EarthRanger Web provides a powerful suite of data visualization tools that help you transform real-time and historical data into clear, actionable insights. Whether you're tracking animals, managing incidents, or reviewing patrol activity, these tools allow you to make informed decisions quickly and effectively.

This article introduces the key features in EarthRanger Web that enhance your situational awareness, starting with basic filtering and moving into layered spatial analysis tools like heat maps and time-based visualizations. You'll also learn how to configure settings that tailor your interface and enable advanced regional map views.

What You’ll Learn
 

In this series, you’ll explore the following tools and settings:

• Event Filters: Narrow your map display to specific event types for targeted monitoring.
• TimeSlider: Step through historical data and see movement and reports unfold over time.
• Heat Maps: Visualize activity density and discover movement patterns using tracked subjects or event data.
• Tracks & Analysis Tools: Analyze subject paths and behavior using track overlays and time-stamped observations.
• General Display Settings: Customize your EarthRanger experience with map preferences, event clustering, and track visibility.
• Map Quicklinks: Create shortcut views for specific regions within your operational area.
• FIRMS Fire Reports: Monitor and map fire alerts in real time using integrated satellite detection data. 

Next in this series: Filtering Events in EarthRanger Web