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VIIRS Climate Raw Data Record (C-RDR) from Suomi NPP, Version 1

browse graphicImage of Suomi NPP satellite
The Suomi NPP Climate Raw Data Record (C-RDR) developed at the NOAA NCDC is an intermediate product processing level (NOAA Level 1b) between a Raw Data Record (RDR) and a Sensor Data Record (SDR). The C-RDR is intended to simplify access to the raw data for the purpose of reprocessing using calibration and geolocation methods. The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) C-RDR has raw VIIRS measurements collected into time series variables, accompanied by the coefficients and tables needed to convert them to science units and calibrate them. Where applicable, metadata in this file follows the Climate and Forecast (CF) Conventions and Attribute Convention for Dataset Discovery (ACDD). Metadata attributes from the native Suomi NPP RDR and SDR file types are also included. These files have been compared with those generated using JPSS Application Development Library (ADL) applications. Product documentation and software are available for the dataset.
  • Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.(2013): VIIRS Climate Raw Data Record (C-RDR) from Suomi NPP, Version 1. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V57P8W90 [access date].
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Order Data
Distribution Formats
  • XML
  • netCDF-4 (Version: 4)
    • File Specification: NetCDF Climate and Forecast (CF) Metadata Convention (http://cf-pcmdi.llnl.gov/)
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact Customer Engagement Branch
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Dataset Point of Contact Jim Biard
Research Scholar
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Coverage Description
Time Period 2013-10-19 to 2018-04-13
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -180.0
East: 180.0
South: -90.0
North: 90.0
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2013-10-24
Edition Version 1
Data Presentation Form Digital image
Dataset Progress Status Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency Not planned
Purpose The C-RDR is intended to simplify access to the Suomi NPP RDR for the purpose of reprocessing using calibration and geolocation methods, making the raw measurements easily accessible for convenience and processing.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.(2013): VIIRS Climate Raw Data Record (C-RDR) from Suomi NPP, Version 1. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V57P8W90 [access date].
Cited Authors
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Originators
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Publishers
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Visible Wavelengths > Sensor Counts
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Platform Characteristics > Airspeed/Ground Speed
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Platform Characteristics > Attitude Characteristics
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Platform Characteristics > Data Synchronization Time
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Platform Characteristics > Orbital Characteristics
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Platform Characteristics > Viewing Geometry
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Sensor Characteristics > Electrical Properties
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Sensor Characteristics > Phase And Amplitude
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Sensor Characteristics > Thermal Properties
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Sensor Characteristics > Total Temperature
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Sensor Characteristics > Viewing Geometry
  • Earth Science > Spectral/Engineering > Infrared Wavelengths > Sensor Counts
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
  • SUOMI-NPP > Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership
Instrument keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
  • VIIRS > Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Geographic Region > Global
Project keywords
  • Climate Raw Data Record (C-RDR)
  • Climate Data Record (CDR)
  • Fundamental Climate Data Record (FCDR)
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.(2013): VIIRS Climate Raw Data Record (C-RDR) from Suomi NPP, Version 1. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V57P8W90 [access date].
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Access Constraints
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
Last Modified: 2023-06-23
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