MODAPS PCR 06-021

PCR Number 06-021
Date 2006-11-28
Initiator David Roy
Abstract Introduces the L3 Monthly Burned Area (MCD45A1) product.
Problem Statement Errors of commission occurring after rainfall events. Note, the burned areacode has never been run on a global data set in any collection in MODAPS,consequently there will be no interruptions in the burned area productcontinuity as a result of this change. Also, there are no downstream dependencies.
Description of Change Updated code to fix an error of commission in the mapped burned areas by including a thermal wavelength test and reduced buffer block size to accommodate required extra band of input data.
Products Affected L3 Monthly Burned Area (MCD45A1)
Software Affected PGE86
Processing String to Receive the Change Terra Reprocessing
Downstream Product Effects None.
Data Granules to be Used for Science Testing  
Justification This code update is essential, needed to remove falsely flagged burned areas.
Effective Date for Implementation of Change Data day 2000-049 for C5 Terra Reprocessing.
Status PI approved. Sadashiva Devadiga approved for Land, Vincent Salomonsom approved on 12/17/06.