Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which temporal coverage is covered by the Hi-Res LST service?

Our service supports processing requests starting from 1st June 2018 onward.

What is the temporal and spatial resolution of the Hi-Res LST land surface temperature product?

The temporal coverage is a configurable parameter that can be set between 30 and 1000 minutes. The currently integrated method uses a 30-minute temporal resolution and provides the land surface temperature super resolution product on a daily schedule.

When inspecting my requested results, I see land surface temperature values in some areas, while others show no output. What is the reason for this?

Missing land surface temperature values usually occur in areas affected by cloud cover. The Hi-Res LST processing relies on Sentinel-3 observations, which cannot retrieve reliable land surface temperature through clouds. As a result, any pixel identified as cloudy (or of insufficient quality) is excluded from the output.

How long does it take to complete a pipeline run?

The processing time depends on several factors, such as your position in the processing queue and the availability of cloud infrastructure resources, which may vary with overall service usage. Consequently, processing duration can differ between requests. However, the system is configured to ensure that every registered pipeline run is completed within 7 days.

I have ideas to improve or extend the current Hi-Res-LST functionality. What can I do?

We welcome your feedback and suggestions. If you have ideas for improvements or new features, please contact our team e.g., via mail using DESP-AAS-HiResLST@ohb-ds.de and share your input. Your contributions help us enhance and evolve the service.