Delivery of Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) satellite data products will cease on November 1, 2026. Data users should transition now to alternative products from NOAA-21 and NOAA-20.
Suomi NPP data announcement
The NOAA-21 platform collects Earth observation data to help scientists better understand climate trends and global biological productivity. Capitalizing on the success of the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) and NOAA-20, NOAA-21 features four similar instruments which take measurements related to atmospheric composition; carbon cycle, ecosystems, and biogeochemistry; climate variability and change; water and energy cycles; and weather. Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) was renamed NOAA-21 after launch.
Type
Earth Observation Satellite
Data Center
LP DAAC
OB.DAAC
Launch
November 10, 2022
Objective
Provide sophisticated meteorological data
NOAA
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) aims to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, ocean, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources.
Instruments Aboard NOAA-21
| Instrument Name | Operational Date(s) | Spectral Resolution | Type of Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) | October 28, 2011 - Present | 22 spectral bands ranging in wavelength from 0.402 µm to 12.49 µm |
Spectrometers/Radiometers |
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