MODIS detector differences using deep convective clouds and desert targets

Qiaozhen Mu; Amit Angal; Kevin Twedt; Aisheng Wu; Xiaoxiong Xiong

doi:10.1117/12.2571977

20 September 2020 MODIS detector differences using deep convective clouds and desert targets

Qiaozhen Mu, Amit Angal, Kevin Twedt, Aisheng Wu, Xiaoxiong Xiong

Proceedings Volume 11530, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XXIV; 115301A (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2571977
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2020, Online Only

Abstract

An accurate on-orbit characterization of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensors onboard the Terra and Aqua satellites is essential to satisfy the requirements from the scientific community for high-quality operational and research products. In this study, NASA’s C6.1 L1B data are utilized to assess the stability of the calibrated top of atmosphere reflectance retrieved from individual detectors within a spectral band over deep convective clouds (DCCs) and desert sites. The results from these invariant Earth targets show detector-to-detector (D2D) differences in the L1B reflectance products for select MODIS reflective solar bands. For Aqua MODIS, the D2D differences have no significant change over time for the bands studied. However, the D2D differences exhibit an increase in magnitude over time for Terra MODIS bands 1, 3-7, and 26, which can induce noticeable striping and higher uncertainties in the downstream data products. The D2D stability assessment results over DCCs are consistent with those observed over desert sites. In addition, the view-angle dependence of the D2D differences is investigated by separating the frames along scan into five zones. The D2D assessment is performed for each of the five zones, and the results will further benefit any improvements in the calibration of a detector-dependent response versus scan angle that can be considered for future MODIS Level 1B Collections.

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Qiaozhen Mu, Amit Angal, Kevin Twedt, Aisheng Wu, and Xiaoxiong Xiong "MODIS detector differences using deep convective clouds and desert targets", Proc. SPIE 11530, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XXIV, 115301A (20 September 2020); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2571977

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