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Albedo Data Access and Tools
From discovery to visualization, data tools such as the Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) Subset/Visualization Tool, Earthdata Search, and Worldview guide users in making the most of albedo data.
Featured Albedo Observation Method: VIIRS
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) flies aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) and NOAA-platforms. VIIRS collects global observations of Earth's land, atmosphere, cryosphere, and ocean, including measurements of albedo.
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) will help ensure continuity of Earth observations after the upcoming retirement of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS).
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NASA's Land Science Investigator-led Processing System is responsible for processing, reprocessing, production and general assessment of the Suomi NPP Science Team standard and experimental Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) land products.
Albedo Datasets
| Dataset | Platforms | Instruments | Temporal Extent | Location Keywords | Spatial Extent | Data Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISLSCP II ECMWF Near-Surface Meteorology Parameters | NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | 1985-01-01 to 1998-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | ASCII Grid | |
| ISLSCP II FASIR-adjusted NDVI, 1982-1998 | FIELD INVESTIGATION, NOAA-14, Terra | LICOR LEAF AREA METER, STEEL MEASURING TAPE, AVHRR, MODIS | 1982-01-01 to 1998-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile | |
| ISLSCP II GIMMS Monthly NDVI, 1981-2002 | FIELD INVESTIGATION, NOAA-14, Terra | LICOR LEAF AREA METER, STEEL MEASURING TAPE, AVHRR, MODIS | 1981-07-01 to 2002-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile | |
| ISLSCP II Historical Croplands Cover, 1700-1992 | FIELD INVESTIGATION, NOAA-14, Terra | LICOR LEAF AREA METER, STEEL MEASURING TAPE, MODIS, AVHRR | 1700-01-01 to 1992-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile | |
| ISLSCP II Historical Land Cover and Land Use, 1700-1990 | FIELD INVESTIGATION, Terra, NOAA-14 | STEEL MEASURING TAPE, LICOR LEAF AREA METER, MODIS, AVHRR | 1700-01-01 to 1990-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile | |
| ISLSCP II IGBP DISCover and SiB Land Cover, 1992-1993 | FIELD INVESTIGATION, NOAA-14, Terra | STEEL MEASURING TAPE, LICOR LEAF AREA METER, MODIS, AVHRR | 1986-01-01 to 1995-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile | |
| ISLSCP II Leaf Area Index (LAI) from Field Measurements, 1932-2000 | FIELD INVESTIGATION, NOAA-14, Terra | STEEL MEASURING TAPE, LICOR LEAF AREA METER, MODIS, AVHRR | 1932-01-01 to 2000-12-31 | N: 71.3 S: -54.5 E: 172.75 W: -156.67 | CSV | |
| ISLSCP II MODIS (Collection 4) Albedo, 2002 | Terra | MODIS | 2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31 | GLOBAL LAND | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile |
| ISLSCP II MODIS (Collection 4) IGBP Land Cover, 2000-2001 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-10-01 to 2001-10-01 | GLOBAL | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile |
| ISLSCP II Monthly Snow-Free Albedo, 1982-1998, and Background Soil Reflectance | FIELD INVESTIGATION, Terra, NOAA-14 | STEEL MEASURING TAPE, LICOR LEAF AREA METER, MODIS, AVHRR | 1982-01-01 to 1998-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile |
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