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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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This new suite of products provides data on cloud properties for detecting climate trends and enhancing models.
News
Sept. 16, 2024
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
Geographer Veerachai Tanpipat promotes the use of NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) throughout the Lower Mekong River Region.
Feature Article
Aug. 20, 2024
Base corrected reflectance image with aerosol optical thickness acquired on August 15, 2024, by the Suomi NPP/VIIRS instrument overlaid with AERONET sites showing ground-based aerosol optical depth measurements.
Worldview Image of the Week
Aug. 16, 2024
Satellite instruments have trouble discerning fire activity under heavy clouds or smoke cover. These conditions can limit active fire detection.
Blog
Aug. 9, 2024
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in July 2024.
News
Aug. 6, 2024
Pyrocumulonimbus (pyroCb) events (fire thunderstorms) caused by wildfires in western Canada were detected by the Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) instrument July 19-24, 2024.
News
July 30, 2024
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in June 2024.
News
July 2, 2024
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