Morocco FAPAR Vegetation Index Anomalies: 10-Day VIIRS Composites

Copernicus provides 10-day composite FAPAR (Fraction of Absorbed Photosynthetically Active Radiation) anomaly data for Morocco derived from Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensors. This geospatial dataset monitors vegetation health and agricultural drought impacts by measuring deviations from normal photosynthetic absorption. The data is updated through March 2026 and serves as a primary indicator for regional environmental monitoring.

Use Cases

• Detecting agricultural drought by analyzing FAPAR anomaly deviations from historical baselines
• Monitoring vegetation health trends in Morocco using 10-day composite GEOTIFFs
• Predicting regional crop productivity based on photosynthetic absorption levels

Strengths

• Uses VIIRS sensor data for high-frequency 10-day composites
• Standardized FAPAR scale (0 to 1) for consistent biophysical monitoring
• Sourced from Copernicus, a primary Earth observation program

Limitations

• Lacks tabular metadata or specific column definitions in the source
• Geographic scope is restricted to Morocco
• Atmospheric conditions like cloud cover can impact VIIRS sensor accuracy during specific 10-day windows

Provenance

Source

Copernicus

Collection Method

Satellite sensor (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite - VIIRS)

Freshness

Updated as of March 2026; follows a 10-day temporal composite cycle.

Geography

Morocco