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Reflectance Data Access and Tools
From discovery to visualization, data tools such as Worldview, Earthdata Search, and Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) guide users in making the most of reflectance data.
Reflectance Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Version | Platform | Instrument | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Spatial Resolution | Data Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance 8-Day L3 Global 500m SIN Grid V061 | 061 | Aqua | MODIS | 2002-07-04 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance Daily L2G Global 1km and 500m SIN Grid NRT | 6.1NRT | Aqua | MODIS | 2021-02-07 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance Daily L2G Global 1km and 500m SIN Grid V006 | 006 | Aqua | MODIS | 2002-07-04 to 2023-02-26 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters | HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance Daily L2G Global 1km and 500m SIN Grid V061 | 061 | Aqua | MODIS | 2002-07-04 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
500 Meters x 500 Meters 1000 Meters x 1000 Meters |
HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance Daily L2G Global 250 m SIN Grid NRT | 6.1NRT | Aqua | MODIS | 2021-02-07 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
HDF-EOS | |
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance Daily L2G Global 250m SIN Grid V006 | 006 | Aqua | MODIS | 2002-07-04 to 2023-02-26 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
250 Meters x 250 Meters | HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance Daily L2G Global 250m SIN Grid V061 | 061 | Aqua | MODIS | 2002-07-04 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
250 Meters x 250 Meters | HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG NRT | 6.1NRT | Aqua | MODIS | 2021-02-07 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.05 Decimal Degrees x 0.05 Decimal Degrees | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V006 | 006 | Aqua | MODIS | 2002-07-04 to 2023-02-25 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS/Aqua Surface Reflectance Daily L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG V061 | 061 | Aqua | MODIS | 2002-07-04 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5600 Meters x 5600 Meters | HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS-based GPP, PAR, fC4, and SANIRv estimates from SLOPE for CONUS, 2000-2019 | 1 | MODELS, Aqua, Terra | Computer, MODIS | 2000-01-01 to 2020-01-01 |
N: 50.01 S: 19.99 E: -52.216 W: -155.573 |
GeoTIFF | |
| MODIS/Terra Aerosol 5-Min L2 Swath 10km | 6.1 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-02-24 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
HDF-EOS | |
| MODIS/Terra Aerosol 5-Min L2 Swath 10km - NRT | 6.1NRT | Terra | MODIS | 2017-10-11 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
10 Kilometers x 10 Kilometers | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra Aerosol 5-Min L2 Swath 3km | 6.1 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-02-24 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
3 Kilometers x 3 Kilometers | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra Aerosol Cloud Water Vapor Ozone 8-Day L3 Global 1Deg CMG | 6.1 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-02-18 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1 Decimal Degrees x 1 Decimal Degrees | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra Aerosol Cloud Water Vapor Ozone Daily L3 Global 1Deg CMG | 6.1 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-02-24 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1 Decimal Degrees x 1 Decimal Degrees | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra Aerosol Cloud Water Vapor Ozone Monthly L3 Global 1Deg CMG | 6.1 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-02-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
1 Decimal Degrees x 1 Decimal Degrees | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra Atmospherically Corrected Surface Reflectance 5-Min L2 Swath 250m, 500m, 1km | 6.1 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-02-24 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
250 Meters x 250 Meters | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra Atmospherically Corrected Surface Reflectance 5-Min L2 Swath 250m, 500m, 1km NRT | 6.1NRT | Terra | MODIS | 2021-02-07 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
250 Meters x 250 Meters | HDF EOS |
| MODIS/Terra Clear Sky Radiance 8-Day Composite Daily L3 Global 25km Equal Area | 6.1 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-02-24 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
25 Kilometers x 25 Kilometers | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra Clouds 5-Min L2 Swath 1km and 5km | 6.1 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-02-24 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
HDF-EOS | |
| MODIS/Terra Clouds 5-Min L2 Swath 1km and 5km - NRT | 6.1NRT | Terra | MODIS | 2017-10-11 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
5 Kilometers x 5 Kilometers | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra L3 Value-added Aerosol Optical Depth - NRT | 6.1NRT | Terra | MODIS | 2017-10-11 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.5 Decimal Degrees x 0.5 Decimal Degrees | HDF-EOS |
| MODIS/Terra Land Water Mask Derived from MODIS and SRTM L3 Global 250m SIN Grid V006 | 006 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-01-01 to 2015-12-31 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
250 Meters x 250 Meters | HDF-EOS2 |
| MODIS/Terra Land Water Mask Derived from MODIS and SRTM L3 Global 250m SIN Grid V061 | 061 | Terra | MODIS | 2000-01-01 to Present |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
250 Meters x 250 Meters | HDF-EOS2 |
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