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A Rapid Cloud Mask Algorithm for Suomi NPP VIIRS Imagery EDRs [PDF]
The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2015 Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (NPP) is the first of a new generation of NASA's Earth-observing research satellites. The Suomi NPP Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) collects visible and infrared views of Earth's dynamic ...
M. Piper, T. Bahr
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Spatial Downscaling of Suomi NPP–VIIRS Image for Lake Mapping [PDF]
Water, 2017 Capturing the dynamics of a lake-water area using remotely sensed images has always been an essential task. Most of the fine spatial resolution data are unsuitable for this purpose because of their low temporal resolution and limited scene coverage.
Chang Huang +5 more
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Assessment of the Reprocessed Suomi NPP VIIRS Enterprise Cloud Mask Product [PDF]
Remote Sensing, 2021 The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) onboard the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (S-NPP) satellite continually provides global observations used to retrieve over 20 VIIRS Environmental Data Record (EDR) products.
Lin Lin +4 more
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An evaluation of Suomi NPP-VIIRS data for surface water detection
Remote Sensing Letters, 2015 Measuring surface water using remote sensing technology is an essential research topic in many research areas, including flood-related studies and water resource management. Recent advances in satellite remote sensing provide more efficient ways of monitoring surface water from space.
Chang Huang +4 more
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Actualización del algoritmo de estimación de la evapotranspiración real para el sensor VIIRS-Suomi NPP [PDF]
Ecología Austral, 2019 Para estudiar, analizar y manejar los agroecosistemas a distintas escalas espaciales y temporales es necesario estimar la evapotranspiración real (ETR).
Carlos M. Di Bella +3 more
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Characterization and performance of the Suomi-NPP/VIIRS solar diffuser stability monitor [PDF]
SPIE Proceedings, 2012 We describe the on-orbit characterization and performance of the Solar Diffuser Stability Monitor (SDSM) on-board Suomi-NPP/VIIRS. This description includes the observing procedure of each SDSM event, the algorithms used to generate the Solar Diffuser degradation corrective factors, and the results for the mission to date.
Jon P. Fulbright +3 more
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Preliminary assessment of Suomi-NPP VIIRS on-orbit radiometric performance [PDF]
SPIE Proceedings, 2012 The Visible-Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) is a key instrument on-board the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (NPP) spacecraft that was launched on October 28th 2011. VIIRS was designed to provide moderate and imaging resolution of most of the globe twice daily.
Hassan Oudrari +5 more
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Biases of Sentinel-5P and Suomi-NPP Cloud Top Height Retrievals: A Global Comparison
Remote SensingCloud Top Height (CTH) is a fundamental parameter in atmospheric science, critically influencing Earth’s radiation budget and hydrological cycle. Satellite-based passive remote sensing provides the primary means of monitoring CTH on a global scale due to
Zhuowen Zheng +5 more
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Validation of ATMS Calibration Accuracy Using Suomi NPP Pitch Maneuver Observations [PDF]
Remote Sensing, 2016 The Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (SNPP) satellite was launched on 28 October, 2011, and carries the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) onboard. Currently, ATMS performance in orbit is very stable and the calibration parameters (e.g.
Fuzhong Weng, Hu Yang
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Land and cryosphere products from Suomi NPP VIIRS: Overview and status. [PDF]
J Geophys Res Atmos, 2013 Abstract The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument was launched in October 2011 as part of the Suomi National Polar‐Orbiting Partnership (S‐NPP). The VIIRS instrument was designed to improve upon the capabilities of the operational Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer and provide observation continuity with ...
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