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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.
VIIRS Learning Resources
This ARSET training introduces participants to several capabilities within FIRMS that were not included in the previous ARSET training.
Training
Jan. 14-21, 2026
Esta capacitación de dos partes familarizará a los participantes con varias capacidades dentro de FIRMS que no se incluyeron en la capacitación de ARSET anterior.
Training
Jan. 14-21, 2026
Join us on Wed., September 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT (-04:00 UTC) to learn how to discover, access, and use NASA's near real-time global flood products .
Webinar
Aug. 29, 2025
Esta capacitación de ARSET ofrece a los participantes una introducción a los diferentes módulos de FIRMS.
Training
July 9-23, 2025
Agricultural burning in Kansas produces smoky skies and healthy crops.
Data in Action
June 6, 2025
A comparison of aurora forecasts with actual satellite observations suggests VIIRS DNB data can enhance space weather prediction efforts.
Data in Action
May 30, 2025
This ARSET training familiarizes participants with the various modules available in FIRMS and explores the range of data and information available.
Training
April 16-30, 2025
Our Earth Data Officer, Katie Baynes, spoke at the Federal GIS Conference Plenary. In case you missed her presentation, here is a story map for you to catch up on how NASA Earth data can be leveraged in your GIS project.
StoryMap
March 5, 2025
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Ocean color data provide key information about ocean health. Dr. Barnes uses these data in his investigations into the health of optically shallow waters.
Data User Story
April 22, 2021
Image captured on 10 April 2021, by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
Worldview Image of the Week
April 19, 2021
NASA’s worldwide Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) provides vital near real-time tools for managing wildland fires.
Feature Article
April 15, 2021
A new Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) focused on the US and Canada provides expanded capabilities including additional map layers, ownership boundaries, and daily fire dangers.
News
April 13, 2021
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