MCD43A4.061 MODIS Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Reflectance Daily 500m

  • The MCD43A4 V6.1 product provides daily, 500-meter resolution, Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Reflectance (NBAR) data for MODIS land bands 1-7.

  • Reflectance data is adjusted using a bidirectional reflectance distribution function to simulate a nadir view, combining data from Terra and Aqua satellites.

  • The product offers daily imagery based on a 16-day retrieval period, with the image date representing the 9th day of the period.

  • Bands include Nadir Reflectance for bands 1-7 and BRDF Albedo Mandatory Quality bands for quality assessment.

  • MODIS data and products acquired through the LP DAAC have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
MODIS/061/MCD43A4
Dataset Availability
2000-02-24T00:00:00Z–2025-09-24T00:00:00Z
Dataset Provider
Earth Engine Snippet
ee.ImageCollection("MODIS/061/MCD43A4")
Cadence
1 Day
Tags
albedo brdf daily global modis nasa reflectance satellite-imagery usgs

Description

The MCD43A4 V6.1 Nadir Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function Adjusted Reflectance (NBAR) product provides 500 meter reflectance data of the MODIS "land" bands 1-7. These are adjusted using a bidirectional reflectance distribution function to model the values as if they were collected from a nadir view. The data are produced daily based on a 16-day retrieval period, with the image's date occurring on the 9th day. This product combines data from both the Terra and Aqua spacecrafts, choosing the best representative pixel from the 16-day period.

Documentation:

Bands

Pixel Size
500 meters

Bands

Name Min Max Scale Pixel Size Wavelength Description
Nadir_Reflectance_Band1 0 32766 0.0001 meters 620-670nm

NBAR at local solar noon for band 1
Nadir_Reflectance_Band2 0 32766 0.0001 meters 841-876nm

NBAR at local solar noon for band 2
Nadir_Reflectance_Band3 0 32766 0.0001 meters 459-479nm

NBAR at local solar noon for band 3
Nadir_Reflectance_Band4 0 32766 0.0001 meters 545-565nm

NBAR at local solar noon for band 4
Nadir_Reflectance_Band5 0 32766 0.0001 meters 1230-1250nm

NBAR at local solar noon for band 5
Nadir_Reflectance_Band6 0 32766 0.0001 meters 1628-1652nm

NBAR at local solar noon for band 6
Nadir_Reflectance_Band7 0 32766 0.0001 meters 2105-2155nm

NBAR at local solar noon for band 7
BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band1 meters None

BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 1
BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band2 meters None

BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 2
BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band3 meters None

BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 3
BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band4 meters None

BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 4
BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band5 meters None

BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 5
BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band6 meters None

BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 6
BRDF_Albedo_Band_Mandatory_Quality_Band7 meters None

BRDF albedo mandatory quality for band 7

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:

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Code Editor (JavaScript)

var dataset = ee.ImageCollection('MODIS/061/MCD43A4')
                  .filter(ee.Filter.date('2018-04-01', '2018-06-01'));
var trueColor = dataset.select([
  'Nadir_Reflectance_Band1', 'Nadir_Reflectance_Band4',
  'Nadir_Reflectance_Band3'
]);
var trueColorVis = {
  min: 0.0,
  max: 4000.0,
  gamma: 1.4,
};
Map.setCenter(-7.03125, 31.0529339857, 2);
Map.addLayer(trueColor, trueColorVis, 'True Color');
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The MCD43A4 V6.1 Nadir Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function Adjusted Reflectance (NBAR) product provides 500 meter reflectance data of the MODIS "land" bands 1-7. These are adjusted using a bidirectional reflectance distribution function to model the values as if they were collected from a nadir view. The data are produced daily …
MODIS/061/MCD43A4, albedo,brdf,daily,global,modis,nasa,reflectance,satellite-imagery,usgs
2000-02-24T00:00:00Z/2025-09-24T00:00:00Z
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