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MODIS/Terra Sea Ice Extent 5-Min L2 Swath 1km, Version 61 (MOD29)
Data set:
MOD29
This is the most recent version of these data.
Version Summary
The C61 science algorithm is the same as the C6 algorithm. Any improvement to the C61 product compared to the C6 product comes from enhancements to the calibration approach used to generate the input products and from updates to the polarization correction used in C61 reprocessing.

Overview

This global Level-2 (L2) product provides daily sea ice extent and ice surface temperature. The data are derived from Level-1B radiances acquired by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on board the Terra satellite. Each data granule contains 5 minutes of swath data observed at a resolution of 1000 m. The terms "Version 61" and "Collection 6.1" are used interchangeably in reference to this release of MODIS data.
Parameter(s):
ICE EXTENT ICE TEMPERATURE
Platform(s):
Terra
Sensor(s):
MODIS
Data Format(s):
HDF-EOS2
Temporal Coverage:
24 February 2000 to present
Temporal Resolution:
5 minute
Spatial Resolution:
1 km
1 km
Spatial Coverage:
N:
90
S:
-90
E:
180
W:
-180
Yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.

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How To

Many NSIDC DAAC data sets can be accessed using the NSIDC DAAC's Data Access Tool. This tool provides the ability to search and filter data with spatial and temporal constraints using a map-based interface. Users have the option to
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Getting started

The lag time between observations and availability of MODIS products is only a few days. Lag time may be extended due to satellite maneuvers and extra quality assurance required for the geolocation data after the maneuver.
This short article describes the customization services available for ICESat-2 data using Earthdata Search