The VIIRS Imager

Lee (COMET), Dills (COMET)

35 Min

Introduction:

This lesson introduces the VIIRS imager on board the Suomi NPP and JPSS satellites. The lesson briefly describes the capabilities, improvements, and benefits that VIIRS brings to operational meteorology. Numerous images are shown that demonstrate a variety of applications available in the AWIPS weather display system.This lesson is part of the Satellite Foundational Course for JPSS (SatFC-J).

Objectives:

  • Identify the VIIRS’ 5 imagery resolution and 16 moderate resolution spectral bands and the phenomena that can be detected in the spectral regions they cover
  • Describe the VIIRS imaging strategy and its advantages
  • Identify some key applications of VIIRS imagery, including advancements to analysis, forecasting, and climate and environmental monitoring
  • Describe the benefits and some uses of the VIIRS Day Night Band

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