Description

With the end of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data record approaching, it is important that current MODIS users transition to Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) data and visualization tools. As they make this transition, users also need information regarding which MODIS geophysical parameters will be available with VIIRS and vice-versa, and the differences between them.

This training, led by NASA's Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) program, teaches participants how to access VIIRS data products, the differences involved in using VIIRS as opposed to MODIS, and how to apply VIIRS aerosol optical depth observations for air quality applications.

Prerequisites

• Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
• Review Aerosol Datasets

If you wish to follow along with the demonstrations associated with this training, please complete the following:

• Prerequisite Walkthrough Instructions (PDF, 18.6 MB)
• Instrucciones para los prerrequisitos (PDF, 3.5 MB)

Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will:

• Access NASA VIIRS aerosol products through Earthdata
• Describe the differences between the MODIS and VIIRS instruments and aerosol optical depth (AOD) products
• Understand how VIIRS AOD observations can be used for modeling and monitoring of air pollution transport

Target Audience

This webinar is designed for MODIS end-users from all around the world, both applied and those involved in research.

Course Format

• One 1.5-hour part

Sessions

Part 1

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020

Part 1 includes:

• Review of MODIS and corresponding VIIRS air quality-related parameters
• Discussion of similarities and differences between MODIS and VIIRS
• VIIRS air quality products from NASA and NOAA
• Access and visualization of NASA VIIRS data products
• VIIRS Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) – data analysis using python scripts
• Examples of air quality applications of VIIRS data

Materials

• Part 1 Presentation Slides (PDF, 36.7 MB)
• Part 1 Q&A Transcript (PDF, 0.1 MB)

Homework

• Homework (Due Oct. 31, 2020)

Materiales en Español

• Diapositivas de la Presentación de Parte 1 (PDF, 40.2 MB)

Tarea

• Tarea (Vence el 31 de Octubre de 2020)