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MODIS/Terra Clouds 5-Min L2 Swath 1km and 5km (Collection 004 and 005)
Entry ID: MOD06_L2

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Summary
Abstract: MODIS was launched aboard the Terra satellite on December 18, 1999
(10:30 am equator crossing time) as part of NASA's Earth Observing
System (EOS) mission. MODIS with its 2330 km viewing swath width
provides almost daily global coverage. It acquires data in 36 high
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Related URL
Link: GET DATA > LAADS
Description: Web site for MODIS Collection 5 L1B, Geo and atmosphere data ordering.
Web site for MODIS Collection 4 atmosphere data ordering.
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: MODIS Atmosphere Team
Dataset Title: MODIS/Terra Clouds 5-Min L2 Swath 1km and 5km
Version: Collection 004 and 005
Online Resource: http://modis-atmos.gsfc.nasa.gov/MOD06_L2/
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2001-03-06
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Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 5 km
Longitude Resolution: 5 km
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree
Temporal Resolution: 5-minute
Temporal Resolution Range: 1 minute - < 1 hour
Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE > CLOUDS > CLOUD PROPERTIES > CLOUD FREQUENCY Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE > CLOUDS > CLOUD PROPERTIES > CLOUD ASYMMETRY Parameter Definition
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Platform
NASA DC-8 > NASA Douglas DC-8 Ancillary Description
Instrument
GPS Ancillary Description
Project
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Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Global Hydrology Resource Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://ghrc.nsstc.nasa.gov/
Dataset ID: gpmnavdc8gcpex

Data Center Personnel
Name: GHRC USER SERVICES OFFICE
Phone: 256-961-7932
Fax: 256-961-7859
Email: ghrcdaac at itsc.uah.edu
Contact Address:
GHRC User Services Office
Global Hydrology Resource Center (GHRC)
320 Sparkman Drive
City: Huntsville
Province or State: AL
Postal Code: 35805
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: FTP
Distribution Size: 2 Mb
Distribution Format: ASCII
Fees: none
Personnel
JOHN HALL
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 256-961-7502
Email: john.hall at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
Earth System Science Center
320 Sparkman Dr
City: Huntsville
Province or State: AL
Postal Code: 35805
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2013-04-08
Last DIF Revision Date: 2013-04-08

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