MODIS/Terra+Aqua BRDF Model Parameters 8-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V006
The MCD19A3 Version 6 data product was decommissioned on July 31, 2023. Users are encouraged to use the [MCD19A3 Version 6.1](https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MCD19A3.061) data product.The MCD19A3 Version 6 data product is a Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Terra and Aqua combined Multi-angle Implementation of Atmospheric Correction (MAIAC) Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) Model Parameters gridded Level 3 product which is output every 8 days at 1 kilometer resolution. The MCD19A3 product provides three coefficients (weights) of the RossThick/Li-Sparse (RTLS) BRDF model that can be used to describe the anisotropy of each pixel. The retrievals represent cloud-free and low aerosol conditions. The MCD19A3 BRDF Model Parameters product contains the following Science Dataset (SDS) layers: RTLS isotropic kernel parameter (Kiso) for bands 1-8, the RTLS volumetric kernel parameter (Kvol) for bands 1-8, RTLS geometric kernel parameter (Kgeo) for bands 1-8, surface albedo for bands 1-8, and the number of days since last update to current day. Three low-resolution browse images are also included showing the BRDF coefficients for the red band: (1) Kiso, (2) Kvol, and (3) Kgeo. Known Issues* Due to Terra MODIS calibration degradation, BRDF in MODIS Band 8 may contain artifacts (e.g., 10 km striping), particularly after 2015.* Known issues are described on page 14 of the User Guide. * For complete information about known issues please refer to the [MODIS/VIIRS Land Quality Assessment website](https://landweb.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/knownissue?sensor=MODIS&sat=TerraAqua&as=6).
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| title | MODIS/Terra+Aqua BRDF Model Parameters 8-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V006 |
