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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 Surface Reflectance Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG NRT | 2021-02-07 to Present | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS | Reflectance |
| MODIS/Terra Surface Reflectance Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V006 | 2000-02-24 to 2023-02-17 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Reflectance |
| MODIS/Terra Surface Reflectance Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V061 | 2000-02-24 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Reflectance |
| MODIS/Terra Surface Reflectance Quality Daily L2G Global 1km SIN Grid NRT | 2021-02-07 to Present | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 2G | HDF | Reflectance |
| MODIS/Terra Surface Reflectance Rolling-8-Day L3 Global 250m SIN Grid NRT | 2021-02-07 | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS | Reflectance |
| MODIS/Terra Surface Reflectance Rolling-8-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid NRT | 2021-02-07 | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 3 | HDF-EOS | Reflectance |
| MODIS/Terra Temperature and Water Vapor Profiles 5-Min L2 Swath 5km | 2000-02-24 to Present | 6.1 | ACTIVE | 2 | HDF-EOS | Trace Gases/Trace Species, Atmospheric Pressure Measurements, Surface Pressure, Atmospheric Stability, Surface Temperature, Air Temperature, Boundary Layer Temperature, Dew Point Temperature, Maximum/Minimum Temperature, Skin Temperature, Vertical Profiles, Humidity, Total Precipitable Water, Water Vapor, Condensation, Water Vapor Profiles, Rain Storms, Atmospheric Ozone |
| MODIS/Terra Temperature and Water Vapor Profiles 5-Min L2 Swath 5km - NRT | 2017-10-11 | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 2 | HDF-EOS | OZONE, Trace Gases/Trace Species, Storms, Atmospheric Pressure Measurements, Surface Pressure, Atmospheric Stability, Surface Temperature, Air Temperature, Boundary Layer Temperature, Maximum/Minimum Temperature, Skin Temperature, Vertical Profiles, CONDENSATION, DEW POINT TEMPERATURE, Humidity, PRECIPITABLE WATER, WATER VAPOR |
| MODIS/Terra Thermal Anomalies/Fire 5-Min L2 Swath 1km NRT | 2021-02-07 | 6.1NRT | ACTIVE | 2 | HDF-EOS | Fire Occurrence, Surface Radiative Properties, Land Surface Temperature |
| MODIS/Terra Thermal Anomalies/Fire 5-Min L2 Swath 1km V006 | 2000-02-24 to 2023-02-18 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 2 | HDF4 | Fire Occurrence, Surface Thermal Properties, Land Surface Temperature, THERMAL ANOMALIES |
| MODIS/Terra Thermal Anomalies/Fire 5-Min L2 Swath 1km V061 | 2000-02-24 to Present | 061 | ACTIVE | 2 | HDF4 | Fire Occurrence, Surface Thermal Properties, Land Surface Temperature, THERMAL ANOMALIES |
| MODIS/Terra Thermal Anomalies/Fire 8-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V006 | 2000-02-18 to 2023-02-17 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Fire Occurrence, Surface Thermal Properties, Land Surface Temperature, THERMAL ANOMALIES |
| MODIS/Terra Thermal Anomalies/Fire 8-Day 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 Anomalies/Fire Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V006 | 2000-02-18 to 2023-02-17 | 006 | DEPRECATED | 3 | HDF-EOS2 | Fire Occurrence, Surface Thermal Properties, Land Surface Temperature, THERMAL ANOMALIES |
| 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-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) |
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