COGStream: Efficient Streaming of INSAT Satellite Data
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📅 3/9/2026
The Hidden Bottleneck in Satellite Weather Intelligence
Single satellite datasets can exceed 2GB in size, delaying critical weather insights.
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INSAT Satellites: Continuous Earth Observation at Scale
- INSAT satellites capture atmospheric data across India and surrounding regions.
- These datasets support forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster management.
- The challenge lies in efficient data accessibility, not data availability.
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Cloud-Native Satellite Data Pipeline Architecture
- Three-layer system: Data Ingestion, Processing, and Visualization.
- Converts INSAT datasets into Cloud Optimized GeoTIFFs for efficient access.
- Technology stack includes Python, GDAL, FastAPI, and React for scalability.
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From Multi-Gigabyte Downloads to Instant Streaming
- Traditional method requires full 2GB+ dataset downloads.
- Our system enables selective region streaming (~10MB transfers).
- Achieves 90-95% reduction in data transfer volume.
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Enabling Next-Generation Earth Intelligence
- Enables real-time storm tracking and disaster prediction.
- Transforms raw Earth observation into actionable intelligence.
- Designed for meteorologists, researchers, and disaster response agencies.
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