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AVHRR & VIIRS True Color Comparisons. NOAA-16 AVHRR 17:55Z. NOAA-19 AVHRR 20:25Z. NOAA-19 AVHRR 22:07Z. < toward edge of scan Nadir > s light degradation observed toward the left. Edge of scan effects are rather severe. < Edge of scan Nadir >
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AVHRR & VIIRS True Color Comparisons NOAA-16 AVHRR 17:55Z NOAA-19 AVHRR 20:25Z NOAA-19 AVHRR 22:07Z < toward edge of scan Nadir > slight degradation observed toward the left Edge of scan effects are rather severe < Edge of scan Nadir > VIIRS maintains its integrity Edge of scan effects not as bad as NOAA-16 but still noticeable
Terra-MODIS 19:45 Z From this perspective, it appears that MODIS edge of scan (right side) provides reasonable detail, but… Zoomed views provide the actual story