ArcGIS for Microsoft Planetary Computer brings hundreds of ready-to-use analysis tools from ArcGIS Pro to the Microsoft Planetary Computer so you can observe and monitor the planet. Access a ready-to-use wizard that guides users through the configuration of setting up an ArcGIS Pro virtual machine in the Azure cloud next to Microsoft Planetary Computer data. Leverage all the capabilities and extensions licensed for ArcGIS Pro in the cloud—including imagery and raster analysis, geoprocessing, and publishing tools.

With ArcGIS for Microsoft Planetary Computer, support workflows such as:

Suitability assessment to find the best sites for conservation and agriculture.
Change detection to locate areas impacted by disasters, identify new urban development, monitor sea level changes, and update trend forecasts
Susceptibility analysis to identify areas at risk of fires, floods, and other disasters.
Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) to perform land cover classification and object detection.

Benefits

Maximize your existing ArcGIS and Azure investment
Maximize your existing GIS Professional user type and ArcGIS Image Analyst license to unlock an ArcGIS Pro virtual machine at the heart of the Microsoft Planetary Computer. Pair this powerful machine with your active Azure subscription to speed up your analysis.

Access petabytes of analysis-ready geospatial data
Query and filter the Planetary Computer data catalog by location, time, and metadata, and access analysis-ready Earth observation data from ArcGIS Pro to support a range of your analyses.

Eliminate the need for infrastructure
Work with the data where it lives—no need to download it. Make your derived products accessible across the ArcGIS system.

Explore GUI-and-scripting-based tools
In addition to APIs and Python notebooks, access a powerful and intuitive no-code experience within ArcGIS Pro.

Analyze data with speed and at scale
Speed up analysis such as change detection, time series, and deep learning. Access tools and chain together raster functions via a push button experience or APIs. Perform on-the-fly processing or apply it globally and persist the results.

Share your results as stories, maps, and apps
Share insights with members of your organization. Create compelling, interactive apps and use storytelling tools that translate complex analyses into approachable, easy-to-use web and mobile applications that can be accessed by the public or restricted to critical stakeholders.

License Requirements:

You must sign in with your ArcGIS credentials. Your credentials must have the following licenses assigned:

ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Image Analyst
ArcGIS Spatial Analyst*
ArcGIS 3D Analyst*
*Optional extensions to complete specific imagery workflows

You will also need an active Azure subscription to get started. It is recommended that you connect with the Azure administrator within your organization to ensure you have the credentials necessary for setup.

Getting Started
Need help setting up ArcGIS for Microsoft Planetary Computer? Check out our video or documentation guide for valuable guidance.

Have Questions?

Please consult our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide.
Please email msplanetarycomputer@esri.com for any additional questions.

ArcGIS for Microsoft Planetary ComputerEsri, Inc.

ArcGIS for Microsoft Planetary Computer

Esri, Inc.

ArcGIS for Microsoft Planetary Computer

Esri, Inc.

ArcGIS for Microsoft Planetary Computer
Esri, Inc.