Terra Product Descriptions: MOD35_L2
Last update: August 18, 2017
Data Set Short Name:
MOD35_L2
Data Set Long Name:
MODIS/Terra 5-Min L2 Cloud Mask and Spectral Test Results.
Platform:
Terra
Instrument:
MODIS
Product Description:
The Level 2 MODIS cloud mask product MOD35_L2 consists of global cloud mask quality assurance and other ancillary parameters. The visible and infrared threshold and consistency tests are used to specify confidence levels that an unobstructed view of the Earths surface is observed. An indication of shadows affecting the scene is also provided. MOD35_L2 parameters are produced at spatial resolution of 1km and 250m at nadir. Including ancillary parameters this product consists of 9 parameters.
Production Frequency:
288 files per day
Spatial Coverage:
Global
Spatial Resolution:
250 m 1 km at nadir
File Size (MB):
5
Related Links:
MOD35_L2/
(MODIS Cloud Mask Product site)
Citation:
We kindly request that you cite the use of this data set in a publication using the following citation.
Author (PI), et al., 2017. Product name as given on atmo web site. NASA MODIS Adaptive Processing System, Goddard Space Flight Center, USA: [link as given on atmo site].
For example:
Ackerman, S., et al., 2017. MODIS Atmosphere L2 Cloud Mask Product. NASA MODIS Adaptive Processing System, Goddard Space Flight Center, USA: http://dx.doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MOD35_L2.061
Data Authors:
Dr. Steve Ackerman
Dataset Originator/Creator:
MODIS Atmosphere Science Team - Cloud Mask Retrieval Group/
MODIS Adaptive Processing System (MODAPS)
Dataset DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MOD35_L2.061