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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.
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MODIS Learning Resources
The MODIS Near Real-Time (NRT) Global Flood Product helps communities assess the aftermath of flooding in Australia.
Data in Action
July 17, 2025
Join NASA’s LAADS DAAC to learn how new tools available through Harmony services help users work with Level-1 and atmospheric datasets more efficiently.
Webinar
July 16, 2025
Esta capacitación de ARSET ofrece a los participantes una introducción a los diferentes módulos de FIRMS.
Training
July 9-23, 2025
The eBird project uses NASA data and observations from amateur birdwatchers to provide insights into the decline in avian populations throughout North America.
Data in Action
June 17, 2025
Agricultural burning in Kansas produces smoky skies and healthy crops.
Data in Action
June 6, 2025
This ARSET training familiarizes participants with the various modules available in FIRMS and explores the range of data and information available.
Training
April 16-30, 2025
Artificial intelligence methods can be powerful tools to study our oceans.
Data in Action
Dec. 12, 2024
Sentinel-6 and Multi-Scale Ultra-High Resolution data reveal how Hurricane Helene rapidly intensified in the warm Gulf waters.
Data in Action
Oct. 3, 2024
False-color Terra MODIS imagery and a snow cover index help distinguish clouds from snow on May 7, 2026.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 8, 2026
The MODIS instrument aboard the Terra platform captured this image on April 27, 2026.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 1, 2026
NASA significantly enhanced its MODIS and VIIRS near real-time flood products, enabling users to distinguish between unusual and recurring flooding.
Blog
April 10, 2026
Image captured February 9, 2026, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Terra platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Feb. 12, 2026
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