NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Volcanic Ash Detection and Height Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE

JPSS-VADH-NDE

False color imagery of ash cloud from Kamchatka eruption 03/26/2015 from SNPP VIIRS. Image courtesy of CIMSS.

This Environmental Data Record (EDR) provides volcanic ash from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer (VIIRS) instrument onboard Suomi-NPP, NOAA-20, and NOAA-21. The EDR contains two images with pixel values identifying volcanic ash cloud height and volcanic ash mass loading. The product also includes two types of data quality information, one indicator describes the quality of the volcanic ash detection, and the second indicator provides information about the quality and ash characteristics of the retrieval for on-earth pixels. The algorithm utilizes VIIRS sensor data from the M14 (8.55mm), M15 (10.763mm), and M16 (12.013mm) spectral bands and provides global coverage every 12 hours. The data are produced by NOAA's Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) and distributed by NOAA's Comprehensive Large Array-Data Stewardship System (CLASS) as 86 second granules in the netCDF-4 file format with metadata attributes included.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Pavolonis, Michael, Qi, Hongming, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Volcanic Ash Detection and Height Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5BK19KS. [access date].

Dataset Identifiers

doi:10.7289/V5BK19KS
gov.noaa.ncdc:C01441
gov.noaa.class:JPSS_GRAN

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

C01441

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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. CIMSS Volcanic Cloud Monitoring Web Portal Volcanic Ash project landing page with visualization options.
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	Automated retrievals of volcanic ash and dust cloud properties from upwelling infrred measurements. Journal article published February 2013 by Wiley (Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres) Pavolonis, M., Heidinger, A., et al., (2013), Automated retrievals of volcanic ash and dust cloud properties from upwelling infrared measurements, J. Geo. Res. Atmo., 118(3), 1436—1458, doi:10.1002/jgrd.50173.

General Documentation

NCEI Landing Page for This Dataset
Dataset landing page with general information and links to access the data.
CIMSS Volcanic Cloud Monitoring Web Portal
Volcanic Ash project landing page with visualization options.

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

Automated retrievals of volcanic ash and dust cloud properties from upwelling infrred measurements.
- Journal article published February 2013 by Wiley (Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres)
  Pavolonis, M., Heidinger, A., et al., (2013), Automated retrievals of volcanic ash and dust cloud properties from upwelling infrared measurements, J. Geo. Res. Atmo., 118(3), 1436—1458, doi:10.1002/jgrd.50173.


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	Tracking volcanic ash is critical for climate, health, and aviation interests.
Use Limitations	For a complete description of use limitations for this dataset, refer to the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document.


Dataset Citation	Cite as: Pavolonis, Michael, Qi, Hongming, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Volcanic Ash Detection and Height Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5BK19KS. [access date].
Cited Authors	Pavolonis, Michael DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Qi, Hongming DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO > Office of Satellite and Product Operations, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce NOAA JPSS Program Office
Principal Investigators	Pavolonis, Michael DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/STAR > Center for Satellite Applications and Research, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce Qi, Hongming 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 > Aerosols > Dust/Ash/Smoke Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) Atmospheric - Composition - Aerosol Properties
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 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords > 1 km
Stratum keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Vertical Location > Troposphere


Use Constraints	Cite as: Pavolonis, Michael, Qi, Hongming, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Volcanic Ash Detection and Height Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5BK19KS. [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: Pavolonis, Michael, Qi, Hongming, and NOAA JPSS Program Office (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Volcanic Ash Detection and Height Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5BK19KS. [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) and 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 Volcanic Ash Detection and Height algorithm reached beta maturity. 2015-12-15T00:00:00 - The S-NPP Volcanic Ash Detection and Height algorithm reached provisional maturity. 2019-05-01T00:00:00 - The S-NPP Volcanic Ash Detection and Height algorithm reached validated maturity. 2018-11-27T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 Volcanic Ash Detection and Height algorithm reached beta maturity. 2018-11-27T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 Volcanic Ash Detection and Height algorithm reached provisional maturity. 2019-05-16T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 Volcanic Ash Detection and Height algorithm reached validated maturity. 2023-03-30T00:00:00 - The NOAA-21 Volcanic Ash Detection and Height algorithm reached beta maturity. 2023-03-30T00:00:00 - The NOAA-21 Volcanic Ash Detection and Height 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) 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) from VIIRS Bands M14, M15, and M16 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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