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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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Suomi NPP NASA VIIRS Thermal Anomalies and Fire data (red) of the Decker Fire from September 9 overlaid on Terra ASTER Precision Terrain Corrected data of the Decker Fire from October 12

Evolution of a Wildfire

Explore how NASA remote sensing data and satellite imagery are used to monitor the evolution of fires.
Data in Action
Dec. 2, 2019
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VIIRS News

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Typhoon Koinu over southern Taiwan on 4 October 2023 from the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite

Typhoon Koinu Over Southern Taiwan

Image captured on Oct 4, 2023, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
Oct. 5, 2023
Canadian Wildfire Smoke over the Atlantic Ocean on 27 September 2023 from the VIIRS and OMPS instruments aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite

Canadian Wildfire Smoke over the Atlantic Ocean

Base image acquired Sep 27, 2023, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite and overlaid with Aerosol Index values from the OMPS instrument.
Worldview Image of the Week
Sept. 28, 2023
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