Republic of Korea: 10-Day FAPAR Vegetation Index Anomalies

Copernicus provides 10-day time composites of FAPAR anomalies for the Republic of Korea derived from Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensors. These GEOTIFF files measure vegetation greenness on a 0 to 1 scale to detect and monitor agricultural drought impacts.

Use Cases

• Detecting agricultural drought by identifying negative deviations in the FAPAR anomaly index
• Analyzing vegetation productivity trends using the 10-day composite temporal resolution
• Mapping crop health across South Korea using the 0 to 1 dimensionless health values

Strengths

• Utilizes Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensor data
• Provides 10-day temporal composites for frequent monitoring
• Standardized CC-BY license allows for broad redistribution and use

Limitations

• Geographic scope is restricted to the Republic of Korea
• GEOTIFF format requires specialized geospatial processing tools
• Specific start date for the time series is not documented in the metadata

Provenance

Source

Copernicus

Collection Method

Satellite remote sensing (VIIRS)

Freshness

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

Geography

Republic of Korea