Time series and area sampling on the map

We have enhanced the Pixel Inspector with a new chart that shows how the value of a single point on the map has changed over time. After clicking on an area with layers that have multiple acquisitions, in addition to the instant value you will see a curve with the historical trend of that precise point. This lets you understand whether an index is rising, falling or stable, without having to switch to separate charts. The chart's vertical scale is aligned with that of the layer, so the values are always comparable and consistent. We took care of the formatting of numbers and dates to make them immediately readable. To use the feature, activate the Pixel Inspector, select a temporal layer and click on a point on the map. The chart appears right in the box alongside the point value. It is a valuable tool for following the local evolution of a phenomenon over the seasons or years.

We have introduced the ability to sample the average value of an entire area, and not just of a single point, directly on the map. Through a handy mode menu you can choose whether to read the value of a precise point or to analyze a wider zone that you select or draw. Once the area is defined, a box appears with the sampling result, useful for getting a representative summary of a portion of territory. This feature is available both on the site's main map and in the layers' detail views. It helps you quickly answer questions such as what an index is worth on average in a given zone. To use it, open the map, activate the tool and select the analysis mode you prefer. You can thus move naturally from point analysis to area analysis. This makes exploring the data on the map much more flexible and complete.

We improved the calculation of period averages for the map layers, making it more precise and flexible. Now, when you request the average of a custom range, the system correctly sends the chosen start and end dates, so the result reflects exactly the period you are interested in. The custom averages are also all shown in the time strip, without any being left out. During processing you will see a clear loading indication, and requests are handled so as to avoid unnecessary processing. This lets you easily compare the average situation of different periods. To use the feature, select a layer, choose the average mode and set the desired range. The result will appear on the map and in the time strip alongside the other acquisitions. This way you can summarize the trend of an area over time spans tailored to your needs.

We fixed an issue affecting the button to update the aridity map. Previously, pressing it several times in quick succession could accidentally start multiple processes at the same time, causing confusion about the real state. Now the button is protected against repeated presses, so a new process starts only when it is actually appropriate. We also improved the handling of leftover progress notifications, ignoring those that were too old and no longer corresponded to any real activity. This prevents you from being shown a waiting state when in fact nothing is in progress. The fix makes updating aridity maps more predictable and reliable. No action is required on your part: the improvement is already active. You will notice it when using the update button in the section dedicated to aridity.

We refined the box that appears when you use the Pixel Inspector, to make it more readable and informative. The main value is now well highlighted, accompanied by a reference and an always-visible color scale that shows at a glance where that value falls. We reorganized the elements when space is limited, moving for example the percentage below the value to avoid overlaps. The box now also appears correctly when the value is zero, belongs to a category or is unavailable, situations in which it previously might not show. We also made color-scale recognition more robust and fixed a case where sampling could fall outside the edges of the area. The box's position on the map has also been made more stable. To notice these improvements, activate the Pixel Inspector and click on different points of the map. The result is a much clearer and more reliable value-reading experience.