MODIS Combined 16-Day NDVI [deprecated]

  • This MODIS/MCD43A4_NDVI dataset is deprecated and has been replaced by a newer version (MODIS/MCD43A4_006_NDVI).

  • It provides a Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) calculated from near-infrared and red bands, ranging from -1.0 to 1.0.

  • The data is derived from MODIS/MCD43A4 surface reflectance composites and is available from 2000-02-18 to 2017-03-14.

  • MODIS data acquired through the LP DAAC has no restrictions on use, sale, or redistribution.

  • Earth Engine provides free access to this dataset for research, education, and nonprofit purposes.

MODIS/MCD43A4_NDVI
Dataset Availability
2000-02-18T00:00:00Z–2017-03-14T00:00:00Z
Dataset Provider
Earth Engine Snippet
ee.ImageCollection("MODIS/MCD43A4_NDVI")
Cadence
8 Days
Tags
16-day
brdf
global
mcd43a4
modis
nbar
ndvi
reflectance
surface-reflectance
usgs
vegetation-indices

Description

The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index is generated from the Near-IR and Red bands of each scene as (NIR - Red) / (NIR + Red), and ranges in value from -1.0 to 1.0. This product is generated from the MODIS/MCD43A4 surface reflectance composites.

Bands

Bands

Name Min Max Pixel Size Description
NDVI -1* 1* 463.313 meters

Normalized Difference Vegetation Index

* estimated min or max value

Terms of Use

Terms of Use

MODIS data and products acquired through the LP DAAC have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.