MISR Geometric Parameters: Sun and View Angles for ARCTAS Region

Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) Geometric Parameters subset version 2 measures sun and view angles at the reference ellipsoid for the ARCTAS region. MISR views Earth with nine cameras in different directions, imaging each surface point in four wavelengths. The instrument, from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, aims to monitor trends in atmospheric particles, clouds, and land surface cover.

Use Cases

• Analyzing sun and view angle geometry for atmospheric correction based on the described geometric parameters.
• Monitoring long-term trends in aerosol types and amounts based on the described MISR objectives.
• Studying cloud height and type distribution over the ARCTAS region based on the instrument's multi-angle imaging.
• Mapping vegetation canopy structure and land surface cover changes based on the four-wavelength imaging capability.

Strengths

• Data is from the MISR instrument, which uses nine cameras for multi-angle observation.
• Imagery is captured in four specific wavelengths: blue, green, red, and near-infrared.
• Dataset is version 2, suggesting an update from a previous release.
• Produced by the authoritative organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific ARCTAS region.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Satellite remote sensing via the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 00:15:57.223840; freshness should be verified.

Geography

ARCTAS region