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How to add NIMBO layers to ArcGIS Online

NIMBO provides high-frequency, cloud-free satellite imagery that can be seamlessly integrated into the ESRI ecosystem. By connecting NIMBO via OGC standards (WMS/WMTS), you can leverage monthly global mosaics directly within your ArcGIS Online maps for change detection and environmental monitoring.

Prerequisites

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  • An active ArcGIS Online account.
  • Your NIMBO API Key (available in your NIMBO dashboard).

Step 1: Access your Content

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Log in to your ArcGIS Online organization. In the top navigation bar, click on Content.

Under the My Content tab, click the New item button.

ArcGIS Online Content Dashboard
Navigating to the Content management area to initiate a new data connection.

Step 2: Select the Data Source

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A modal will appear offering several ways to add data. Select URL to connect to NIMBO’s live imagery feed.

Choosing URL option in ArcGIS Online
Selecting the ‘URL’ option to link an external OGC web service.

Step 3: Configure the OGC Connection

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This step ensures ArcGIS correctly authenticates with the NIMBO servers.

  1. URL: Paste the NIMBO WMS endpoint: https://prod-data.nimbo.earth/mapcache/wms?service=wms&request=GetCapabilities&kermap_token=<YOUR_TOKEN>
  2. Type: The system should automatically detect this as a WMS (OGC) service.
  3. Custom Parameters: To ensure a stable connection, add your token explicitly:
    • Click Add custom parameter.
    • Parameter: kermap_token
    • Value: Your unique API key.
Configuring WMS URL and Token parameters
Entering the endpoint URL and setting the ‘kermap_token’ for secure authentication.

Step 4: Choose your Layers

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ArcGIS will query the NIMBO capabilities and display the list of available monthly mosaics (RGB, NDVI, etc.).

Select the specific layers you want to make available in your content and click Next.

Selecting specific NIMBO layers
Choosing the desired monthly iterations and spectral indices from the available layers list.

Step 5: Visualize and Analyze

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Once the item is created, you can open it in the Map Viewer. You can now overlay NIMBO’s monthly imagery with your own vector data, adjust transparency, and perform visual time-series analysis.

NIMBO imagery displayed in ArcGIS Map Viewer
Success! NIMBO’s cloud-free mosaic is now fully operational within your ArcGIS environment.