Iraq FAPAR Vegetation Index Anomalies: 10-Day VIIRS Composites

Copernicus provides 10-day composite FAPAR anomaly data for Iraq derived from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS). This geospatial dataset measures vegetation health and greenness to monitor agricultural drought impacts through early 2026.

Use Cases

• Detecting agricultural drought by analyzing FAPAR anomaly deviations from historical norms
• Monitoring vegetation health trends in Iraq using 10-day composite intervals
• Correlating VIIRS-derived greenness indices with local crop yield reports

Strengths

• Uses VIIRS sensor data for high-frequency 10-day composites
• Standardized FAPAR scale (0 to 1) for biophysical monitoring
• CC-BY license allows for open redistribution and use

Limitations

• Specific to Iraq geography, limiting regional comparisons
• GEOTIFF format requires specialized GIS software for analysis
• Lack of tabular metadata or column descriptions in the source

Provenance

Source

Copernicus

Collection Method

sensor

Freshness

Updated through March 2026; follows a 10-day composite cycle.

Geography

Iraq