The Analytical Tools panel allows you to apply advanced visualizations, algorithms, and analytical adjustments to an insight once it is displayed on the map. These tools enhance interpretation and enable deeper analysis based on either the selected insight or the underlying image.

Accessing Analytical Tools #

To access Analytical Tools:

1. First, display any insight on the map.
   • The specific insight does not matter, but it determines which tools are available.
2. Once an insight is visible, it will appear as a chip in the top-right corner of the map.
3. Hover over the insight chip.
   • The chip will expand and reveal additional icons.
4. Click the Analytical Tools icon (analysis/settings icon).
5. The Analytical Tools panel will open on the right side, replacing the standard blocks.

Analytical Tool Categories #

1. Insight Tools (Default)

Insight tools are applied directly to the insight currently being visualized.

These tools:

• Only use the data from the active insight.
• Do not incorporate additional bands beyond what is displayed.

Behavior depends on the visualization type:

• Single-band index → analysis is based on that single band.
• Multi-band composition (e.g., RGB) → analysis uses the displayed bands only.

These tools are ideal when:

• You want to refine or analyze a specific insight.
• Your workflow depends on the exact values shown in the visualization.

2. Image Tools

Image tools operates on the full underlying image rather than the displayed insight.

These tools:

• Use all available bands from the image.
• Are independent of the currently selected insight.

This means:

• The result does not depend on which insight is currently visualized.
• Analysis is performed at the image level, not the insight level.

These tools are ideal when:

• You need full spectral or multi-band analysis.
• The analysis requires information beyond a single insight.

3. Insight Sandbox

The insight Sandbox is a flexible environment for creating and testing new insights.

This feature allows you to:

• Rapidly define custom insight formulas.
• Iterate and test different combinations of bands.
• Experiment without committing to full processing workflows.

Key characteristics:

• Operates independently of the initial insight selected.
• Always works directly with the underlying image.
• Designed for fast iteration with optimized credit usage.

This is particularly useful for:

• Prototyping new insight.
• Testing hypotheses before formal analysis.
• Advanced users exploring custom workflows.

Summary #

• Start by visualizing any insight.
• Access Analytical Tools from the insight chip.
• Choose the appropriate tool category depending on your goal:
  • Insight Tools → analyze the current insight only.
  • Image Tools → analyze the full image.
  • Insight Sandbox → create and test new insights.

Further documentation is available for each analytical tool and method.