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MODIS/Aqua Cloud Mask and Spectral Test Results 5-Min L2 Swath 250m and 1km (Collection 004 and 005)
Entry ID: MYD35_L2

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Summary
Abstract: MODIS was launched aboard the Aqua satellite on May 4, 2002 (1:30 pm
equator crossing time) as part of NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS)
mission. MODIS with its 2330 km viewing swath width provides almost
daily global coverage. It acquires data in 36 high spectral resolution
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Related URL
Link: GET DATA > LAADS
Description: Access collection 5 data set from the LAADS FTP server.
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: MODIS Atmosphere Team
Dataset Title: MODIS/Aqua Cloud Mask and Spectral Test Results 5-Min L2 Swath 250m and 1km
Version: Collection 004 and 005
Online Resource: http://modis-atmos.gsfc.nasa.gov/MOD35_L2/
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2002-07-04
Location Keywords
Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 250 m
Longitude Resolution: 250 m
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree
Temporal Resolution: 5-minute
Temporal Resolution Range: 1 minute - < 1 hour
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
AQUA > Earth Observing System, AQUA Ancillary Description
Instrument
MODIS > Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer Ancillary Description
Project
Quality The following web site provides quality information on the MYD35_L2 product:

http://modis-atmos.gsfc.nasa.gov/MOD35_L2/qa.html
Access Constraints Public (Beta Version)

Available to public to gain familiarity with the data format and
parameters.
Use Constraints The following web site provides information on MYD35_L2 constraints:

http://modis-atmos.gsfc.nasa.gov/MOD35_L2/qa.html
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Data Set Progress
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Data Center
L1 and Atmosphere Archive and Distribution System,Biospheric Information Systems Branch, Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory, Earth Sciences Division, Science and Exploration Directorate, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://ladsweb.nascom.nasa.gov/
Dataset ID: MYD35_L2 Collection 004 and 005

Data Center Personnel
Name: LAADS USER SUPPORT TEAM
Phone: 301-731-2917, 1-866-506-6347 (toll-free - US only)
Fax: 301-577-6622
Email: modapsuso at sigmaspace.com
Contact Address:
LAADS User Support Team
4801 Forbes Boulevard
City: Lanham
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20706
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: FTP
Distribution Size: 15 GB
Distribution Format: HDF
Fees: None
Personnel
PAUL, DR. MENZEL
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 608-264-5325
Fax: 608-262-5974
Email: paulm at ssec.wisc.edu
Contact Address:
NOAA/NESDIS
Space Science and Engineering Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1225 W. Dayton St.
City: Madison
Province or State: WI
Postal Code: 53706
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Ackerman,S. K. Strabala, P. Menzel, R. Frey, C. Moeller, L. Gumley,
B. Baum, C. Schaaf, and G. Riggs,1998: Discriminating Clear Sky from
Clouds (Cloud Mask Retrieval Algorithm) Theoretical Basis
Document. ATBD-MOD-06, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, 32 pp.

Ackerman,S. K. ... View entire text
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2007-05-04
Last DIF Revision Date: 2011-05-09

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