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NASA MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer)

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Orbit Altitude
705 km
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous, near-polar, circular
Design Life
6 years
Thermal Operating Range
268 K ±5 K
Scan Rate
20.3 rpm
Availability
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Lead time
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Brands
NASA
New/Used
Used
Orbit Altitude
705 km
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous, near-polar, circular
Design Life
6 years
Thermal Operating Range
268 K ±5 K
Scan Rate
20.3 rpm
Swath Width
2330 km
Swath Length
10 km
Data Rate
10.6 Mbps
Quantization
12 bits
Spatial Resolution (Bands 1-2)
250 m
Spatial Resolution (Bands 3-7)
500 m
Spatial Resolution (Bands 8-36)
1000 m
Field of View
110 degrees
Repeat Cycle
16 days
Polarization Sensitivity
2% from 0.43 µm to 2.2 µm and ±45° scan
Geolocation Control
3600 arcsec
Geolocation Knowledge
141 arcsec
Geolocation Stability
28 arcsec/sec
Geolocation Jitter
1031 arcsec/sec (yaw and roll), 47 arcsec/sec (pitch)
Field of View (FOV)
±49.5 degrees
Instrument Instantaneous FOV
250 m (2 bands), 500 m (5 bands), 1000 m (29 bands)
Telescope Diameter
177.8 mm
Instrument Dimensions
1000 x 1600 x 1000 mm
Instrument Weight
228.7 kg
Power Consumption
162.5 W
Spectral Range
0.4 to 14.4 µm
Spectral Bands
36
Availability
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Lead time
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Product description

Satellite sensor capturing 36 spectral bands (0.4-14.4 µm) with 250m-1km resolution for environmental monitoring.

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) is a satellite-based sensor designed to monitor Earth's dynamics by capturing data across 36 spectral bands, ranging from 0.4 µm to 14.4 µm. Deployed on NASA's Terra satellite in 1999 and Aqua satellite in 2002, MODIS provides near-daily global coverage, facilitating comprehensive environmental monitoring.

Key features include:

  • High temporal resolution: Observes the entire Earth's surface every 1 to 2 days, enabling the tracking of rapid environmental changes.
  • Multi-spectral imaging: Captures data in 36 spectral bands, allowing for detailed analysis of various environmental parameters.
  • Versatile spatial resolution: Provides imagery at 250 m, 500 m, and 1 km resolutions, suitable for diverse applications.
  • Broad swath width: Covers a 2,330 km swath, ensuring extensive geographic coverage with each pass.

MODIS data are instrumental in various scientific domains, including climatology, oceanography, ecology, and biotechnology. In biotechnology, MODIS supports:

  • Monitoring vegetation health: Assesses plant productivity and stress, aiding in agricultural biotechnology research.
  • Tracking algal blooms: Detects phytoplankton fluorescence, essential for studying marine ecosystems and bioprocesses.
  • Assessing land cover changes: Provides data for habitat mapping and environmental impact assessments, crucial in biotechnological applications.

MODIS data are widely utilised by research institutions, environmental agencies, biotechnology firms, and academic laboratories for applications such as climate change studies, agricultural monitoring, disaster management, and biotechnological research. Since its inception, MODIS has remained a cornerstone in Earth observation, continuing to provide valuable insights into our planet's systems.

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Last updated 23 October 2026