gov.noaa.ncdc:C01418
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
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NCEI Contact Information
Information for contacts at NCEI.
information
pointOfContact
2023-06-23
ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset Registry
2008-11-12
publication
International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) Geomatics Committee
http://www.epsg-registry.org/
Data Search Application
EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset Registry Application
Interface to the EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset Registry
search
custodian
International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (OGP) Geomatics Committee
http://www.epsg-registry.org/export.htm?gml=urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
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Coordinate Reference System data in GML
Coordinate Reference System data in GML
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custodian
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Snow Cover/Depth (SCD) Binary Map Environmental Data Record (EDR) from IDPS
VIIRS-SCD-BINARY-SNOW-MAP-EDR
2012-10-15
publication
Validated
gov.noaa.ncdc:C01418
gov.noaa.class:VIIRS_EDR
JPSS Product ID:VSCMO
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
publisher
Key, Jeffrey
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
principalInvestigator
Key, Jeffrey
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
author
Qiu, Shuang
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
principalInvestigator
Qiu, Shuang
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
author
NOAA JPSS Program Office
originator
NOAA JPSS Program Office
author
imageDigital
This dataset contains a high quality operational Environmental Data Record (EDR) of Binary Snow Cover (BSC) from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument onboard the Suomi-NPP satellite and is produced by the NOAA Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). The VIIRS BSC EDR is based on the heritage Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Snow Map product that classifies snow using the Normalized Difference Snow Index (NDSI) at a spatial resolution of 375 meters at nadir during daytime over cloud-free land masses. The algorithm utilizes VIIRS spectral bands I1 (640 nm), I2 (865 nm), I3 (1.61 micron), I5 (11.5 micron), M15 (11 micron), M16 (12 micron), and several VIIRS Intermediate Products (IP) including Cloud Mask (VCM), Aerosol Optical Thickness (AOT), and Cloud Optical Properties (COP). By default, IDPS VIIRS BSC obtained from the Comprehensive Large-Array Stewardship Service (CLASS) are distributed in four aggregated 86-second granules in Hierarchical Data Format v.5 (HDF5) with metadata attributes included.
This VIIRS Binary Snow Cover EDR can be used for environmental and climate modeling, weather forecasting, and snow pack analysis.
onGoing
Customer Engagement Branch
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
ncei.sat.info@noaa.gov
pointOfContact
continual
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/metadata/images/C01418_SNPP_VIIRS_SCBM_EDR.png
Example of VIIRS Snow Cover depicting global snow cover for December 29, 2015. Image courtesy of JPSS LTM system.
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Earth Science > Cryosphere > Snow/Ice > Snow Cover
theme
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
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Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
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publisher
Terrestrial - Snow Cover
theme
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)
2017
publication
Release 2017
World Meteorological Organization, United Nations
https://public.wmo.int/en/programmes/global-climate-observing-system/essential-climate-variables
HTTP
Information
GCOS Essential Climate Variables
Overview of the GCOS Essential Climate Variables.
information
custodian
Geographic Region > Global Land
place
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
Vertical Location > Land Surface
stratum
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
JPSS > Joint Polar Satellite System
project
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
HTTPS
Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
VIIRS > Visible-Infrared Imager-Radiometer Suite
instrument
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
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Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
SUOMI-NPP > Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership
platform
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
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Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
250 meters - < 500 meters
dataResolution
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
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Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
Daily - < Weekly
dataResolution
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Temporal Data Resolution Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
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Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
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
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
dataCentre
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
2018
revision
Version 8.6
Global Change Data Center, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
https://earthdata.nasa.gov/about/gcmd/global-change-master-directory-gcmd-keywords
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Web Browser
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords
The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords.
information
publisher
gov.noaa.class:VIIRS_EDR
other
For a complete description of use limitations for this EDR, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD).
otherRestrictions
Cite as: Key, Jeffrey, Qiu, Shuang, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2012): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Snow Cover/Depth Binary Map Environmental Data Record (EDR) from IDPS. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. [access date].
otherRestrictions
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.
otherRestrictions
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.
Snow and ice products from Suomi NPP VIIRS
2013-12-03
publication
doi:10.1002/2013JD020459
Wiley
publisher
https://doi.org/10.1002/2013JD020459
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Journal article published December 2013 by Wiley (Journal of Geophysical Research Atmosphere)
Key, J., Mahoney, R., et al., (2013), Snow and ice products from Suomi NPP VIIRS, J. of Geo. Res. Atmo., 118(23), 12816—12830, doi:10.1002/2013JD020459.
