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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.
MODIS Learning Resources
Satellite data provides indicators of El Niño events.
Data in Action
June 15, 2023
This training will cover how soil moisture is modeled within LIS in to improve drought monitoring.
Training
May 17-31, 2023
The eBird tool leverages NASA's remote sensing data to monitor bird populations and habitats and aid in conservation efforts.
Data in Action
May 8, 2023
Join us April 26 at 2 p.m., EDT [UTC -4], to learn about NASA's LAADS DAAC data migration to the cloud and what this means for data users regarding schedule and data access. A live demo of Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) direct access in the cloud will be provided.
Webinar
April 9, 2023
The virtual Terra, Aqua, Aura Drifting Orbits Workshop takes place Nov 1-2, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., EDT [UTC -4], each day. The workshop is free and registration is open to the public.
Webinar
Oct. 25, 2022
This ARSET training focuses on developments and updates in flood monitoring tools and flood modeling techniques.
Training
Sept. 14-21, 2022
This ARSET training outlines the basics of ecosystem services and natural capital accounting.
Training
Aug. 23-30, 2022
Esta capacitación de ARSET presenta cómo utilizar la teledetección y la espectrometría para monitorear la vegetación acuática y costera.
Training
July 12-19, 2022
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Image captured on December 18, 2025, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Terra platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Dec. 18, 2025
Image captured on November 23, 2025, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Aqua platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Dec. 5, 2025
A new metadata project makes NASA's Earth data easier to find and access through federal open science portals.
Feature Article
Sept. 17, 2025
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in August 2025.
News
Sept. 4, 2025
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