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MODIS Resources

Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements such as instrument updates and data releases, user guides and related documents, and frequently asked questions.

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ASTER satellite image of Theewaterskloof Reservoir

Will Cape Town Run Out of Water?

Learn how ASTER data are being used to study vegetation health and water in Africa.

Data in Action

May 23, 2018

Monitoring Tropical Storms for Emergency Preparedness

This ARSET training covers the NASA data and tools useful for monitoring tropical storms.

Training

May 3-10, 2018

A view of the study area and Colby Fire from Myoung and others (2018) is shown in this Aqua MODIS 16-day enhanced vegetation index (EVI)

Lake Surface Trends, Fuel Moisture Modeling, and Rainwater Harvesting

Discover how remote sensing data support water monitoring, wildfire risk modeling, and identification of optimal rainwater harvesting locations.

Data in Action

April 25, 2018

temperature data in the Northeastern United States

Studying Temperature Trends Throughout the Northeastern U.S. With NASA Data

Read how researchers from NASA's DEVELOP team analyzed temperature trends in the Northeast to create maps for the agricultural and energy industries.

Data in Action

April 13, 2018

Earthdata graphic identifier on top of satellite data image of Earth

Understanding how Management Practices Affect Wildfires

Learn how a NASA DEVELOP project used MODIS and ASTER data to create a model of social vulnerability to fire hazards in the Appalachian forests.

Data in Action

March 7, 2018

Introduction to Using the VIC Hydrologic Model with NASA Earth Observations

This ARSET training introduces the Variable Infiltration Capacity Model, sources of satellite-derived input data, and implementation of the model.

Training

Feb. 15 - March 1, 2018

collage of monthly data showing marine fish species along the upper east coast of the United States

Modeling Marine Fish Species Spatiotemporal Distributions Utilizing NASA Data

The ability to understand where fish are likely to be and when they are likely to be there is critical for the sustainable management of fisheries.

Data in Action

Feb. 1, 2018

This satellite image from NASA displays a thick blanket of haze and air pollution over eastern China, the Yellow Sea

Data Analysis Tools for High Resolution Air Quality Satellite Datasets

This ARSET training teaches how to use Python scripts to map and analyze air quality data through hands-on exercises.

Training

Jan. 17-22, 2018

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This image of the Oates and Pennell Coasts of Antarctica, acquired by MODIS on December 3, 2002, shows several large polynyas.

Life in Icy Waters

Publication from NASA ESDIS describing research uses of data from EOSDIS - scientists use SSM/I data to locate Antarctic polynyas.

Feature Article

July 22, 2020

The AVHRR image above shows Land Cover (Vegetative Use) for the Columbia Plateau in June 1993.

Laying the Groundwork

Scientists use Pathfinder AVHRR (PAL) data to study land cover.

Feature Article

July 22, 2020

Image of the Florida coast on September 17, 2001 captured by SeaWiFS showing algal blooms.

Hunting Dangerous Algae from Space

Scientists use SeaWiFS and MODIS to detect harmful algal blooms.

Feature Article

July 22, 2020

This image is a south view from the Skukuza FLUXNET tower in South Africa's Kruger National Park.

From the Ground Up

Science teams collaborate to validate MODIS land cover data, thereby improving data quality and increasing data accessibility.

Feature Article

July 22, 2020

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Will Cape Town Run Out of Water?

Monitoring Tropical Storms for Emergency Preparedness

Lake Surface Trends, Fuel Moisture Modeling, and Rainwater Harvesting

Studying Temperature Trends Throughout the Northeastern U.S. With NASA Data

Understanding how Management Practices Affect Wildfires

Introduction to Using the VIC Hydrologic Model with NASA Earth Observations

Modeling Marine Fish Species Spatiotemporal Distributions Utilizing NASA Data

Data Analysis Tools for High Resolution Air Quality Satellite Datasets

MODIS News

Life in Icy Waters

Laying the Groundwork

Hunting Dangerous Algae from Space

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