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MODIS Data Access and Tools
Data collected by NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) are integral for research of Earth's physical properties. Explore MODIS datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Temporal Extent | Version | Data State | Processing Level | Data Format | Science Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODIS/Terra Thermal Anomalies/Fire Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V061 | 2000-02-18 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Fire Occurrence, Surface Thermal Properties, Land Surface Temperature, THERMAL ANOMALIES |
| MODIS/Terra Thermal Bands Daily L2G Global 1km SIN Grid Day NRT | 2021-02-07 | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 2G | HDF-EOS | Land Surface Temperature |
| MODIS/Terra Thermal Bands Daily L2G-Lite Global 1km SIN Grid V006 | 2000-02-24 to 2023-02-17 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 2G | HDF-EOS2 | Land Surface Temperature, Albedo |
| MODIS/Terra Total Precipitable Water Vapor 5-Min L2 Swath 1km and 5km | 2000-02-24 to Present | 6.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | HDF-EOS | Humidity, Total Precipitable Water, Water Vapor Profiles |
| MODIS/Terra Total Precipitable Water Vapor 5-Min L2 Swath 1km and 5km - NRT | 2017-10-11 | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 2 | HDF-EOS | Humidity, PRECIPITABLE WATER, WATER VAPOR |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Continuous Fields Yearly L3 Global 250m SIN Grid V006 | 2000-03-05 to 2021-03-06 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Canopy Characteristics, Evergreen Vegetation, Crown, Deciduous Vegetation, Leaf Characteristics, Vegetation Cover, Land Use/Land Cover Classification |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Continuous Fields Yearly L3 Global 250m SIN Grid V061 | 2000-03-05 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Canopy Characteristics, Evergreen Vegetation, Crown, Deciduous Vegetation, Leaf Characteristics, Vegetation Cover, Land Use/Land Cover Classification |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V006 | 2000-02-18 to 2023-02-17 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V061 | 2000-02-18 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V006 | 2000-02-18 to 2023-02-17 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V061 | 2000-02-18 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 250m SIN Grid V006 | 2000-02-18 to 2023-02-17 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 250m SIN Grid V061 | 2000-02-18 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V006 | 2000-02-18 to 2023-02-17 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices 16-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V061 | 2000-02-18 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices Daily Rolling-8-Day L3 Global 250m SIN Grid NRT | 2021-02-07 | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS | Vegetation Index, Reflectance |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices Daily Rolling-8-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid NRT | 2021-02-07 | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS | Vegetation Index, Reflectance |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices Monthly L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V006 | 2000-02-01 to 2023-01-31 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices Monthly L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V061 | 2000-02-01 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices Monthly L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V006 | 2000-02-01 to 2023-01-31 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Vegetation Indices Monthly L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V061 | 2000-02-01 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Vegetation Index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) |
| MODIS/Terra Water Reservoir 8-Day L3 Global V061 | 2000-02-26 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF4 | Lakes/Reservoirs, Total Surface Water, Bed Elevation, WATER SURFACE HEIGHT |
| MODIS/Terra Water Reservoir Monthly L3 Global V061 | 2000-03-01 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF4 | Lakes/Reservoirs, Total Surface Water, Bed Elevation, WATER SURFACE HEIGHT |
| MODIS/Terra+Aqua Albedo Daily L3 Global 500 m SIN Grid | 2021-09-13 | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS | Surface Radiative Properties, Albedo, Anisotropy |
| MODIS/Terra+Aqua AOD and Water Vapor from MAIAC, Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V061 | 2000-02-24 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Reflectance |
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