Get the data
Access the VIIRS data
Two ways in, each via a short GitHub request form — pick the one that fits.
Access is Entra-authenticated at the GeoCatalog scope. A GitHub account is needed to request.
View access
Auto-approvedBrowse the VIIRS catalog and render tiles in Planetary Computer Pro Explorer. No bulk downloads.
What you provide
- Name
- Organisation
- Email (work or institutional)
- Intended use
- Expected duration
Download access
Operator approvalBulk-download the underlying VIIRS NetCDF or kerchunk-sidecar files. Reviewed and approved by an operator.
What you provide
- Requester
- Container
- Path prefix
- Expected volume
- Deadline
- Justification
- Download tool
Not sure which you need?
Just looking? Start with view access (auto-approved) — preview the Explorer first. Request download access only when you need the raw files.