Is MODIS still operational?
The MODIS instrument is operating on both the Terra and Aqua spacecraft.
How do I view MODIS?
You can obtain MODIS Atmosphere products from the same LAADS site that MODIS Daily scenes are distributed at: http://ladsweb.nascom.nasa.gov/data/search.html. You should follow the same navigation and search procedures as described in that FAQ, only under Group select Atmosphere Level 2 or Level 3 Products.
Where can I get MODIS imagery?
Welcome to the Image Section of the MODIS Web, where you can view the very latest in MODIS imagery as well as search an image collection that has been growing ever since MODIS first started acquiring data in February of 2000. The MODIS Image of the Day section highlights a new MODIS image every day.
Is MODIS satellite imagery free?
The Terra MODIS instrument was one of the first satellites to constantly broadcast data for anyone with the right equipment and software to download, free of charge.
Is MODIS still in orbit?
There are two MODIS sensors in Earth orbit: one on board the Terra (EOS AM) satellite, launched by NASA in 1999; and one on board the Aqua (EOS PM) satellite, launched in 2002. MODIS is succeeded by the VIIRS, which was first launched in 2011 aboard the Suomi NPP satellite.
What is a MODIS map?
Almost every day over the entire globe, the sensor monitors changes on the land surface, thereby building upon and extending the heritage begun by Landsat. MODIS maps the areal extent of snow and ice brought by winter storms and frigid temperatures.
How many MODIS satellites are there?
two satellites
MODIS is an extensive program using sensors on two satellites that each provide complete daily coverage of the earth.
How do I download MODIS satellite data?
How to Download MODIS data
- Step 1: Define Your Study Area (AOI)
- Step 2: Define the Data That You Want to Download.
- Step 3: Define Selection Criteria.
- Step 4: View Results & Select Data to Order / Download.
- Step 5: Download Your Data.
How do I download satellite images from MODIS?
How do I download a MODIS product?
How does MODIS work?
MODIS is an extensive program using sensors on two satellites that each provide complete daily coverage of the earth. The data have a variety of resolutions; spectral, spatial and temporal. This site has links to the Atmospheres, Land and Oceans groups of MODIS.
Where can I find more information about MODIS data?
Visit the Data section for more information. Learn More About MODIS Data The MODIS Tools section has a complete listing of web-based tools that can be used to access a wide variety of MODIS Data, along with an array of links and a summary of each tool. Learn More About MODIS Tools >>
What is the MODIS image of the day section?
The MODIS Image of the Day section highlights a new MODIS image every day. After a week, Images of the Day become part of the Image Gallery, which is powered by NASA’s Visible Earth image archive. The Image Gallery opens in a new browser window, where you can preview and search thousands of archived MODIS images.
How does Modis work on Terra?
Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer. With its sweeping 2,330-km-wide viewing swath, MODIS sees every point on our world every 1-2 days in 36 discrete spectral bands. Consequently, MODIS tracks a wider array of the earth’s vital signs than any other Terra sensor.
What does MODIS measure in the atmosphere?
In addition to recording the frequency and distribution of cloud cover, MODIS measures the properties of clouds such as the distribution and size of cloud droplets in both liquid water and ice clouds. MODIS also measures the properties of aerosols—tiny liquid or solid particles in the atmosphere.