Status of the moderate-resolution imaging spectroradiometer level 1B algorithm

Kevin Vermeesch; Xu Geng; Na Chen

doi:10.1117/12.2586008

12 April 2021 Status of the moderate-resolution imaging spectroradiometer level 1B algorithm

Kevin Vermeesch, Xu Geng, Na Chen

Proceedings Volume 11727, Algorithms, Technologies, and Applications for Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imaging XXVII; 117270H (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2586008
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2021, Online Only

Abstract

The Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instruments are on-board the Aqua and Terra spacecraft, launched in 2002 and 1999, respectively. Since beginning operation, they have continued to collect valuable remote sensing data of the Earth in 36 spectral bands ranging in wavelengths from 0.41 to 14.5 μm. The Level 1B (L1B) algorithm produces calibrated top of the atmosphere (TOA) radiances for each Earth-view (EV) pixel and calibrated TOA reflectances for the reflective solar bands using geo-located, uncalibrated instrument data and calibration look up tables (LUTs) produced regularly by the MODIS Characterization Support Team (MCST). The L1B algorithm also calculates an uncertainty value for each EV pixel. The calibrated radiance and reflectance products are used to generate higher-level science products. A separate L1B code version is maintained for both MODIS instruments so that sensor specific issues can be handled individually. The current L1B algorithm version produces the Collection 6.1 (C6.1) products and was released in 2017. An overview of the C6.1 algorithm is provided together with improvements made since its release. Also discussed briefly are the planned improvements in the Collection 7 L1B algorithm.

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Kevin Vermeesch, Xu Geng, and Na Chen "Status of the moderate-resolution imaging spectroradiometer level 1B algorithm", Proc. SPIE 11727, Algorithms, Technologies, and Applications for Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imaging XXVII, 117270H (12 April 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2586008

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