MODIS Airborne Simulator (eMAS)
REFERENCE MATERIALS & DOCUMENTATION
Below are documents describing the eMAS instrument and some early results of the performance, quality, and utility of the data. Included is a Data Users Guide, detailing the structure and content of processed Level-1B (calibrated, geolocated radiance) data files.
- Introduction and Overview
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Includes platform and instrument specifications. Read the specifications
- eMAS Spectral Bands
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Shows target spectral response functions for each band of the eMAS instrument. View the target SRFs
- The MODIS Airborne Simulator
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This article, published in NASA's Earth Observer Magazine, describes the history, development, and in-flight performance of MAS. Read the article
- MAS White Paper
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Published in the Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, this article describes the design of MAS and its applications. Read the article (PDF)
- FIRE III Arctic Cloud Experiment: Field Mission Report
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This report offers scientific analysis of MAS data obtained during the FIRE Campaign that took place in May and June 1998. Read the report (PDF)
- Scientific Publications
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An index of publications citing or using eMAS data (by year). View the list
- News Archive and Technical Notes
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Here you will find past news updates and technical notes for eMAS. View the archive
Reference
Earth Scene Imagery
These sample images represent the enormous repository of data from various campaigns collected over the past two decades.
- NASA Official: Matt Fladeland
- Project Manager: James Jacobson
- Website Editor: Eric Fraim
- Last Updated: March 21, 2024
