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Albedo Data Access and Tools
From discovery to visualization, data tools such as the Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) Subset/Visualization Tool, Earthdata Search, and Worldview guide users in making the most of albedo data.
Albedo Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Version | Platform | Instrument | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Spatial Resolution | Data Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIIRS/NPP DNB BRDF/Albedo Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Ref Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-19 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP DNB BRDF/Albedo Quality Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V001 | 001 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-19 to 2025-02-08 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP DNB BRDF/Albedo Quality Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-19 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Downward Shortwave Radiation Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-19 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Downward Shortwave Radiation Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-19 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Reflectance Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid NRT | 2 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2023-11-20 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1 Kilometers x 1 Kilometers | HDF5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Reflectance Daily L3 Global 500 m SIN Grid NRT | 1 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2019-01-01 to Present |
N: 80 S: -80 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Reflectance Daily L3 Global 500m SIN Grid NRT | 2 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2023-11-20 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Photosynthetically Active Radiation Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-19 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Photosynthetically Active Radiation Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-19 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
Featured Albedo Observation Method: VIIRS
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) flies aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) and NOAA-platforms. VIIRS collects global observations of Earth's land, atmosphere, cryosphere, and ocean, including measurements of albedo.
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) will help ensure continuity of Earth observations after the upcoming retirement of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS).
Greenbelt, MD
NASA's Land Science Investigator-led Processing System is responsible for processing, reprocessing, production and general assessment of the Suomi NPP Science Team standard and experimental Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) land products.
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