MODAPS PCR 17-031

PCR Number 17-031
Date 2017-12-20
Initiator Lin, Guoging (Gary)
Abstract PGE01 v6.1.3 -- Generated and integrated the new geolocation LUT
Problem Statement Improvement to the geolocation accuracy of Aqua MODIS
Description of Change Update to the geolocation LUT in PGE01 to improve geolocation accuracy by ~25m for Aqua MODIS.
Products Affected MYD03, MYD03CP
Software Affected PGE01 v6.1.3 MYD_PR03
Processing String to Receive the Change Aqua Reprocessing.
Downstream Product Effects Geolocation accuracy improvement of 25m in C61 geolocation of Aqua MODIS compared to the C6.
Data Granules to be Used for Science Testing Ran science test generating a month of data globally for the period 2015/324 - 2015/356
Justification Better accuracy in the Aqua MODIS geolocation when reprocessed using the new LUT. Recommend using the new LUT in the new C61 collection reprocessing, and in the C61 forward-processing as well, until another update planned mid-2018.
Effective Date for Implementation of Change Completed.
Status Major algorithm development completed. Gang Ye implemented 01/02/2018.