GeoD Global: an open-source Windows workbench for geospatial data discovery and downloads

Description and use

GeoD Global is an open‑source Windows application that discovers, previews, and downloads diverse geospatial datasets, managing them locally for integration with GIS tools such as QGIS and GRASS.

Problem

Users need a Windows application to discover, preview, and download diverse geospatial datasets and manage them locally for GIS workflows.

Outcome

GeoD Global provides a unified Windows interface for accessing multiple satellite and vector data sources, enabling preview, planning, and local management of downloads, and facilitating integration with QGIS, GRASS, and other GIS tools.

Workflow

• Select product, area, and time
• Search for available scenes
• Preview coverage on map
• Choose multiple results
• Review download plan
• Execute download
• Manage completed files in local workspace

Evidence

The workflow is: select a product, area and time; search; select multiple results; preview coverage; review the download plan; then manage completed files in a local workspace.

Source

Version 0.2.0 targets Windows 10/11 x64 and requires WebView2. The installers are unsigned.

Source

Downloaded files are managed locally. The workspace supports layers, raster inspection, and clipping/mosaicking for supported compatible rasters.

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