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sciencePaper
grid
375
eng; USA
climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
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VSCBM_npp_dYYYYMMDD_tHHMMSSS_eHHMMSSS_b####_cYYYYMMDDHHMMSSSSSSSS_XXXX_XXX.h5
physicalMeasurement
Height
float
Latitude
float
Longitude
float
MidTime
long
ModeGran
byte
ModeScan
byte
NumberOfScans
int
PadByte1
byte
QF1_SCAN_VIIRSSDRGEO
byte
QF2_SCAN_VIIRSSDRGEO
byte
QF2_VIIRSSDRGEO
byte
SCAttitude
float
SCPosition
float
SCSolarAzimuthAngle
float
SCSolarZenithAngle
float
SCVelocity
float
SatelliteAzimuthAngle
float
SatelliteRange
float
SatelliteZenithAngle
float
SolarAzimuthAngle
float
SolarZenithAngle
float
StartTime
long
QF1_VIIRSSCDBINARYSNOWMAPEDR
byte
QF2_VIIRSSCDBINARYSNOWMAPEDR
byte
QF3_VIIRSSCDBINARYSNOWMAPEDR
byte
SnowCoverBinaryMap
byte
VIIRS-IMG-GEO-TC_Aggr
String
VIIRS-IMG-GEO-TC_Gran_0
long
VIIRS-IMG-GEO-TC_Gran_1
long
VIIRS-IMG-GEO-TC_Gran_2
long
VIIRS-IMG-GEO-TC_Gran_3
long
VIIRS-SCD-BINARY-SNOW-MAP-EDR_Aggr
String
VIIRS-SCD-BINARY-SNOW-MAP-EDR_Gran_0
long
VIIRS-SCD-BINARY-SNOW-MAP-EDR_Gran_1
long
VIIRS-SCD-BINARY-SNOW-MAP-EDR_Gran_2
long
VIIRS-SCD-BINARY-SNOW-MAP-EDR_Gran_3
long
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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NCEI Contact Information
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distributor
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.
Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
HDF
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https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/metadata/geoportal/rest/metadata/item/gov.noaa.ncdc:C01418/html
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Landing Page
NCEI Dataset Landing Page
Landing page for the dataset.
information
ftp://ftp-jpss.avl.class.noaa.gov/
Download
NOAA CLASS FTP Server
Access and download data tar files by date and product for the previous 85 days. The directory structure is as follows, date(yyyymmdd)->instrument family->product.
download
http://www.class.noaa.gov/saa/products/search?datatype_family=VIIRS_EDR
HTTPS
Data Search Application
NOAA CLASS Data Search and Order
Search the data archive and submit an order for the dataset via the interface.
order
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/jpss/snow.php
HTTPS
Information
JPSS Snow Cover Team Page
STAR project landing page with documentation and contact information for the dataset.
information
dataset
These data were produced by the JPSS Interface Data Processing Segment (IDPS) and are archived at the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
For a complete description of the processing steps, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document and Data Flow Diagram.
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
processor
JPSS STAR Science Documents
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
publisher
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/jpss/Docs.php
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Web Browser
JPSS STAR Science Documents
Includes the Algorithm Maturity Reviews, Readmes, and User Guides.
information
The SCD algorithm reached beta maturity status.
2013-04-24T00:00:00
processor
JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
publisher
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/jpss/AlgorithmMaturity.php
HTTPS
Web Browser
JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix
Table with algorithm maturity reviews by product.
information
The SCD algorithm reached provisional maturity status.
2013-11-14T00:00:00
processor
The SCD algorithm reached validated maturity status.
2014-01-08T00:00:00
processor
VIIRS Sensor Data Record (SDR) bands: I1, I2, I3, I5, M15, and M16
NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Sensor Data Record (SDR) from IDPS
2012-02-07
publication
Validated
doi:10.7289/V58G8HSZ
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
distributor
https://doi.org/10.7289/V58G8HSZ
HTTPS
Web Browser
NCEI landing page for JPSS-VIIRS-SDR
Source dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset.
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2012-02-07
repository
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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.
2015-04-22T00:00:00
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Bulk metadata change applied on 2023-06-23. See version control repository history for metadata change details.