MISR Radiometric Camera-by-Camera Cloud Mask V004: Global Cloud and Aerosol Classification

MISR radiometric camera-by-camera Cloud Mask version 4 data product determines whether a scene is classified as clear or cloudy and includes a new parameter for indicating dust over the ocean. The dataset is produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration using the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer instrument, which consists of nine push-broom cameras measuring radiance in four spectral bands. Data collection for this product is ongoing, with global coverage achieved in nine days.

Use Cases

• Classifying scenes as clear or cloudy based on multi-angle spectral radiance data.
• Detecting dust over ocean surfaces based on the newly added parameter.
• Monitoring monthly, seasonal, and long-term trends in atmospheric aerosols based on multi-angle observations.
• Analyzing cloud amounts, types, and heights based on nine different camera view angles.
• Studying vegetation canopy structure and land surface cover distribution based on four spectral bands.

Strengths

• Data collection is ongoing, suggesting continuous updates.
• Uses nine cameras with view angles at 0, 26.1, 45.6, 60.0, and 70.5 degrees, providing multi-perspective observations.
• Measures radiance in four spectral bands centered at 443, 555, 670, and 865 nm.
• Achieves global coverage in a nine-day cycle.

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 BIN and ISO formats, which may require specialized tools for access.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected by the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument on the Terra satellite.

Time Range

Data collection is ongoing; specific start date is not provided.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 00:07:35.721563; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Global coverage.