CoastWatch Status Tool Help: Overview

The CoastWatch Status Tool is a part of the CoastWatch Software Library and Utilities package. You can use the tool to monitor the activity of a CoastWatch data processing server and preview data of interest. The tool is designed for use by research personnel and system operators.

The figure above shows the various components of the CoastWatch Status Tool window. The components perform the following tasks:

Menu bar
Access to the new server and quit commands, and the help system.
Server activity
Shows the server host name, latest update time, activity icons and details, and incoming/waiting data files.
Online data
Shows the current online satellite data with details on satellite, sensor, date, time, and so on and allows selection of individual passes.
Coverage display
Shows a highlighted footprint of the currently selected satellite pass with solar terminator, coastlines and grid.
Preview display
Shows a preview image of the currently selected satellite pass.

The following help sections contain more details on using the tool: