The EROS Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (eMODIS) Land Surface Temperature (LST) collection is based on the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data acquired by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Earth Observing System (EOS).
Note: The eMODIS datasets are no longer being produced after October 1st, 2022. These datasets will remain available for historic reference only. Users of this product should start using the comparable eVIIRS NDVI, and eVIIRS Global LST products.
Moderate resolution remote sensing provides a means for operational monitoring communities to develop historical trend information and use near real-time deviations from temporal averages to identify areas of change. High quality, consistent and well-calibrated satellite measurements are needed to detect and monitor changes and trends, especially in vegetation patterns useful for drought, crop yield, phenology and fire potential studies.
The eMODIS LST collection is based on the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data acquired by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Earth Observing System (EOS). Even though MODIS data are beneficial in vegetation studies, there have been usability issues encountered with the reprojection, file format and sub-setting. Therefore, eMODIS was developed to specifically address these issues.
The eMODIS LST is a 10-day data composited data set using the AQUA MODIS sensor only. Expedited (near real-time) production runs every ten days for the 10-day products. Because each of the composites are created from a varying number of images, the eMODIS composites include acquisition files to identify which of the possible inputs were used to populate the final composite. Product generation information can be found in the Open File Report – eMODIS: A User-Friendly Data Source. The metadata accompanying the data files summarize geographic bounds, projection parameters and product contact information. The data has Global coverage and is available in GeoTIFF format, Geographic projection, and 1-kilometer resolution.
Additional Information:
- eMODIS Open File Report
- Land Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for Earth Observing System (EOS) (LANCE)
- Level 1 and Atmosphere Archive and Distribution System (LAADS)
- Land Validation
- Remote Sensing Phenology
- MODIS
- Terra
- Aqua
Access Data:
Use EarthExplorer to search and download the eMODIS LST Product. The collection is located under the Vegetation Monitoring category.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
eMODIS Land Surface Temperature (LST) Digital Object Identifier (DOI) number: /10.5066/P9BT8RIP
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USGS EROS Archive - Vegetation Monitoring - eMODIS Remote Sensing Phenology
USGS EROS Archive - Vegetation Monitoring - EROS Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (eMODIS)
- Overview
The EROS Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (eMODIS) Land Surface Temperature (LST) collection is based on the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data acquired by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Earth Observing System (EOS).
Note: The eMODIS datasets are no longer being produced after October 1st, 2022. These datasets will remain available for historic reference only. Users of this product should start using the comparable eVIIRS NDVI, and eVIIRS Global LST products.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.eMODIS Land Surface Temperature (LST) Version 6, 10-Day Composite, April 11- April 20, 2019. Entity ID: EMGLSTA20190411201904206(Public domain) Moderate resolution remote sensing provides a means for operational monitoring communities to develop historical trend information and use near real-time deviations from temporal averages to identify areas of change. High quality, consistent and well-calibrated satellite measurements are needed to detect and monitor changes and trends, especially in vegetation patterns useful for drought, crop yield, phenology and fire potential studies.
The eMODIS LST collection is based on the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data acquired by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Earth Observing System (EOS). Even though MODIS data are beneficial in vegetation studies, there have been usability issues encountered with the reprojection, file format and sub-setting. Therefore, eMODIS was developed to specifically address these issues.
The eMODIS LST is a 10-day data composited data set using the AQUA MODIS sensor only. Expedited (near real-time) production runs every ten days for the 10-day products. Because each of the composites are created from a varying number of images, the eMODIS composites include acquisition files to identify which of the possible inputs were used to populate the final composite. Product generation information can be found in the Open File Report – eMODIS: A User-Friendly Data Source. The metadata accompanying the data files summarize geographic bounds, projection parameters and product contact information. The data has Global coverage and is available in GeoTIFF format, Geographic projection, and 1-kilometer resolution.
Additional Information:
- eMODIS Open File Report
- Land Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for Earth Observing System (EOS) (LANCE)
- Level 1 and Atmosphere Archive and Distribution System (LAADS)
- Land Validation
- Remote Sensing Phenology
- MODIS
- Terra
- Aqua
Access Data:
Use EarthExplorer to search and download the eMODIS LST Product. The collection is located under the Vegetation Monitoring category.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
eMODIS Land Surface Temperature (LST) Digital Object Identifier (DOI) number: /10.5066/P9BT8RIP
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USGS EROS Archive - Vegetation Monitoring - eMODIS Remote Sensing Phenology
An annual record of nine historical Remote Sensing Phenology metrics for the conterminous United States is available at a resolution of 250 m for products derived from eMODIS data (2001-present).USGS EROS Archive - Vegetation Monitoring - EROS Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (eMODIS)
The EROS Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (eMODIS) collection is based on the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data acquired by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Earth Observing System (EOS). Note: The eMODIS datasets are no longer being produced after October 1st, 2022. These datasets will remain available for historic reference only... - Publications
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