AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The MODIS/MCD43A4_006_BAI dataset provides daily Burn Area Index (BAI) data globally from February 24, 2000, to February 10, 2023.
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BAI measures the spectral distance of each pixel from a reference spectral point to emphasize the charcoal signal in post-fire images.
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The dataset is provided by Google Earth Engine and is freely available for research, education, and nonprofit use.
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It is generated from MODIS/006/MCD43A4 surface reflectance composites and has a spatial resolution of 463.313 meters.
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The BAI data has no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
- Dataset Availability
- 2000-02-24T00:00:00Z–2023-02-10T00:00:00Z
- Dataset Provider
- Cadence
- 1 Day
- Tags
Description
The Burn Area Index (BAI) is generated from the Red and Near-IR bands, and measures the spectral distance of each pixel from a reference spectral point (the measured reflectance of charcoal). This index is intended to emphasize the charcoal signal in post-fire images. See Chuvieco et al. (2002) for details. This product is generated from the MODIS/006/MCD43A4 surface reflectance composites.
Bands
Bands
| Name | Pixel Size | Description |
|---|---|---|
BAI |
463.313 meters | Burn Area Index |
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
MODIS data and products acquired through the LP DAAC have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
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Code Editor (JavaScript)
var dataset = ee.ImageCollection('MODIS/MCD43A4_006_BAI') .filter(ee.Filter.date('2018-04-01', '2018-06-01')); var scaled = dataset.select('BAI'); var scaledVis = { min: 0.0, max: 100.0, }; Map.setCenter(-7.03125, 31.0529339857, 2); Map.addLayer(scaled, scaledVis, 'Scaled');