From discovery to visualization, data tools such as Worldview, Giovanni, and Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS) guide users in making the most of vegetation index data.
Vegetation Index Data Access and Tools
Vegetation Index Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Version | Platform | Instrument | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Spatial Resolution | Data Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEMAP 2: Annual Ecosystem Model Responses to U.S. Climate Change, 1994-2100 | 1 | NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | 1994-01-01 to 2100-12-31 |
N: 50 S: 26 E: -66 W: -124 |
netCDF-3 | |
| VEMAP 2: Monthly Ecosystem Model Responses to U.S. Climate Change, 1994-2100 | 1 | NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | 1994-01-01 to 2100-12-31 |
N: 50 S: 26 E: -66 W: -124 |
netCDF-3 | |
| VIIRS/JPSS1 Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002 | 002 | NOAA-20 | VIIRS | 2018-01-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS1 Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002 | 002 | NOAA-20 | VIIRS | 2018-01-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS1 Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V002 | 002 | NOAA-20 | VIIRS | 2018-01-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS1 Vegetation Indices 8-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid | 2 | NOAA-20 | VIIRS | 2025-09-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS1 Vegetation Indices Monthly L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002 | 002 | NOAA-20 | VIIRS | 2018-01-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS1 Vegetation Indices Monthly L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002 | 002 | NOAA-20 | VIIRS | 2018-01-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS2 Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002 | 002 | NOAA-21 | VIIRS | 2023-02-10 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS2 Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002 | 002 | NOAA-21 | VIIRS | 2023-02-10 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS2 Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V002 | 002 | NOAA-21 | VIIRS | 2023-02-10 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS2 Vegetation Indices Monthly L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002 | 002 | NOAA-21 | VIIRS | 2023-02-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS2 Vegetation Indices Monthly L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002 | 002 | NOAA-21 | VIIRS | 2023-02-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/JPSS2Vegetation Indices 8-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid | 2 | NOAA-21 | VIIRS | 2026-07-15 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Land Cover Dynamics Yearly L3 Global 0.05 Deg CMG V001 | 001 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2013-01-01 to 2022-12-31 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Land Cover Dynamics Yearly L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V001 | 001 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2013-01-01 to 2022-12-31 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Phenology Yearly L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2013-01-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Land Surface Phenology Yearly L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2013-01-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V001 | 001 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-17 to 2024-06-08 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-17 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V001 | 001 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-17 to 2024-06-08 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-17 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1000 Meters x 1000 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V001 | 001 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-17 to 2024-06-08 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V002 | 002 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2012-01-17 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF-EOS5 |
| VIIRS/NPP Vegetation Indices 8-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid | 2 | Suomi-NPP | VIIRS | 2025-01-01 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF5 |
Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 (HLS)
Vegetation Index Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AppEEARS | The Application for Extracting and Exploring Analysis Ready Samples (AppEEARS) offers a simple and efficient way to perform data access and transformation processes. | Search and Discovery, Subsetting, Customization, Downloading, Visualization | |
| Giovanni | Giovanni is a web application for accessing, visualizing, and analyzing Earth science remote sensing data without downloading the data. | Search and Discovery, Analysis, Access, Visualization, Downloading, Subsetting |
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