Data Observatory

Gain access to a catalog of curated datasets, and apply the results to your own datasets.

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What is Data Observatory?

The Data Observatory, available for Enterprise accounts, provides access to a catalog of curated datasets, and enables you to apply the results to your own datasets.

Beyond making beautiful maps, understanding sophisticated location data enables you substantiate your message based on actual metrics. To understand the fundamentals of Data Observatory, read the guides. To view the source code, browse the open-source repository in GitHub and contribute. Otherwise, browse the reference, or find different support options.

Guides

Quick reference guides for learning how to use Data Observatory features.

Reference

Browse the interactive API documentation to search for specific Data Observatory methods, arguments, and sample code that can be used to build your applications.

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// Create new client
var client = new carto.Client({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE',
  username: 'YOUR_USERNAME_HERE'
});

// Add a dataview to the client
client.addDataview(dataview)
 .then(() => {
   console.log('Dataview added');
 })
 .catch(cartoError => {
   console.error(cartoError.message);
 });

 // Add a layer to the client
client.addLayer(layer)
 .then(() => {
   console.log('Layer added');
 })
 .catch(cartoError => {
   console.error(cartoError.message);
 });

Support

Get help or learn about known issues.