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These SDRs are key inputs into the VIIRS atmospheric, land, and water Environmental Data Records (EDRs) that are integral to weather and climate applications. If the polarization sensitivity of the VIIRS instrument is left uncorrected, EDR quality will degrade, causing diminished quality of weather and climate data. Pre-launch characterization of the instrument\u2019s polarization sensitivity was performed to mitigate this on-orbit calibration effect and improve the quality of the EDRs. Specialized ground test equipment, built specifically for the VIIRS instrument, enabled high-fidelity characterization of the instrument\u2019s polarization performance. This paper will discuss the polarization sensitivity characterization test approach, methodology, and results for the JPSS-3 and -4 builds. This includes a description of the ground test equipment, instrument requirements, and how the testing was executed and analyzed. 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