MODIS Insights

What is MODIS?

MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) is a key instrument aboard the Terra (EOS AM) and Aqua (EOS PM) satellites. It views the entire Earth surface every 1 to 2 days, acquiring data in 36 spectral bands. This data is used to monitor a wide range of Earth processes, including changes in vegetation, ocean temperature, cloud cover, and aerosols. MODIS data is commonly used in climate and weather models, as well as for monitoring natural disasters and environmental changes.

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What other technologies are related to MODIS?

MODIS Competitor Technologies

VIIRS

VIIRS is another Earth observing sensor that, like MODIS, collects data on land, atmosphere, and ocean properties. It has some overlapping capabilities with MODIS, thus a competitor.

mentioned alongside MODIS in 81% (91) of relevant job posts

MODIS Complementary Technologies

Landsat

Landsat provides higher spatial resolution data than MODIS, making it complementary for studies requiring finer detail. While some overlap exists, the difference in resolution often makes them useful together.

mentioned alongside MODIS in 34% (110) of relevant job posts

Calipso

CALIPSO provides vertical profiles of aerosols and clouds, which can be used to validate and enhance MODIS aerosol and cloud products, making them complementary.

mentioned alongside MODIS in 24% (53) of relevant job posts