Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Aqua 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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Aqua Documents
| Name Sort descending | Description | File Type | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development of GHRSST L2Pcore for MODIS (PDF) | Development of GHRSST L2Pcore for MODIS | PDF (1.19 mb) | March 31, 2006 | |
| Development of GHRSST L2Pcore for MODIS (PPT) | Development of GHRSST L2Pcore for MODIS | PPT (1.36 mb) | Nov. 16, 2005 | |
| Discover and Access NASA's Near Real-Time Global Flood Products | This presentation provides an introduction to NASA's near real-time global flood products available through NASA's Land, Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for Earth observation. Information about how to discover, access, and use these NRT products is also provided. | PDF (16.77 mb) | Sept. 17, 2025 | |
| Global Processing of MODIS for Operational SST, Ocean Color, and GHRSST (PDF) | Global Processing of MODIS for Operational SST, Ocean Color, and GHRSST | PDF (1.01 mb) | May 30, 2007 | |
| Global Processing of MODIS for Operational SST, Ocean Color, and GHRSST (PPT) | Global Processing of MODIS for Operational SST, Ocean Color, and GHRSST | PPT (2.73 mb) | Dec. 1, 2005 | |
| High Resolution MODIS Ocean Color | High Resolution MODIS Ocean Color | PPT (1.63 mb) | April 5, 2006 | |
| MODIS and Ocean Color Discipline Processing (PDF) | MODIS and Ocean Color Discipline Processing | PDF (4.55 mb) | Aug. 16, 2005 | |
| MODIS and Ocean Color Discipline Processing (PPT) | MODIS and Ocean Color Discipline Processing | PPT (1.84 mb) | Dec. 21, 2000 | |
| MODIS Land Bands for Ocean Remote Sensing: Application to Chesapeake Bay | MODIS Land Bands for Ocean Remote Sensing: Application to Chesapeake Bay | PPT (3.47 mb) | Dec. 1, 2005 | |
| MODIS Land Bands for Ocean Remote Sensing: Application to Chesapeake Bay (PDF) | MODIS Land Bands for Ocean Remote Sensing: Application to Chesapeake Bay | PDF (2.73 mb) | Nov. 2, 2006 | |
| MODIS Ocean Data Processing (PDF) | MODIS Ocean Data Processing | PDF (4.38 mb) | May 30, 2007 | |
| MODIS Ocean Data Processing (PPT) | MODIS Ocean Data Processing | PPT (15.82 mb) | Dec. 1, 2005 | |
| MODIS SST Processing and Support for GHRSST at OBPG | MODIS SST Processing and Support for GHRSST at OBPG | PDF (1.23 mb) | Nov. 28, 2005 | |
| MODIS SST Processing and Support for GHRSST at OBPG (PPT) | MODIS SST Processing and Support for GHRSST at OBPG (PPT) | PPT (1.4 mb) | Nov. 16, 2005 | |
| MODIS Terra/Aqua | MODIS Terra/Aqua | PDF (155.7 kb) | April 19, 2004 | |
| NASA Support for MODIS Direct Broadcast:Level-0 to Standard Ocean Products (PDF) | NASA Support for MODIS Direct Broadcast:Level-0 to Standard Ocean Products (PDF) | PDF (4.3 mb) | Oct. 3, 2005 | |
| NASA Support for MODIS Direct Broadcast:Level-0 to Standard Ocean Products (PPT) | NASA Support for MODIS Direct Broadcast:Level-0 to Standard Ocean Products (PPT) | PPT (4.62 mb) | Jan. 21, 2005 | |
| NASA/TM–2003–206892, Vol. 27 | NASA/TM–2003–206892, Vol. 27 | PDF (1.71 mb) | Oct. 14, 2003 | |
| Residual correlations in the solar diffuser measurements of the MODIS Aqua ocean color bands to the sun yaw angle (PDF) | Residual correlations in the solar diffuser measurements of the MODIS Aqua ocean color bands to the sun yaw angle | PDF (1.65 mb) | Aug. 10, 2005 | |
| Residual correlations in the solar diffuser measurements of the MODIS Aqua ocean color bands to the sun yaw angle (PPT) | Residual correlations in the solar diffuser measurements of the MODIS Aqua ocean color bands to the sun yaw angle | PPT (2 mb) | July 22, 2005 |
Aqua Learning Resources
These resources will help with transitioning from MODIS and Suomi NPP VIIRS products to current datasets.
Tutorial
Oct. 26, 2026
This ARSET training introduces participants to the underlying science of satellite remote sensing for air quality applications.
Training
Ongoing
Esta capacitación de ARSET demuestra el uso de datos de NISAR y productos de aguas superficiales de OPERA para detectar, mapear y monitorear aguas superficiales.
Training
Oct. 20-27, 2026
This ARSET training demonstrates the use of NISAR SAR data and OPERA surface water products to detect, map, and monitor surface water.
Training
Oct. 20-27, 2026
This ARSET training shows users how to detect and monitor flash droughts using OCO-2 Solar-Induced Fluorescence (SIF) and SMAP soil moisture satellite observations.
Training
Sept. 24-29, 2026
This ARSET training uses precipitation, soil moisture, and snow data to help reservoir managers assess inflows and manage water allocation and flood risks.
Training
Aug. 4-11, 2026
This training covers the theoretical approaches and key datasets to estimate historical PM2.5 from satellite aerosol optical depth.
Training
July 8-22, 2026
This three-part ARSET training covers flood monitoring via remote sensing, NASA flood products, and GEOGLOWS streamflow predictions.
Training
June 18-25, 2026
Aqua News
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NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System now provides swath outlines, showing the extent of Earth's surface within view of a sensor.
Blog
June 25, 2026
Major ocean current systems are revealed by these sea surface temperature images from June 10, 2026.
Worldview Image of the Week
June 12, 2026
Data and reanalysis models from May 2026 show signs that an El Niño event may be developing.
Worldview Image of the Week
May 29, 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
Sensors on Aqua, Suomi-NPP, and NOAA-20 detected fires and poor air quality across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and other countries in early April 2026.
Worldview Image of the Week
April 10, 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 November 23, 2025, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Aqua platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Dec. 5, 2025
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