![MODIS/061/MCD43A3](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/images/MODIS/MODIS_061_MCD43A3_sample.png) Dataset Availability : 2000-02-24T00:00:00Z--2026-11-05T00:00:00Z Dataset Producer : [NASA LP DAAC at the USGS EROS Center](https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MCD43A3.061) Cadence : 1 Day Tags : [albedo](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/albedo.md.txt) [black-sky](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/black-sky.md.txt) [daily](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/daily.md.txt) [global](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/global.md.txt) [modis](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/modis.md.txt) [nasa](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/nasa.md.txt) [satellite-imagery](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/satellite-imagery.md.txt) [usgs](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/usgs.md.txt) [white-sky](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/white-sky.md.txt) #### Description The MCD43A3 V6.1 Albedo Model dataset is a daily 16-day product. It provides both directional hemispherical reflectance (black sky albedo) and bihemispherical reflectance (white sky albedo) for each of the MODIS surface reflectance bands (band 1 through band 7) as well as 3 broad spectrum bands (visible, near infrared, and shortwave). Each 500m/pixel daily image is generated using 16 days of data, centered on the given day. A quality band is also provided for each of the 10 albedo bands. Documentation: - [User's Guide](https://www.umb.edu/spectralmass/terra_aqua_modis/v006) - [Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD)](https://lpdaac.usgs.gov/documents/97/MCD43_ATBD.pdf) - [General Documentation](https://ladsweb.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/filespec/MODIS/61/MCD43A3) ### Bands **Bands** Pixel size: 500 meters (all bands) | Name | Min | Max | Scale | Pixel Size | Wavelength | Description | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | `Albedo_BSA_Band1` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 620-670nm | Black-sky albedo for band 1 | | `Albedo_BSA_Band2` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 841-876nm | Black-sky albedo for band 2 | | `Albedo_BSA_Band3` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 459-479nm | Black-sky albedo for band 3 | | `Albedo_BSA_Band4` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 545-565nm | Black-sky albedo for band 4 | | `Albedo_BSA_Band5` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 1230-1250nm | Black-sky albedo for band 5 | | `Albedo_BSA_Band6` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 1628-1652nm | Black-sky albedo for band 6 | | `Albedo_BSA_Band7` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 2105-2155nm | Black-sky albedo for band 7 | | `Albedo_BSA_vis` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | None | Black-sky albedo for visible brodband | | `Albedo_BSA_nir` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 858nm | Black-sky albedo for NIR broadband | | `Albedo_BSA_shortwave` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | None | Black-sky albedo for shortwave broadband | | `Albedo_WSA_Band1` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 620-670nm | White-sky albedo for band 1 | | `Albedo_WSA_Band2` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 841-876nm | White-sky albedo for band 2 | | `Albedo_WSA_Band3` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 459-479nm | White-sky albedo for band 3 | | `Albedo_WSA_Band4` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 545-565nm | White-sky albedo for band 4 | | `Albedo_WSA_Band5` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 1230-1250nm | White-sky albedo for band 5 | | `Albedo_WSA_Band6` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 1628-1652nm | White-sky albedo for band 6 | | `Albedo_WSA_Band7` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 2105-2155nm | White-sky albedo for band 7 | | `Albedo_WSA_vis` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | None | White-sky albedo for visible broadband | | `Albedo_WSA_nir` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | 858nm | White-sky albedo for NIR broadband | | `Albedo_WSA_shortwave` | 0 | 32766 | 0.001 | 500 meters | None | White-sky albedo for shortwave broadband | | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band1` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 1 | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band1 - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band2` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 2 | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band2 - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band3` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 3 | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band3 - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band4` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 4 | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band4 - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band5` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 5 | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band5 - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band6` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 6 | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band6 - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band7` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 7 | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band7 - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_vis` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for visible broadband | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_vis - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_nir` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for NIR broadband | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_nir - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| | `BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_shortwave` | | | | 500 meters | None | BRDF albedo mandatory quality for shortwave broadband | | Bitmask for BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_shortwave - Bit 0: Mandatory QA bit index - 0: Processed, good quality (full BRDF inversions) - 1: Processed, see other QA (magnitude BRDF inversions) |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ### Terms of Use **Terms of Use** MODIS data and products acquired through the LP DAAC have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution. ### Citations Citations: - Please visit [LP DAAC 'Citing Our Data' page](https://lpdaac.usgs.gov/citing_our_data) for information on citing LP DAAC datasets. ### DOIs - ### Explore with Earth Engine > [!NOTE] > **Important:** Earth Engine is a platform for petabyte-scale scientific analysis and visualization of geospatial datasets, both for public benefit and for business and government users. Earth Engine is free to use for research, education, and nonprofit use. To get started, please [register for Earth Engine access.](https://console.cloud.google.com/earth-engine) ### Code Editor (JavaScript) ```javascript var dataset = ee.ImageCollection('MODIS/061/MCD43A3') .filter(ee.Filter.date('2018-01-01', '2018-05-01')); var blackSkyAlbedo = dataset.select('Albedo_BSA_Band1'); var blackSkyAlbedoVis = { min: 0.0, max: 400.0, }; Map.setCenter(6.746, 46.529, 6); Map.addLayer(blackSkyAlbedo, blackSkyAlbedoVis, 'Black-Sky Albedo'); ``` [Open in Code Editor](https://code.earthengine.google.com/?scriptPath=Examples:Datasets/MODIS/MODIS_061_MCD43A3) [MCD43A3.061 MODIS Albedo Daily 500m](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/MODIS_061_MCD43A3.md.txt) The MCD43A3 V6.1 Albedo Model dataset is a daily 16-day product. It provides both directional hemispherical reflectance (black sky albedo) and bihemispherical reflectance (white sky albedo) for each of the MODIS surface reflectance bands (band 1 through band 7) as well as 3 broad spectrum bands (visible, near infrared, and ... MODIS/061/MCD43A3, albedo,black-sky,daily,global,modis,nasa,satellite-imagery,usgs,white-sky 2000-02-24T00:00:00Z/2026-11-05T00:00:00Z -90 -180 90 180 Google Earth Engine https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets - [https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MCD43A3.061](https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MCD43A3.061) - [https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MCD43A3.061](https://doi.org/https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/MODIS_061_MCD43A3)