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Land Surface Temperature Data Access and Tools

NASA has land surface temperature datasets that help researchers explore how the warmth of land contribute to and change Earth processes as well as how animals and humans live on the planet. Access a range of data and data tools such as AppEEARS, the MODIS/VIIRS Subsetting Tool Suite, and LandsatLook to make the most of land surface temperature data.

Many NASA observation methods—platforms, instruments, and other techniques—provide data that improve our measurement of land surface temperature. Examples of instruments continually collecting temperature data include the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER), Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), and Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS).

Land Surface Temperature Datasets

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VIIRS/JPSS2 Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002	002	NOAA-21	VIIRS	2023-02-10 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/JPSS2 Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Day V002	002	NOAA-21	VIIRS	2023-02-10 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/JPSS2 Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Night V002	002	NOAA-21	VIIRS	2023-02-10 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/JPSS2 Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Monthly L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002	002	NOAA-21	VIIRS	2023-02-01 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/JPSS2 Thermal Anomalies and Fire Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002	002	NOAA-21	VIIRS	2023-02-10 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/JPSS2 Thermal Anomalies/Fire 6-Min L2 Swath 750m NRT - V2	2	NOAA-21	VIIRS	2024-03-05 to Present	N: 80 S: -80 E: 180 W: -180	750 Meters x 750 Meters	netCDF4
VIIRS/JPSS2 Thermal Anomalies/Fire 6-Min L2 Swath 750m V002	002	NOAA-21	VIIRS	2023-02-10 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	750 Meters x 750 Meters	netCDF-4
VIIRS/NPP Active Fires 6-Min L2 Swath 375m - NRT	2	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2020-02-14	N: 80 S: -80 E: 180 W: -180	375 Meters x 375 Meters	netCDF-4
VIIRS/NPP Active Fires 6-Min L2 Swath 375m NRT	1	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2016-11-01	N: 80 S: -80 E: 180 W: -180	375 Meters x 375 Meters	hdf
VIIRS/NPP Active Fires 6-Min L2 Swath 375m V002	002	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-17 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	375 Meters x 375 Meters	netCDF-4
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity 6-Min L2 Swath 375m NRT	2	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2023-10-10 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	375 Meters x 375 Meters	NetCDF
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity 6-Min L2 Swath 750 m	2	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2023-10-10 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	750 Meters x 750 Meters	NetCDF-4
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity 6-Min L2 Swath 750m	1	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2011-10-28 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	750 Meters x 750 Meters	NetCDF
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity 6-Min L2 Swath 750m V001	001	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-19 to 2024-05-01	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	750 Meters x 750 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature and Emissivity 6-Min L2 Swath 750m V002	002	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-17 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	750 Meters x 750 Meters	netCDF-4
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity 8-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002	002	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-17 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity 8-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V001	001	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-25 to 2024-04-29	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity 8-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002	002	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-17 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002	002	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-17 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Day V001	001	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-19 to 2024-05-01	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Day V002	002	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-17 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Night V001	001	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-19 to 2024-05-01	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Night V002	002	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-17 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Monthly L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002	002	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2012-01-17 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS5
VIIRS/NPP Surface Reflectance Daily L3 Global 0.05 Deg CMG NRT	2	Suomi-NPP	VIIRS	2023-10-10 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	375 Meters x 375 Meters	HDF5

Featured Land Surface Temperature Observation Method: ASTER

The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) obtains high-resolution images of Earth in 14 different electromagnetic wavelengths ranging from visible to thermal infrared light. ASTER flies aboard the Terra satellite and has a resolution as close as 15 meters in the very near infrared wavelength. Scientists use ASTER data to create detailed maps of land surface temperature, emissivity, reflectance, and elevation.

Eruption of Nicaragua’s Momotombo Volcano.

Japan, NASA provide open access to ASTER data

As of 1 April 2016, all Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) data products are available at no charge from LP DAAC.

Global Digital Elevation Models now available: ASTER, GDEM, and SRTM

These products are available globally at their full resolution of 30 meters per pixel.

Map of ASTER GDEM Version 3 shaded relief topography of San Francisco CA

New Version of the ASTER GDEM

Version 3 of the ASTER Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) provides new features and sharper imagery.

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