EASE-Grid Land Cover Classifications from MODIS/Terra Data

Land cover classifications are derived from the Boston University MOD12Q1 V004 MODIS/Terra 1 km Land Cover Product. The dataset is available in multiple EASE-Grid 2.0 projections with spatial resolutions ranging from 3 km to 100 km. Data is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Use Cases

• Analyzing global land use and land cover change over time using classification layers.
• Modeling environmental processes with data available in multiple map projections (EASE-Grid 2.0 azimuthal and global).
• Studying land surface characteristics at varying spatial scales from 3 km to 100 km resolution.
• Integrating classified land cover data with other geospatial datasets for Earth system science.

Strengths

• Derived from a well-established, peer-reviewed source product (Boston University MOD12Q1 V004 MODIS/Terra).
• Offers multiple spatial resolutions (3 km to 100 km) and map projections for analysis flexibility.
• Managed and distributed by a authoritative organization (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

Limitations

• Key technical details like row count, file size, and specific column/classification names are unavailable from all sources.
• There is a significant conflict in reported freshness: Data.gov lists an update in 2026, while NASA Earthdata lists 2000.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Derived from the Boston University MOD12Q1 V004 MODIS/Terra 1 km Land Cover Product.

Time Range

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Freshness

2026-03-13 03:06:24.559536

Geography

Global coverage, available in global and azimuthal EASE-Grid 2.0 projections.