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Integrating R With GEE.

Stephen Chege
2 min readFeb 19, 2024

Integrating R with Google Earth Engine (GEE) allows users to leverage the power of R for data analysis and visualization while accessing the vast collection of geospatial datasets and processing capabilities provided by Google Earth Engine. Below is an introduction along with a code snippet demonstrating how you can integrate R with GEE:

Introduction to R and Google Earth Engine Integration:

R is a powerful programming language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It provides a wide range of packages and tools for data analysis, visualization, and modeling. Google Earth Engine, on the other hand, is a cloud-based platform that enables users to analyze and visualize geospatial data at scale using Google’s infrastructure.

  1. Integrating R with Google Earth Engine allows users to perform advanced geospatial analysis and visualization workflows directly within the R environment. Users can access GEE’s extensive collection of satellite imagery, climate data, terrain data, and more, and apply R’s analytical capabilities to extract insights, generate visualizations, and create dynamic reports.
  2. Code Snippet for Integrating R with Google Earth Engine:
Load necessary libraries
library(rgee)
# Authenticate to Earth Engine
ee_Initialize()

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Stephen Chege
Stephen Chege

Written by Stephen Chege

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