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March 1, 1989IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing

MODIS: advanced facility instrument for studies of the Earth as a system

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VSV. V. SalomonsonGoddard Space Flight CenterWBWilliam L. BarnesUniversity of ExeterPMPeter W. MaymonGoddard Space Flight Center

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Implication

Facility instrument MODIS provides global Earth observation with advanced imaging capabilities, enabling comprehensive environmental studies.

Key Points

  • The aim is to present MODIS as a key sensor for comprehensive Earth observations.
  • Detailed design studies transitioning from conceptual design phase to full implementation phase.
  • Utilization of two sensors: MODIS-N for nadir-viewing and MODIS-T for tiltable viewing angles.
  • High signal-to-noise ratios aimed for effective monitoring of environmental changes.
  • MODIS is expected to achieve nearly complete two-day global coverage.
  • The sensor design ensures high fidelity in data collection with a dynamic range of spectral bands.
  • Expected operational lifetime of approximately ten years.

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