Track Earth's Ecosystems in Real-Time

PETAL (Plant Ecology Tracking & Analytics Labs) is a comprehensive platform that combines satellite data from NASA, NOAA, and other providers with AI-powered analytics and community observations. We process millions of data points daily to track plant blooms, species migrations, and ecological changes across the globe. Our machine learning models analyze patterns and predict future events, while our community of citizen scientists helps validate and enrich our dataset.

Yes! PETAL is completely free to use. We provide access to our interactive globe, bloom tracking, community, and social features. We aim to make plant ecology data accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or resources. From students to researchers, from local communities to global ecologists, PETAL is here to help you explore, learn, and contribute to the understanding of plant ecosystems.

Absolutely! Community contributions are essential to PETAL. You can upload photos with GPS coordinates, identify species you've observed, and validate predictions in your area. All contributions are reviewed by our automated systems and community moderators to ensure data quality. Top contributors earn badges, appear on leaderboards, and gain early access to new features.

We integrate data from multiple sources including NASA's Landsat and MODIS satellites, NOAA weather satellites, and several providers. We process data across multiple spectral bands to assess plant health, biomass, chlorophyll levels, and environmental conditions. Data is updated continuously as new satellite passes occur.

Privacy is a top priority. You have complete control over your data: you can contribute observations anonymously, choose which data to share publicly, and delete your contributions at any time. We never sell user data, and all location information is encrypted. You can review our detailed privacy policy to understand exactly how we handle your information.

PETAL provides global coverage with data for over 150 tracked plant species, including wildflowers, crops, trees, and aquatic plants. Coverage is most comprehensive in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Australia, but we're continuously expanding to other regions. If you have specific species or regions of interest, you can request them through our community forum.