MODIS Combined 16-Day NDSI

  • The MODIS/MCD43A4_006_NDSI dataset provides daily, global Normalized Difference Snow Index (NDSI) values, derived from MODIS surface reflectance data.

  • NDSI helps identify snow cover by comparing reflectance in the visible and mid-infrared spectrum, ranging from -1.0 to 1.0.

  • This dataset is freely available for use, sale, and redistribution with no restrictions.

  • The data is provided by Google Earth Engine and covers the period from February 24, 2000, to February 10, 2023.

  • Users can explore and analyze the dataset using Earth Engine's platform, which is free for research, education, and non-profit purposes.
MODIS/MCD43A4_006_NDSI
Dataset Availability
2000-02-24T00:00:00Z–2023-02-10T00:00:00Z
Dataset Provider
Earth Engine Snippet
ee.ImageCollection("MODIS/MCD43A4_006_NDSI")
Cadence
1 Day
Tags
albedo
brdf
daily
global
mcd43a4
modis
nasa
ndsi
reflectance
usgs
vegetation-indices

Description

The Normalized Difference Snow Index is used to identify snow, based on its characteristically higher reflectance in the visible portion of the spectrum compared to the mid-IR. NDSI is computed using the Green and Mid-IR bands, and has a range of -1.0 to 1.0. See Riggs et al. (1994) for details. This product is generated from the MODIS/006/MCD43A4 surface reflectance composites.

Bands

Bands

Name Pixel Size Description
NDSI 463.313 meters

Normalized Difference Snow 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.

Explore with Earth Engine

Code Editor (JavaScript)

var dataset = ee.ImageCollection('MODIS/MCD43A4_006_NDSI')
                  .filter(ee.Filter.date('2018-04-01', '2018-06-01'));
var colorized = dataset.select('NDSI');
var colorizedVis = {
  palette: ['000088', '0000ff', '8888ff', 'ffffff'],
};
Map.setCenter(-7.03125, 31.0529339857, 2);
Map.addLayer(colorized, colorizedVis, 'Colorized');
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The Normalized Difference Snow Index is used to identify snow, based on its characteristically higher reflectance in the visible portion of the spectrum compared to the mid-IR. NDSI is computed using the Green and Mid-IR bands, and has a range of -1.0 to 1.0. See Riggs et al. (1994) for …
MODIS/MCD43A4_006_NDSI, albedo,brdf,daily,global,mcd43a4,modis,nasa,ndsi,reflectance,usgs,vegetation-indices
2000-02-24T00:00:00Z/2023-02-10T00:00:00Z
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