• DATA
  • SCOPE
  • PLAN
  • HUMAN

How to check satellite imagery availability with your AI

Connect Upstream Lens to your AI client to instantly query available satellite data for any location.

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Short answer

Can my AI tell me if satellite imagery exists for a property?

Yes. You give your AI a property location, and it uses Upstream Lens to check which specific satellite layers, such as Sentinel or Landsat, have coverage for those coordinates. This lets you confirm data availability before you plan your workflow.

The outcomes

What you get from this task

The AI handles the data lookup so you can focus on the analysis.

DATA

Layer availability

The AI identifies exactly which satellite constellations have recent imagery for your target area. You get a clear list of available sources like Landsat or Sentinel.

SCOPE

Coverage confirmation

Your agent confirms if a specific property is actually within the footprint of the requested imagery. This prevents you from chasing data that doesn't exist.

PLAN

Analysis readiness

Once the AI confirms the layers, you know exactly which datasets you can use for your specific use case. You can move straight to processing.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide if the available imagery meets your resolution or temporal requirements. The AI provides the options, but you make the final call on data quality.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your natural language request and the Upstream Lens data layers.

  1. Identify location

    The AI parses your prompt to extract the specific property or coordinates you want to investigate.

    list_property_imagery

  2. Query imagery layers

    The agent calls the imagery tool to check the database for matching satellite footprints at that location.

    list_property_imagery

  3. Filter results

    The AI sorts through the returned metadata to find the specific sensors or timeframes you asked for.

    list_property_imagery

  4. Report availability

    Your agent presents a plain text summary of which layers are ready for use at the requested site.

    list_property_imagery

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual property address or specific satellite name.

Upstream Lens Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Upstream Lens capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "upstream-lens-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KabIvWnL2u3zYtDi13sgjKCwgCJFWT5cviNmy5cg/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check what satellite imagery is available for [123 Main St, Springfield].

  • Does Sentinel imagery cover the area around [Latitude, Longitude]?

  • List all available Landsat layers for the property at [Address].

  • Are there any recent satellite captures for [Property Name]?

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Connect Upstream Lens once, then ask.

Just click to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI about satellite coverage.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the actual images?

    No. This tool only checks for the availability and metadata of the imagery layers.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide which satellite is best?

    The AI provides the list of what is available, but you must decide which layer fits your needs.

  • 03

    Can I check imagery for any coordinate on Earth?

    Yes, as long as the satellite providers in the Upstream Lens catalog have coverage for those coordinates.

  • 04

    Will the AI update my property records?

    No. This specific task is read-only and only queries existing imagery availability.

  • 05

    Can the AI tell me the exact cloud cover percentage?

    The AI can report the metadata provided by the tool, which includes information about the imagery quality and availability.

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