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Getting Started with Albatross

This guide will help you get up and running with Albatross, Terrabit's geospatial data management platform.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin using Albatross, you'll need:

  • An Albatross Account - Contact Terrabit or receive an invitation from your organisation
  • Workspace Access - Be added to at least one workspace by your internal administrator or from the Terrabit team
  • Modern Web Browser - Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge (latest versions recommended)
  • Stable Internet Connection - Required for map viewing and file downloads

Understanding Albatross Structure​

Albatross is organized into a hierarchical structure:

Workspaces​

A workspace represents your organisation or company. It contains:

  • Multiple Teams
  • Billing accounts
  • Data format configurations
  • User permissions

Teams​

Teams are groups within a workspace that collaborate on orders. Each team has:

  • Team members with specific permissions
  • Credit allocations for ordering
  • Ability to map and manage areas of interest (AOIs)
  • Track active orders and delivery progress

Areas​

Areas are geographic locations that you may require imagery or satellite products over. They can be:

  • Points (specific coordinates)
  • Polygons (boundary regions)
  • Organized into area groups

Orders​

Orders are requests for satellite imagery products that go through an approval workflow before being fulfilled.

What You'll Learn​

In this section, you'll learn:

  1. Getting an Account - How to get access and set up your profile
  2. Quick Start - Your first steps in Albatross

Next Steps​

Once you're familiar with the basics, explore the User Guide for detailed information about:

  • Managing teams and permissions
  • Creating areas and area groups
  • Placing and tracking orders
  • Viewing and downloading your data

Getting Help​

If you encounter any issues: