MODIS/Aqua Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity 5-Min L2 Swath 1km

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Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC)

Publication_Date: Unknown

Title: MODIS/Aqua Land Surface Temperature/Emissivity 5-Min L2 Swath 1km

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Publication_Place: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

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Online_Linkage: https://lpdaac.usgs.gov

Description:

Abstract:

The MODIS/Aqua version-5 (V5) level-2 LST/E data (Shortname: MYD11_L2) incorporate 1-km pixels, which are produced daily at 5-minute increments using the generalized split-window algorithm. This algorithm is optimally used to separate ranges of atmospheric column water vapor and lower boundary air surface temperatures into tractable sub-ranges. The surface emissivities in Bands 31 and 32 are estimated from land cover types. The data inputs include the MODIS L1B calibrated and geolocated radiances, geolocation, cloud mask, atmospheric profiles, land and snow cover. The V5 MYD11_L2 data set comprises swath data obtained in 5-minute sensor collection periods, and includes the following Science Data Set (SDS) layers: LST, quality control assessment, error estimates, Bands 31 and 32 emissivities, zenith angle of the pixel view, observation time, and the geographic coordinates for every five scan lines and samples. Produced daily, MYD11_L2 is an unprojected level-2 product, which provides the input for the level-3 products. The V5 Aqua/MODIS LST/E products, including MYD11_L2, are validated to Stage-2 through field campaigns and radiance-based validation studies. Further details regarding MODIS land product validation for the LST/E products is available from the following URL: http://landval.gsfc.nasa.gov/ProductStatus.php?ProductID=MYD11 This product is ready for use in science applications/publications. The V5 collection is not consistent with V4 and V41, and users should exercise caution as they plan to use the different collections. Please refer to the LP DAAC MODIS product table at https://lpdaac.usgs.gov/products/modis_products_table/myd11_l2 for additional detailed product version information. V005 Data Set Characteristics: Area: ~2330 km x 2000 km lat/long Image Dimensions: 2030 x 1354 rows/columns File Size: ~6 MB compressed Resolution: ~1000 meters Projection: None (swath data) Data Format: HDF-EOS Science Data Sets (SDS HDF Layers): 9 V041 Data Set Characteristics: Area: ~2330 km x 2000 km lat/long Image Dimensions: 2030 x 1354 rows/columns File Size: ~26 MB Resolution: 1000 meters Projection: None (swath data) Data Format: HDF-EOS Science Data Sets (SDS HDF Layers): 9 V004 Data Set Characteristics: Area: ~2330 km x 2000 km lat/long Image Dimensions: 2030 x 1354 rows/columns File Size: ~26 MB Resolution: 1000 meters Projection: None (swath data) Data Format: HDF-EOS Science Data Sets (SDS HDF Layers): 9 V003 Data Set Characteristics (decommissioned): Area: ~2330 x 2000 km Image Dimensions: 2330 x 1354 rows/columns File Size: ~26 MB Resolution: 1000 meters Projection: None (swath data) Data Format: HDF-EOS Science Data Sets (SDS HDF Layers): 9

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Supplemental_Information:

REFERENCE: Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) publications written by the MODIS Science Team: [available online at http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/sci_team/pubs/] National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2000, MODIS data products catalog (EOS AM platform): [Greenbelt, Maryland], Goddard Space Flight Center, http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/dataprod/index.php. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2000, EOS Reference Handbook, a Guide to NASA's Earth Science Enterprise and the Earth Observing System: Greenbelt, Maryland, Goddard Space Flight Center, 256 p. [available online in pdf format at http://eospso.gsfc.nasa.gov/ftp_docs/data_products_vol2.pdf].

