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| Name Sort descending | Description | File Type | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover and Access NASA's Near Real-Time Global Flood Products | This presentation provides an introduction to NASA's near real-time global flood products available through NASA's Land, Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for Earth observation. Information about how to discover, access, and use these NRT products is also provided. | PDF (16.77 mb) | Sept. 17, 2025 | |
| NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) & National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) VIIRS (Visible/Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite) | NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) & National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) VIIRS (Visible/Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite) | PDF (1.38 mb) | April 19, 2004 | |
| SNPP VIIR | SNPP VIIR | PDF (2.46 mb) | April 19, 2004 | |
| Use of the Moon as a calibration reference for NPP VIIRS (PDF) | Use of the Moon as a calibration reference for NPP VIIRS | PDF (541.05 kb) | Aug. 10, 2005 | |
| Use of the Moon as a calibration reference for NPP VIIRS (PPT) | Use of the Moon as a calibration reference for NPP VIIRS | PPT (1.52 mb) | Aug. 2, 2005 |
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Suomi NPP Learning Resources
This ARSET training provides an overview of the remote sensing process, data products, and their use in air quality applications.
Training
July 6 - Aug. 3, 2016
This ARSET training introduces remote sensing for coastal and ocean applications.
Training
July 6-27, 2016
This ARSET training focuses on regional and global observation resources for conservation management.
Training
May 5 - June 2, 2015
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Image captured on 18 February 2018, by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Sept. 11, 2020
Image captured on 6 December 2018, by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Sept. 11, 2020
Image captured on 3 June 2018, by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Sept. 11, 2020
Image captured on 12 June 2017, by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Sept. 11, 2020
Image captured on 21 February 2016 by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Sept. 11, 2020
Image captured on 18 December 2016 by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Sept. 11, 2020
Image captured on 21 January 2018 by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NOAA/NASA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Sept. 11, 2020
Image captured on 3 October 2016 by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Sept. 11, 2020
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