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Suomi NPP Documents
| Name Sort descending | Description | File Type | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover and Access NASA's Near Real-Time Global Flood Products | This presentation provides an introduction to NASA's near real-time global flood products available through NASA's Land, Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for Earth observation. Information about how to discover, access, and use these NRT products is also provided. | PDF (16.77 mb) | Sept. 17, 2025 | |
| NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) & National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) VIIRS (Visible/Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite) | NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) & National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) VIIRS (Visible/Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite) | PDF (1.38 mb) | April 19, 2004 | |
| SNPP VIIR | SNPP VIIR | PDF (2.46 mb) | April 19, 2004 | |
| Use of the Moon as a calibration reference for NPP VIIRS (PDF) | Use of the Moon as a calibration reference for NPP VIIRS | PDF (541.05 kb) | Aug. 10, 2005 | |
| Use of the Moon as a calibration reference for NPP VIIRS (PPT) | Use of the Moon as a calibration reference for NPP VIIRS | PPT (1.52 mb) | Aug. 2, 2005 | |
| VIIRS Product Evaluation at the Ocean PEATE | VIIRS Product Evaluation at the Ocean PEATE | PPT (1.2 mb) | July 27, 2010 |
Suomi NPP Learning Resources
Join us to learn how to discover, subset, access and visualize both MODIS and VIIRS data products using a suite of user-friendly tools developed by NASA's ORNL DAAC.
Webinar
April 19, 2022
Through NASA FIRMS, users can interactively view fire data via the Fire Map, search for both VIIRS and MODIS active fires/hotspots and sign-up to receive automated Fire Email Alerts for their geographic areas of interest. Join us to learn more!
Webinar
April 19, 2022
Want to learn how to use R and Python to work with remote sensing data? Join us as we demonstrate how to perform basic data preparation, processing, computation, and visualization techniques using ASTER and VIIRS Surface Reflectance data.
Webinar
April 18, 2022
Learn how SeaBASS can be leveraged for data search, discovery, and access, and will demonstrate how SeaBASS supports NASA’s ocean color satellite products and the broader scientific community.
Webinar
April 18, 2022
This training builds capacity to apply Python codes and other online tools to work with datasets from NASA's Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS).
Training
Feb. 22 - March 1, 2022
Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre el Kit de herramientas de observación de la Tierra para ciudades y asentamientos humanos sostenibles.
Training
Jan. 27 - Feb. 10, 2022
This ARSET training provides an overview of the Earth Observations Toolkit for Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements.
Training
Jan. 27 - Feb. 10, 2022
This ARSET training reviews pre-fire risk assessment and post-fire mapping using open-source tools like Google Earth Engine.
Training
Jan. 18-20, 2022
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Hot, dry, and windy conditions fueled the spread of wildfires across the region in late June and early July, when Suomi NPP captured this data.
Worldview Image of the Week
July 2, 2026
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
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
Sensors on Aqua, Suomi-NPP, and NOAA-20 detected fires and poor air quality across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and other countries in early April 2026.
Worldview Image of the Week
April 10, 2026
The OMPS instrument aboard the NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP platform captured imagery and data on March 5, 2026.
Worldview Image of the Week
March 6, 2026
Image captured February 2, 2026, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Feb. 5, 2026
Image captured January 21, 2026, by the VIIRS instrument aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Jan. 22, 2026
The VIIRS product provides continuity to the MODIS-generated NASA standard science burned area product.
Blog
Sept. 24, 2025
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