diff --git a/docs/_files/tech-alerts/2026-07-03-DEA-Maps-grid.jpeg b/docs/_files/tech-alerts/2026-07-03-DEA-Maps-grid.jpeg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d854de146 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/_files/tech-alerts/2026-07-03-DEA-Maps-grid.jpeg differ diff --git a/docs/tech-alerts/_content.md b/docs/tech-alerts/_content.md index c8b0682e4..46dad23c3 100644 --- a/docs/tech-alerts/_content.md +++ b/docs/tech-alerts/_content.md @@ -1,6 +1,38 @@ % See the DEA Tech Alerts documentation: % https://docs.dev.dea.ga.gov.au/public_services/dea_knowledge_hub/tech_alerts_changelog.html +## 3 Jul 2026: Minor correction to outdated and conflicting grid references in DEA Maps, summary files + +![The DEA Summary Product Grid (Collection 3, expanded) as seen on DEA Maps.](/_files/tech-alerts/2026-07-03-DEA-Maps-grid.jpeg) + +On 3 July 2026, the Landsat C3 grid file will be briefly offline to allow minor updates to certain outdated grid references on [DEA Maps](https://maps.dea.ga.gov.au/#share=s-myWqsAEYxmS0WbtpAN2mWdVlcTw) and summary files. + +This process will replace the existing Landsat C3 grid file with a corrected version while live outdated and incorrect grids from AWS S3 will be decommissioned. + +DEA will implement a formal patch to correct erroneous grid information across the expanded grid. + +These minor updates will take place on 3 July 2026. + +Users should not expect major disruptions. The invalid versions will be removed and replaced with correct variants within a window of a few minutes. + +Steps have been taken to ensure the Knowledge Hub links remain valid and that existing URLs are pointing to correct and up-to-date files. + +The following summary files will be decommissioned and archived: + +* **ga_summary_grid_c2.geojson** +* **ga_summary_grid_c3.geojson** +* **ga_summary_grid_c3_expanded.geojson** + +Most users will not need to take any action. Users with systems / services pointing to the URIs for the following summary files: + +* **ga_summary_grid_c2.geojson** +* **ga_summary_grid_c3.geojson** +* **ga_summary_grid_c3_expanded.geojson** + +will need to update to point to **ga_summary_grid_landsat_c3.geojson** + +[View the Tech Alert](https://communication.ga.gov.au/landsat-c3-updates) + ## 9 Jun 2026: DEA Sandbox environment Python packages and software upgraded On 9 June 2026, the DEA Sandbox environment was upgraded to include new Python packages and software.