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The Earth Observation Lab is a dedicated research and teaching facility focused on studying the Earth through satellite imagery.

As a centralized resource for Yale University students, faculty, and staff, the lab supports the processing, visualization, and analysis of satellite data for academic and research purposes. 

 

Location

Class of 1954 Environmental Science Center

Earth Observation Lab, Room 119

21 Sachem Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Staff Hours

  • Mon: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Tue, Wed, Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thurs: Staff available by email only
  • Closed on official and Yale-designated holidays.

Check the Lab Availability Calendar to see when the lab is available.

Earth Observation Lab Entrance
Earth Observation Lab

Interactive Computer & Software Map

Explore our Interactive Computer and Software Map to view the software available on each workstation in the EOL. The map provides an easy way to identify the computing resources and specialized geospatial, remote sensing, and data analysis tools available for your work.

Interactive Computer & Software Map
EOL Map

Computers

13 computers: Dell Precision 5820 Tower running Windows 11 Enterprise, equipped with an Intel Xeon W-2275 (3.30GHz; 14 cores) processor, 128 GB RAM, and an NVIDIA RTX A5000 graphics card. Each computer has a 476 GB hard drive. The system includes both IPv4 and IPv6 networking.

2 computers: Dell Precision 7875 Tower desktop running Windows 11 Enterprise, featuring an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX (5.3 GHz; 24cores) processor, 256 GB RAM, and an NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation graphics card. It includes a 951 GB hard drive. The system includes both IPv4 and IPv6 networking.

Geospatial Computing Resources at Yale

Software

The EOL computers are equipped with a wide range of software. If there are other programs that you would like to use, then please reach out to us and we can evaluate whether we could add that program.

Access the Earth Observation Lab

To access the EOL and YCGS data storage, please complete the EOL Access Request Form.

EOL Access Request Form

User Guide

For more information about Earth Observation Lab computer usage, data storage policies, and lab guidelines, please see the Earth Observation Lab User Guide.

Lab Availability Calendar

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Interested in reserving the EOL space, then please see YCGS Room Reservations. Or if you are looking to rent equipment, then please see YCGS Equipment Rental.