Welcome to the world of PgSTAC! This guide aims to provide you with a user-friendly overview of how to harness the power of PostgreSQL for managing Spatio-Temporal Asset Catalogs (STAC). Whether you’re looking to set up your database environment, implement functionalities for STAC, or troubleshoot, we’ve got you covered.

What is PgSTAC?

PgSTAC is a robust collection of SQL functions and a schema specifically designed to build high-performance databases for STAC. Just as a library organizes countless books in easily accessible sections, PgSTAC organizes and interfaces with Spatio-Temporal data efficiently. With functionalities such as STAC Filters, CQL2 search, and indexing utilities, PgSTAC can handle hundreds of millions of STAC items with ease.

Getting Started with PgSTAC

1. Set Up Your Environment: Ensure you have PostgreSQL installed on your machine. You can find relevant installation guides tailored to your platform.
2. Install PgSTAC: Use the package manager to install the pypgstac Python module.
3. Create Your Database: Use SQL commands to create a database schema based on PgSTAC specifications.
4. Data Ingestion: Utilize the functionalities provided by pypgstac to ingest your spatial and temporal data into the PostgreSQL database.

Understanding the Architecture

Think of PgSTAC as a well-organized toolbox. Within this toolbox, each section is dedicated to different tasks:

• src/pypgstac: Contains the pyPgSTAC Python module for database operations.
• src/pypgstac/tests: Here you’ll find all the tests to ensure that everything is working as intended.
• scripts: These scripts are your helpers for setting up the environment, creating migrations, and executing tests.
• src/pgstac/sql: This is where the magic happens—PgSTAC SQL code lives here.
• src/pgstac/migrations: Just as a growing company needs to adapt, this folder contains migrations for incremental upgrades.

Troubleshooting

Here are some common issues you might encounter and how to resolve them:

• Database Connection Issues: Double-check your PostgreSQL service is running. Ensure your connection credentials match your database settings.
• Ingestion Errors: If you’re having trouble ingesting data, validate the format of your data against STAC specifications.
• Performance Bottlenecks: To improve performance, consider optimizing your SQL queries or implementing indexing strategies.
• Unexpected Behaviors: Review the logs generated during execution for any error messages that might provide clues.

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Moving Forward

With PgSTAC, you’re well on your way to managing and querying Spatio-Temporal data in a structured manner. As you dive deeper, remember to refer to the PgSTAC Documentation for more advanced features and examples.

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