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 Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) platform collects Earth observation data to help scientists better understand climate trends and global biological productivity. Its five instruments take measurements related to atmospheric composition; carbon cycle, ecosystems, and biogeochemistry; climate variability and change; water and energy cycles; and weather. Suomi NPP satellite was the first in a series designed to provide critical data to improve short-term weather forecasts and increase understanding of long-term climate change.
Type
Earth Observation Satellite
Data Center
ASDC
GES DISC
LAADS DAAC
NSIDC DAAC
OB.DAAC
ORNL DAAC
PO.DAAC
LP DAAC
Launch
Oct. 28, 2011
Objective
Monitor land, sea, and air for weather and climate changes
Suomi NPP Partner: NOAA
NOAA’s mission to better understand our natural world and help protect its precious resources extends beyond national borders to monitor global weather and climate, and work with partners around the world.
Instruments Aboard Suomi NPP
| Instrument Name | Operational Date(s) | Spectral Resolution | Type of Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) | October 28, 2011 - present | 22 microwave channels in the range 23.8-183.31 Gigahertz (GHz) |
Profilers/Sounders |
| Clouds and Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES Instruments) | November 27, 1997 - present |
|
Spectrometers/Radiometers |
| Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) | November 18, 2017 - present | 1,305 spectral channels at nominal mode (NSR), 2211 spectral channels at full spectral resolution (FSR) |
Profilers/Sounders |
| Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) | October 28, 2011 - present | 250-420 nm |
Spectrometers/Radiometers |
| 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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