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Science activity #50129, updated 29 April 2022

Moderate resolution imaging spectro radiometer MODIS

Description / purpose

MODIS (or Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) is a key instrument aboard the Terra (originally known as EOS AM-1) and Aqua (originally known as EOS PM-1) satellites. Terra's orbit around the Earth is timed so that it passes from north to south across the equator in the morning, while Aqua passes south to north over the equator in the afternoon. Terra MODIS and Aqua MODIS are viewing the entire Earth's surface every 1 to 2 days, acquiring data in 36 spectral bands, or groups of wavelengths (see MODIS Technical Specifications). These data will improve our understanding of global dynamics and processes occurring on the land, in the oceans, and in the lower atmosphere. MODIS is playing a vital role in the development of validated, global, interactive Earth system models able to predict global change accurately enough to assist policy makers in making sound decisions concerning the protection of our environment.

Linked science activities

None specified

Collaborators

None specified

Activity status

  • 1 Awarded / Initiating (2017)
  • 2 In progress / Ongoing (2017 - 2019)
  • 3 Complete

Funding summary

Total allocated funding: $0

Location

Subbasins
Delta regions

Geographic tags

TERMINOUS TRACT , DLIS-19 [GRIZZLY SLOUGH AREA] , NEW HOPE TRACT

Products and outputs

Type Title Description Views
Link Modis Website Central portal for MODIS data 0