The Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF)/Albedo parameters provide:
   (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, and more....)

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	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