Upload Shapefile

A shapefile is comprised of a collection of files, one of which has a .shp extension. It is used to model Geospatial information with vectors. These vector features can include points, lines and polygons. Additionally each feature can have attributes that enhance the data. For example a point for a town can be labeled with the town’s name and population. 

Climate Engine allows you to upload shapefiles to outline custom regions. Inside the “Region” drop down menu, Under the “Make Graph” tab, you can select either Custom Polygon from Table Asset or Custom Polygon from Shape File.

Please note that .shp, .dbf, .shx, .prj extensions are required as part of the zipped shapefile to be displayed and analyzed within Climate Engine.

Custom Polygon from Table Asset

Here a shapefile can be imported through the Google Earth Engine asset manager. To load in the asset, you need to provide a valid path to a file that has been uploaded to the asset manager. A more detailed tutorial is provided by clicking the “Tutorial” hyperlink. Other hyperlinks provide access to

Custom Polygon from ShapeFile

Here a shape file can be uploaded from your device. Click “Choose Files” to search for the .shp file or .zip file you plan to upload. A more in depth tutorial can be opened by selecting the “See detailed instructions” hyperlink. Upon successfully uploading the file, the vector should automatically appear in the map.

Please note that .shp, .dbf, .shx, .prj extensions are required as part of the zipped shapefile to be displayed and analyzed within Climate Engine.