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Land Surface Temperature Data Access and Tools

NASA has land surface temperature datasets that help researchers explore how the warmth of land contribute to and change Earth processes as well as how animals and humans live on the planet. Access a range of data and data tools such as AppEEARS, the MODIS/VIIRS Subsetting Tool Suite, and LandsatLook to make the most of land surface temperature data.

Many NASA observation methods—platforms, instruments, and other techniques—provide data that improve our measurement of land surface temperature. Examples of instruments continually collecting temperature data include the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER), Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), and Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS).

Land Surface Temperature Datasets

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Dataset Sort descending	Version	Platform	Instrument	Temporal Extent	Spatial Extent	Spatial Resolution	Data Format
MODIS/Aqua Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Monthly L3 Global 6km SIN Grid V006	006	Aqua	MODIS	2002-07-01 to 2023-01-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Aqua Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity Monthly L3 Global 6km SIN Grid V061	061	Aqua	MODIS	2002-07-01 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Aqua Monthly mean Day-Time Land Surface Temperature at 1x1 degree V005 (MYD11CM1D) at GES DISC	005	Aqua	MODIS	2002-08-01 to 2015-06-30	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1 Decimal Degrees x 1 Decimal Degrees
MODIS/Aqua Monthly mean Night-Time Land Surface Temperature at 1x1 degree V005 (MYD11CM1N) at GES DISC	005	Aqua	MODIS	2002-08-01 to 2015-06-30	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1 Decimal Degrees x 1 Decimal Degrees
MODIS/Aqua Terra Thermal Anomalies/Fire locations 1km FIRMS NRT (Vector data)	6.1NRT	Terra, Aqua	MODIS	2019-12-15	N: 80 S: -80 E: 180 W: -180	1 Kilometers x 1 Kilometers	Text File
MODIS/Aqua Thermal Anomalies/Fire 5-Min L2 Swath 1km NRT	6.1NRT	Aqua	MODIS	2021-02-07	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1 Kilometers x 1 Kilometers	HDF-EOS
MODIS/Aqua Thermal Anomalies/Fire 5-Min L2 Swath 1km V006	006	Aqua	MODIS	2002-07-04 to 2023-02-26	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF4
MODIS/Aqua Thermal Anomalies/Fire 5-Min L2 Swath 1km V061	061	Aqua	MODIS	2002-07-04 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF4
MODIS/Aqua Thermal Anomalies/Fire 8-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V006	006	Aqua	MODIS	2002-07-04 to 2023-02-25	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Aqua Thermal Anomalies/Fire 8-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V061	061	Aqua	MODIS	2002-07-04 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Aqua Thermal Anomalies/Fire Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V006	006	Aqua	MODIS	2002-07-04 to 2023-02-25	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Aqua Thermal Anomalies/Fire Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V061	061	Aqua	MODIS	2002-07-04 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Aqua Thermal Bands Daily L2G-Lite Global 1km SIN Grid V006	006	Aqua	MODIS	2002-07-04 to 2023-02-26	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity 5-Min L2 1km NRT	6.1NRT	Terra	MODIS	2021-06-01	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1 Kilometers x 1 Kilometers	HDF-EOS
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity 5-Min L2 1km V006	006	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-24 to 2005-12-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity 5-Min L2 1km V061	061	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-24 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity 8-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V061	061	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-18 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity 8-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V006	006	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-26 to 2005-12-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity 8-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V061	061	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-18 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V061	061	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-24 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Day V006	006	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-24 to 2005-12-31	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Day V061	061	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-24 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Night V006	006	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-24 to 2006-01-01	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity Daily L3 Global 1km SIN Grid Night V061	061	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-24 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	1000 Meters x 1000 Meters	HDF-EOS2
MODIS/Terra Land Surface Temperature/3-Band Emissivity Monthly L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V061	061	Terra	MODIS	2000-02-01 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180	5600 Meters x 5600 Meters	HDF-EOS2

Featured Land Surface Temperature Observation Method: ASTER

The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) obtains high-resolution images of Earth in 14 different electromagnetic wavelengths ranging from visible to thermal infrared light. ASTER flies aboard the Terra satellite and has a resolution as close as 15 meters in the very near infrared wavelength. Scientists use ASTER data to create detailed maps of land surface temperature, emissivity, reflectance, and elevation.

Eruption of Nicaragua’s Momotombo Volcano.

Japan, NASA provide open access to ASTER data

As of 1 April 2016, all Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) data products are available at no charge from LP DAAC.

Global Digital Elevation Models now available: ASTER, GDEM, and SRTM

These products are available globally at their full resolution of 30 meters per pixel.

Map of ASTER GDEM Version 3 shaded relief topography of San Francisco CA

New Version of the ASTER GDEM

Version 3 of the ASTER Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) provides new features and sharper imagery.

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