NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Aerosol Optical Depth and Aerosol Particle Size Distribution Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE
JPSS-AOD-NDE
Example of Suomi NPP VIIRS AOD (Enterprise) with global coverage from August 21, 2015.
This dataset contains a high quality operational Environmental Data Record (EDR) of aerosol optical depth (AOD) and particle size from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument onboard the Suomi-NPP satellite and is produced by the NOAA Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS). The retrieval algorithm is based on a legacy product originally developed for the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor but is adapted and improved upon for use by VIIRS. The AOD product consists of vertically-integrated total column extinction at mid-visible 0.55 micron and for a range of wavelengths from 0.412 to 2.25 micron. The spatial resolution is 750 meters at nadir. The temporal resolution provides global coverage daily except under cloudy or unfavorable conditions. VIIRS AOD data distributed by the NESDIS Data Exploitation system (NDE) that are obtained from the Comprehensive Large-Array Stewardship System (CLASS) are distributed in single 86-second granules in NetCDF-4 format with metadata attributes included. It is important to note that the Aerosol Particle Size Parameter (APSP) is included in this EDR only over ocean and is reported as Ångström exponent.
- Cite as: Kondragunta, Shobha, Laszlo, Istavan, Ma, Liqun, JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Aerosol Optical Depth and Aerosol Particle Size Distribution Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5319T4H. [access date].
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NOAA CLASS FTP Server (download)
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.
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Distribution Formats |
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Ordering Instructions |
Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions. |
Distributor |
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
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Dataset Point of Contact |
Customer Engagement Branch NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information 1-828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov
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Time Period |
2017-07-06 to Present (time interval: 24-hour) |
Spatial Reference System |
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326 |
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates |
West: -180.0
East: 180.0
South: -90.0
North: 90.0
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Spatial Coverage Map |
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General Documentation |
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Processing Documents |
- JPSS STAR Science Documents
- JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix
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Associated Resources |
- Suomi-NPP VIIRS aerosol algorithms and data products
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Suomi-NPP VIIRS aerosol algorithms and data products
Jackson, J., Liu, H., et al., (2013), Suomi-NPP VIIRS Aerosol Algorithms and Data Products, J. of Geo. Res. Atmo., 118(22), 12673—12689, doi:10.1002/2013JD020449.
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Publication Dates |
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Edition |
Validated |
Data Presentation Form |
Digital image
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Dataset Progress Status |
Ongoing - data is continually being updated |
Data Update Frequency |
Continual |
Purpose |
The S-NPP VIIRS aerosol products are designed for use by the climate, air quality, research, applied, private, governmental, and military communities for the purpose of research, forecasts, communication, and policy decisions. |
Use Limitations |
- For a complete description of use limitations for this EDR, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD).
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Dataset Citation |
- Cite as: Kondragunta, Shobha, Laszlo, Istavan, Ma, Liqun, JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Aerosol Optical Depth and Aerosol Particle Size Distribution Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5319T4H. [access date].
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Cited Authors |
- Kondragunta, Shobha
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Laszlo, Istvan
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Ma, Liqun
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- NOAA JPSS Program Office
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Principal Investigators |
- Kondragunta, Shobha
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Laszlo, Istvan
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Ma, Liqun
DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Resource Providers |
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Publishers |
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Theme keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Aerosols > Aerosol Optical Depth/Thickness > Angstrom Exponent
Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs)- Atmospheric - Composition - Aerosol Properties
Keyword Thesaurus Title
- Edr > Environmental Data Record
- Nde > Nesdis Data Exploitation
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Data Center keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
- DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
- 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/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Platform keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
- SUOMI-NPP > Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership
- NOAA-20 > Joint Polar Satellite System - 1
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Instrument keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords- VIIRS > Visible-Infrared Imager-Radiometer Suite
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Place keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords- Geographic Region > Global
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Project keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
- JPSS > Joint Polar Satellite System
- NOAA OneStop Project
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Data Resolution keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Temporal Data Resolution Keywords
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Stratum keywords |
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords- Vertical Location > Troposphere
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Use Constraints |
- Cite as: Kondragunta, Shobha, Laszlo, Istavan, Ma, Liqun, JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Aerosol Optical Depth and Aerosol Particle Size Distribution Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5319T4H. [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.
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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.
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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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Lineage information for: dataset |
Lineage Statement |
The data were produced by the NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) NDE/PDA and are archived at the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). |
Processing Steps |
- For a complete description of the processing steps, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document and Data Flow Diagram.
- 2013-04-30T00:00:00 - The S-NPP VIIRS AOT algorithm reached beta maturity.
- 2015-12-15T00:00:00 - The S-NPP VIIRS AOT algorithm reached provisional maturity.
- 2017-07-06T00:00:00 - The S-NPP VIIRS AOT algorithm reached validated maturity.
- 2018-03-20T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 VIIRS AOT algorithm reached beta maturity.
- 2018-03-20T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 VIIRS AOT algorithm reached provisional maturity.
- 2019-05-29T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 VIIRS AOT algorithm reached validated maturity.
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Processing Documents |
- JPSS STAR Science Documents
- JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix
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Source Datasets |
- NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Sensor Data Record (SDR) from IDPS
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NCEI landing page for JPSS-VIIRS-SDR
Source dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset.
- Description of Source: Sensor Data Record (SDR)
- Temporal extent used: 2012-02-07 to Present
- Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180
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Lineage information for: repository |
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.
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Last Modified: 2023-06-23
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