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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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Introduction to NASA Resources for Climate Change Applications

This ARSET training provides an overview of NASA resources for monitoring climate change and its impacts.

Training

Sept. 29 - Oct. 6, 2021

Monitoreo de la Calidad de Aguas Costeras y Estuarinas: La Transición de MODIS a VIIRS

Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre similitudes y diferencias entre MODIS y VIIRS para monitoreo de calidad del agua.

Training

Sept. 14-21, 2021

Monitoring Coastal and Estuarine Water Quality: Transitioning from MODIS to VIIRS

This ARSET training provides an overview of the similarities and differences between MODIS and VIIRS for water quality monitoring.

Training

Sept. 14-21, 2021

LANCE Near Real-Time Versus Standard Data Products

LANCE near real-time products enable the management of ongoing events; standard data products are heavily processed and intended for scientific research.

Data Basics

July 15, 2021

Heat Exposure Score (HES) by census tract map for Tempe, Arizona from 2015-2020

Mapping Tempe's Heat Hotspots: NASA DEVELOP's Urban Resilience Project

NASA DEVELOP participants used satellite data to identify priority areas for heat relief in Tempe, Arizona, creating tools to guide city officials in implementing targeted mitigation strategies.

Data in Action

June 29, 2021

NASA Earth Observations for Energy Management

This ARSET training introduces how NASA earth observations can contribute to a greater understanding of energy management applications.

Training

June 1-22, 2021

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NASA Worldview—Explore the Earth from Past to Present with Global Satellite Observations

Join us to learn how to use NASA’s Worldview, an imagery mapping and visualization tool that provides access to over 900 data imagery layers, many of which are available within hours, even minutes, to explore Earth’s interconnected processes and events.

Webinar

May 26, 2021

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Observaciones de Satélites y Herramientas para el Riesgo, Detección y Análisis de Incendios

Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre el uso de observaciones terrestres para el monitoreo operativo de incendios.

Training

May 11-27, 2021

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This nighttime visible image created with data from the VIIRS instrument shows Tropical Storm Alberto in the Gulf of Mexico on June 20, 2024.

NASA Data Help the U.S. Navy Forecast Tropical Cyclones

Data from NASA’s Land, Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for Earth observations (LANCE) are critical to the Navy’s tropical cyclone forecasts.

Data User Story

July 1, 2024

Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire, California

Image captured on June 27, 2024, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA NOAA-20 satellite.

Worldview Image of the Week

June 27, 2024

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Geostationary Active Fire Detection Data in FIRMS

Active fire detection data from five geostationary sensors are available in NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) and collectively provide global coverage.

Blog

June 27, 2024

An image of South America from FIRMS showing the location of active fires on the landscape.

Data Tool in Focus: Fire Information for Resource Management System

Global and US/Canada active Fire Maps enable users to visualize the location, extent, and impact of wildfires with minimal delay.

Feature Article

June 24, 2024

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Introduction to NASA Resources for Climate Change Applications

Monitoreo de la Calidad de Aguas Costeras y Estuarinas: La Transición de MODIS a VIIRS

Monitoring Coastal and Estuarine Water Quality: Transitioning from MODIS to VIIRS

LANCE Near Real-Time Versus Standard Data Products

Mapping Tempe's Heat Hotspots: NASA DEVELOP's Urban Resilience Project

NASA Earth Observations for Energy Management

NASA Worldview—Explore the Earth from Past to Present with Global Satellite Observations

Observaciones de Satélites y Herramientas para el Riesgo, Detección y Análisis de Incendios

VIIRS News

NASA Data Help the U.S. Navy Forecast Tropical Cyclones

Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire, California

Geostationary Active Fire Detection Data in FIRMS

Data Tool in Focus: Fire Information for Resource Management System

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