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Visible/Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite
Entry ID:
gov.noaa.class.NPP_VIIRS
Summary
Abstract:
ABSTRACT: The Visible/Infrared Imager/Radiometer Suite collects visible/infrared imagery and radiometric data. Data types include atmospheric, clouds, earth radiation budget, clear-air land/water surfaces, sea surface temperature, ocean color, and low light visible imagery. VIIRS contributes to 23 Environmental Data Records (EDRs) and is the primary instrument for 18 EDRs.
CURRENTNESS REFERENCE: ...  Purpose: PURPOSE: VIIRS will have multichannel imaging capabilities to support the acquisition of high resolution atmospheric imagery and generation of a variety of applied products including: visible and infrared imaging of hurricanes and detection of fires, smoke, and atmospheric aerosols.
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Geographic Coverage
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1991-07-30
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Instrument
Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Originating Center
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
Online
Personnel
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
+39 06 94180777
Fax:
+39 06 94180292
Email:
eohelp at esa.int
Contact Address:
ESA/ESRIN
Via G. Galilei
City:
Frascati
Postal Code:
00044
Country:
Italy
Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date:
2007-04-13
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