Quota

OpenET uses a multi-tiered system for data access.

Restrictions

Quota restrictions exist to ensure the availability of computing resources for the entire OpenET community. Attempting to circumvent quota restrictions through the use of multiple OpenET accounts is a violation of the Terms of Service and will lead to accounts being removed.

Available Tiers

Account quotas reset on the 1st of each month to the values shown below. When your Earth Engine account is linked with OpenET, you will automatically be granted access to the second-tier quota.

For individual developers who want essential features to scale personal projects.

Global

• Monthly Query Limit: 100

• Max Area Acres: 50,000

Raster

• Max Polygons: 50

• Encryption: Disabled

• Earth Engine Linking: Optional

Geodatabase

• Field IDs per Query: 100

For small teams that want to collaborate and build applications publicly.

Global

• Monthly Query Limit: 400

• Max Area Acres: 200,000

Raster

• Max Polygons: 200

• Encryption: Disabled

• Earth Engine Linking: Required

Geodatabase

• Field IDs per Query: 400

Understanding the Values

Monthly Query Limit

The number of requests which can be made in a given month. 

Max Area Acres

Maximum area per request.

Max Polygons

Maximum number of features contained in a shapefile asset id per raster request. 

Encryption

Is file encryption enabled for exports on your account. 

Max Field IDS

Maximum number of OpenET field ids used for a single request.

Rate Limits

OpenET has a global rate limit for individual users of 20 per minute with a maximum of 500 per hour.