VNP43D60: Black-Sky Albedo for VIIRS Band M8 Daily Global 1km

VIIRS/NPP VNP43D60 provides daily black-sky albedo for the 1.240 μm infrared band at a 1-kilometer resolution, synthesized from a 16-day rolling window. This single-layer global Climate Modeling Grid product is part of a suite for modeling surface radiative properties. The dataset is now deprecated, with users directed to Version 2 products.

Use Cases

• Modeling land surface energy balance based on black-sky albedo values.
• Analyzing surface reflectance anisotropy for the VIIRS M8 band (1.240 μm).
• Inputting albedo data into climate simulation models using the global Climate Modeling Grid.
• Studying temporal trends in surface radiative properties from the daily, temporally-weighted data.

Strengths

• Provides global coverage at a consistent 30 arc-second (1,000 meter) resolution.
• Data is produced daily using a 16-day temporal composite for stability.
• Part of a cross-platform referenced product suite (VNP43D) indicating established use.

Limitations

• The Version 1 product is decommissioned (as of July 31, 2025), limiting its utility for current work.
• Column names and exact data structure are not specified in the provided metadata.
• Metadata shows conflicting 'last updated' dates (2025-02-01 and 2026-04 09).

Provenance

Source

NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)

Collection Method

Satellite remote sensing, processed through the BRDF/Albedo algorithm.

Time Range

Daily production, temporally weighted to the ninth day of a 16-day window.

Freshness

2026-04-09 20:56:56.449314

Geography

Global