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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 NOAA 5-year Average Monthly Snow-free Albedo from AVHRR | FIELD INVESTIGATION, NOAA-14, Terra | STEEL MEASURING TAPE, LICOR LEAF AREA METER, MODIS, AVHRR | 1985-04-01 to 1991-03-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile | |
| ISLSCP II Northern Hemisphere Monthly Snow Cover Extent | NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | 1986-01-01 to 1995-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile | |
| ISLSCP II Reanalysis Near-Surface Meteorology Data | NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | 1986-01-01 to 1995-12-31 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | ASCII Grid | |
| ISLSCP II Snow-Free, Spatially Complete, 16 Day Albedo, 2002 | Terra | MODIS | 2002-01-01 to 2002-12-31 | GLOBAL LAND | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | Shapefile |
| Land Surface Model (LSM 1.0) for Ecological, Hydrological, Atmospheric Studies | NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | 1996-01-15 to 1996-01-15 | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | multiple | |
| MODIS-derived Vegetation and Albedo Parameters for Agroecosystem-Climate Modeling | COMPUTERS, Aqua, Terra | Computer, MODIS | 2003-01-01 to 2010-12-31 | N: 49.1525 S: 15.1525 E: -51.9489 W: -139.051 | netCDF-4 classic | |
| MODIS/Terra Thermal Bands Daily L2G-Lite Global 1km SIN Grid V006 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-02-24 to 2023-02-17 | GLOBAL | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS/Terra+Aqua Albedo Daily L3 Global 500 m SIN Grid | Terra, Aqua | MODIS | 2021-09-13 | GLOBAL | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra+Aqua BRDF/Albedo Albedo Daily L3 Global - 500m V006 | Terra, Aqua | MODIS | 2000-02-16 to 2023-02-17 | GLOBAL | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS/Terra+Aqua BRDF/Albedo Albedo Daily L3 Global - 500m V061 | Terra, Aqua | MODIS | 2000-02-16 to Present | GLOBAL | N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 | HDF-EOS2 |
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