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VIIRS Data Access and Tools
Explore Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Temporal Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Science Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIIRS/SNPP Deep Blue Level 3 monthly aerosol data 1x1 degree grid | 2012-03-01 to Present | 2 | ACTIVE | 3 | NetCDF4 | Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness, Angstrom Exponent |
| VIIRS/SNPP Level-2 Water Vapor Products 6-min Swath 750m | 2012-05-01 to 2018-09-11 | 1 | COMPLETE | 2 | NetCDF-4 | Atmospheric Water Vapor, Water Vapor Indicators, Humidity, Total Precipitable Water, Water Vapor, Water Vapor Profiles |
| VIIRS/SNPP Water Vapor Level-3 daily 0.5 x 0.5 degree grid | 2012-05-01 to 2018-09-11 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | netCDF-4 | Atmospheric Water Vapor, Water Vapor Indicators, Humidity, Total Precipitable Water, Water Vapor, Water Vapor Profiles |
| VIIRS/SNPP Water Vapor Level-3 monthly 0.5 x 0.5 degree grid | 2012-05-01 to 2018-09-01 | 1 | COMPLETE | 3 | NetCDF-4 | Atmospheric Water Vapor, Water Vapor Indicators, Humidity, Total Precipitable Water, Water Vapor, Water Vapor Profiles |
| VIIRS/Suomi-NPP Cloud Mask 6-Min Swath 750 m | 2012-03-01 to Present | 1 | ACTIVE | 2 | NetCDF-4 | Clouds, Cloud Frequency, Cloud Height, Infrared Radiance, REFLECTED INFRARED, Visible Radiance |
| VNP02MOD | VIIRS/NPP Moderate Resolution 6-Min L1B Swath 750 m | 2012-01-19 to Present | 2 | ACTIVE | 1B | NetCDF-4 | Infrared Radiance, REFLECTED INFRARED, Visible Radiance |
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