What You’ll Learn in This Guide
1. What the Data Catalog is
The Neural Earth Studio Data Catalog is a curated library of authoritative, open-source, and cleaned datasets optimized for immediate use inside the Studio platform. It allows you to explore, preview, and add data layers to your maps without manual data preparation or formatting.
The Data Catalog is your centralized hub for discovering high-quality, geospatial datasets that are ready for visualization and analysis within Neural Earth Studio.
Each dataset is standardized to ensure consistent schema, metadata, and file compatibility (e.g., GeoJSON, CSV, Parquet).
💡 Pro Tip Use the Data Catalog to quickly source environmental, demographic, or risk datasets instead of uploading your own files — all datasets are Studio-ready.
2. How to browse and search datasets
Click the Data Catalog tab in the Studio navigation menu.
Use the Search bar at the top to find datasets by name, keyword, or topic.
Datasets are displayed in a table view that includes:
Dataset name
Publisher name
Update frequency
File type
Access type (e.g., public license)
Last updated date
3. How to sort and filter the catalog
You can sort and filter the Data Catalog to quickly find datasets that match your area of interest or preferred data source.
Sorting datasets
Click on any column header (e.g., Dataset name, Publisher, Last updated) to sort the catalog in ascending or descending order.
Sorting helps you identify the newest datasets or group similar data providers.
Filtering by category
Use the right-hand column to select one or more data categories to narrow your search results. Click on any category to instantly filter the list of datasets. Available categories include:
Climate
Demographics
Earth Observation
Economics
Education
Emergency Management
Emergency Services
Energy
Financial
Healthcare
Infrastructure
Law Enforcement
Mobility
Points of Interest
Real Estate
Satellite
Filtering by publisher
You can also filter by publisher to find datasets from your preferred or trusted sources. In the right-hand column, click the names of publishers (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, NOAA, FEMA, EPA) to display only datasets from those organizations.
💡 Pro Tip: You can combine filters — such as selecting “Climate” and “NOAA” — to view only NOAA’s climate-related datasets.
4. Understanding dataset pages
When you click on a dataset name in the Catalog, you’ll open its Dataset Details Page, which includes:
Dataset thumbnail
Publisher name and logo (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau)
Update frequency (e.g., Updated every quarter)
File type (e.g., GeoJSON)
Access license (e.g., Public License)
Description — A summary explaining the dataset’s purpose and contents.
Data preview table — Displays sample rows and columns for review before adding to your map.
💡 Pro Tip: Descriptions often include geographic scope and data granularity — use this to verify if the dataset fits your analysis area.
5. Previewing data and file types
Each dataset page displays a data preview table that lets you explore sample rows before adding the dataset to your map.
Only the first 10 rows of data are shown for faster loading.
Scroll horizontally to view all columns.
Supported formats include GeoJSON, CSV, and Parquet.
Example: The DP05 Demographic Profile dataset from the U.S. Census Bureau includes columns such as total population, sex, age distribution, race, and housing unit estimates — providing a foundational demographic snapshot for community analysis.
💡 Pro Tip: Review the preview table to confirm column names and geometry fields before importing a dataset into your map.
6. Request data to be added
Neural Earth Studio is constantly expanding the Data Catalog with new datasets and welcomes requests from users. Your submission will be reviewed by the Neural Earth data team, and all requests are considered for inclusion in future catalog updates. To submit a data request:
Click Request data in the top-right corner of the Data Catalog page.
A pop-up form will appear.
In the form, describe the dataset you’d like added, including:
The topic or use case (e.g., wildfire boundaries, parcel zoning, building permits).
Why you need it and how you plan to use it in your workflow.
Any examples or sources (links, dataset names, or references).
Once complete, click Save to submit your request.
💡 Pro Tip: Providing a detailed use case helps prioritize your request and ensures the dataset is structured for immediate use in Studio.