If you're having trouble finding images when searching for historical data, it might be due to your search filters. It's easy to overlook the need to adjust default filter settings, especially if you assume all available assets are included in the results.
Keep in mind that older Planet satellite imagery typically includes only the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) bands. These images don’t have the NIR (Near-Infrared) band or other spectral bands available in more recent datasets. If your search filters are set to look specifically for images with NIR or additional bands, results for older data won’t appear.
Clear any options that require NIR or other unavailable bands in older datasets, such as:
By adjusting your search settings, you can find the older images you need in the Planet archive.
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