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VIIRS Resources
Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements such as instrument updates and data releases, user guides and related documents, and frequently asked questions.
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VIIRS Learning Resources
Agricultural burning in Kansas produces smoky skies and healthy crops.
Data in Action
June 6, 2025
A comparison of aurora forecasts with actual satellite observations suggests VIIRS DNB data can enhance space weather prediction efforts.
Data in Action
May 30, 2025
Our Earth Data Officer, Katie Baynes, spoke at the Federal GIS Conference Plenary. In case you missed her presentation, here is a story map for you to catch up on how NASA Earth data can be leveraged in your GIS project.
StoryMap
March 5, 2025
Join us to learn more about datasets and tools that enable the harmonization of remote sensing and in situ ecological data products for site-based research.
Webinar
Aug. 22, 2024
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this webinar is postponed and will be rescheduled soon. We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your continued interest and support. We look forward to your attendance at our rescheduled webinar, to be announced.
Webinar
June 26, 2024
This webinar introduces the Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)-Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Dark Target Aerosol data product suite and shows how to find, access, and download the data.
Webinar
May 16, 2024
Learn more about NASA's Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS). This webinar showcases the system's capabilities and highlights learning resources to help simplify data access workflows using AppEEARS.
Webinar
April 9, 2024
Learn how to use NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) and its enhanced User Interface that provides additional services and analysis capabilities for wildfire management.
Webinar
Sept. 29, 2023
Annual prescribed burns are crucial for improving and maintaining pasture and crop land health, and remote sensing data provides near real-time information on location and air quality.
News
June 6, 2025
The new VIIRS near real-time product is already in use, and users are encouraged to explore this replacement option for MODIS-based flood products.
Blog
June 2, 2025
Image captured May 29, 2025, by the VIIRS and OMPS instruments aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 30, 2025
Image captured May 21, 2025, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 22, 2025
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