusing these distinct sources together, Planetary Variables unlock information about key characteristics about the Earth.