[Notice] ICEYE SAR Satellite Imagery Data Format Update

[Notice] ICEYE SAR Satellite Imagery Data Format Update

Dear Customers and Partners,

CES Co., Ltd. would like to inform you of an upcoming change to the data delivery formats for ICEYE SAR satellite imagery.

ICEYE is transitioning from its existing legacy formats to Cloud Optimized GeoTIFF (COG) and JSON/GeoJSON-based metadata.

Please refer to the details below.

1. Key Changes

Category	Legacy Format	New Format
GRD Imagery	GeoTIFF (.tif)	COG (.tif)
SLC Imagery	HDF5 (.h5)	COG (.tif)
Metadata	XML (.xml)	JSON/GeoJSON (.json)

2. Purpose of the Transition

• Improve data accessibility and processing efficiency in cloud-based environments.

• Enhance compatibility with GIS software and geospatial analysis tools.

• Enable efficient access to specific areas of satellite imagery without downloading the entire dataset.

3. Transition Schedule

• New Data Format: COG-based data products are currently available.

• Legacy Format Support: Existing legacy formats will remain supported until December 31, 2026.

• Transition to New Format: Customers should prepare to use the new formats starting January 1, 2027.

4. Important Information for Customers

Customers currently using HDF5 and XML-based data processing systems are advised to verify compatibility with the new COG and JSON/GeoJSON formats in advance.

In particular, customers working with SLC data should review their existing processing software and workflows to ensure compatibility with the new file structure.

CES will continue to support our customers throughout this transition to ensure uninterrupted access to ICEYE SAR satellite imagery.

For further information or assistance, please contact your CES representative.

Thank you.