AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The MOD44W V6 product provides a 250m resolution land/water mask derived from MODIS and SRTM data, addressing terrain shadow and other issues for yearly global coverage.
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The MOD44W V5 product utilizes a decision tree classifier trained with MODIS data for land/water classification.
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The Global Water Mask (circa 2000-2002) combines SRTM Water Body Data and MODIS 250m data for a comprehensive global surface water map at 250m resolution.
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MOD44W.005 Land Water Mask Derived From MODIS and SRTM
The Global Water Mask uses the SWBD (SRTM Water Body Data) in combination with MODIS 250m data to create a complete global map of surface water at 250m spatial resolution, circa 2000-2002. This dataset is intended for use in processing of raster data and for … geophysical mod44w modis srtm surface-ground-water water-mask -
MOD44W.006 Terra Land Water Mask Derived From MODIS and SRTM Yearly Global 250m
The MOD44W V6 land/water mask 250m product is derived using a decision tree classifier trained with MODIS data and validated with the MOD44W V5 product. A series of masks are applied to address known issues caused by terrain shadow, burn scars, cloudiness, or ice cover … geophysical mod44w modis nasa srtm surface-ground-water