AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The MOD44W V6 land/water mask 250m product provides a land-water mask derived using a decision tree classifier and validated with a previous version.
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This dataset is available from 2000-01-01 to 2015-01-01 with a yearly cadence.
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The dataset includes a water mask band and a quality assurance band.
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MODIS data and products, including this one, have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
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This dataset can be explored using Google Earth Engine for scientific analysis and visualization.
- Dataset Availability
- 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z–2015-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Dataset Provider
- NASA LP DAAC at the USGS EROS Center
- Cadence
- 1 Year
- Tags
Description
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 in oceans.
Bands
Pixel Size 250 meters
Bands
water_mask
Land-water mask
water_mask_QA
Quality assurance (QA)
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
MODIS data and products acquired through the LP DAAC have no restrictions on subsequent use, sale, or redistribution.
Citations
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Please visit LP DAAC 'Citing Our Data' page for information on citing LP DAAC datasets.
DOIs
Explore with Earth Engine
Code Editor (JavaScript)
var dataset = ee . ImageCollection ( 'MODIS/006/MOD44W' ) . filter ( ee . Filter . date ( '2015-01-01' , '2015-05-01' )); var waterMask = dataset . select ( 'water_mask' ); var waterMaskVis = { min : 0 , max : 1 , palette : [ 'bcba99' , '2d0491' ], }; Map . setCenter ( 6.746 , 46.529 , 2 ); Map . addLayer ( waterMask , waterMaskVis , 'Water Mask' );
