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Is there a way to download MODIS data?
Downloading MODIS data is fairly simple, and very similar to downloading any other type of satellite data, such as Landsat data. When searching for data, the first thing that you need to do is to define your area of interest (AOI).
What is the output of the MODIS snow algorithm?
The MODIS snow algorithm output (MOD10_L2 and MYD10_L2) contains scientific data sets (SDS) of snow cover, quality assurance (QA) SDSs, latitude and longitude SDSs, local attributes and global attributes. The snow cover algorithm identifies snow-covered land; it also identifies snow-covered ice on inland water.
How to download MODIS data from USGS Earth Explorer?
Select the zip file above as the shapefile that represents the SPATIAL EXTENT of your study area. At the bottom of the search criteria window, select a range of dates. Notice the KML/Shapefile Upload tab mid way down in this image.
How are geolocation products generated in MODIS web?
These products are generated using the MODIS calibrated radiance data products (MOD02HKM and MYD02HKM), the geolocation products (MOD03 and MYD03), and the cloud mask products (MOD35_L2 and MYD35_L2) as inputs.
Where can I find MODIS Level 1 products?
As just noted, MODIS products are available from several sources. MODIS Level 1 and atmosphere products are available through the LAADS web. Land Products are available through the Land Processes DAAC at the U. S. Geological Survey EROS Data Center (EDC).
How to get field data from MODIS / VIIRS?
To learn more about the data format, go to the Documentation Download pre-processed subsets for 3000+ field and flux tower sites for validation of models and remote sensing products. The goal of the Fixed Sites Subsets Tool is to prepare summaries of selected data products for the community to characterize field sites.
How many bands does the MODIS satellite collect?
Where Landsat 8 collects 11 bands of data, the MODIS satellites collect 36. Due to the large number of bands, much of the MODIS data that is available for download is pre-processed heavily to make it more easily accessible.