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Base corrected reflectance image acquired May 11, 2024, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite and overlaid with Aerosol Index values from the OMPS instrument.

High Aerosol Index from Canadian Fires

Base corrected reflectance image acquired May 11, 2024, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite and overlaid with Aerosol Index values from the OMPS instrument.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 16, 2024
MODIS Dark Target aerosol data image overlain on GOES dark target aerosol data image.

New GEO-LEO Dark Target Aerosol Data Product Suite

The Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) – Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Dark Target Aerosol product suite enables users to track rapid changes and movements in smoke and dust plumes that can severely impact air quality.
News
March 19, 2024
This is an image showing simulated chlorophyll concentrations in the ocean on March 21, 2022. The image has a black background. Regions colored in blue represent areas of low chlorophyll concentration, green are medium, and red areas have high levels. The image has strips of black running through the colored areas from the upper left to the lower right to show PACE’s orbital track around the globe and places across the ocean where it has not scanned.

Preparing for PACE Data

Simulated data help Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) users prepare a day in the life of the new satellite.
Feature Article
Feb. 28, 2024
Dr. Philip Brodrick stands before a mountainous and forested landscape.

Dr. Philip Brodrick

NASA has long used imaging spectroscopy to peer into space. Now, scientists are using the technology to take a closer look at Earth.
Data User Story
Feb. 15, 2024
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Building Better Dust Detection

Dust is a major hazard, and it is imperative that societies are prepared for the onset of these storms to minimize economic loss and save lives.
Blog
Dec. 7, 2023
True color corrected reflectance image overlaid with aerosol optical thickness showing high aerosol optical depth over India on 15 November 2023 from the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite

High Aerosol Optical Depth over India

True color corrected reflectance image acquired Nov 15, 2023, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite and overlaid with aerosol optical thickness values.
Worldview Image of the Week
Nov. 16, 2023
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