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The Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF)/Albedo parameter provides:
1) coefficients for mathematical functions that describe the BRDF of each pixel in the seven MODIS 'Land ' bands (1- 7); and
(2) albedo measurements derived simultaneously from the BRDF for bands 1-7 as well as three broad bands (0.4-0.7, 0.7-3.0, and 0.4-3.0 micrometers).
The models support the spatial relationship and parameter characterization best describing the differences in radiation due to the scattering (anisotropy) of each pixel, relying on multi-date, atmospherically corrected, cloud-cleared input data measured over 16-day periods. Both Terra and Aqua data are used in the generation of this product, providing the highest probability for quality input data.

Product PI: Crystal Schaff
PI-maintained product web page

 

See links below to the Product Description pages posted at the LP DAAC (product details, data access links, user guides and more....)

sample BRDF thumbnail  
 

Product Name

BRDF-Albedo Model Parameters 16-Day L3 Global 500m

BRDF-Albedo Quality 16-Day L3 Global 500m

Albedo 16-Day L3 Global 500 m

Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Reflectance 16-Day L3 Global 500m

BRDF-Albedo Model Parameters 16-Day L3 Global 1km

BRDF-Albedo Quality 16-Day L3 Global 1km

Albedo 16-Day L3 Global 1km

Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Reflectance 16-Day L3 Global 1km

BRDF-Albedo Model Parameters 16-Day L3 0.05Deg CMG

BRDF/Albedo Snow-Free Quality 16-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG

Albedo 16-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG

Nadir BRDF-Adjusted Reflectance 16-Day L3 Global 0.05Deg CMG

 

Combined (Terra+Aqua) Product ID

MCD43A1

MCD43A2

MCD43A3

MCD43A4

MCD43B1

MCD43B2

MCD43B3

MCD43B4

MCD43C1

MCD43C2

MCD43C3

MCD43C4


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Curator: Jaime Nickeson
NASA Official: Robert Wolfe
Last Updated: February 23, 2009

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