AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The Burn Area Index (BAI) is derived from Red and Near-IR bands and measures spectral distance from charcoal reflectance to highlight post-fire areas.
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This dataset is available from July 4, 2002, to February 25, 2023, with daily updates.
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The dataset provides global coverage with a pixel size of 463.313 meters for the BAI band.
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MODIS data and products, including this BAI dataset, have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
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This dataset is accessible through Google Earth Engine, a platform for geospatial analysis.
- Dataset Availability
- 2002-07-04T00:00:00Z–2023-02-25T00:00:00Z
- 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/MYD09GA 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/MYD09GA_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');