The MODerate-resolution Imaging
Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Reflectance product MCD43A4 provides
500-meter reflectance data adjusted using a bidirectional reflectance
distribution function (BRDF) to model the values as if they were taken
from nadir view. The MCD43A4 product contains 16 days of data provided
in a level-3 gridded data set in Sinusoidal projection.
Both Terra and Aqua data are used in the generation of this product, providing
the highest probability for quality input data and designating it as
an MCD, meaning Combined, product.
Version-5 MODIS/Terra+Aqua BRDF/Albedo
products are Validated Stage 1, meaning that accuracy has been
estimated using a small number of independent measurements obtained
from selected locations and time periods and ground-truth/field
program efforts. Although there may be later improved versions, these
data are ready for use in scientific publications.
The MODerate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Reflectance product MCD43A4 provides 500-meter reflectance data adjusted using a bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) to model the values as if they were taken from nadir view. The MCD43A4 product contains 16 days of data provided in a level-3 gridded data set in Sinusoidal projection. …
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