Hong Kong Copernicus FAPAR Vegetation Index Anomalies via VIIRS

A source of 10-day time composite GEOTIFF files of the Fraction of Absorbed Photosynthetically Active Radiation (FAPAR) anomalies for Hong Kong, China. Produced by Copernicus using Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensor data, it monitors vegetation health and agricultural drought impacts. The records are updated through March 2026.

Use Cases

• Detecting agricultural drought by analyzing FAPAR anomaly values
• Monitoring vegetation health trends using 10-day composite intervals
• Assessing photosynthetic activity changes via GEOTIFF spatial analysis

Strengths

• 10-day temporal resolution for frequent monitoring
• Standardized VIIRS sensor source
• CC-BY license allows for open redistribution and use

Limitations

• Geographic scope is restricted to Hong Kong
• Raster data lacks accompanying tabular attribute tables
• Optical sensor data may be affected by cloud cover

Provenance

Source

Copernicus

Collection Method

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

Time Range

Ending 2026-03-02

Freshness

Updated through March 2026.

Geography

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China