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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
Explore how scientists use NASA Earth observation data to monitor Arctic lake temperatures, map urban heat variations, and track endangered Shoebill movements across three diverse ecosystems.
Data in Action
Nov. 8, 2021
Join us for an overview of NASA's LAADS DAAC, its Level-1 and atmospheric data products, and to explore different options to search, discover, and acquire the data.
Webinar
Oct. 25, 2021
This ARSET training provides an overview of NASA resources for monitoring climate change and its impacts.
Training
Sept. 29 - Oct. 6, 2021
Esta capacitación de ARSET cubre similitudes y diferencias entre MODIS y VIIRS para monitoreo de calidad del agua.
Training
Sept. 14-21, 2021
This ARSET training provides an overview of the similarities and differences between MODIS and VIIRS for water quality monitoring.
Training
Sept. 14-21, 2021
This ARSET training provides an overview of species distribution models and how to use remote sensing data for landscape characterization.
Training
Aug. 12-19, 2021
Read highlights of three publications that detail how NASA Earth observation data informs earthquake prediction, the effects of wildfires on vegetation, and the impact of agriculture on African birds.
Data in Action
July 19, 2021
LANCE near real-time products enable the management of ongoing events; standard data products are heavily processed and intended for scientific research.
Data Basics
July 15, 2021
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A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in August 2025.
News
Sept. 4, 2025
Join us on Wed., September 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT (-04:00 UTC) to learn how to discover, access, and use NASA's near real-time global flood products .
Webinar
Aug. 29, 2025
Image captured on August 17 and 19, 2025, by the MODIS instrument aboard the Aqua platform.
Worldview Image of the Week
Aug. 21, 2025
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in July 2025.
News
Aug. 13, 2025
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