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Suomi-NPP VIIRS Level-3 data provides global sea surface temperature (SST) derived primarily from thermal infrared observations. The near real-time (NRT) quicklook products offer a snapshot of data within a single orbit, useful for detecting ocean fronts and monitoring marine heatwaves. IR-based SST measurements are sensitive to clouds, aerosols, and diurnal warming effects.
Data is provided under an 'other-license-specified'. For minimum diurnal effects, pairing with nighttime SST (NSST) and consulting per-file quality flags is recommended before analysis.