Barbados FAPAR Anomaly: 10-Day Vegetation Health Composites

Copernicus provides 10-day composite FAPAR anomaly data for Barbados derived from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS). This geospatial dataset measures vegetation greenness and health on a scale of 0 to 1 to monitor agricultural drought impacts. The records are updated regularly, with the most recent data points extending into 2026.

Use Cases

• Detecting agricultural drought by identifying negative deviations in FAPAR anomaly values
• Monitoring seasonal vegetation growth cycles using 10-day VIIRS composites
• Mapping spatial distribution of plant stress across Barbados using GEOTIFF raster data

Strengths

• 10-day temporal resolution for high-frequency monitoring
• Standardized biophysical scale (0 to 1) for consistent health assessment
• Utilizes VIIRS sensor data for high-quality satellite imagery

Limitations

• Restricted geographic coverage to the island of Barbados
• GEOTIFF format requires specialized GIS tools for processing
• Cloud cover may interfere with VIIRS sensor readings in specific composites

Provenance

Source

Copernicus

Collection Method

Satellite sensor (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite - VIIRS)

Freshness

Updated every 10 days; current as of March 2026.

Geography

Barbados