NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Cloud Type and Phase Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE

JPSS-CLP-NDE

Example of Suomi NPP VIIRS NDE Cloud Type over the northern Atlantic Ocean on July 06, 2017.

This dataset contains a cloud type and phase Environmental Data Record (EDR) from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) onboard Suomi-NPP, NOAA-20 and NOAA-21. The EDR contains cloud type and phase information (liquid water, supercooled water, mixed phase, optically thin ice, optically thick ice, and multilayered ice) for each cloudy pixel. Additionally, this product includes data quality information that provides an assessment of the cloud phase values for on-earth pixels. The algorithm uses VIIRS infrared bands M14 (8.5µm), M15 (11.2µm), and M16 (12.3µm). The data are collected during both day and night passes at a spatial resolution of 750 meters. VIIRS cloud phase data is distributed by the Comprehensive Large Array-Data Stewardship System (CLASS) as 86-second files in the NetCDF-4 format with metadata attributes included.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Heidinger, Andrew, Donahue, David, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Cloud Type and Phase Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. [access date].

Dataset Identifiers

gov.noaa.ncdc:C01433
gov.noaa.class:JPSS_GRAN

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

C01433

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Download Data	NOAA CLASS FTP Server (download) Access and download data tar files by date and product for the previous 85 days. The directory structure is as follows, date(yyyymmdd)->instrument family->product.
Order Data	NOAA CLASS Data Search and Order (order) Search the data archive and submit an order for the dataset via the interface.
Distribution Formats	NetCDF (Version: 4)
Distributor	Customer Engagement Branch DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 1-828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	Customer Engagement Branch DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce 1-828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov


Time Period	2017-07-06 to Present (time interval: 12-hour)
Spatial Reference System	urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	N: 90.0 S: -90.0 E: 180.0 W: -180.0
Spatial Coverage Map


General Documentation	NCEI Landing Page for This Dataset Dataset landing page with general information and links to access the data. JPSS Clouds Team Page STAR project landing page with documentation and contact info for the dataset.
Processing Documents	JPSS STAR Science Documents JPSS STAR Science Documents Includes the Algorithm Maturity Reviews, Readmes, and User Guides. JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix Table with algorithm maturity reviews by product.
Associated Resources	Daytime global cloud typing from AVHRR and VIIRS: algorithm description, validation, and comparisons. Journal article published June 2005 by AMS (Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology) Pavolonis, M., Heidinger, A., et al, (2005), Daytime global cloud typing from AVHRR and VIIRS: algorithm description, validation, and comparisons, J. App. Met. Clim., 44(6), 804-826, doi:10.1175/JAM2236.1. Advances in extracting cloud composition information from spaceborne infrared radiances: A robust alternative to brightness temperatures. Part I Journal article published September 2010 by AMS (Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology) Pavolonis, M., (2010), Advances in extracting cloud composition information from spaceborne infrared radiances: A robust alternative to brightness temperatures. Part I: Theory, J. Appl. Met. Clim., 49(9), 1992-2012, doi:10.1175/2010JAMC2433.1.

General Documentation

NCEI Landing Page for This Dataset
Dataset landing page with general information and links to access the data.
JPSS Clouds Team Page
STAR project landing page with documentation and contact info for the dataset.

Processing Documents

JPSS STAR Science Documents
- JPSS STAR Science Documents
  Includes the Algorithm Maturity Reviews, Readmes, and User Guides.

JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix
- JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix
  Table with algorithm maturity reviews by product.

Associated Resources

Daytime global cloud typing from AVHRR and VIIRS: algorithm description, validation, and comparisons.
- Journal article published June 2005 by AMS (Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology)
  Pavolonis, M., Heidinger, A., et al, (2005), Daytime global cloud typing from AVHRR and VIIRS: algorithm description, validation, and comparisons, J. App. Met. Clim., 44(6), 804-826, doi:10.1175/JAM2236.1.
Advances in extracting cloud composition information from spaceborne infrared radiances: A robust alternative to brightness temperatures. Part I
- Journal article published September 2010 by AMS (Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology)
  Pavolonis, M., (2010), Advances in extracting cloud composition information from spaceborne infrared radiances: A robust alternative to brightness temperatures. Part I: Theory, J. Appl. Met. Clim., 49(9), 1992-2012, doi:10.1175/2010JAMC2433.1.


Publication Dates	publication: 2017-07-06
Edition	Provisional
Data Presentation Form	Digital image
Dataset Progress Status	Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency	Continual
Purpose	This EDR is used downstream for other cloud algorithms (cloud height and optical properties) and could be used for the following applications: aircraft icing, precipitation type, and cloud microphysical studies.
Use Limitations	For a complete description of use limitations for this product, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD).


Dataset Citation	Cite as: Heidinger, Andrew, Donahue, David, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Cloud Type and Phase Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. [access date].
Cited Authors	Heidinger, Andrew DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Donahue, David DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce NOAA JPSS Program Office
Principal Investigators	Heidinger, Andrew DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Donahue, David DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Resource Providers	NOAA JPSS Program Office
Publishers	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information


Theme keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Types Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Cloud Liquid Water/Ice Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) Atmospheric - Upper-air - Cloud Properties Keyword Thesaurus Title Edr > Environmental Data Record Nde > Nesdis Data Exploitation
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords SUOMI-NPP > Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership NOAA-20 > Joint Polar Satellite System - 1 NOAA-21 > Joint Polar Satellite System - 2
Instrument keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords VIIRS > Visible-Infrared Imager-Radiometer Suite
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Geographic Region > Global
Project keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords NOAA OneStop Project JPSS > Joint Polar Satellite System
Data Resolution keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords 500 meters - < 1 km
Stratum keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Vertical Location > Troposphere


Use Constraints	Cite as: Heidinger, Andrew, Donahue, David, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Cloud Type and Phase Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. [access date]. Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Access Constraints	Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Fees	In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free, however fees may apply for data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Use Constraints

Cite as: Heidinger, Andrew, Donahue, David, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Cloud Type and Phase Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. [access date].

Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.

Access Constraints

Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.

Fees

In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free, however fees may apply for data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Lineage information for: dataset
Lineage Statement	The data were produced by the NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) NDE/PDA and are archived at the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
Processor	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Processing Steps	For a complete description of the processing steps, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document and Data Flow Diagram. 2013-04-05T00:00:00 - The S-NPP VIIRS Cloud Type/Phase algorithm reached beta maturity. 2015-12-15T00:00:00 - The S-NPP VIIRS Cloud Type/Phase algorithm reached provisional maturity. The S-NPP VIIRS Cloud Type/Phase algorithm reached validated maturity. 2018-10-02T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 VIIRS Cloud Type/Phase algorithm reached beta maturity. 2018-10-02T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 VIIRS Cloud Type/Phase algorithm reached provisional maturity. 2019-05-16T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 VIIRS Cloud Type/Phase algorithm reached validated maturity. 2023-03-30T00:00:00 - The NOAA-21 VIIRS Cloud Phase algorithm reached provisional maturity.
Processing Documents	JPSS STAR Science Documents JPSS STAR Science Documents Includes the Algorithm Maturity Reviews, Readmes, and User Guides. JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix JPSS STAR Algorithm Maturity Matrix Table with algorithm maturity reviews by product.
Source Datasets	NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Sensor Data Record (SDR) from IDPS NCEI landing page for JPSS-VIIRS-SDR Source dataset landing page with general information and access links for the dataset. Description of Source: Sensor Data Record (SDR) Temporal extent used: 2012-02-07 to Present Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180

Lineage information for: repository
Processing Steps	2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

Last Modified: 2023-11-24

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