Preliminary land surface products from the NASA Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)

Early results are described for some of the land products from MODIS generated in test and evaluation mode prior to operational product release. These products give a first glimpse of the potential of the MODIS instrument for land surface studies. Outline descriptions are provided for the following products: surface reflectance, land surface temperature, vegetation indices, LAI/FPAR, snow and BRDF/albedo. Quality assurance of products conducted by members of the MODIS land team are described. These initial MODIS products show an enhanced capability for moderate-resolution imaging over previously available operational systems.