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

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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Last Updated: February 23, 2009