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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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Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Sergio Signorini, to study the impact of climate variability on phytoplankton and Earth’s oceans.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Emily Berndt, to improve short-term forecasts of high-impact weather.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Ocean color data provide key information about ocean health. Dr. Barnes uses these data in his investigations into the health of optically shallow waters.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
This ArcGIS StoryMap highlights Data User Profiles, Learning Resources and Worldview imagery layers in support of Earth Day 2021.
Feature Article
April 19, 2021
Image captured on 10 April 2021, by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
April 19, 2021
NASA’s worldwide Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) provides vital near real-time tools for managing wildland fires.
Feature Article
April 15, 2021
A new Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) focused on the US and Canada provides expanded capabilities including additional map layers, ownership boundaries, and daily fire dangers.
News
April 13, 2021
Imagery of Earth at night provide unique opportunities for research. Dr. Miller uses these data in his studies of Earth’s nocturnal environment.
Data User Story
April 13, 2021
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