Tasks
Canopy enables you to request new data from Umbra's constellation of SAR satellites through its automated tasking system. In addition, the interface provides real-time status updates, keeping you informed about each task through its entire lifecycle.
What is a Task?
A Task represents a request for new data to be collected by the Umbra constellation. When you submit a Task, you are able to define:
- Area of Interest: The geographic location to be imaged
- Time window: When you need the data collected
- Imaging mode: How the satellite should capture the data
- Collection parameters: Geometric constraints and quality requirements
Canopy's automated tasking system handles scheduling, collection, processing, and delivery while providing real-time status updates throughout the entire lifecycle.
Task Statuses
Tasks automatically progress through a series of statuses from submission to delivery. Each Task maintains a complete history of these status changes, giving you full visibility into the collection process.
The table below describes the possible Task statuses and their definitions:
Terminal Statuses Statuses marked with a † are considered terminal and Tasks will not transition away from these statuses without human involvement.
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| RECEIVED | Task input validated and accepted into the system |
| SUBMITTED | Task sent to Umbra's scheduling system |
| ACCEPTED | Scheduling system has accepted the task for processing |
| ACTIVE | Task queued for mission planning and scheduling |
| SCHEDULED | Added to satellite mission schedule; Collects generated |
| TASKED | Satellite commanded to perform the collection |
| TRANSMITTED | Satellite commanded to downlink collected data |
| INCOMPLETE | Partial data received; awaiting additional downlink passes |
| PROCESSING | Raw data being processed into deliverable products |
| PROCESSED | Processing complete; products ready for delivery |
| DELIVERING | Products being delivered to your specified location |
| DELIVERED † | All products successfully delivered and available |
| REJECTED † | Unable to schedule; try different parameters or contact support |
| CANCELED † | Task canceled per customer request |
| ERROR † | System error prevented completion |
| ANOMALY † | Collection anomaly prevented completion |
Imaging Modes
Canopy supports multiple imaging modes, which determine how the satellite collects data. Each mode balances resolution and coverage differently, allowing you to choose the best fit for your use case.
Spotlight Mode
Ideal for obtaining high-resolution imagery over a relatively smaller area. Umbra Spotlight images provide a guaranteed minimum footprint of 5×5 km, with options for larger scene sizes depending on your organization’s settings.
Scan Mode (Coming soon)
Scan mode is designed for wider area coverage. Instead of fixing on a single point, the radar beam sweeps along a path defined by two geographic points (10–100 km apart), producing an 8 km swath.
Updated about 1 month ago