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Suomi NPP Resources
Suomi NPP Learning Resources
Learn how to access and use VIIRS/Suomi-NPP data products.
Tutorial
Oct. 2, 2018
This ARSET training covers the NASA data and tools useful for monitoring tropical storms.
Training
May 3-10, 2018
See how data from MODIS and VIIRS allow meteorologists to observe how a hurricane formed, where it went, how long it lasted, and its impact.
Data in Action
Oct. 19, 2017
Learn how to use Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Surface Reflectance data, including data types, scale factors, and band combinations.
Tutorial
Aug. 8, 2017
Learn about the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument and how to access VIIRS Surface Reflectance data.
Tutorial
Aug. 8, 2017
Follow Superstorm Sandy's lifecycle and impacts, and how the recovery of affected ecosystems were tracked by NASA remote sensing data.
Data in Action
July 6, 2017
This ARSET training covers how to access and apply satellite data relevant to land indicators, such as estimating total forest area and forest change.
Training
June 20-22, 2017
Learn how to interpret quality information within Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Surface Reflectance data.
Tutorial
Feb. 13, 2017
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FIRMS has added additional capability to integrate satellite active fire detection data as streaming web services.
Blog
June 8, 2021
Image captured on 2 June 2021, by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
June 7, 2021
New data product from NASA’s LANCE will enhance the ability to determine whether changes in nighttime lights are the result of power outages.
Feature Article
June 4, 2021
Image captured on 17 May 2021, by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 24, 2021
Talking about 20 years of NASA's Terra mission and its significance with Terra Project Scientist Dr. Kurt Thome.
Data User Story
May 12, 2021
Image captured on 2 May 2021, by the OMPS and VIIRS instruments, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 12, 2021
Who Uses NASA Earth Science Data? Jun Wang, to study atmospheric composition and climate change; remote sensing of aerosols, clouds, and trace gases and the effects of these on global weather and climate.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Karen Seto, to study the environmental effects of urbanization.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
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