
- Dataset Availability
- 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z–2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Dataset Provider
- Baccini, A. (Woods Hole Research Center), Sulla-Menashe, D. (Boston University)
- Earth Engine Snippet
-
ee.ImageCollection("WHBU/NBAR_2YEAR")
- Cadence
- 1 Year
- Tags
Description
The mosaics are created by using the MODIS 8-Day 500 meter BRDF-Albedo Quality product. Data Quality flags are used to select the best observations from the MODIS 8-day 500 meter Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Reflectance imagery product. This specific mosaic picks observations from the three highest quality categories over a 2-year period of MODIS data.
The MODIS NBAR annual mosaics have been used by government agencies and NGOs in tropical countries as input to generate aboveground biomass/carbon maps. The Woods Hole Research Center has been using the dataset for country capacity building and technical training workshops in tropical countries.
Bands
Pixel Size
463 meters
Bands
Name | Wavelength | Description |
---|---|---|
Nadir_Reflectance_Band1 |
620-670nm | Best NBAR at local solar noon for band 1 |
Nadir_Reflectance_Band2 |
841-876nm | Best NBAR at local solar noon for band 2 |
Nadir_Reflectance_Band3 |
459-479nm | Best NBAR at local solar noon for band 3 |
Nadir_Reflectance_Band4 |
545-565nm | Best NBAR at local solar noon for band 4 |
Nadir_Reflectance_Band5 |
1230-1250nm | Best NBAR at local solar noon for band 5 |
Nadir_Reflectance_Band6 |
1628-1652nm | Best NBAR at local solar noon for band 6 |
Nadir_Reflectance_Band7 |
2105-2155nm | Best NBAR at local solar noon for band 7 |
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
MODIS data and products acquired through the LP DAAC have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
Citations
Baccini, A., Laporte, N., Goetz, S. J., Sun, M., & Dong, H. (2008). A first map of tropical Africa's above-ground biomass derived from satellite imagery. Environmental Research Letters, 3(4), 045011. doi:10.1088/1748-9326/3/4/045011
DOIs
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Code Editor (JavaScript)
var dataset = ee.ImageCollection('WHBU/NBAR_2YEAR'); Map.addLayer(dataset.mean(), {min:0, max:7000});