AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) is derived from Near-IR and Red bands, ranging from -1.0 to 1.0.
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This dataset is available daily from 2000-02-24 to 2023-02-10.
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MODIS data products from LP DAAC have no restrictions on their use or redistribution.
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This dataset can be explored using the Google Earth Engine platform.
- Dataset Availability
- 2000-02-24T00:00:00Z–2023-02-10T00:00:00Z
- Dataset Provider
- Cadence
- 1 Day
- Tags
Description
The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index is generated from the Near-IR and Red bands of each scene as (NIR - Red) / (NIR + Red), and ranges in value from -1.0 to 1.0. This product is generated from the MODIS/006/MCD43A4 surface reflectance composites.
Bands
Bands
| Name | Min | Max | Pixel Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NDVI |
-1* | 1* | 463.313 meters | Normalized Difference Vegetation Index |
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
MODIS data and products acquired through the LP DAAC have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
Explore with Earth Engine
Code Editor (JavaScript)
var dataset = ee.ImageCollection('MODIS/MCD43A4_006_NDVI') .filter(ee.Filter.date('2018-04-01', '2018-06-01')); var colorized = dataset.select('NDVI'); var colorizedVis = { min: 0, max: 1, palette: [ 'ffffff', 'ce7e45', 'df923d', 'f1b555', 'fcd163', '99b718', '74a901', '66a000', '529400', '3e8601', '207401', '056201', '004c00', '023b01', '012e01', '011d01', '011301' ], }; Map.setCenter(-7.03125, 31.0529339857, 2); Map.addLayer(colorized, colorizedVis, 'Colorized');