MCD43D16: Daily Global BRDF Isotropic Parameter for MODIS Band 6

MCD43D16 Version 6.1 provides the isotropic model parameter for the Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function and Albedo (BRDF/Albedo) for MODIS band 6. The dataset is produced daily by NASA using 16 days of combined Terra and Aqua MODIS data at a 30 arc second (1,000 meter) resolution, temporally weighted to the ninth day. This Climate Modeling Grid product covers the entire globe for use in climate simulation models.

Use Cases

• Modeling surface albedo for climate simulations based on the BRDF parameters.
• Analyzing daily changes in land surface reflectance properties based on the isotropic parameter for MODIS band 6.
• Integrating high-quality, full inversion BRDF data into Earth system models based on the provided quality flags.
• Studying temporal trends in surface radiative properties using the 16-day rolling composite data.

Strengths

• Data is produced daily using a 16-day composite from two satellite platforms (Terra and Aqua MODIS).
• Global coverage at a consistent 30 arc second (1,000 meter) spatial resolution.
• Version 6.1 includes specific calibration improvements for reflectance and infrared bands.
• Includes band-specific quality flags to isolate the highest quality full inversion results.

Limitations

• Each product file contains just one data layer, which may complicate multi-band analysis.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Produced daily using 16 days of Terra and Aqua Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data.

Time Range

Daily production with data temporally weighted to the ninth day of a 16-day period.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-12 23:45:17.719284; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Global coverage.