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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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MODIS Learning Resources
Researchers use NASA data to better understand key mechanisms responsible for near-surface salinity variations in the ocean.
Data in Action
Oct. 3, 2019
This ARSET training guides participants through using Earth observations for habitat monitoring, specifically for freshwater fish and other species.
Training
Sept. 17 - Oct. 1, 2019
This ARSET training focuses on Earth observation data useful for disaster risk assessment.
Training
Aug. 6-15, 2019
Esta capacitación de ARSET aborda cómo utilizar las observaciones de la Tierra para rastrear los cambios en el uso del suelo.
Training
July 9-23, 2019
This ARSET training highlights a tool that uses earth observations to track land degradation and urban development that meet SDG targets.
Training
July 9-23, 2019
Explore how NASA data helps track NDVI trends in Spain, analyze rising land surface temperatures in Italy, and detect geothermal anomalies in Turkey using MODIS and ASTER imagery.
Data in Action
June 18, 2019
NASA data helps researchers track post-storm changes in sea surface temperature and ocean salinity.
Data in Action
June 12, 2019
This ARSET training focuses on integrating NASA Earth observations into water quality monitoring decision-making processes.
Training
June 5-19, 2019
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Image captured February 9, 2026, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Terra platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Feb. 12, 2026
In computer models that simulate Earth’s atmosphere, scientists evaluated their upgraded cloud simulation capabilities against satellite observations.
Feature Article
Jan. 27, 2026
Image captured on January 13, 2026, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Aqua platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Jan. 15, 2026
Image captured on January 8, 2026, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Terra platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Jan. 8, 2026
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