VNP43D62: VIIRS Black-Sky Albedo for Band M11

Daily global albedo data is produced using 16 days of observations from the Suomi NPP satellite's VIIRS instrument, temporally weighted to the ninth day. The dataset provides black-sky albedo (BSA) values for the VIIRS M11 band (2.25 μm) at a 30 arc-second (1,000 meter) resolution on a Climate Modeling Grid. It is part of a larger BRDF/Albedo product suite designed for use in climate simulation models.

Use Cases

• Climate model parameterization based on daily, global albedo data.
• Analysis of land surface reflectance anisotropy using the BRDF/Albedo product suite.
• Monitoring changes in surface radiative properties for the VIIRS M11 (2.25 μm) spectral band.

Strengths

• Provides daily, global coverage at a consistent 1,000-meter resolution.
• Data is part of a calibrated and updated product suite with improved coefficients for the entire Suomi NPP mission.
• Specifically designed for climate simulation models via the Climate Modeling Grid (CMG) format.

Limitations

• Column names and exact data structure are not provided in the available metadata.
• Dataset size and row counts are unknown across all sources.
• Known issues exist, requiring users to consult an external assessment website for details.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Produced from data collected by the Suomi NPP satellite's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS).

Time Range

Daily production, using a rolling 16-day observation window.

Freshness

2026-03-12 19:58:58.893947

Geography

Global coverage.