MODAPS PCR 11-046

PCR Number 11-046
Date 2011-11-18
Initiator Bill Ridgway
Abstract PGE108 v6.0.3 provides improved high resolution daily browse of water vapor.
Problem Statement The Atmosphere Level 3 products filter Near IR Water Vapor retrievals to include only higher quality bright-surface conditions. This results in retrievals over bright land and ocean sun glint regions only. We wish to do the same with the Near IR global mosaic images as well.
Description of Change Added a filter to Near IR Water Vapor images as described above. Re-labeled Infrared Water Vapor as “Water Vapor.”
Products Affected No current products are impacted.
Software Affected PGE108 v6.0.3
Processing String to Receive the Change Terra Forward, Terra Reprocessing, Aqua Forward, Aqua Reprocessing
Downstream Product Effects There are no downstream products.
Data Granules to be Used for Science Testing Run global test to demonstrate successful production of products. Samples are archived at http://modis-atmos.gsfc.nasa.gov/PGE_Test_Archive/PGE108.v6.0.3.2010-059
Justification Michael King requested the updates to make the Global Browse more consistent with the L3 products.
Effective Date for Implementation of Change ASAP
Status Michael King approved on 12/20/2011.