MODIS Airborne Simulator (MAS)
Reference Materials & Documentation
REFERENCE MATERIALS & DOCUMENTATION
Below are documents describing the MAS instrument and some early results of the performance, quality, and utility of the data. Included is a MAS Data Users Guide, detailing the structure and content of processed MAS Level-1B (calibrated, geolocated radiance) data files.
- Introduction and Overview
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Includes platform and instrument specifications. Read the specifications
- MAS Spectral Bands
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Shows target spectral response functions for each band. View the target SRFs
- The MODIS Airborne Simulator
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This article, published in NASA's Earth Observer Magazine, describes the history, development, and in-flight performance of MAS. Read the article
- MAS Level-1B Data User's Guide
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This document describes the calibration and geolocation techniques used to process MAS data; and how interpret Level-1B HDF data files. Read the guide
- MAS White Paper
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Published in the Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, this article describes the design of MAS and its applications. Read the article (PDF)
- FIRE III Arctic Cloud Experiment: Field Mission Report
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This report offers scientific analysis of MAS data obtained during the FIRE Campaign that took place in May and June 1998. Read the report (PDF)
- Scientific Publications
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An index of publications citing or using MAS data (by year). View the list
- News Archive and Technical Notes
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Here you will find past news updates and technical notes for MAS. View the archive
Earth Scene Imagery
These sample images represent the enormous repository of data from various campaigns collected over the past two decades.
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- Program Manager: Jeff Myers
- Website Editor: Eric Fraim
- Last Updated: April 1, 2008