22title : Using the Geospatial Explorer
33---
44
5- The [ ** APEx Geospatial Explorer** ] ( ../../../ instantiation/geospatial_explorer.md ) is a web map application with a configurable
5+ The [ ** APEx Geospatial Explorer** ] ( ../../instantiation/geospatial_explorer.md ) is a web map application with a configurable
66user interface that can be used to showcase the results of ESA projects as interactive maps, tables and charts. This user
77guide provides some general user guidance for a number of supported features.
88
99:::{.callout-note}
1010Users should be aware that the configuration of any specific Geospatial Explorer page will determine
1111what is available on a case by case basis. Examples of instantiated versions of the Geospatial Explorer are
12- listed [ here] ( ../../../ instantiation/geospatial_explorer.md#examples ) on the project overview page.
12+ listed [ here] ( ../../instantiation/geospatial_explorer.md#examples ) on the project overview page.
1313:::
1414
1515## Navigating around the map
@@ -37,19 +37,19 @@ of your current cursor location at the bottom right.
3737The left hand panel of the Geospatial Explorer is used to add data to the map. Typically data is organised into
3838** layer groups** .
3939
40- ![ Layer groups] ( .. /images/groups.jpg )
40+ ![ Layer groups] ( ./images/groups.jpg )
4141
4242Clicking on a specific layer group expands the layers within that group and displays a brief description of what
4343that layer comprises.
4444
45- ![ Expanded layer groups] ( .. /images/expanded.jpg )
45+ ![ Expanded layer groups] ( ./images/expanded.jpg )
4646
4747To add the data on to the map, use the toggle button. Once a layer is toggled on the layer panel will expand to
4848show you more information about the layer - for example, a legend to help you interpret the map. If it has been
4949configured you may also see an attribution link, which may link you out to a project page or metadata record about
5050the layer. The example below has been linked to the ** World Cover** website.
5151
52- ![ Layer displayed with legend and attribution statement] ( .. /images/toggled-on.jpg )
52+ ![ Layer displayed with legend and attribution statement] ( ./images/toggled-on.jpg )
5353
5454In some cases, according to how the explorer has been configured ** switching one layer on may switch others off** .
5555These * mutually exclusive* groups are often set up when it only makes sense to show one layer at a time, because
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ In some circumstances a layer may have been configured to include an **opacity**
6161that allows you to change the level of opacity to make the layer partially transparent, allowing you to view other
6262map layers (such as background mapping) beneath the layer.
6363
64- ![ Opacity slider] ( .. /images/opacity.jpg )
64+ ![ Opacity slider] ( ./images/opacity.jpg )
6565
6666## Layer "info" box
6767
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Demo](https://explorer.sef-food.apex.esa.int/)) clicking on the map drops a mark
7070the * latitude, longitude* and * data value* at the marker location, allowing you to display the precise value of
7171the data at that point.
7272
73- ![ Layer info box] ( .. /images/infobox.jpg )
73+ ![ Layer info box] ( ./images/infobox.jpg )
7474
7575## Split screen view
7676
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ a future release it will be possible for you to choose your own pair of layers t
8080When you are in a split screen mode, the slider at the bottom of the map allows you to "swipe" from left to right
8181to compare the two layers with one another.
8282
83- ![ Split screen view] ( .. /images/splitscreen.jpg )
83+ ![ Split screen view] ( ./images/splitscreen.jpg )
8484
8585## Statistics
8686
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Statistical data can also be displayed in the Geospatial Explorer as tables, cha
8989regional or local boundaries) or natural (e.g. river basins). The statistics that are available will depend on
9090what the administrator of the Geospatial Explorer has defined for you.
9191
92- ![ Statistics] ( .. /images/statistics.jpg )
92+ ![ Statistics] ( ./images/statistics.jpg )
9393
9494To access these, simply * click on a polygon* to display the statistics panel and then select from the table,
9595bar or pie chart options.
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