MISR Geometric Parameters: Sun and View Angles for INTEX-B Region

Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) data containing geometric parameters that measure sun and view angles at the reference ellipsoid for the INTEX-B region. The data was produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated in March 2026. MISR views Earth with nine cameras in different directions across four wavelengths to monitor atmospheric particles, clouds, and land surface cover.

Use Cases

• Modeling surface reflectance anisotropy based on sun and view angle parameters.
• Analyzing aerosol type and distribution based on multi-angle spectral measurements.
• Studying cloud height and type using geometric parameters from nine camera angles.
• Monitoring long-term vegetation canopy structure trends from multi-angle land surface data.

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA's MISR instrument, a well-documented satellite sensor.
• Captures observations from nine different camera angles across four spectral wavelengths.
• Designed to monitor monthly, seasonal, and long-term trends in three key Earth science areas.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is provided in specialized formats (BIN, ISO, KML) which may require specific tools for analysis.

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 00:15:49.738553; freshness should be verified.

Geography

INTEX-B region (specific geographic coverage not detailed).