MODAPS PCR 06-024

PCR Number 06-024
Date 2006-12-20
Initiator George Riggs
Abstract Fix metadata values for daily L2 snow cover and sea ice.
Problem Statement Daily L2 snow cover: Erroneous detection of snow. Metadata corrections required.
Daily L2 Sea_Ice: Fix metadata values and QA information.
Description of Change Daily L2 snow cover: Apply the surface temperature check to all snow and lake ice decisions to screen the erroneous snow results from the product.
Daily L2 Sea_Ice: Correct calculation of QAPERCENTCLOUDCOVER, check for valid SEAICEPERCENT, fix QA flag in QA_SDS.
Products Affected L2 Daily Snow (MYD10) and L2 Daily Sea Ice (MYD29)
Software Affected PGE07, PGE08
Processing String to Receive the Change Aqua Forward, Aqua Reprocessing
Downstream Product Effects L2G/L3 Snow and Sea Ice.
Data Granules to be Used for Science Testing Aqua 16-day global test 2003-121 - 2003-136.
Justification Improves the quality of the product.
Effective Date for Implementation of Change Data day 2007-001 for C5 Aqua Forward Processing.
Status PI approved. Sadashiva Devadiga approved for Land, Vincent Salomonsom approved on 12/27/06.