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This dataset holds the Global Inventory Modeling and Mapping Studies-3rd Generation V1.2 (GIMMS-3G+) data for the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). NDVI was based on corrected and calibrated measurements from Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) data with a spatial resolution of 0.0833 degree and global coverage for 1982 to 2022. Maximum NDVI values are reported within twice monthly compositing periods (two values per month). The dataset was assembled from different AVHRR sensors and accounts for various deleterious effects, such as calibration loss, orbital drift, and volcanic eruptions. The data are provided in NetCDF format.

Product Summary

Platforms
NOAA POES ,
METOP-A ,
METOP-B ,
METOP-C
Instruments
AVHRR
Projects
Vegetation
Spatial Extent

N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

Location
GLOBAL LAND
Coordinate System
CARTESIAN
Granule Spatial Representation
CARTESIAN
Temporal Extent
1982-01-01 to 2022-12-31
Data Partner
THE OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY (ORNL) DISTRIBUTED ACTIVE ARCHIVE CENTER (DAAC) (ORNL_DAAC)
Concept ID
C2759076389-ORNL_CLOUD
Data State
COMPLETE
Number of Files/Granules
82
Processing Level
3
Published
Updated
Science Keywords
Vegetation Index ,
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)

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Citation is critically important for dataset documentation and discovery. This dataset is openly shared, without restriction, in accordance with the EOSDIS Data Use and Citation Guidance.

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Pinzon, J. E., Pak, E. W., Tucker, C. J., Bhatt, U. S., Frost, G. V., & Macander, M. J. (2023). Global Vegetation Greenness (NDVI) from AVHRR GIMMS-3G+, 1981-2022 (Version 1). ORNL Distributed Active Archive Center. https://doi.org/10.3334/ORNLDAAC/2187 Date Accessed: 2026-06-04

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Significant Increase in Summer Vegetation Growth (NDVI) in Eastern Tian, Yuqing, Fan, Ke, Xu, Zhiqing, Ji, Liuqing Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
The influence and underlying mechanism of snow variations on fractional vegetation cover in Eurasia from 1981 to 2022 Cheng, Kaili, Li, Zhengze, Wei, Zhigang, Li, Xianru, Ma, Li Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
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An Integrated Framework for NDVI and LAI Forecasting with Climate Factors: A Case Study in Oujiang River Basin, Southeast China Bai, Zhixu, Wu, Qianwen, Zhou, Minjie, Tian, Ye, Sun, Jiongwei, Jiang, Fangqing, Xu, Yue-Ping Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
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Attributing the divergent changes of drought from humid to dry regions across China Feng, Yao, Sun, Fubao, Deng, Xiaoya Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
Assessment of land surface vulnerability using time-series geospatial Yuan, Bo, Guo, Shanchuan, Mu, Haowei, Pan, Xiaoquan, Li, Chunqiang, Xia, Zilong, Zhang, Xingang, Du, Peijun Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
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Climate Warming and Soil Drying Lead to a Reduction of Riverine Dissolved Organic Carbon in China Yu, Lingli, Li, Mingxu, Kang, Xiaoyan, Xu, Li, Liang, Boming, Chen, Jiankun, Deng, Youbin, Chen, Huai, He, Nianpeng Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)
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