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Terra Documents
| Name Sort descending | Description | File Type | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODIS Terra/Aqua | MODIS Terra/Aqua | PDF (155.7 kb) | April 19, 2004 | |
| Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) Overview | PDF (149.95 kb) | Feb. 24, 2021 | ||
| 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 | |
| observing_concept | Diagram showing terra space craft and misr observing concept. | PDF (241.22 kb) | May 22, 2005 | |
| Overview of MISR Data at the ASDC | General overview of MISR data hosted at the ASDC, including description of data products, and display and visualization tools. | PDF (227.41 kb) | Aug. 9, 2024 | |
| release_desc_l2as_v2.1.4.pdf | Algorithm changes, bug fixes, aerosol product changes, and science config file changes for level 2 misr aerosol | PDF (514.87 kb) | Sept. 27, 2001 | |
| Statement Concerning Quality of the MISR Ancillary Geographic Product September 19, 2000 | Here is a description of the **Statement_Quality_MISR_Ancillary_Geographic_09192000.pdf** document: This document is a Quality Statement for the MISR Ancillary Geographic Product (AGP), dated September 19, 2000, covering version F01_24. The AGP is a set of 233 pre-computed static files—one per Terra orbital path—that provide essential geographical data used as input by MISR production software to generate higher-level MISR products. The product contains eleven data fields organized into four groups: geographical locations (latitude/longitude), elevation data at both 1.1 km and 17.6 km resolution, surface orientation data (azimuth and zenith angles), and land/water identification—all defined on a Space Oblique Mercator (SOM) map projection grid. The statement assesses the quality of each data group, noting that most fields directly reflect the quality of their input datasets (including DTED, DCW Hypsography, ETOPO5, and World Vector Shoreline), though some resampling-related quality reductions were identified, particularly in regions with high relief, and the standard deviation of mean surface slope was flagged as unreliable. |
PDF (68.07 kb) | Sept. 19, 2000 | |
| User Guide: The MISR Enhanced Research and Lookup Interface (MERLIN) | The MERLIN_User_Guide.pdf is a user guide produced by JPL for the MISR Enhanced Research and Lookup Interface (MERLIN), a web-based tool that allows users to filter, visualize, and download data from the MISR Plume Height Project database using interactive map views, scatter plots, pie charts, and histograms with customizable options for parameters such as plume height, fire radiative power, aerosol optical depth, and single scattering albedo. | PDF (7.76 mb) | Jan. 6, 2022 |
Terra Learning Resources
Read highlights of three publications that detail how NASA Earth observation data informs chickpea agriculture growth in India, harmful sediment plumes affecting Colombian coral reefs, and new gold sites in Egypt's Central Eastern Desert.
Data in Action
July 27, 2016
This ARSET training provides an overview of the remote sensing process, data products, and their use in air quality applications.
Training
July 6 - Aug. 3, 2016
This ARSET training introduces remote sensing for coastal and ocean applications.
Training
July 6-27, 2016
In Spring 2016, DEVELOP researchers used MODIS data to identify areas of potential palm oil production and the risks of rainforest deforestation in Indonesia.
Data in Action
June 29, 2016
Learn how NASA MODIS data and the AppEEARS tool can be used to detect and analyze temperature differences between urban and rural areas.
Data in Action
June 22, 2016
This ARSET training provides an overview of carbon monitoring for terrestrial ecosystems.
Training
June 9 - July 7, 2016
Read stories from the 2015 issue of Sensing our Planet to learn about the many uses of MODIS data distributed by LP DAAC.
Data in Action
June 1, 2016
See ASTER data used to study tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri.
Data in Action
May 26, 2016
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Terra News
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FIRMS was used to track the spread of smoke plumes during the Canadian wildland fires in June 2025.
Blog
June 17, 2025
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in May 2025.
News
June 12, 2025
Image for June 8, 2025, from the GHRSST sea surface temperature analysis.
Worldview Image of the Week
June 9, 2025
Annual prescribed burns are crucial for improving and maintaining pasture and crop land health, and remote sensing data provides near real-time information on location and air quality.
News
June 6, 2025
The new VIIRS near real-time product is already in use, and users are encouraged to explore this replacement option for MODIS-based flood products.
Blog
June 2, 2025
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in April 2025.
News
May 13, 2025
Researchers taught the SatVision Top-of-Atmosphere foundation model to recognize MODIS imagery features.
Feature Article
May 9, 2025
After 25 years, the Measurements Of Pollution In The Troposphere (MOPITT) instrument ceased observing carbon monoxide (CO) in the atmosphere on Feb. 1, 2025.
News
May 6, 2025
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