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| 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
This ARSET training covers how to access VIIRS data products, the differences between VIIRS and MODIS, and its air quality applications.
Training
Oct. 22, 2020
Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre algunas de las dificultades asociadas con la teledetección de ecosistemas costeros.
Training
Aug. 25 - Sept. 8, 2020
This ARSET training covers some of the difficulties associated with remote sensing of coastal ecosystems.
Training
Aug. 25 - Sept. 8, 2020
This ArcGIS Python Toolbox simplifies access to quality data by decoding complex quality information into usable thematic raster files.
Tutorial
Aug. 18, 2020
See how the Tennessee Valley Energy DEVELOP team used Earth observations to predict river water temperatures for managing and protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Data in Action
July 1, 2020
This ARSET training focuses on the use of remote sensing to understand global phenology.
Training
June 30 - July 14, 2020
Learn how a NASA DEVELOP team helped create models to determine an ideal location for a jaguar corridor using NASA Earth observation data.
Data in Action
May 21, 2020
This ARSET training addresses how to use remote sensing data for agriculture monitoring, specifically drought and crop monitoring.
Training
April 14 - May 5, 2020
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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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