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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 addresses how to use remote sensing data for agriculture monitoring, specifically drought and crop monitoring.
Training
April 14 - May 5, 2020
In Spring 2019 DEVELOP researchers used VIIRS and other instrument data to create models that provide fine details on drought conditions in Iowa.
Data in Action
April 13, 2020
During this webinar we will provide answers to commonly asked questions about NASA land processes data, services and tools, and show you how to navigate the new LP DAAC website to discover data resources.
Webinar
Jan. 15, 2020
Explore how NASA remote sensing data and satellite imagery are used to monitor the evolution of fires.
Data in Action
Dec. 2, 2019
Learn to use the Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS) tool with various fire, temperature, precipitation, and vegetation data.
Webinar
Oct. 25, 2019
Learn how to access and use VIIRS/Suomi-NPP data products.
Tutorial
Oct. 2, 2018
This ARSET training covers the NASA data and tools useful for monitoring tropical storms.
Training
May 3-10, 2018
Discover how remote sensing data support water monitoring, wildfire risk modeling, and identification of optimal rainwater harvesting locations.
Data in Action
April 25, 2018
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The Satellite Needs Working Group (SNWG) works to identify and address the Earth observation needs of civilian federal agencies. SNWG is launching its latest biennial survey to identify needs, while also reporting progress on previous solutions.
Feature Article
April 27, 2026
The VIIRS instrument aboard the NOAA-21 platform captured this image on April 21, 2026.
Worldview Image of the Week
April 24, 2026
Data overlays from Worldview show precipitation rates and sea surface temperatures in mid-April 2026, as the storm moved across the western Pacific.
Worldview Image of the Week
April 17, 2026
NASA significantly enhanced its MODIS and VIIRS near real-time flood products, enabling users to distinguish between unusual and recurring flooding.
Blog
April 10, 2026
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