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MODIS Resources
Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements such as instrument updates and data releases, user guides and related documents, and frequently asked questions.
MODIS Learning Resources
Access the presentations and final report from the MODIS Calibration Review Panel.
Event
Feb. 11, 2004
An examination of satellite data provides information on the oceanographic conditions that may have been conducive to intense algal blooms.
Data in Action
Oct. 24, 2011
Sea surface temperature anomalies in the Eastern Pacific have shown a recent warming, a known precursor to El Niño conditions in the Equatorial Pacific.
Data in Action
May 21, 2012
NASA’s SWOT satellite will measure sea level height variations on spatial scales down to a few kilometers.
Data in Action
Aug. 17, 2013
Discover how MODIS data were used to depict cloud-free, global variations in vegetation cover.
Data in Action
April 11, 2014
See how digital elevation models are used to create three-dimensional data visualizations, which provide an insightful perspective on landscapes.
Data in Action
Aug. 18, 2014
Learn about intensified coastal warming along central-to-southern California in 2014 using satellite sea surface temperature imagery.
Data in Action
Sept. 4, 2014
ASTER data are used to evaluate the affects of Hurricane Ivan, a unique and destructive storm, after making two U.S. landfalls.
Data in Action
Sept. 30, 2014
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Image captured February 9, 2026, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Terra platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Feb. 12, 2026
In computer models that simulate Earth’s atmosphere, scientists evaluated their upgraded cloud simulation capabilities against satellite observations.
Feature Article
Jan. 27, 2026
Image captured on January 13, 2026, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Aqua platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Jan. 15, 2026
Image captured on January 8, 2026, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Terra platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Jan. 8, 2026
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