LANCE NEAR REAL-TIME (NRT)

Near Real-Time Data

The Near Real-time (NRT) platform offers open access to NASA’s MODIS and VIIRS near real-time data products, empowering users with timely Earth observation insights.

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Access MODIS and VIIRS Near Real-Time (NRT) data products. Before starting, register with the Earthdata User Registration system and be ready to log in with your username and password to download files.

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Additional Resources

Discover NASA's Earth science data tools including LANCE Near Real-Time Systems for timely data access, the LANCE homepage for system information, and FIRMS for active fire monitoring and mapping.

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