Get up and running with the ODC quickly! Check the resources below for deployment options:
Licenses
The Open Data Cube project, as the name suggests, adopts licenses that reflect our open approach. This applies both to the code in this repository but, ideally, also to data used within Open Data Cube deployments. Code within the Open Data Cube repository will be available via the Apache License Version 2.
ODC CORE vs ODC STAC
Key considerations:
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Data sources: Local/centralized vs. distributed/varied
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Interoperability needs: Within organization vs. across multiple platforms
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Performance requirements: Optimized for specific datasets vs. flexibility
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Future scalability: Closed ecosystem vs. open data standards
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Existing infrastructure: Compatible with current systems vs. need for broader integration
ODC Core:
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Core framework for managing and analyzing Earth Observation data
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Focuses on data indexing, storage, and analysis capabilities
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Uses its own internal data model and indexing system
Best For:
Users with well-defined, local datasets
Advantages:
Full control over data indexing and storage
Use when:
You need maximum performance for specific, known datasets
ODC STAC:
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Extension that integrates the SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog (STAC) specification with ODC
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Allows ODC to work with STAC-compliant data catalogs
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Simplifies data discovery and access across multiple data providers
Best For:
Users working with diverse, distributed data sources
Advantages:
Enhanced interoperability and easier data discovery
Use when:
You need flexibility to work with multiple external data catalogs