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VIIRS Resources

Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements such as instrument updates and data releases, user guides and related documents, and frequently asked questions.

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Efficient Geospatial Data Access with NASA's AppEEARS

Learn more about NASA's Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS). This webinar showcases the system's capabilities and highlights learning resources to help simplify data access workflows using AppEEARS.
Webinar
April 9, 2024
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LAADS DAAC Transitioning to the Cloud—Overview and Data Access

Join us April 26 at 2 p.m., EDT [UTC -4], to learn about NASA's LAADS DAAC data migration to the cloud and what this means for data users regarding schedule and data access. A live demo of Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) direct access in the cloud will be provided.
Webinar
April 9, 2023
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VIIRS News

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False-color corrected reflectance image of Lake Volta in Ghana from the VIIRS instrument aboard the Suomi NPP satellite on 16 March 2024

Lake Volta, Ghana

Image captured March 16, 2024, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
March 21, 2024
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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
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Data Tool in Focus: View Data

The View Data tool lets users find and preview full-resolution MODIS and VIIRS atmospheric datasets prior to downloading.
Feature Article
Feb. 23, 2024
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