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Beginning_Date: 20070101

Ending_Date: Unknown

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Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 20000305

Ending_Date: Unknown

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Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 20030306

Ending_Date: Unknown

Currentness_Reference:Unknown

Status:

Progress: In Work

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

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Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -180.0

East_Bounding_Coordinate: 180.0

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 81.0

South_Bounding_Coordinate: -81.0

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Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > LAND TEMPERATURE > LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE

Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > SURFACE RADIATIVE PROPERTIES > EMISSIVITY

Theme_Keyword: AQUA > EARTH OBSERVING SYSTEM, AQUA

Theme_Keyword: MODIS > MODERATE-RESOLUTION IMAGING SPECTRORADIOMETER

Theme_Keyword: EOSDIS > EARTH OBSERVING SYSTEM DATA INFORMATION SYSTEM

Theme_Keyword: ESIP > EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION PARTNERS PROGRAM

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Theme_Keyword: Lp Daac

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Theme_Keyword: Usgs/eros

Theme_Keyword: Esip

Theme_Keyword: Usgs

Theme_Keyword: Lpdaac

Theme_Keyword: Near Real Time (nrt)

Theme_Keyword: Lance

Theme_Keyword: CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

Theme_Keyword: GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

Theme_Keyword: ENGLISH

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Place_Keyword: GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints:

None

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

For more information on potential sensor-related anomalies, consult the following URL: http://landweb.nascom.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/QA_WWW/newPage.cgi?fileName=aqua_issues

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Process_Date: Unknown

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Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution: 1 km

Longitude_Resolution: 1 km

Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: LP DAAC > Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center

Contact_Person: LP DAAC USER SERVICES

Contact_Position: DATA CENTER CONTACT

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address

Address: LP DAAC User Services

Address: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Address: Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center

Address: 47914 252nd Street

City: Sioux Falls

State_or_Province: SD

Postal_Code: 57198-0001

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (Toll Free) (866) 573-3222

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (605) 594-6116

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (605) 594-6963

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: LPDAAC@usgs.gov

Resource_Description: MYD11_L2

Distribution_Liability:

Not Available

Standard_Order_Process:

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Format_Name: HDF-EOS

Transfer_Size: ~6 MB compressed (V005)

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Online_Option:

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https://lpdaac.usgs.gov/

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DATA CENTER URL

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http://reverb.echo.nasa.gov/reverb/

Access_Instructions:

Interface to search, discover, and access EOS data products, and invoke available data services.

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Online_Option:

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https://lpdaac.usgs.gov/get_data/data_pool/

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LP DAAC Data Pool provides direct access to all currently available MODIS products and the ability to download them via HTTP.

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Online_Option:

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http://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/

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USGS EarthExplorer (EE) provides users the ability to query, search and order archived ASTER and MODIS products available from the LP DAAC. Registered users of EE have access to additional features than guest users.

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http://earthdata.nasa.gov/data/nrt-data/data-produ...

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Near real-time (NRT) data are available from MODAPS for certain Aqua and Terra MODIS L0, L1, L2, L2G, and L3 products. Whereas the standard MODIS forward processing acquires 2-hour L0 files for Aqua and Terra from EDOS within 7-8 hours of real time, LANCE-MODIS acquires session-based L0 files from EDOS and the end of the session is available within 10-30 minutes after real time.

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Online_Option:

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https://lpdaac.usgs.gov/

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The Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) is one of several discipline-specific data centers within the NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS). The LP DAAC Web page provides information about available data products, services, documentation, order interfaces, and tools.

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Online_Option:

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http://modis-land.gsfc.nasa.gov/

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The MODIS Land home page is maintained through NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and documents various aspects of the land component of the MODIS mission.

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Online_Option:

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https://lpdaac.usgs.gov/products/modis_products_ta...

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Detailed product descriptions and additional information including links for data access, user guides, and customer support, etc.

Fees: Not Available

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20070324

Metadata_Review_Date: 20130131

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Contact_Information:

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Contact_Person: GCMD User Support Office

Contact_Organization: NASA Global Change Master Directory

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical Address

Address: Not Available

City: Lanham

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20706

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: Not Available

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gcmduso@gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov

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