NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Nighttime Cloud Optical Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE

VIIRS-NCOMP-NDE

Example of VIIRS Cloud Optical Depth (Cloud Microphysical and Optical Properties) over the Northern Atlantic Ocean on July 7, 2017.

This data set contains a high quality Environmental Data Record (EDR) of nighttime cloud optical and microphysical properties (NCOMP) from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument onboard the Suomi-NPP satellite and is produced by the NOAA Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS). The EDR contains Cloud Optical Depth (COD), Cloud effective Particle Size (CPS), and Liquid and Ice Water Path (LWP and IWP). Liquid and ice water path are calculated subsequently from COD and CPS. The NCOMP algorithm uses VIIRS bands M7, M15, and M16. The EDR provides global coverage daily at a spatial resolution of 750 meters at nadir. VIIRS NCOMP data distributed by the NESDIS Data Exploitation (NDE) system and obtained from the Comprehensive Large-Array Stewardship System (CLASS) are distributed as single 86-second granules in NetCDF-4 format with metadata attributes included.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Heidinger, Andy, Donahue, David, Heck, Patrick, and NOAA JPSS Program Office, (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Nighttime Cloud Optical Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V50863JJ. [access date].

Dataset Identifiers

doi:10.7289/V50863JJ
gov.noaa.ncdc:C01444
gov.noaa.class:JPSS_GRAN

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

C01444

XML


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)
Ordering Instructions	Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	Customer Engagement Branch NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information 1-828-271-4800 ncei.orders@noaa.gov


Time Period	2017-07-06 to Present (time interval: 24-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 Dataset Landing Page Landing page for the dataset. JPSS Clouds Products Team 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	The expected performance of cloud optical and microphysical properties derived from Suomi NPP VIIRS day/night band lunar reflectance. Journal article published December 2013 by Wiley (Journal of Geophysical Research Atmosphere) Walter, A., Heidinger, A., et al., (2013), The expected performance of cloud optical and microphysical properties derived from Suomi NPP VIIRS day/night band lunar reflectance, J. Geo. Res. Atmo., 118(23), 13230—13240, doi:10.1002/2013JD020478.

General Documentation

NCEI Dataset Landing Page
Landing page for the dataset.
JPSS Clouds Products Team
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

The expected performance of cloud optical and microphysical properties derived from Suomi NPP VIIRS day/night band lunar reflectance.
- Journal article published December 2013 by Wiley (Journal of Geophysical Research Atmosphere)
  Walter, A., Heidinger, A., et al., (2013), The expected performance of cloud optical and microphysical properties derived from Suomi NPP VIIRS day/night band lunar reflectance, J. Geo. Res. Atmo., 118(23), 13230—13240, doi:10.1002/2013JD020478.


Publication Dates	publication: 2017-07-06
Edition	Validated
Data Presentation Form	Digital image
Dataset Progress Status	Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency	Continual
Purpose	The VIIRS NCOMP product is used to parameterize clouds in global climate models. Precise retrievals are critical to improving climate models.
Use Limitations	For a complete description of use limitations for this EDR, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD).


Dataset Citation	Cite as: Heidinger, Andy, Donahue, David, Heck, Patrick, and NOAA JPSS Program Office, (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Nighttime Cloud Optical Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V50863JJ. [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 Minnis, Patrick NASA/LARC/SD/ASDC > Atmospheric Science Data Center, Science Directorate, Langley Research Center, NASA Heck, Patrick UWI-MAD/SSEC/CIMSS/POLAR > Polar Satellite Meteorology and Climatology, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, SSEC, University of Wisconsin, Madison 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
Collaborators	Minnis, Patrick NASA/LARC/SD/ASDC > Atmospheric Science Data Center, Science Directorate, Langley Research Center, NASA Heck, Patrick UWI-MAD/SSEC/CIMSS/POLAR > Polar Satellite Meteorology and Climatology, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, SSEC, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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 Microphysics > Cloud Optical Depth/Thickness Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Cloud Liquid Water/Ice Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Cloud Droplet Concentration/Size Earth Science > Atmosphere > Clouds > Cloud Microphysics > Particle Size Distribution Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) Atmospheric - Upper-air - Cloud Properties Keyword Thesaurus Title Nde > Nesdis Data Exploitation Edr > Environmental Data Record
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/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, 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/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
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 JPSS > Joint Polar Satellite System NOAA OneStop Project
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, Andy, Donahue, David, Heck, Patrick, and NOAA JPSS Program Office, (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Nighttime Cloud Optical Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V50863JJ. [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 custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.

Use Constraints

Cite as: Heidinger, Andy, Donahue, David, Heck, Patrick, and NOAA JPSS Program Office, (2017): NOAA JPSS Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) Nighttime Cloud Optical Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) Environmental Data Record (EDR) from NDE. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V50863JJ. [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 custom orders, 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. 2013-06-12T00:00:00 - The S-NPP Nighttime Cloud Optical and Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) algorithm reached beta maturity. 2015-12-15T00:00:00 - The S-NPP Nighttime Cloud Optical and Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) algorithm reached provisional maturity. The S-NPP Nighttime Cloud Optical and Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) algorithm reached validated maturity. 2019-03-07T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 Nighttime Cloud Optical and Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) algorithm reached beta maturity. 2019-03-07T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 Nighttime Cloud Optical and Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) algorithm reached provisional maturity. 2019-05-16T00:00:00 - The NOAA-20 Nighttime Cloud Optical and Microphysical Properties (NCOMP) algorithm reached validated 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) from VIIRS bands M12, 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: 2023-06-23

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