SPACE+ DATA DASHBOARD: EMPOWERING INSTITUTIONS AND CITIZENS WITH SEAMLESS SPACE DATA ACCESS

Abstract

This paper presents the Space+ Data Dashboard (SDD), a robust platform developed by the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), designed to revolutionize space data access for institutions and citizens. Built using open-source technologies, the SDD seamlessly manages spatial and non-spatial datasets. The SDD is composed of three core components: backend, frontend, and database. The backend uses PostgreSQL with PostGIS for data storage and indexing, Geoserver for vector files, and the Open Data Cube for raster files. Django handles other data types and serves API requests. The front-end uses TerriaMap, a customizable web front-end built on TerriaJS to provide public access and geo-visualization, and ReactJS for user interface and interaction. The SDD is envisioned to fulfill PhilSA’s mandate to empower government institutions and the Filipino people using space technologies. It democratizes data access to facilitate the use of space + geospatial data in disaster management, urban planning, environmental monitoring, and informed decision-making. The dashboard also offers direct downloads of various space-derived datasets. In championing data accessibility, PhilSA ensures data-driven decision-making, advancing both national space initiatives and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.