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The Layers API provides access to imagery layers synced from Sentera and allows you to push RGB layers to Climate FieldView. Layers are raster datasets tied to specific fields and Leaf users.

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How it works

After you connect Sentera credentials for a Leaf user, Leaf syncs available layers automatically. Each layer has a type (RGB, NDVI, TASSEL_COUNT, or STAND_COUNT), a download URL, and references to the Leaf fields it covers. You can also upload GeoTIFF layers to Climate FieldView. Uploaded layers are sent directly to Climate FieldView and are not stored on the Leaf side.
You must complete the Sentera integration steps before layers appear for a Leaf user.

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Key concepts

Layer types — Four types are available from Sentera:
  • RGB — True color imagery.
  • NDVI — Normalized Difference Vegetation Index.
  • TASSEL_COUNT — Tassel detection counts.
  • STAND_COUNT — Plant stand counts.
Layer fields — Each layer includes a leafFieldIds array linking it to one or more Leaf field boundaries it covers geographically. Climate FieldView upload — You can send RGB GeoTIFF files to Climate FieldView via the upload endpoint. The file must be a multi-band GeoTIFF with 3 bands (Red, Green, Blue), use a UTM projection with WGS84 datum, and include GDAL metadata with acquisitionStartDate, acquisitionEndDate, and isCalibrated. Maximum file size is 5 MB.

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What to do next

  • Layers API Reference — Full endpoint details for listing layers and uploading to Climate FieldView.
Last modified on March 19, 2026