The Skylight Public Map
The Skylight Public Map is a login-free version of Skylight that can be accessed without creating a user account. In line with our mission to make AI accessible for the common good, the Public Map allows the public to interact with our user interface, explore key features, and learn how AI can support ocean conservation efforts. The Skylight Public Map can be accessed on smartphones.
This version is intended solely as a demonstration tool. It is not suitable for analytical or operational use and does not support regular Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) monitoring. To ensure no sensitive data is shared publicly, the Skylight Public Map also includes key safeguards:
- The dataset is limited to public satellite-based vessel detections (dark and AIS-correlated) and does not include AIS-based vessel positions or movements.
- All data is delayed by 48 hours compared to logged-in access, which contains real-time data.
These limitations help protect government agencies using Skylight at the operational level via restricted, logged-in access, while still allowing the public to explore the technology and understand its potential to support ocean conservation.
The table below provides a detailed comparison of the capabilities available on the Skylight Public Map and on the logged-in version of Skylight.
Skylight Public Map | Skylight Log-In Version | |
Dataset | ||
Night Lights (VIIRS) Vessel Detection | ✅ but delayed by 48 hours | ✅ |
Radar (SAR) Vessel Detection | ✅ but delayed by 48 hours | ✅ |
Electro-optical (EO) Vessel Detection | ✅ but delayed by 48 hours and no vessel estimates | ✅ |
Fishing Event | ❌ | ✅ |
Standard Rendez-Vous Event | ❌ | ✅ |
Dark Rendez-Vous Event | ❌ | ✅ |
Entry Event (AoI) | ❌ | ✅ |
Speed Range Event (AoI) | ❌ | ✅ |
Vessel Details Page | ❌ | ✅ |
Data History | 18 months | 18 months |
Tools & Features | ||
Map Layers | ✅ | ✅ |
Area of Interest (AoI) | ❌ | ✅ |
Saved Filters & Alerts | ❌ | ✅ |
AIS Tracks Visualisation (incl. “Show All Tracks”) | ❌ | ✅ |
Timeslider & Date Picker | ✅ | ✅ |
Data Downloading | ❌ | ✅ |
Filters for Vessel Detections | ✅ | ✅ |
Filters for Vessel Information | ❌ | ✅ |
Accessibility | ||
Laptop | ✅ | ✅ |
Smartphone | ✅ | ✅ |
If you are interested in using Skylight's full capabilities, please contact us to request an account.
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