Bahamas FAPAR Vegetation Index Anomalies: 10-Day VIIRS Composites

This geospatial dataset provides 10-day composite FAPAR (Fraction of Absorbed Photosynthetically Active Radiation) anomalies for the Bahamas, produced by Copernicus using Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) data. It measures vegetation health and greenness on a scale of 0 to 1 to monitor agricultural drought impacts and productivity. The records are maintained as a series of temporal composites, with the most recent update recorded in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Detecting agricultural drought by analyzing FAPAR anomaly deviations from historical norms
• Monitoring vegetation health trends across the Bahamas using 10-day composite intervals
• Correlating VIIRS-derived greenness indices with local climate data to model crop productivity

Strengths

• Utilizes VIIRS sensor data for consistent 10-day temporal resolution
• Standardized biophysical index (0-1 scale) allows for direct comparison across different time periods
• CC-BY license allows for open redistribution and academic or commercial use

Limitations

• Geographic scope is limited strictly to the Bahamas
• Lack of tabular metadata or specific spatial resolution details in the primary description
• GEOTIFF format requires specialized GIS software for interpretation

Provenance

Source

Copernicus

Collection Method

Satellite remote sensing via the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)

Freshness

Active as of March 2026, indicating ongoing or future-dated monitoring cycles.

Geography

Bahamas